My dd really doesn't want to test.

[Devongirly]

My other dd tested + last week. I had tests from work so tested. They iolated for 5 days before going back to school even though I know the guidelines are not to test under 18s. My other dd now has cold symptoms and I've suggested a test but she said she doesn't want to test and is upset by it. It feels irresponsible not to. Would you encourage it or are people not testing their children anymore?

[PinkButtercups]

I haven't tested my 2 year old. I have it and our symptoms started on the same day so assuming he has it again to.

[Ohthatsexciting]

@XenoBitch

I went to a shop this weekend and saw a lady in a wheelchair with oxygen. I would say she is vulnerable.
I tested positive the next day, so I had probably put her at risk, but how was I to know?
No one is asymptomatic testing anymore. Who can afford it?

YOU did not put her “at risk”

and that is what we need to change.

The notion that you did anything wrong.

The only scenario whereby you would have done anything wrong is if you were very I’ll and coughing and spluttering AND you went to hospital and were tested by the hospital ie NO requirement for you to test, and you tested positive, and you went to the shop coughing and spluttering, knowing you had covid, and you intentionally got in the space of this vulnerable woman and didn’t bother to stop yourself coughing or splutterinG over her

[EBathory]

Do you test for any other communicable virus?

[user1487194234]

I am not testing anymore

[XenoBitch]

@spanishsummers

"Keeping an eye out for anyone who appears vulnerable when you're out and about."


It's not visible usually. That's common knowledge.

I went to a shop this weekend and saw a lady in a wheelchair with oxygen. I would say she is vulnerable.
I tested positive the next day, so I had probably put her at risk, but how was I to know?
No one is asymptomatic testing anymore. Who can afford it?

[YesNoMaybeNot]

Keeping an eye out for anyone who appears vulnerable

People who are vulnerable don't walk around with signs above their head.

[HangingOver]

You know what I'm getting at though... if you've had a test and know you're positive and you decide to go out anyway you can at least know to keep clear if you saw someone elderly or who looks like they're having chemo etc. etc.

[spanishsummers]

"Keeping an eye out for anyone who appears vulnerable when you're out and about."


It's not visible usually. That's common knowledge.

[loulouljh]

Leave her alone. Would not dream of testing nor pressing the requirement on anyone else.

[HangingOver]

What I mean is if you feel ropey or youve been exposed and youre able to take a test you then have the information to make your decision about how to react...whether that's staying home altogether or wearing a mask...giving people extra space... Keeping an eye out for anyone who appears vulnerable when you're out and about...etc

Seems like not testing if you can is burying your head in the sand.

[Grumpybutfunny]

We are only testing DS before seeing his vulnerable great grandma (who had a better social life than us!!!) would feel horrible if we gave it to her. If we have symptoms of anything viral we don't see her anyway.

If she doesn't want to test I would leave it, under 18 only isolate for 72 hours if took me longer than that to realise it was covid not a hangover

[LovinglifeAF]

I know that sounds harsh I don’t mean it to but how long are people expected o take steps to protect the health of people in supermarkets, cafes etc. it’s been over 2 years and a successful vaccine programme. Time to crack on

[LovinglifeAF]

@HangingOver

People need to stop testing imo. Unless someone works with vulnerable people

That isn't the only place you encounter vulnerable people though. Cafés, supermarket queues, public loos...? Just becauseyou got it mildly doesn't mean the person you're shedding virus on will.

There comes a point that’s just tough really isn’t it? We can’t all expect to keep testing and staying at home repeatedly just on that off chance

[HangingOver]

People need to stop testing imo. Unless someone works with vulnerable people

That isn't the only place you encounter vulnerable people though. Cafés, supermarket queues, public loos...? Just becauseyou got it mildly doesn't mean the person you're shedding virus on will.

[SueSaid]

People need to stop testing imo. Unless someone works with vulnerable people or they develop significant symptoms and need medical treatment,
Still folk all over sm testing constantly just seems crazy. Most just have very mild symptoms yet obsessed with testing.

[Overthebow]

We’re not testing DC anymore, and only testing ourselves if ill and seeing elderly family. Other than that just getting on with life and if we’re too ill to do something we stay in.

[Ohthatsexciting]

What did you decide in the end OP?
with my 17 year old, if he didn’t want to do this, if I disagree with him (I don’t!) then I’d tell him I think he should but then accept that’s really all i could do

[berksandbeyond]

I don't think I'd text my DD test, but I did take a test myself this morning because I've been feeling ropey. It was negative so this is clearly just a dodgy cold. I wouldn't have gone out and bought a test though- I still had some LFT in the house.

[Bridgeth29]

I was going to reply this. Recently swabbed my toddler's snotty tissue and this worked (just wanted to check he defo had it, as I was positive and he was ill too).

[99ProblemsButAFartAintOne]

Blow their nose really well and then swab the tissue. Worked for my refusers.

[Hallyup89]

I've barely tested myself, let alone my kids.

[shiningstar2]

Stick ...not stock 🤣🤣

[shiningstar2]

No stock beating here. Just an opinion offered with recognition of how difficult it can be for people. We can all only do what we are able to. 💐

[LonelyPlanetGirI]

@shiningstar2

I tested the other day because I had typical cold symptoms. Turns out I have covid. DH now has it as well and we are both coughing and sneezing together all over the house. Fortunately no one else living here. We will stay in and away from others until we test negative.
Surely this is the responsible thing to do? If it was a normal cold we would be out and about as soon as we feel well enough but surely that is a selfish attitude when it's covid? So many immunosuppressed people out there who could get really ill if they unknowingly came into contact with me.
I realize it's difficult if employers are not on board with this now that self isolation is not a legal requirement.

I'm CEV/immunosuppressed and I don't want people losing pay and unable to make ends meet on my behalf.

I've had covid six times and am quadruple jabbed. Five of those infections were when I was barely leaving the house (not that I'm doing anything particularly 'risky' now, to be fair). I'm going to keep catching it because I have fuck all immunity, so all I can do really is have every jab that's offered - so far I've not been severely ill at all. There's not a lot else I can do apart from me, DH and DD never leaving the house, and a massive bag of fuck off to that notion.

I do wish people would stop using the CEV as a stick with which to beat those who need to just crack on with earning a living, send DC to school etc. We've always had to be careful re infections - nobody seemed bothered by this prior to 2020, however.

[Oblomov22]

How old is she? Why would you test her?