Glad you're ok mate.Any idea why bikes aren't allowed? I don't have any other transport and I live in the arse-end of nowhere when it comes to testing (a friend of mine was told she would have to travel 2 hours to get tested), so if I did need to get tested the fazer's my only choice.
Quote from: Farmboy81 on 07 May 2020, 01:51:10 pmGlad you're ok mate.Any idea why bikes aren't allowed? I don't have any other transport and I live in the arse-end of nowhere when it comes to testing (a friend of mine was told she would have to travel 2 hours to get tested), so if I did need to get tested the fazer's my only choice.I would imagine it has to do with the helmet. You would need to remove it to give them access for the test which in turn would require you to be in proximity for too long. As I understand it the tests are done through your car window and take less than 30 seconds, you literally pull up, get tested then drive away.I couldn't see why you couldn't do it with an open face helmet though 🤔 of course your more at risk riding there and back with one of those budy things though hahaAnd glad to hear the good news darrsi 👍
Quote from: Dudeofrude on 07 May 2020, 03:10:23 pmQuote from: Farmboy81 on 07 May 2020, 01:51:10 pmGlad you're ok mate.Any idea why bikes aren't allowed? I don't have any other transport and I live in the arse-end of nowhere when it comes to testing (a friend of mine was told she would have to travel 2 hours to get tested), so if I did need to get tested the fazer's my only choice.I would imagine it has to do with the helmet. You would need to remove it to give them access for the test which in turn would require you to be in proximity for too long. As I understand it the tests are done through your car window and take less than 30 seconds, you literally pull up, get tested then drive away.I couldn't see why you couldn't do it with an open face helmet though 🤔 of course your more at risk riding there and back with one of those budy things though hahaAnd glad to hear the good news darrsi 👍There are signs all over to keep your windows closed at all times, you open it only when told to do so. I was told to open it so they could hand me a tissue to blow my nose, they don't want bogies all over the swab, and had to close it while I blew my nose, then told to open it again so they could do the throat and nose swabs. Then immediately had to close it again. They even scanned the code for the test through the closed window, it is to lessen the risk of the staff being potentially exposed to the virus as there will obviously be some people being tested who are positive.When I booked my slot there was a option to do an at home test, but it would have to be posted to you and then posted back, how long would that take?Also with a home test how could you be sure that you had done it correctly, as darrsi says it is a bit uncomfortable when they do it as they get the swab quite far.
The other test however (possibly available soon at a cost) is the Antibody one, which shows if you have antibodies in your system from previously trying to fight off an infection which then stay in your body in case they're needed again in the future.Get a Positive reading for that one and you have a green light as "theoretically" you should now be immune. This is not 100% guaranteed that you can't be infected again, due to the way that viruses mutate, but even still your body would most certainly cope with any reinfection much better than it would have done without these antibodies, without a doubt.
as title just checking in....ive had 6 wks of furlough and been back at work for 3 weeks now,a full week next week and then over the next 8 weeks i will be taking another 4 weeks on furlough due to lack of work, half the work force on the other half off...that will take me into august, cant see orders picking up by then so iam guessing that will be extended with my employer picking up part of the furlough payment...only two of us in my department, the other guy is coming up for retirement in 8 weeks time, hes been in this trade for 51 years and could well finish his time on furlough...not the best way to finish 51 years of service...
Quote from: red98 on 31 May 2020, 11:32:00 amas title just checking in....ive had 6 wks of furlough and been back at work for 3 weeks now,a full week next week and then over the next 8 weeks i will be taking another 4 weeks on furlough due to lack of work, half the work force on the other half off...that will take me into august, cant see orders picking up by then so iam guessing that will be extended with my employer picking up part of the furlough payment...only two of us in my department, the other guy is coming up for retirement in 8 weeks time, hes been in this trade for 51 years and could well finish his time on furlough...not the best way to finish 51 years of service...I had to go back on Monday, the guy they temporarily promoted to take my place had a massive heart attack at home on Friday , and sadly died. Only 55 years old and seemed to be in good health, life is just shite sometimes.
WOW I have been reading that covid may well turn out to be a cardiovascular disease or at the least have big links to it, wonder if he had Covid
Quote from: slappy on 03 June 2020, 07:37:11 pmQuote from: red98 on 31 May 2020, 11:32:00 amas title just checking in....ive had 6 wks of furlough and been back at work for 3 weeks now,a full week next week and then over the next 8 weeks i will be taking another 4 weeks on furlough due to lack of work, half the work force on the other half off...that will take me into august, cant see orders picking up by then so iam guessing that will be extended with my employer picking up part of the furlough payment...only two of us in my department, the other guy is coming up for retirement in 8 weeks time, hes been in this trade for 51 years and could well finish his time on furlough...not the best way to finish 51 years of service...I had to go back on Monday, the guy they temporarily promoted to take my place had a massive heart attack at home on Friday , and sadly died. Only 55 years old and seemed to be in good health, life is just shite sometimes.WOW I have been reading that covid may well turn out to be a cardiovascular disease or at the least have big links to it, wonder if he had Covid