Slugsta Posted July 18, 2022 #426 Share Posted July 18, 2022 We did our Randox tests this morning. I was able to use the app on my android phone. Had some trouble getting my test strip in focus, kept on getting a message to contact supplier. However, I eventually managed it and our certificates arrived about 10 minutes later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickey1959 Posted July 18, 2022 #427 Share Posted July 18, 2022 17 minutes ago, Slugsta said: We did our Randox tests this morning. I was able to use the app on my android phone. Had some trouble getting my test strip in focus, kept on getting a message to contact supplier. However, I eventually managed it and our certificates arrived about 10 minutes later. We used Loyds Pharmacy worked fine for us really good despite poor reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyndylou57 Posted July 19, 2022 #428 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Used Dam Health yesterday. Superb service, in and out within 5 mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyndylou57 Posted July 19, 2022 #429 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Sorry meant 5 mins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelaghL Posted July 19, 2022 #430 Share Posted July 19, 2022 12 hours ago, mickey1959 said: We used Loyds Pharmacy worked fine for us really good despite poor reviews. I think one of the problems for us is that we need a test on a Saturday. A number of our local Lloyds are still offering tests, but not on Saturdays unfortunately. Still hoping that testing will be scrapped. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Fountain Posted July 19, 2022 #431 Share Posted July 19, 2022 2 hours ago, ShelaghL said: I think one of the problems for us is that we need a test on a Saturday. A number of our local Lloyds are still offering tests, but not on Saturdays unfortunately. Still hoping that testing will be scrapped. We're on the same cruise as you. Travelling down on the Saturday, overnight stay. We will do the tests early on Saturday morning before we set off. Probably use Randox, but haven't ordered yet. Like you I hope they scrap testing. Not that we disagree with testing, it's just the added stress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkypete Posted July 19, 2022 #432 Share Posted July 19, 2022 11 hours ago, ShelaghL said: I think one of the problems for us is that we need a test on a Saturday. A number of our local Lloyds are still offering tests, but not on Saturdays unfortunately. Still hoping that testing will be scrapped. Yep. We sail on a Sunday on Britannia on 18th Sept and all our nearby Lloyds are closed on a Saturday. The reason is that most in our region are attached to Doctors surgeries which are closed on a Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margsbolton Posted July 20, 2022 #433 Share Posted July 20, 2022 (edited) I sail on 18th August and have just received an e mail to say that a lateral flow test is still required within 2 days of sailing but a Certificate is no longer necessary. I presume that I can just use the NHS tests then ??? Edited July 20, 2022 by margsbolton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshirephil Posted July 20, 2022 #434 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Just now, margsbolton said: I sail on 18th August and have just received an e mail to say that a lateral flow test is still required within 2 days of sailing but a Certificate is no longer necessary. I presume that I can just use the NHS tests then ??? That looks to be the case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangedRose Posted July 20, 2022 #435 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Well, the previous policy didn't work. All 1800 passengers on Arcadia J212 produced negative test certificates before boarding, it didn't help the 400 or 500 passengers (and those were the ones who admitted having symptoms and got tested) disembarking from isolation yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkypete Posted July 20, 2022 #436 Share Posted July 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, FangedRose said: Well, the previous policy didn't work. All 1800 passengers on Arcadia J212 produced negative test certificates before boarding, it didn't help the 400 or 500 passengers (and those were the ones who admitted having symptoms and got tested) disembarking from isolation yesterday. So nearly a 1/3 of passengers ended up with covid. I wonder how many on Iona/Britannia etc have it but P&O are not telling us.If it is the same percentage then I believe that P&O are not really bothered as if they restrict the number of passengers by thia amount they will probably go under. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molecrochip Posted July 20, 2022 #437 Share Posted July 20, 2022 You will be advised if your cruise has the new policy. You can use any valid lateral flow test, however strictly you should not use NHS or council provided ones as these are very specifically funded/provided for non-travel purposes. The £2 ones from Boots / Tescos are fine as are any in the approved list. You will not be asked for any proof as I understand it. Some cruises may still require a certified test. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkypete Posted July 20, 2022 #438 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Just now, molecrochip said: You will be advised if your cruise has the new policy. You can use any valid lateral flow test, however strictly you should not use NHS or council provided ones as these are very specifically funded/provided for non-travel purposes. The £2 ones from Boots / Tescos are fine as are any in the approved list. You will not be asked for any proof as I understand it. Some cruises may still require a certified test. Where does it say that NHS ones are for non-travel purposes?I have looked on the leaflet and no mention of this so have you a link for this please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molecrochip Posted July 20, 2022 #439 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Just now, Yorkypete said: So nearly a 1/3 of passengers ended up with covid. I wonder how many on Iona/Britannia etc have it but P&O are not telling us.If it is the same percentage then I believe that P&O are not really bothered as if they restrict the number of passengers by thia amount they will probably go under. It doesn’t matter from a numbers perspective. Sounds crass but always true. Restrictions were always about insuring that the medical centre was not overloaded with serious cases and could keep those onboard alive until outside assistance was available to look after them. We’ve now moved past the point where significant numbers of vaccinated people end up as serious cases on board ship. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molecrochip Posted July 20, 2022 #440 Share Posted July 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Yorkypete said: Where does it say that NHS ones are for non-travel purposes?I have looked on the leaflet and no mention of this so have you a link for this please? COVID-19 testing for the purposes of international travel is not available on the NHS. Testing for this reason is only available through private providers who must have self-declared that they meet the UK Government's minimum standards for the type of commercial COVID-19 testing service they offer. https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/disease-prevention-advice/covid-19-health-considerations-for-travel/coronavirus-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billish Posted July 20, 2022 #441 Share Posted July 20, 2022 33 minutes ago, molecrochip said: You will not be asked for any proof as I understand it. So, in reality, you could not take a test at all ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkypete Posted July 20, 2022 #442 Share Posted July 20, 2022 21 minutes ago, molecrochip said: COVID-19 testing for the purposes of international travel is not available on the NHS. Testing for this reason is only available through private providers who must have self-declared that they meet the UK Government's minimum standards for the type of commercial COVID-19 testing service they offer. https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/disease-prevention-advice/covid-19-health-considerations-for-travel/coronavirus-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions Thank you. It would appear that the NHS one is not allowed whereas the paid for one which is exactly the same is allowed. Strange! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MX-Drew Posted July 20, 2022 #443 Share Posted July 20, 2022 6 minutes ago, Yorkypete said: Thank you. It would appear that the NHS one is not allowed whereas the paid for one which is exactly the same is allowed. Strange! All to do with who funded the test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyCruiserUK Posted July 20, 2022 #444 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Be interesting to see what way the cruise lines go with testing. Its not as black and white as we all hoped. So many permutations such as insurance, compensation, refund for positive test result, does it have to be a pcr backing up your own positive lft.....how many test positive but go anyway as they may not get refund for travel, flights hotels etc. Its not a decision id want to make tbh. But also got to think about availability of testing now very little is required for most flights...... interesting times ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyCruiserUK Posted July 20, 2022 #445 Share Posted July 20, 2022 28 minutes ago, MX-Drew said: All to do with who funded the test. If you do not report it or have to provide a certificate/proof then how do they know what test you used. Unless your positive then could get sticky with claims etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billish Posted July 20, 2022 #446 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Just a thought - if you test positive, and cannot cruise, will P&O automatically issue FCCs to all those that cannot cruise because of the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camberley Posted July 20, 2022 #447 Share Posted July 20, 2022 (edited) Interesting. Well it removes that uncertain pre-embarkation stage that really soured the start of a holiday until the neg result came through. Although, there is now even more reliance on everyone being truthful - but of course the former “evidence” could have been faked. But I think it’s a good move forward. And I would like to think most people are honest at heart..(what government? 😇). We’re on Britannia on Sunday and as we’ve already bought our tests we will still bring a copy of the certificate - just in case P and O move the goalposts again. Or, given their IT “skills”, in case they send one of their mass emails at the 11th hour saying the previous was an error 🤣🤣 Edited July 20, 2022 by Camberley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranchi Posted July 20, 2022 #448 Share Posted July 20, 2022 1 hour ago, FangedRose said: Well, the previous policy didn't work. All 1800 passengers on Arcadia J212 produced negative test certificates before boarding, it didn't help the 400 or 500 passengers (and those were the ones who admitted having symptoms and got tested) disembarking from isolation yesterday. Wow! Could you supply the data source, please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranchi Posted July 20, 2022 #449 Share Posted July 20, 2022 16 minutes ago, Camberley said: Interesting. Well it removes that uncertain pre-embarkation stage that really soured the start of a holiday until the neg result came through. Although, there is now even more reliance on everyone being truthful - but of course the former “evidence” could have been faked. But I think it’s a good move forward. And I would like to think most people are honest at heart..(what government? 😇). We’re on Britannia on Sunday and as we’ve already bought our tests we will still bring a copy of the certificate - just in case P and O move the goalposts again. Or, given their IT “skills”, in case they send one of their mass emails at the 11th hour saying the previous was an error 🤣🤣 I agree the test at the dockside was a bit fraught. Fancy having to find your cases which had already been put on the ship & then drive for X hours home following a +ve result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermotsgirl Posted July 20, 2022 #450 Share Posted July 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Yorkypete said: So nearly a 1/3 of passengers ended up with covid. I wonder how many on Iona/Britannia etc have it but P&O are not telling us.If it is the same percentage then I believe that P&O are not really bothered as if they restrict the number of passengers by thia amount they will probably go under. No wonder P&O and the other cruise lines keep the figures a closely guarded secret. As I said elsewhere, now no doubt deleted, will there become a tipping point when people decide that the risk of getting Covid is too great, and decide to do other sorts of holidays. The replies to my previous post suggested that this point is no where near being reached, but you’d think that, at some point, people will notice what’s happening, especially if people catch Covid on one cruise, then catch it again on another cruise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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