Corona Virus: How Are We Doing?

[Andy in Germany]

As of today we have moved from "3G" rules ("Genesen, Geimpft, Getestet", or "Recovering, Vaccinated or Tested") on the basis that although Omnicron is spreading, hospital admissions and deaths are much lower.

This means we no longer have to ask all our customers for their vaccination or test certificates and ID card when they come into the shop. which was frankly getting a little stale.

 

[Johnno260]

I just had to return my holter monitor and give bloods, they are concerned as I have had palpitations and other issues since my Covid infection since November.

I had to be tested for Pro-BNP levels (that sounds wrong on many levels) I have been concerned as we keep hearing how behind the NHS is but this was all rushed through very quickly.

 

[fossyant]

As of today we have moved from "3G" rules ("Genesen, Geimpft, Getestet", or "Recovering, Vaccinated or Tested") on the basis that although Omnicron is spreading, hospital admissions and deaths are much lower.

This means we no longer have to ask all our customers for their vaccination or test certificates and ID card when they come into the shop. which was frankly getting a little stale.

Blimey, that's strict !

 

[fossyant]

Four more infections on MIL's Nursing Home Floor. We're assuming extended lockdown again - four weeks already with no visits. This is just going to run and run for those in care. Despite 'rules' being 'relaxed' the care home rules are different, rightly so as even 'mild' covid can be a killer for very vulnerable people. It's just going to keep happening as 'residents' come in from hospitals.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Blimey, that's strict !

It was stricter at one point: only recovering and vaccinated people could come in. In restaurants it's still at that level.

The payoff is that we don't then have to have a general Lockdown.

 

[fossyant]

It was stricter at one point: only recovering and vaccinated people could come in. In restaurants it's still at that level.

The payoff is that we don't then have to have a general Lockdown.

Are your anti-vax/anti vax passport lot still as vocal as ours ? We had a massive protest in Manchester at weekend. Most of us are like, there are no restrictions, you don't need a vax passport - you are all a little late now !

 

[MontyVeda]

Yesterday I got a blocked/runny nose... took at test and it was negative, so i went to work as normal...

only to discover that three of the people I'd worked with yesterday are all now isolating

Took another test today which to me still looks negative, however a few seconds after I put the drops on the test strip, the entire window went red and quickly faded to white, leaving a very clear negative result behind. The same happened yesterday and I thought nothing of it until i learned some of my co-workers are positive.

Here's a snap of it looking pinkish:

There's nothing in the instructions about the whole window briefly going red, and I can't find anything online either.
After 30 mints I've got a clear white background and a clear red line alongside 'C' ...which to me says I don't have Covid and do have a blocked/runny nose... which is a tad annoying.

 

[newfhouse]

Mine always look like that at first. I assume it’s normal as I’ve done dozens now.

 

[vickster]

That’s why you have to wait 15-30 mins for it to ‘cook’

Maybe the runny bunged up nose is just a good old cold (or even an allergy)

 

[Johnno260]

Yesterday I got a blocked/runny nose... took at test and it was negative, so i went to work as normal...

only to discover that three of the people I'd worked with yesterday are all now isolating

Took another test today which to me still looks negative, however a few seconds after I put the drops on the test strip, the entire window went red and quickly faded to white, leaving a very clear negative result behind. The same happened yesterday and I thought nothing of it until i learned some of my co-workers are positive.

Here's a snap of it looking pinkish:

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There's nothing in the instructions about the whole window briefly going red, and I can't find anything online either.
After 30 mints I've got a clear white background and a clear red line alongside 'C' ...which to me says I don't have Covid and do have a blocked/runny nose... which is a tad annoying.

wait for the time specified in that kit then look that's all that matters.

looking after many hours and seeing a line or other issues isn't valid either as the test has become contaminated with what ever is around it.

 

[MontyVeda]

That’s why you have to wait 15-30 mins for it to ‘cook’

Maybe the runny bunged up nose is just a good old cold (or even an allergy)

I presume it is just a cold. (or even an allergy*)
*I was absolutely fine until i tried a nasal inhaler from Poundland, then an hour or two later I'm completely bunged up!

However, considering the tests i did before xmas didn't go red first, and i have positive co-workers... there's no harm in asking.

 

[Johnno260]

It's cold season but if you're concerned just do daily LFT, you could also book a PCR but you may want to wait and see what the LFT throw up.

 

[fossyant]

Our tests go a slight pink colour as the fluid moves up. You'll test positive quickly though - the lines show up immediately from what I've heard. Carry on as normal unless it's positive.

 

[MontyVeda]

It's cold season but if you're concerned just do daily LFT, you could also book a PCR but you may want to wait and see what the LFT throw up.

That's great advice, thanks
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[Johnno260]

It's still easy to get LFT my wife booked some online the other day and they turned up a day later.

If you're able to use some, we swear by Vicks first defence nasal sprays, last few times I have had an inkling of a cold I used that and it stopped it in it's tracks.