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World-beating test and trace system!

(87 Posts)
Parsley3 Tue 15-Sept-20 19:03:44

I heard Hancock’s ridiculous remark about the test being unnecessarily requested because it is free. Does he realise how many people he is insulting?

growstuff Tue 15-Sept-20 17:48:41

What an absolute farce!

Hancock again accused people who aren't eligible for wanting tests, but there is no evidence for that, but he had to blame somebody! He had the nerve to suggest people will always take something for free!!

He admitted this afternoon that they knew demand would rise when schools returned and people started going back to work in the office. So why didn't they plan for that?

What happened to the priority for schools? Pupils and their families can't get tests, so are staying at home.

Luckygirl Tue 15-Sept-20 17:20:56

NotSpaghetti - you couldn't make it up!

lilypollen Tue 15-Sept-20 16:39:21

Total shambles, all this "get a test if you have symptoms garbage". 4 year old GS, temperature and nausea yesterday. Son spent the evening and today on the totally unfit for purpose system and of course no tests anywhere. Little wonder that a lot of people ignore minor symptoms and then spread the virus.

Ladyleftfieldlover Tue 15-Sept-20 16:24:20

World beating etc., etc... what a load of nonsense. Johnson and his gang really are trying to copy their little friend, trump in the lying stakes, aren’t they? Unbelievable. At least the death rate seems to be reducing, which is more to do with medical staff than the government.

Whitewavemark2 Tue 15-Sept-20 16:20:22

AGAA4

I also think it isn't safe to send people who have to drive and are feeling ill on long journeys.

Apart from the fact they will be spreading the virus.

Whitewavemark2 Tue 15-Sept-20 16:19:44

I wonder if it going to become a lorry park luckygirl?

www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/covid-testing-centre-in-kent-shut-down-to-make-way-for-brexit-lorry-park/15/09/

AGAA4 Tue 15-Sept-20 16:16:50

I also think it isn't safe to send people who have to drive and are feeling ill on long journeys.

AGAA4 Tue 15-Sept-20 16:12:55

My grandson became ill last Friday with Covid symptoms. My son was told that no tests were available anywhere and it could be a week or more before he could have one.
This means that his brother and all the other children he has been in contact with have to isolate. My son also.
World Beating indeed!

NotSpaghetti Tue 15-Sept-20 16:07:45

Well... I suppose 100 mile round trip is better than my option!

NotSpaghetti Tue 15-Sept-20 16:06:33

No. It's not significantly improved then. I was offered the Isle of Wight -
4 and a half hours each way plus a sea crossing!

Luckygirl Tue 15-Sept-20 15:55:50

My DD has just had to do a 100 mile round trip to have a test as she has a high temperature - the children have had colds since returning to school so we hope that this is all it is. It is perfectly ridiculous. The test centre in our nearest town has been closed down.

And her OH has to stay off work on no pay until the result comes back.

Neither is a great incentive to play by the rules.