Covid testing capacity
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Re: Covid testing capacity
Last time I got some there were none at midnight but was ok at about 9-10am ish.
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The pharmacies round here put out sandwich boards saying "WE HAVE NO LATERAL FLOW TESTS, PLEASE TRY AGAIN AT" and then the time of their next delivery slot, typically 10am or 4pm.
But yes, I've heard that it's worth trying the NHS app every few hours as new slots become available.
It does seem that the system developed over the summer doesn't have enough spare capacity to deal with winter levels of covid, dependent as it is on wider society functioning ±normally.
But yes, I've heard that it's worth trying the NHS app every few hours as new slots become available.
It does seem that the system developed over the summer doesn't have enough spare capacity to deal with winter levels of covid, dependent as it is on wider society functioning ±normally.
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Re: Covid testing capacity
Kept trying and managed to place an order a short time ago
Re: Covid testing capacity
If it's a postal test, you might be able to drop it off in a priority post box. It says they're doing pickups over Xmas here and you can search here to find your nearest one.Bird on a Fire wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 2:03 pmWell the home PCR tests we ordered on the 24th still haven't arrived. Royal Mail have cancelled delivery two days running, presumably because half their staff have covid too.
Assuming a similar faff to send it back we'll be out of isolation before we get confirmatory results.
Found that out when my dad was stressing about having caught Covid off one of the grandkids and not being well enough to drive to a test centre. (Turned out it was just a cold; all his LFT were negative & he didn't do a PCR in the end...)
I guess you're allowed out to post it?
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Yes. Following the instructions in the kit, earlier today I posted one in one of the > half dozen priority post boxes in my immediate area.raven wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 7:26 pmIf it's a postal test, you might be able to drop it off in a priority post box. It says they're doing pickups over Xmas here and you can search here to find your nearest one.Bird on a Fire wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 2:03 pmWell the home PCR tests we ordered on the 24th still haven't arrived. Royal Mail have cancelled delivery two days running, presumably because half their staff have covid too.
Assuming a similar faff to send it back we'll be out of isolation before we get confirmatory results.
Found that out when my dad was stressing about having caught Covid off one of the grandkids and not being well enough to drive to a test centre. (Turned out it was just a cold; all his LFT were negative & he didn't do a PCR in the end...)
I guess you're allowed out to post it?
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Ok thanks folks - I won't worry so much about returning the test!
Hope it turns up tomorrow, though. Otherwise I guess we rebook and go to the drive-through one.
Hope it turns up tomorrow, though. Otherwise I guess we rebook and go to the drive-through one.
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I have no idea what capacity is like in your area but I've done 3 PCRs now, two in October and one a week or so ago. One of the October ones was a postal and the other two were drive through. I got both drive through results in under 24 hours, the postal process ended up taking about 5 days...so might just be worth booking a drive through one anyway?Bird on a Fire wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 8:17 pmOk thanks folks - I won't worry so much about returning the test!
Hope it turns up tomorrow, though. Otherwise I guess we rebook and go to the drive-through one.
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Fair enough, will do! Thanksdiscovolante wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:03 pmI have no idea what capacity is like in your area but I've done 3 PCRs now, two in October and one a week or so ago. One of the October ones was a postal and the other two were drive through. I got both drive through results in under 24 hours, the postal process ended up taking about 5 days...so might just be worth booking a drive through one anyway?Bird on a Fire wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 8:17 pmOk thanks folks - I won't worry so much about returning the test!
Hope it turns up tomorrow, though. Otherwise I guess we rebook and go to the drive-through one.
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Good luck! Obviously i dunno for sure how long your results will take but it does seem to be quicker that way.Bird on a Fire wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 10:19 pmFair enough, will do! Thanksdiscovolante wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:03 pmI have no idea what capacity is like in your area but I've done 3 PCRs now, two in October and one a week or so ago. One of the October ones was a postal and the other two were drive through. I got both drive through results in under 24 hours, the postal process ended up taking about 5 days...so might just be worth booking a drive through one anyway?Bird on a Fire wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 8:17 pmOk thanks folks - I won't worry so much about returning the test!
Hope it turns up tomorrow, though. Otherwise I guess we rebook and go to the drive-through one.
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Re: Covid testing capacity
...or not
Being the control group is going swimmingly already!
ETA and Royal Mail have already cancelled today's delivery
Being the control group is going swimmingly already!
ETA and Royal Mail have already cancelled today's delivery
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Refreshed at 1pm and managed to book for tomorrow.
So I guess whatever you're trying to do, hourly refreshing is worthwhile!
So I guess whatever you're trying to do, hourly refreshing is worthwhile!
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Re: Covid testing capacity
Nationwide shortage (specifically the nation of England) of all kinds of tests. Government advice is to refresh the website every few hours.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/ ... in-england
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/ ... in-england
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Just got back from the walk-through test centre. There was barely anybody there so I'm not sure why it's been such a faff to book. I guess the limit is processing the samples after collection?
Arrived back to find Royal Mail have finally delivered the tests we ordered on the 24th, so they can stay in the cupboard in case we need them later.
24-48 hours for the PCR results, so we'll get them on day 6 or 7 when we're doing lateral flows anyway. Not quite sure why we bothered in the end.
Arrived back to find Royal Mail have finally delivered the tests we ordered on the 24th, so they can stay in the cupboard in case we need them later.
24-48 hours for the PCR results, so we'll get them on day 6 or 7 when we're doing lateral flows anyway. Not quite sure why we bothered in the end.
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Yes, I assume that’s where the bottleneck is.Bird on a Fire wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 11:57 amJust got back from the walk-through test centre. There was barely anybody there so I'm not sure why it's been such a faff to book. I guess the limit is processing the samples after collection?
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I had my eyes tested on 15th December and after I went to Boots and on each door there was a sign 'No lateral flow tests available here.' On getting home I printed my code number and got two packets of LFTs from my local chemist.
I needed the eye test because my driving licence is up for renewal and I do need glasses for driving.
I needed the eye test because my driving licence is up for renewal and I do need glasses for driving.
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I only got two, despite there being four adults living in this household because we didn't want to be selfish. We don't socialise much - though we have been before Christmas, and are continuing to be careful and safe. Plus all but one has had their booster - youngest gets his next week - he's already had Covid - Delta variant.
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having that swing is a necessary but not sufficient condition for it meaning a thing
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Frau HS and I just managed to order a box of tests each. After a week or so of trying…
Re: Covid testing capacity
Brother-in-law just tested positive on a LFD. Can't book a drive-in PCR, and is thinking of not bothering as he's WFH anyway.Bird on a Fire wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 11:57 amJust got back from the walk-through test centre. There was barely anybody there so I'm not sure why it's been such a faff to book. I guess the limit is processing the samples after collection?
Arrived back to find Royal Mail have finally delivered the tests we ordered on the 24th, so they can stay in the cupboard in case we need them later.
24-48 hours for the PCR results, so we'll get them on day 6 or 7 when we're doing lateral flows anyway. Not quite sure why we bothered in the end.
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Also, even though I put my positive and negative (days 7 and 8) LFTs into the system, track and trace have been sending me messages as if the day I finally got the PCR was day 1 of infection.
I'm assuming their texts aren't legally binding, but you'd think they'd have managed to join up the different bits of messaging by now.
I'm assuming their texts aren't legally binding, but you'd think they'd have managed to join up the different bits of messaging by now.
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Backlog of 250,000 covid tests in pillar 2
There was a 250k secret backlog in Covid PCR pillar 2 tests this week, affecting 4600 care homes and 70 prisons across the country
having that swing is a necessary but not sufficient condition for it meaning a thing
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