Corona Virus: How Are We Doing?

[PaulSB]

Tested positive this morning which is my third infection. First one I felt unwell for 48-72 hours, second was cold-like, this time all I have at present is a slight sore throat. I got this from my son who tested positive on Thursday morning.

 

[PaulSB]

Interested to discover the LFT test results cannot be reported if one buys them from a pharmacy as these do not carry a bar code or unique reference of any sort. Presumably this means the data is no longer be collected?

 

[vickster]

Interested to discover the LFT test results cannot be reported if one buys them from a pharmacy as these do not carry a bar code or unique reference of any sort. Presumably this means the data is no longer be collected?

The data is no longer being collected en masse. Although if you do use an NHS supplied test, the result will be on your medical record

 

[PaulSB]

The data is no longer being collected en masse. Although if you do use an NHS supplied test, the result will be on your medical record

I could only buy from our local pharmacy, no freebies for pensioners.

 

[vickster]

I could only buy from our local pharmacy, no freebies for pensioners.

Not unless clinically vulnerable I believe. I got them as was having surgery and had to test beforehand

 

[Titan yer tummy]

Have had covid since Tuesday. Felt a bit better this morning so did a test. The positive red line had lit up before the specimen had reached the control line!

 

[PaulSB]

Have had covid since Tuesday. Felt a bit better this morning so did a test. The positive red line had lit up before the specimen had reached the control line!

My understanding is if you feel better than you get out of jail tomorrow. I know that's Scotland.

https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19#:~:text=Most people no longer need,serious illness in some people.

 

[Slick]

My understanding is if you feel better than you get out of jail tomorrow. I know that's Scotland.

https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19#:~:text=Most people no longer need,serious illness in some people.

My understanding is there is no jail, just advice.

I couldn't imagine going out and about whilst displaying symptoms, but I do believe some people will have no choice.

 

[steverob]

Just recovering now from my first ever Covid infection - managed to avoid it for three years (plus) but it finally caught up to me. Looks like I had the newest variant (Arcturus? something like that) as well because I got an eye infection at the same time and that's meant to be a side effect. Other symptoms were just like a really bad version of a cold and feeling incredibly tired for the first two days.

This morning's test had the faintest of faint lines on the 'T', so chances are I'll be good by tomorrow, but will still have an annoying lingering cough to get rid of by the sounds of things.

 

[PaulSB]

My understanding is there is no jail, just advice.

I couldn't imagine going out and about whilst displaying symptoms, but I do believe some people will have no choice.

Yes, you're correct it is only advice, I was just having a little joke. Whether one chooses to avoid contact or not is a personal decision. My choice, I'm retired, is to avoid close contact.

My cycling buddies know the situation and I'll let them decide if I ride with them on Monday or not. We're good enough friends for the to know they can say "no" without causing offence or an issue.

 

[PaulSB]

So symptoms lasted less than 24 hours. By 5.00pm yesterday my headache and sore throat had subsided. This morning I feel completely normal.

 

[Ajax Bay]

Why are people testing? Is it a requirement of their job? Do you test for other illnesses?
Glad you are feeling better @PaulSB and hope that cough and fatigue declines @steverob

 

[Julia9054]

Why are people testing? Is it a requirement of their job? Do you test for other illnesses?
Glad you are feeling better @PaulSB and hope that cough and fatigue declines @steverob

Just curious?
Want to know what's wrong with them?
So they can potentially predict how long they may be feeling crap for?
To help them decide whether they should call in sick for work?
Are visiting someone for whom an infection would be potentially serious?
Have a load of tests left from when schools were doling them out like sweets?

 

[Ajax Bay]

Curiosity - check
?Wrong?" - and what happens if this illness is NOT C-19?
Please link to a useful guideline, @Julia9054 for "how long they may be feeling crap for" if:
a. It's C-19
b. It's not
If someone's ill, how will a +ve test inform:
a. "Calling in sick to work" (just say you're sick if you're not well enough and you think it might be infectious; if you want to say it's C-19, say it's C-19: don't need a test to confirm - who's checking?) Thresholds for this decision will vary depending on occupation.
b. If intending to "visit someone for whom an[y] infection would be potentially serious" then don't visit. "It's all OK, it's not C-19 Grandma!"
Tests left over - check (though choking during tonsil poking is no fun)

 

[geocycle]

Why are people testing? Is it a requirement of their job? Do you test for other illnesses?
Glad you are feeling better @PaulSB and hope that cough and fatigue declines @steverob

It’s a highly transmissible virus, knowing you have it makes it easier to make rational decisions about who you meet. Without tests then the precautionary principle still applies, as with any virus. More information helps inform actions. Socially responsible in my book.