Barlow Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, Gladys said: Nor was elimination. Completely impractical, unachievable and so hard to turn around expectations when it is proven to be unrealistic. Elimination was (is?) achievable. With hindsight of course, but UK and the island of Ireland could have achieved it as IoM did (?) with a spin-off being Brexit would have looked like a good thing. But it was/is not practical. ETA: apparently Edited March 15, 2021 by Barlow 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Gladys said: He has never mentioned the word "bijou" or used the term "characterful" to mean dilapidated. Delightful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 46 minutes ago, Out of the blue said: Apart from the fascist bit, I was just wondering the same thing. The person pumping out this tosh fancies themselves as some sort of pseudo influencer like Gef. If you do a Google search on "Before You Speak" you'll see that there's an industry in it's own right out there and people actually make a living out of such balderdash. It's all very American. I have nothing against our cousins across the pond but have IOM Constabulary actually paid for this?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danoo Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Does anybody know if there is anywhere on the island where you can get a 24 hr PCR COVID test done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 16 minutes ago, Danoo said: Does anybody know if there is anywhere on the island where you can get a 24 hr PCR COVID test done? Government were offering for travel related at £50 , not sure if they still are as may not have capacity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 29 minutes ago, Barlow said: Elimination was (is?) achievable. With hindsight of course, but UK and the island of Ireland could have achieved it as IoM did (?) with a spin-off being Brexit would have looked like a good thing. But it was/is not practical. I cant see how the UK would have a chance when even we cant manage. New Zealand are starting to struggle and Australia has struggled since the start. All despite being islands with very low population density and self sufficient for mast things. The only thing the UK has in common is that it is an island. 000's of trucks coming in everyday. Ferries/ships. Can you imagine the bureaucracy. Not really feasible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymann Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Apple said: Like how is the investigation into Abbotswood going then ? I would like to think that the Steam Packet fiasco has nipped the witch hunt in the bud, but I doubt it has. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, Banker said: Government were offering for travel related at £50 , not sure if they still are as may not have capacity I think the £50 is subsidised as well. I don't think you can have a test unless you have a valid reason I.e you have symptoms. Why would you anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danoo Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Happier diner said: I think the £50 is subsidised as well. I don't think you can have a test unless you have a valid reason I.e you have symptoms. Why would you anyway? Travel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Just now, Danoo said: Travel. Well you ring 111 don't you. If you have travelled to the island then all the instructions have been given to you already in your travel pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Happier diner said: Well you ring 111 don't you... Shouldn't that be 686262..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barlow Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, Happier diner said: I cant see how the UK would have a chance when even we cant manage. New Zealand are starting to struggle and Australia has struggled since the start. All despite being islands with very low population density and self sufficient for mast things. The only thing the UK has in common is that it is an island. 000's of trucks coming in everyday. Ferries/ships. Can you imagine the bureaucracy. Not really feasible. Please don't remind that we couldn't manage it, but yeah, the Isle of Man is now just another case in point along with Aus and NZ. I shall continue to dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisy Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Danoo said: Travel. To book: Pre International Travel PCR COVID-19 Test To request this test, please contact 111@gov.im to request a test and please provide the following information to demonstrate you have travel booked to a country that requires a test prior to entry: Name; Date of Birth Evidence of your travel booking with confirmation a COVID-19 test is required in connection with your travel. e.g. travel booking confirmation showing all names of person travelling (who require a test). The COVID 111 Team will notify you of your eligibility for a private test. Once validated, you will be able to schedule a test yourself directly with this team by telephoning “111” to arrange a suitable swab date and time and to arrange payment. https://covid19.gov.im/general-information/on-island-private-covid-19-pcr-test/ Edited March 15, 2021 by daisy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 2 hours ago, AlanShimmin said: Estate agent. Nailed on certainty. I thought recruitment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piebaps Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 (edited) 54 minutes ago, Danoo said: Does anybody know if there is anywhere on the island where you can get a 24 hr PCR COVID test done? Danoo The government have a dedicated COVID web page here https://covid19.gov.im/ There's an FAQ section here https://covid19.gov.im/general-information/circuit-break-faq-what-you-need-to-know/ This has a Private Test question here https://covid19.gov.im/general-information/on-island-private-covid-19-pcr-test/ Read and enjoy Outside the limited circumstances in which you would qualify for a Gov test there's a private place here http://www.ims.co.im/ Edited March 15, 2021 by piebaps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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