I’d say I’m in the crowd that are prepared to make a tiny sacrifice if I’m told it’s to the benefit of vulnerable people.
I’m okay, no underlying health conditions, my fitness is top 10% for age and gender (I run and cycle lots). It’s not for my benefit.
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Cool, if you choose to believe, but on that score an argument could be made that you also shouldn't stop.

Infectious diseases won't stop after this and everytime go outside the same idea that you could have something that could be potentially killing someone still remains true.

As we know life has always been about risk/benefit
Everytime you step outside...hell, step in a car you are risking lives, the faster you travel the higher the risk....you hit a human over 30 miles an hour and the risk of death increases significantly.

Do you stop driving? I view this as a personal position....unfortunately there are a lot of people (I'm not saying you) prepared to decide for others based upon their interpretations.

Edited by Stirlingsays (05 Sep 2020 11.02am)

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

I am shortly off to Poland for a holiday. When I return to Heathrow I would quite happily pay for a test at the airport for peace of mind. I live in a block of flats with elderly neighbours I would rather be safe than sorry.

However Heathrow whilst pushing the government to introduce mandatory testing are not offering it voluntary to passangers which seems odd, I am not expecting a freebie.

Most people would not pay £100 but on every flight there might be some like me who would Heathrow could also demonstrate to the government that the process was working.

As long as I am feeling healthy when I get back I don't have to quarantine however I probably will stay in doors for a week just in case a test would negate that.

Edited by Badger11 (05 Sep 2020 6.38pm)

One more point

Isn’t there a possible 5 day incubation period where you’re infectious but asymptomatic and won’t show up as positive on a test?

Can you order a test delivered from anywhere?

COYP

My plan is to self isolate for 7 days. 2 of my neighbours will do my shopping but I was hoping to find a short cut, I guess not.

I don't see much point in sending away for a test by the time that cycle is done I will have done my 7 days.

Thanks anyway

One more point

Yes I agree with this. There are times and places where it is difficult or impossible to make sure you’re not a risk to people who will be at risk and of course your conscience would play havoc.

COYP