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As if anyone can get hold of LFTs

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lightnesspixie · 29/12/2021 12:06

So the government tell you that if someone in your household tests positive for covid if you're fully vaccinated and asymptomatic you should only do a LFT every day - and that the affected positive person self isolates for seven days and then if two consecutive negative lateral flows over two days they can then complete isolation. The only thing is - no LFTs supplied anywhere - been to five pharmacies and all run out with no knowledge of when to expect more in. Ok - so I think if we get symptoms we will get pcr tests. Only problem is there's no availability for those either apparently 🙄 so how exactly is this supposed to work exactly???

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Cookerhood · 29/12/2021 13:58

We needed 35 tests over Christmas. I begged & borrowed boxes for friends. 4 boxes turned up in the post today so I've been paying people back.

Volterra · 29/12/2021 14:05

I’m massively grateful to a lovely person on a FB page who has dropped some round to my DD so she can test to end her isolation as the ones she ordered online a few days ago aren’t here.

She’s just tested negative so as long as she does again to tomorrow we can have her back tomorrow evening. First time since September and we can have a belated Christmas .

TinyLittlePandaSneeze · 29/12/2021 14:05

Maybe they should send you a box automatically once you get a positive pcr

Livpool · 29/12/2021 14:41

I have tried to order LFTs this week and none available. I got a QR code for a local pharmacy but they don't have any either!

Livpool · 29/12/2021 14:43

Message I am getting...

As if anyone can get hold of LFTs
MrsFezziwig · 29/12/2021 14:56

Online stock is “patchy” (to quote the media). They were out of stock last week but I tried again a few hours later and ordered some (haven’t come yet but I presume that’s probably due to the long Christmas break). Some of the posts on here will probably be contributing to the situation (though there have been a few helpful ones suggesting places people may not have thought of).

Obviously a complete lack of joined up thinking by the government - tell people to test more and then be surprised when there aren’t enough tests!

WorraLiberty · 29/12/2021 14:58

You were right @TheHoptimist

I got to the Pharmacy with my code and they were out of stock.

thedarkling · 29/12/2021 15:41

@Volterra

I’m massively grateful to a lovely person on a FB page who has dropped some round to my DD so she can test to end her isolation as the ones she ordered online a few days ago aren’t here.

She’s just tested negative so as long as she does again to tomorrow we can have her back tomorrow evening. First time since September and we can have a belated Christmas .

I have some lovely friends on my road who have dropped some off as my partner is trying to test himself out. He will probably go to day ten anyway but the line is getting lighter at least! It would be nice to go out for lunch or dinner or something before we're back at work after spending Christmas week stuck indoors.
heldinadream · 29/12/2021 15:45

@WorraLiberty

You were right *@TheHoptimist*

I got to the Pharmacy with my code and they were out of stock.

We've got a code but I thought it might be fairly meaningless so we rang first. No tests. When will they be in? Can't say, might be later today. Rang later - still no tests. Just gotta keep trying I guess. They did say the code doesn't expire, so as soon as they are in (assuming we catch them on the phone in time) we can leg it over and pick them up.

Gave our last two to my DD and SIL, so really must try and get some somehow.

Wheresmycider · 29/12/2021 15:50

They were handing out boxes of 20 in a local town centre today (South coast). If you aren't needing to isolate then worth keeping an eye on local information pages for ad-hoc collection points

dementedma · 29/12/2021 15:51

Plenty here at pharmacies.

TabbyM · 29/12/2021 15:58

Try small/non-chain pharmacies, local libraries and covid test sites where I have found some, also if you have a large local shopping mall they were handing out before last week too

AnneElliott · 29/12/2021 16:39

I've just managed to order some on the website. It might take longer than 3 days to turn up though I guess.

eternalopt · 30/12/2021 08:38

Thanks for the reminder. Just ordered a pack on the website to make sure I have some in the cupboard.

PinkSparklyPussyCat · 30/12/2021 08:50

@TinyLittlePandaSneeze

Maybe they should send you a box automatically once you get a positive pcr
I was given 3 boxes when I went for a PCR earlier this year but that was the only time. I haven't used them as they were the old style and I know I won't be able to swab my throat but I've now seen you can use them and do nose only.
Neverfittedin85 · 30/12/2021 08:51

Available now on gov website

Livpool · 30/12/2021 09:10

Just tried again - I was awake at 4am - maybe I should have tired then?!

As if anyone can get hold of LFTs
Foolsrule · 30/12/2021 09:26

Tried all day yesterday and again this morning. Just get this:

As if anyone can get hold of LFTs
SoupDragon · 30/12/2021 09:32

I ordered a pack this morning at 7:15.

DivaBeliever · 30/12/2021 09:49

No joy here either. I wonder if location plays a part? I'm in the NW.

Oblomov21 · 30/12/2021 09:51

Op comes and then vanishes. Scaremongering. Deliberately.
Yes we know there a shortage. Keep trying, keep ordering. Easily fixable.

camperqueen54 · 30/12/2021 09:54

I've tried five times and every time it says not available. Perhaps they have all gone to Tory mp s constituencies? Who knows?

SilverGlitterBaubles · 30/12/2021 10:11

Ordered this morning on the website

Siameasy · 30/12/2021 10:33

It doesn’t appear to be working does it to be honest! If you can’t get the tests, make your own assessment

WorraLiberty · 30/12/2021 11:37

The tests I ordered on Boxing Day arrived this morning.

Mine went straight to positive!

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