Vincent Blachshadow 2,325 Posted May 22, 2021 28 minutes ago, DC2 said: Well, I’ve booked my flight. So have I - Portugal. 3 Share this post Link to post
DC2 10,664 Posted May 22, 2021 4 minutes ago, Vincent Blachshadow said: So have I - Portugal. What’s the government’s logic behind imposing a test on day two when I return from Spain, bearing in mind it will be the second day of my ten day quarantine and I also have to have a test on day eight? Can you explain that? Share this post Link to post
The Third Man 1,902 Posted May 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Vincent Blachshadow said: They also have empty hotels, empty beaches, towel-less sunbeds that they need to fill. So do we, which is we are being banned from going abroad unless you can afford to pay a fortune out when you return its also why prices in this country have gone up 50% this year Share this post Link to post
DC2 10,664 Posted May 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Vincent Blachshadow said: They also have empty hotels, empty beaches, towel-less sunbeds that they need to fill. So what? Are you saying that Covid policy should have no regard to economic necessity? Even NHS treatments and criminal sentences depend on the economics of their costs and benefits. The fact now is that daily Covid deaths at 6 are only just above daily road deaths at 5. Is that a compelling reason to continue with restrictions at the expense of the economy? 1 Share this post Link to post
DC2 10,664 Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, iris123 said: Want to visit Germany ? Forget it No, I don’t want to. It doesn’t feature at all on the list of places I want to visit. The day I change my mind really will be the day I question these jabs. Edited May 22, 2021 by DC2 Share this post Link to post
topsoil 2,320 Posted May 22, 2021 7 minutes ago, DC2 said: No, I don’t want to. It doesn’t feature at all on the list of places I want to visit. The day I change my mind really will be the day I question these jabs. Germany right now 4 Share this post Link to post
Vincent Blachshadow 2,325 Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) 34 minutes ago, The Third Man said: So do we, which is we are being banned from going abroad unless you can afford to pay a fortune out when you return its also why prices in this country have gone up 50% this year I've got a couple of stay-cations as well, England and Scotland. Didn't particularly notice a price hike when I booked but you may well be right. I won't be paying a fortune out when I get back though (at the moment, anyway). 18 minutes ago, DC2 said: So what? Are you saying that Covid policy should have no regard to economic necessity? Even NHS treatments and criminal sentences depend on the economics of their costs and benefits. The fact now is that daily Covid deaths at 6 are only just above daily road deaths at 5. Is that a compelling reason to continue with restrictions at the expense of the economy? Just adding to your initial post, that's all. Edited May 22, 2021 by Vincent Blachshadow Share this post Link to post
Humphrey Appleby 11,051 Posted May 22, 2021 49 minutes ago, DC2 said: What’s the government’s logic behind imposing a test on day two when I return from Spain, bearing in mind it will be the second day of my ten day quarantine and I also have to have a test on day eight? Can you explain that? Because testing has become a money making racket. 4 Share this post Link to post
Humphrey Appleby 11,051 Posted May 22, 2021 2 hours ago, DC2 said: Want to visit Spain? No tests, no quarantine... pass the sangria. Want to come home afterwards? Three tests, costing hundreds of pounds, and a 10-day quarantine. Spain's leaders have the same information as Britain's. But Britain has Sage. I suspect you’ll find that Spain is magically added to the green list around mid August… Share this post Link to post
Vincent Blachshadow 2,325 Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, Humphrey Appleby said: I suspect you’ll find that Spain is magically added to the green list around mid August… Hopefully. With a couple of other countries too. But I think it'll be before August. Edited May 22, 2021 by Vincent Blachshadow 1 Share this post Link to post
DC2 10,664 Posted May 22, 2021 1 minute ago, Humphrey Appleby said: I suspect you’ll find that Spain is magically added to the green list around mid August… Even that won’t be too bad as I’m going again in September! But really, what is the point of the test on day two? Share this post Link to post
DC2 10,664 Posted May 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, Vincent Blachshadow said: Hopefully. With a couple of other countries too. But I think it'll be before August. Me too. I’m pretty sure that the weight of evidence will come to bear in June despite Sage clinging to the vague possibility of a “variant of absolutely no concern whatsoever” on the moon. 1 Share this post Link to post
Humphrey Appleby 11,051 Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, DC2 said: But really, what is the point of the test on day two? This is a bit Blupantheresque, but follow the political donations and you’ll get your answer… https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/11/healthcare-firm-advised-by-owen-paterson-won-133m-coronavirus-testing-contract-unopposed A lot of public procurement processes have also been bypassed in the name of an emergency situation, and have a guess who gets awarded the contracts…? Ever felt you’ve been had? Edited May 22, 2021 by Humphrey Appleby 4 Share this post Link to post
dj350z 1,889 Posted May 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Vincent Blachshadow said: So have I - Portugal. Me too - flying on 1st June. Organising the tests is stressful!! Share this post Link to post
DC2 10,664 Posted May 22, 2021 Just now, dj350z said: Me too - flying on 1st June. Organising the tests is stressful!! None needed to GO to Spain. Share this post Link to post
