The angry and judgmental tone of some of the comments in this thread makes me feel ill.
I’m unsure which comments exactly, but don’t you think that tests not being available for those who have been instructed to take them is something to be angry about? Particularly given the lack of explanation and the predictability of the current state of affairs.
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Abusing worried people or parents who don’t know what to do for the best is what I dislike. There are other directions in which anger might more properly be directed, but I would incur the wrath of the mods if I suggested what they might be.
My anger was directed at people abusing the system in place of those that really need it.
I am sorry if you feel this is wrong but that is what I feel.
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I was scheduled to have a monthly test this week as part of the ONS study but my tester hasn’t been in touch (and it’s usually a Wednesday) so perhaps they’re focusing on having test capacity where it’s needed.
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We were tested last week on the same study and they did mention that there had been a large uptake in people volunteering. Also, we were tested a week early?? So who knows.
Children don’t need COVID tests. That is utter non-sense. Any school mandating it is breaking the law.
It is only recommendation. And it says on the Government website quote “schools should not request evidence of negative test results or other medical evidence before admitting children or welcoming them back after a period of self-isolation”.
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They need the test IF they wish to avoid self-isolating their household for 10+ days for a non-covid cough/temp.
It’s guidance which can (a) help control the virus through track and trace and (b) save many days/hours of inconvience / unpaid leave etc etc
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That’s all fine if you can work from home and don’t want contact with other people and are not concerned with your child falling behind at school (and keep in mind children will likely get symptoms more than once a school year), but those that can’t they have to stop working for that period.
It also stops any analysis on local covid cases in an area and would slow down reaction time for local outbreaks, either in the borough or in the school itself etc.
I don’t really understand people’s objections to this - anyway the original question was around has anyone managed to get a test to which I guess the answer is no!
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On GMB this morning someone had contacted them to say they couldn’t get a test for their 2 year old!!
Apart from the fact that 2 year olds are always getting colds, viruses etc,…what are the chances of the parent/s getting Covid from him? If he is at nursery or going to a childminder & unwell , he isn’t going to be welcomed anyway!
I read somewhere that behind Laurence House in car park are opening every 3 days think it started this week.
Why they don’t open everyday, as there is a need in Lewisham with schools open & more people returning to work.
Staff at work aren’t able to get tests so can’t return yet.
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The thing is, you only need a test if you have symptoms.
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Yes I know one of the staff has symptoms (can’t get a test) & another staff member her Son has symptoms did get a test (last week) but they have to stay off till results come back.
Children have been off and no positives have arisen yet. We all hope it stays that way, because it’s lovely seeing the children enjoying school & friends. As well as management, teachers & TA’s doing what they love best. Trying to be as normal as possible.
It’s a hard one with schools as colds/coughs always go around this time of year for adults & children as schools return, & boost immune systems for new the academic year.
Some parents are worried, some staff are worried.
Just a shame every cough I hear makes me wonder… Like just before lockdown my senses were over active and you could hear someone cough aisles away in the supermarket.
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If he has covid, possibly high, I would guess, depending on how parents deal with it.
Disagree, kids with mild temperatures and coughs who did not seem very unwell were previously welcome at the nursery my little ones go to. Now they are not welcome for at least 10 days if they present a symptom, in the absence of a test.
This is part of the issue. If parents have to take 2+ weeks off work whenever one of their kids has a symptom this is a real burden. A burden I was hoping readily available testing would help lighten.
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I’m fairly sure the limiting factor is how many tests can be processed, not how many appointments given and swabs taken, so offering longer opening hours would not help.
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True. More tests should of been made available knowing that schools & workforce’s returning. Lots of people are trying to do their best to protect themselves & others and isolate if symptoms arise but also want clarification ASAP so can return if negative (although tests aren’t 100% accurate).
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There are over 250,000 tests a day. It’s not a case of more tests should have been available, it’s a case of there are not enough labs and lab testers available. No money can in the world can ramp up testing, facilities and staff in as short a period as we have seen. Remember we have gone from 0 to 250,000 a day in less than six months. That’s 91 million a year at current rates.
Even the worst critics must acknowledge that it’s a pretty good effort.
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It’s a brilliant effort as far as I’m concerned. When I needed a test kit for my son, it arrived swiftly and was processed swiftly.
For government and civil service to put this system in place within a few weeks would be remarkable at any time, let alone at a time when the NHS and civil service is hampered by a global pandemic.
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Wow didn’t know it was that many a day. That would explain the rise and in positive cases over the last lot of weeks too then I suppose.
My Son recently received a letter for testing as part of largest research study in England in September. Home test will be arriving by 30th Sept.