IOM Covid removing restrictions

[Barlow]

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

[GD4ELI]

1 hour ago, Gladys said:

He has never mentioned the word "bijou" or used the term "characterful" to mean dilapidated. 

Delightful.

[Andy Onchan]

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?? 

[Danoo]

Does anybody know if there is anywhere on the island where you can get a 24 hr PCR COVID test done? 

[Banker]

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 

[Happier diner]

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.

[jaymann]

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.

[Happier diner]

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?

[Danoo]

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.

[Happier diner]

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.

[quilp]

1 minute ago, Happier diner said:

Well you ring 111 don't you...

Shouldn't that be 686262..? 

[Barlow]

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.

[daisy]

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

[the stinking enigma]

2 hours ago, AlanShimmin said:

Estate agent. Nailed on certainty. 

I thought recruitment

[piebaps]

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