Coronavirus (Non-Politics)

[southendkid]

Does anyone know if the Covid tests you can order from the NHS shows if you've had it in the past?

The NHS tests only let you know if you currently have Covid, they don't detect antibodies.

 

[blueblueblue]

The NHS tests only let you know if you currently have Covid, they don't detect antibodies.

Thanks mate, I did guess as much.

 

[Tinks]

Yes, I'm guessing it doesn't.

The PCR tests and LFT (lateral flow test) will only detect if you have or hopefully not have COVID.
You can check if you have previously suffered with it by having a blood test for antibodies but that is not a routine test that is carried out as such.

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

The PCR tests and LFT (lateral flow test) will only detect if you have or hopefully not have COVID.
You can check if you have previously suffered with it by having a blood test for antibodies but that is not a routine test that is carried out as such.

Would that be negated if the person had been vaccinated?
So only a jab virgin could get a definitive result?

 

[blueblueblue]

The PCR tests and LFT (lateral flow test) will only detect if you have or hopefully not have COVID.
You can check if you have previously suffered with it by having a blood test for antibodies but that is not a routine test that is carried out as such.

Thank you Tinks.

 

[blueblueblue]

Would that be negated if the person had been vaccinated?
So only a jab virgin could get a definitive result?

I think it would be helpful if we could get a test to check if we've had Covid in the past (long Covid). I've felt pretty rough (on and off) for months now. Thanks for the advise, I'll order a test kit.

 

[Holy Joe]

My son is still waiting for his call, he's 29. Hopefully not much longer.

On masks, I think these need to be optional asap. See so many people wearing them incorrectly anyway, and little has ever been done to enforce correct wearing.

There were walk-ins today in Wickford for anyone over 18. These seem to be announced on the day on local facebook groups.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

My son is still waiting for his call, he's 29. Hopefully not much longer.

On masks, I think these need to be optional asap. See so many people wearing them incorrectly anyway, and little has ever been done to enforce correct wearing.

On the Spanish news earlier it was stated that masks in France would be obligatory in public until the end of July.No hard date in Spain yet though the end of June has been suggested.Highly likely that their use in indoor spaces will continue for the time being.

 

[blueblueblue]

On the Spanish news earlier it was stated that masks in France would be obligatory in public until the end of July.No hard date in Spain yet though the end of June has been suggested.Highly likely that their use in indoor spaces will continue for the time being.

Don't get me going on face masks

I'm that person over the last few months who've told people to wear one, or p off away from me

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

The investigation into the origin of the pandemic seems to be going full circle and pointing towards a lab leak.
What affect, emotions and reactions could that scenario cause if true?

 

[rigsby]

Don't get me going on face masks

I'm that person over the last few months who've told people to wear one, or p off away from me

Does that include people with dementia?

 

[Holy Joe]

The investigation into the origin of the pandemic seems to be going full circle and pointing towards a lab leak.
What affect, emotions and reactions could that scenario cause if true?

I think the press are making a big deal of this - got to get some headlines from somewhere. The reality is, imho, they simply can't 100% rule it out, that doesn't make it the most likely or probable source. I suspect we'll never know 100% the origins of it.

 

[Holy Joe]

I think the press are making a big deal of this - got to get some headlines from somewhere. The reality is, imho, they simply can't 100% rule it out, that doesn't make it the most likely or probable source. I suspect we'll never know 100% the origins of it.

I read an article on the 'smoking gun' emails from Fauci. In isolation some seemed explosive - ie, emails from a US lab saying they think they found some suspicious sequences in the genome (or something) that would indicate man-made or adapted virus. But a few weeks later there was a report from same lab saying they'd done further work and ruled out the man-made stuff - of course, only the first email gets reported in the headlines

 

[rigsby]

I think the press are making a big deal of this - got to get some headlines from somewhere. The reality is, imho, they simply can't 100% rule it out, that doesn't make it the most likely or probable source. I suspect we'll never know 100% the origins of it.

Everyone needs to think beyond headlines and not look to blame certain people, including those that go to the beach or cant wear a mask or have an injection

My neighbour is convinced its the Chinese who released it by accident, others people say deliberate. It could be another regime from around the world or even a private group who stand to gain.

The smart people keep an open mind and look beyond the first headline. Yorkshire police convincing themselves the Ripper was a Mackem is a simple reminder of the dangers of tunnel vision and group think.

 

[blueblueblue]

Does that include people with dementia?

How would anybody know that? People don't wear name tags describing an illness they have,

 

[GNH]

How would anybody know that? People don't wear name tags describing an illness they have,

I think that was kind of the point, people without masks could well have a genuine reason for not wearing one and to tell them to 'p off' because they aren't is a slipery slope without knowing the facts.

Of course others won't for their own selfish reasons but again each to their own

 

[Tinks]

Would that be negated if the person had been vaccinated?
So only a jab virgin could get a definitive result?

No not necessarily.
you can still contract Covid despite having a vaccine and an antibody test will only return a positive result if you have actually had the Covid. The vaccine is not a live vaccine.
I can easily ask my colleagues at work if there is anything else we need to be aware of

 

[Southminster Shrimper]

I have my first Covid Jab at Rayleigh AMP tonight. Actually pretty excited!

My next one is still booked for the 23rd of Aug (in the unlikely event I do get to go to Orlando, it will be when I am away, so hoping to get one at 8 weeks or earlier. I'm 31 so not too sure If I will be able to move it back at the moment or any time soon!

 

[Special Blue]

I have my first Covid Jab at Rayleigh AMP tonight. Actually pretty excited!

My next one is still booked for the 23rd of Aug (in the unlikely event I do get to go to Orlando, it will be when I am away, so hoping to get one at 8 weeks or earlier. I'm 31 so not too sure If I will be able to move it back at the moment or any time soon!

Just had my second this morning! Received a txt about moving it earlier as was supposed to be 23rd.
All done now.

 

[Southminster Shrimper]

Glad to hear! As soon as I have my first, I will cancel the one on the 23rd of Aug and see If I can find one closer to where I live and sooner.