Coronavirus update - NO MORE RESTRICTIONS

[Hilts]

Just an update on testing.

Took my son for one yesterday - very mild symptom. Almost certainly not Covid.

You have to book. Our nearest one Abercynon no availability.

Your sent a text and Email with a bar code which is scanned through the car window on arrival.

You are then passed a sef testing kit with booklet/instructions through the window and you get on with it yourself throat both tonsils 10 seconds same then up the nose until you find resistance 10 to 15 seconds. You then put the swab in a tube with some liquid and then seal up in a small bag then another bio bag.

Bag is then dropped off as you exit.

Dont just rock up expecting to be tested.

[Jordi Culé]

Just an update on testing.

Took my son for one yesterday - very mild symptom. Almost certainly not Covid.

You have to book. Our nearest one Abercynon no availability.

Your sent a text and Email with a bar code which is scanned through the car window on arrival.

You are then passed a sef testing kit with booklet/instructions through the window and you get on with it yourself throat both tonsils 10 seconds same then up the nose until you find resistance 10 to 15 seconds. You then put the swab in a tube with some liquid and then seal up in a small bag then another bio bag.

Bag is then dropped off as you exit.

Dont just rock up expecting to be tested.

Surely nobody thought you were able to waltz in and get a test on request?

Ahem...

[xsnaggle]

Surely nobody thought you were able to waltz in and get a test on request?

Ahem...

When I said that I was not trying to be a smart arse. They have on-the spot -registration cards at Ebbw Vales Abwercynon and Cardiff. If you turn up and tell them you think you have a symptom(S) they should let you fill out the from there and then and get a test.
It wasn't a wind up, it is perfectly true. for some rerason Newport Rodney Parade are not doing it.
If you are refused at the entrance then the person isn't doing his job properly.

With regard to Abercynon, they have had spare capacity almost since they opened but in the last week their test rate has gone way up. They did over 200 yesterday and about the same today so spare space may be unavailable now.

[Michael Morris]

When I said that I was not trying to be a smart arse. They have on-the spot -registration cards at Ebbw Vales Abwercynon and Cardiff. If you turn up and tell them you think you have a symptom(S) they should let you fill out the from there and then and get a test.
It wasn't a wind up, it is perfectly true. for some rerason Newport Rodney Parade are not doing it.
If you are refused at the entrance then the person isn't doing his job properly.

With regard to Abercynon, they have had spare capacity almost since they opened but in the last week their test rate has gone way up. They did over 200 yesterday and about the same today so spare space may be unavailable now.

I drove past CCS testing area on Wednesday and there was about 6 or 7 people with orange jackets on all sat in a line (not appearing to be distancing) on a row of chairs all doing sod all. I've seen the odd car or two in there but never a queue to get in. I wonder what data is available to how many tests they have carried out there because in the few times I have gone by the place is mostly deserted.

[A Quiet Monkfish]

I drove past CCS testing area on Wednesday and there was about 6 or 7 people with orange jackets on all sat in a line (not appearing to be distancing) on a row of chairs all doing sod all. I've seen the odd car or two in there but never a queue to get in. I wonder what data is available to how many tests they have carried out there because in the few times I have gone by the place is mostly deserted.

As you say it's been pretty much like that since it 'opened'. Think 1 car is the most I've ever seen there.

[xsnaggle]

I drove past CCS testing area on Wednesday and there was about 6 or 7 people with orange jackets on all sat in a line (not appearing to be distancing) on a row of chairs all doing sod all. I've seen the odd car or two in there but never a queue to get in. I wonder what data is available to how many tests they have carried out there because in the few times I have gone by the place is mostly deserted.

Cardiff are regularly doing about 200+ tests a day. On average they can do about 30/hour and its open 12 hours, but as you say, they places al;ways look empty as one drives past.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Just an update on testing.

Took my son for one yesterday - very mild symptom. Almost certainly not Covid.

You have to book. Our nearest one Abercynon no availability.

Your sent a text and Email with a bar code which is scanned through the car window on arrival.

You are then passed a sef testing kit with booklet/instructions through the window and you get on with it yourself throat both tonsils 10 seconds same then up the nose until you find resistance 10 to 15 seconds. You then put the swab in a tube with some liquid and then seal up in a small bag then another bio bag.

Bag is then dropped off as you exit.

Dont just rock up expecting to be tested.

And don't expect a result either. Mine got lost in the system, apparently.

[Hilts]

And don't expect a result either. Mine got lost in the system, apparently.

I remember you saying this when my wife had one. 9 days later shes back in work im still isolating. Rang around and eventually they got back with a negative test. They said theyd had system problems.

This time the barcode is connected to your mobile and notified by text Email. Should get result in 48 hours. If no result after 5 days theres a number to ring.

I feckin hope this one doesnt go missing.