Why is there no PCR tests available?

Was that was put there to stop the telegram alert? I thought that would be for a bot that actually was booking appointments (I'm probably wrong).

All the telegram alert does is tell you when they get released, you still have to go through the steps to book it starting with this page and the captcha. I wouldn't actually use a bot to swallow up healthcare appointments, that's kinda crappy.

In any case, the alerts basically confirm they get released most at 12, some at 12.30 maybe 1 or 2 at 1 am.

I actually got an appointment this morning by being referred by my GP. They said it would take a few days but it actually only took about 24 hrs. After staying up to midnight playing this silly game for 4 nights on the trot.

Also, anyone going for a test be aware you may have to queue outside for a bit. A fella with his two daughters was behind me in the queue today, one of them in gym shorts and the other one in fuzzy slippers. It was snowing and hailing here all last night so I dunno what they were thinking but luckily we were only standing there about 15 minutes.

Absolutely 0 in Cork. 36 came up at 12:30AM and were gone inside 20 seconds

Hi all,

Just wondering what happens with a positive PCR test ?? I find a lot of the information on the HSE site confusing.....

I first showed symptoms Fri 31st Sore throat, blocked nose, I did an antigen test on Sun along with rest of the household (Wife - fully vaccinated & booster along with myself, 14 year old fully vaccinated, 12 year old unvaccinated), I showed positive the others negative. I have been self isolating since Sunday others restricted movements

I got a PCR test for later today, which no doubt will show positive, overall I am lucky my symptoms are not bad.

Thanks for reading

I thought they had changed it to 7 days isolation from Jan 3rd - if over 7 days from booster

Thanks for replies

That's only the minimum period + more for people who are asymptomatic or had very mild symptoms.

If your sick your sick and can't go back to work. Just let you boss know your still very unwell + link in with GP if you need an additional cert.

Shay you need to link in with your GP.

There are other viruses out there, the world doesn't relove around Covid despite what the media would make us believe.

My son had a nasty chest + ear infection before Christmas + I also got the bad chest infection.

We both needed antibiotics.You have a negative PCR so demand to he seen by your GP. They will probably try and fob you off with phone appointment buy font accept it. You could have nasty throat infection etc.

Unfortunately not.

How long is it taking for results to come through?

Is it possible that capacity has been increased?

Laboratory capacity is constantly increasing all the time.

Swabbing capacity may depend on staff available at different centres and needing to recruit more at short notice or due to covid absences.