FabSwingers.com forum: Do you report

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Your LFT when it's negative? I know you're supposed to, but do you?

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

No. I have no interest in being part of somebody's statistics.

Also, I don't have the app.

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By *instonandLadyAstorCouple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...

"Your LFT when it's negative? I know you're supposed to, but do you? "

We both do.

W & LA

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"No. I have no interest in being part of somebody's statistics.

Also, I don't have the app."

Don't need it

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

"No. I have no interest in being part of somebody's statistics.

Also, I don't have the app.

Don't need it"

Learn something new everyday!

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By *heRazorsEdgeMan
over a year ago

Wales/ All over UK

I do when doing them for work, must admit that I missed reporting a couple of negative tests when I had to do them for a week straight though

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By *all me FlikWoman
over a year ago

Galaxy Far Far Away

Yes I do

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By *oved Up 2Couple
over a year ago

nottingham

Yes via text message through work (NHS)

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By *olymalelincsMan
over a year ago

southend

"Your LFT when it's negative? I know you're supposed to, but do you? "

Yup, in the words of a popular supermarket "every little helps"

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I try to but sometimes forget.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I have to for work purposes, we have bern told we need to test 3 times a week.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never have. Didn't know about it until recently, thought we just report positive results. I still won't report a negative as it seems irrelevant.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I try to but sometimes forget."

Same. Do be fair they do make it a bit of a faff.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Never have. Didn't know about it until recently, thought we just report positive results. I still won't report a negative as it seems irrelevant. "

Helps work out the percentage of how many of those tested are pos

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No. I have no interest in being part of somebody's statistics.

Also, I don't have the app."

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By *irty_DeedsMan
over a year ago

Teesside

Nope. Only two I have reported were my two negatives on day 6 and 7 of my isolation.

I don't test so the government have some shiny stats to wheel out. I test to stop infecting family and friends.

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By *JB1954Man
over a year ago

Reading

I report each one I do. Then screen shot text message from Gov website . Plus take photo of test which shows result. Reason , I see a female friend who has a vulnerable daughter. She can see test result reply from my test supplied to Gov website and also photo of test done.

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By *issmorganWoman
over a year ago

Calderdale innit

Yes, I do them a few times a week for work and report all of them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never reported negatives tests and not going to start now.

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By *iggstimpyCouple
over a year ago

South East

Is that even a thing? Makes as much sense as reporting not having a headache.

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By *olymalelincsMan
over a year ago

southend

"Is that even a thing? Makes as much sense as reporting not having a headache. "

Except it shows a more accurate number of positive and negative cases so more accurate information is available to people, It could possibly also provide a means of mapping outbreaks to certain areas if enough people are reporting negative and positive tests allowing investigation into why a specific area has higher infection rates than the surrounding areas and then finding ways to resolve the issue and reduce or contain the spread of the virus, fighting something like this is all about gathering as much data as possible to see how it is spreading through the population and then finding the beat way to stop that.

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By *rMrsRichCouple
over a year ago

Bournemouh

Sometimes. And sometimes the stupid code won’t scan properly and I get angry and chuck my phone

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

"Your LFT when it's negative? I know you're supposed to, but do you? "
yes as have to for work and its become routine now x

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By *ally dugsCouple
over a year ago

Motherwell

How do they know who took the test it could be your next door neighbour or someone you know who's clear it's all down to trust

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By *ayjay218Man
over a year ago

Aberdeen

"How do they know who took the test it could be your next door neighbour or someone you know who's clear it's all down to trust "
for what reason would you ask or use someone else’s test results? Well maybe apart from trying to get into Australia?

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

Yes. As several people have said above, it helps build a picture of areas where tests are being done and results are negative. As opposed to the picture being "don't know". Granted I have no idea whether there is any effective analysis of test statistics going on, I have no faith in any of the dodgy outfits that the government gave away billions to.

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By *iracMan
over a year ago

pulborough

I always report an LFT. It helps the ONS to assess how the virus is spreading.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes when do for work plus day 6/7 after positive

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By *stbury DavenportMan
over a year ago

Nottingham

Yes, obviously. For all the very good reasons stated above.

I've just done one this morning, in fact.

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By *dcumlover2Man
over a year ago

dunfermline

"No. I have no interest in being part of somebody's statistics.

Also, I don't have the app.

And wouldn't registrar a positive either just isolate and get on with life then back to normal when negative

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is that even a thing? Makes as much sense as reporting not having a headache. "

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By *ovebjsMan
over a year ago

Bristol

This nis the reason why we cannot get proper results because of people not following the system and record positive or negative results.

They just see it as CONTROL!!!!

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By *xhib12Man
over a year ago

Blyth

Yes, I've reported all of my test results. I don't see what the big deal is, takes a minute or so out of your day and helps the accuracy of statistics.

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By *nimaginativeUsernameMan
over a year ago

Rochester, Kent

I report them because the care home (where my mum is) need me to take a LFT before I visit each time. They ask to see the text received from gov.uk, but the daft thing is, I could just report it as Negative even if it was Positive. Nobody asks to see the test itself.

Obviously I wouldn’t report it falsely.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Of course, why wouldn’t I?

I’m unvaccinated so I take testing seriously. I test twice per week and before/after any social outing

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By *litheroevoyeurMan
over a year ago

Clitheroe

"Your LFT when it's negative? I know you're supposed to, but do you? "

Yes.

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By *irldnCouple
over a year ago

Brighton

Sure our resident statisticians can enlighten me so...

Apart from providing data on the number of tests being taken and the proportion of those coming back positive vs negative, what other tangible benefit does registering your negative result provide?

Surely all that matters is positive tests (with a follow on negative test signalling all clear?) as that identifies increases/declines and geographical pockets.

One possible use I can see is understanding volume of tests being used to inform the purchasing and provision/distribution of test kits. But that is a logistical reason not a health reason.

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By *irldnCouple
over a year ago

Brighton

Should add that employers may obviously insist on test being registered.

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By *achel SmythTV/TS
over a year ago

Farnborough

Yes, test regularly… and report it - happy to show anyone who needs to see it.

R xx

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

Reporting your negative LFT confirms a COVID pass for 2 days.

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By *ustBoWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in Co. Down

I report mine and very day that I'm in work. I also bring it with me I put my name on it and leave it when it will get checked by work at some point.

But as someone else I wouldn't take the text you get as proof that someone is negative ( or positive for that matter ) it's all down to if the person reported it right. As you just tell them if it is negative or positive you don't need to show proof when recording your result.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes - always

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By *ostafunMan
over a year ago

near ipswich

yes every time.

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By *nimaginativeUsernameMan
over a year ago

Rochester, Kent

"Should add that employers may obviously insist on test being registered."

And for care home visits, as I mentioned above

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By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago

Stoke area

I report it on the Gov Website and on the Zoe app.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do yes only takes a few minutes

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

I have to test everyday for work, no proof, no working. Also some races are asking for proof on the day, so I report those too.

It's quick enough, my account is set up, so just a couple of clicks.

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By *ovebjsMan
over a year ago

Bristol

"Sure our resident statisticians can enlighten me so...

Apart from providing data on the number of tests being taken and the proportion of those coming back positive vs negative, what other tangible benefit does registering your negative result provide?

Surely all that matters is positive tests (with a follow on negative test signalling all clear?) as that identifies increases/declines and geographical pockets.

One possible use I can see is understanding volume of tests being used to inform the purchasing and provision/distribution of test kits. But that is a logistical reason not a health reason."

No the idea is that they can use the data to track positive and negative around the country

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Your LFT when it's negative? I know you're supposed to, but do you? "

More often than not, it's routine these days.

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By *irldnCouple
over a year ago

Brighton

"Sure our resident statisticians can enlighten me so...

Apart from providing data on the number of tests being taken and the proportion of those coming back positive vs negative, what other tangible benefit does registering your negative result provide?

Surely all that matters is positive tests (with a follow on negative test signalling all clear?) as that identifies increases/declines and geographical pockets.

One possible use I can see is understanding volume of tests being used to inform the purchasing and provision/distribution of test kits. But that is a logistical reason not a health reason.

No the idea is that they can use the data to track positive and negative around the country

Yes but what is the benefit of recording negative tests? To what end? How is that data useful?

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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago

Terra Firma

"Sure our resident statisticians can enlighten me so...

Apart from providing data on the number of tests being taken and the proportion of those coming back positive vs negative, what other tangible benefit does registering your negative result provide?

Surely all that matters is positive tests (with a follow on negative test signalling all clear?) as that identifies increases/declines and geographical pockets.

One possible use I can see is understanding volume of tests being used to inform the purchasing and provision/distribution of test kits. But that is a logistical reason not a health reason.

No the idea is that they can use the data to track positive and negative around the country

Yes but what is the benefit of recording negative tests? To what end? How is that data useful?"

I would imagine having both positive and negative results would give a clearer indication of the nation as a whole.

For example, not everyone is testing for many reasons, if test results did not include the negative the numbers would only reflect those that tested and of those that are positive.

If you have both positive and negative, you could then go onto make a more educated guess on what the real numbers are.

100 people tested today 10 were positive and 90 negative, this could be extrapolated to the nation as 10% of the population may have covid.

I could be a country mile off and would be interested in what the people who know about sample sizes, stats and all the jazz have to say.

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By *sBlueWoman
over a year ago

Up North

Nope

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

"Sure our resident statisticians can enlighten me so...

Apart from providing data on the number of tests being taken and the proportion of those coming back positive vs negative, what other tangible benefit does registering your negative result provide?

Surely all that matters is positive tests (with a follow on negative test signalling all clear?) as that identifies increases/declines and geographical pockets.

One possible use I can see is understanding volume of tests being used to inform the purchasing and provision/distribution of test kits. But that is a logistical reason not a health reason.

No the idea is that they can use the data to track positive and negative around the country

Yes but what is the benefit of recording negative tests? To what end? How is that data useful?"
I have to register mine to comply with work. Use a works email and their number so it ties in

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By *ikerguylondonMan
over a year ago

London/Kent

Yes I've reported every test regardless of result.

As has been pointed out knowing the stats helps the scientists mapping the data.

I need to test for work so like that there is a log to prove I've done it when I'm supposed to.

I don't know if what is sent to who is logged but if someone wants to cut spending then only issueing new tests after the ones that were previously sent are used could happen at some point.

They give me the tests at no cost charge but the expectation is its to help with statistical data. If you're not paying for it then you are the product fact of life, if you have a store card or free email your covid test results being tracked are really the least of your worries sorry to be the one to break that to you.

If you are someone who wants restrictions lifted which do you think will make scientists more likely to recommend that.

a) most not bothering to report negatives - it looks like 2% of the population are testing and of those testing 90% are testing positive so the data suggests its in high numbers in communities and stricter lock down is needed.

b) reporting negatives - it looks like 70% of the population are testing and of those testing 1.8% are testing positive so the data suggests the situation is more managable and further restrictions aren't needed.

bad data in, bad data out and the decisions are driven by data.

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By *I TwoCouple
over a year ago

PDI 12-26th Nov 24

"Your LFT when it's negative? I know you're supposed to, but do you? "

Why wouldn't I ? It's not difficult ...

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Your LFT when it's negative? I know you're supposed to, but do you? "

Yes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thought you only had to report if it was positive?

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By *exy_HornyCouple
over a year ago

Leigh

All three of us report every test, as you are supposed to. Ignorant people not reporting negative tests led to stories last year of millions of "lost" tests and now means that you usually need an order code to pick them up from pharmacies.

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By *xhib12Man
over a year ago

Blyth

"Thought you only had to report if it was positive? "

No, you should report the result of all tests.

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By *orny andy yorkMan
over a year ago

york

"Of course, why wouldn’t I?

I’m unvaccinated so I take testing seriously. I test twice per week and before/after any social outing

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why test if your not ill

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By *xhib12Man
over a year ago

Blyth

"Of course, why wouldn’t I?

I’m unvaccinated so I take testing seriously. I test twice per week and before/after any social outing

why test if your not ill "

Because you may be asymptomatic and could be spreading it unknowingly. Not very good if you work in close proximity to other people, or in a hospital, care home, dentist, supermarket, etc, etc.

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

"Your LFT when it's negative? I know you're supposed to, but do you? "

No. I think it is pointless.

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By *asons_CarounnCouple
over a year ago

Manchester

"No. I have no interest in being part of somebody's statistics.

Also, I don't have the app."

If only we could block you more!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Only ever done it five times and didn’t know you were supposed to report it.

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By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago

Stoke area

As has been pointed out knowing the stats helps the scientists mapping the data.

If you are someone who wants restrictions lifted which do you think will make scientists more likely to recommend that.

bad data in, bad data out and the decisions are driven by data."

Great explanation.

It makes sense to provide reports of numbers positive and negative as accurately as possible. If people aren't reporting negative ones, it would make it appear there was a much higher percentage of positive results. Without reporting negative, it would appear that the tests were not done.

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

Always report every test for myself & the lad.

He tests twice a week for school, me once a week. That increases if I am meeting someone or going out to a function, meeting family and alike, I/we will test that morning. That way we are not positive at the time of meeting friends & family.

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By *d6869Man
over a year ago

Aberdeen

I test when meeting certain members of family but don’t report negative results

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

Yes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I've always reported my LFT's and they've all been negative x

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By *orny andy yorkMan
over a year ago

york

"Of course, why wouldn’t I?

I’m unvaccinated so I take testing seriously. I test twice per week and before/after any social outing

why test if your not ill

Because you may be asymptomatic and could be spreading it unknowingly. Not very good if you work in close proximity to other people, or in a hospital, care home, dentist, supermarket, etc, etc."
asymptomatic people have virtually no chance of spreading it . Pandemics have never been driven by asymptomatic spread

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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago

Terra Firma

"Of course, why wouldn’t I?

I’m unvaccinated so I take testing seriously. I test twice per week and before/after any social outing

why test if your not ill

Because you may be asymptomatic and could be spreading it unknowingly. Not very good if you work in close proximity to other people, or in a hospital, care home, dentist, supermarket, etc, etc. asymptomatic people have virtually no chance of spreading it . Pandemics have never been driven by asymptomatic spread "

Why can't asymptomatic people not pass on covid to another person or persons?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Of course, why wouldn’t I?

I’m unvaccinated so I take testing seriously. I test twice per week and before/after any social outing

why test if your not ill

Because you may be asymptomatic and could be spreading it unknowingly. Not very good if you work in close proximity to other people, or in a hospital, care home, dentist, supermarket, etc, etc.

asymptomatic people have virtually no chance of spreading it . Pandemics have never been driven by asymptomatic spread "

Fauci's own words, I believe

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By *uzie69xTV/TS
over a year ago

Maidstone

I always report my negative tests. Not sure if it's linked with the supply side but every bit of valuable LFT test is carefully used and recorded.

I also report to the Zoë App/website too. As people have said, it gives a more complete picture.

"I always report an LFT. It helps the ONS to assess how the virus is spreading."

I think the ONS figures are separate but statistically significant sample which are controlled and independent? They are not self-reporting sample.

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By *al kalMan
over a year ago

london

It would be the correct thing to do.

But when our government members cannot follow rules/guidelines then why do the right thing....

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By *orny andy yorkMan
over a year ago

york

"Of course, why wouldn’t I?

I’m unvaccinated so I take testing seriously. I test twice per week and before/after any social outing

why test if your not ill

Because you may be asymptomatic and could be spreading it unknowingly. Not very good if you work in close proximity to other people, or in a hospital, care home, dentist, supermarket, etc, etc.

asymptomatic people have virtually no chance of spreading it . Pandemics have never been driven by asymptomatic spread

Fauci's own words, I believe

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many experts say this

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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago

Terra Firma

"Of course, why wouldn’t I?

I’m unvaccinated so I take testing seriously. I test twice per week and before/after any social outing

why test if your not ill

Because you may be asymptomatic and could be spreading it unknowingly. Not very good if you work in close proximity to other people, or in a hospital, care home, dentist, supermarket, etc, etc.

asymptomatic people have virtually no chance of spreading it . Pandemics have never been driven by asymptomatic spread

Fauci's own words, I believe

many experts say this "

I am losing count of the nonsense today..

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By *wings_n_RoundaboutsMan
over a year ago

The North

"Asymptomatic spread"

Never heard so much bullshit.

If you'd walk into the doctors in 2019 and told them you were worried about spreading your Asymptomatic illness. They would have treated you for munchausens syndrome.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Of course, why wouldn’t I?

I’m unvaccinated so I take testing seriously. I test twice per week and before/after any social outing

why test if your not ill

Because you may be asymptomatic and could be spreading it unknowingly. Not very good if you work in close proximity to other people, or in a hospital, care home, dentist, supermarket, etc, etc.

asymptomatic people have virtually no chance of spreading it . Pandemics have never been driven by asymptomatic spread

Fauci's own words, I believe

many experts say this "

Oh, I know but when the greatest man himself says, then it must be true

Apart from the fact that asymptomatic Covid is the biggest load of tripe, never mind, asymptomatic spread of Covid...pre-symptomatic maybe but asymptomatic?! The mind boggles when you're told that you're sick when you've merely had a false positive PCR test.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

""Asymptomatic spread"

Never heard so much bullshit.

If you'd walk into the doctors in 2019 and told them you were worried about spreading your Asymptomatic illness. They would have treated you for munchausens syndrome.

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By *BWarksCouple
over a year ago

warwick

"Your LFT when it's negative? I know you're supposed to, but do you? "

No we don’t and what’s more we don’t report when is positive either

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By *orny andy yorkMan
over a year ago

york

"Of course, why wouldn’t I?

I’m unvaccinated so I take testing seriously. I test twice per week and before/after any social outing

why test if your not ill

Because you may be asymptomatic and could be spreading it unknowingly. Not very good if you work in close proximity to other people, or in a hospital, care home, dentist, supermarket, etc, etc.

asymptomatic people have virtually no chance of spreading it . Pandemics have never been driven by asymptomatic spread

Fauci's own words, I believe

many experts say this

I am losing count of the nonsense today.."
so whats nonsense ?

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

"Of course, why wouldn’t I?

I’m unvaccinated so I take testing seriously. I test twice per week and before/after any social outing

why test if your not ill "

I feel absolutely fine. Like, perfectly fine.

I've tested positive this evening. That's why.

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By *orny andy yorkMan
over a year ago

york

"Of course, why wouldn’t I?

I’m unvaccinated so I take testing seriously. I test twice per week and before/after any social outing

why test if your not ill

I feel absolutely fine. Like, perfectly fine.

I've tested positive this evening. That's why."
asymptomatic people like you are no risk . Do you test for flu like this

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