You have to ASK yourself
HOW do these people SLEEP at night ?


Sydney woman pays $25 for rapid antigen test
after chemist sells multipack individually

Just a couple of weeks ago, Anne-Marie Mannil could buy a five-pack rapid antigen test (RAT) kit from her local pharmacy in north-west Sydney for $50.

This week, she paid $25 for a single test in a zip-lock bag.

"As the stocks are becoming more sparse, some retailers are taking advantage of that situation," she said.

"And divvying-up the packs, that they obviously get from the wholesalers, into single packs, into resealable plastic bags not too dissimilar to a drug dealer, it’s unscrupulous gouging."

She ended up paying $100 for four tests.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-31/sydney-chemist-breaking-up-rat-packs-selling-25-dollars-for-one/100732014





It's THESE type of C*NTS




-that should be "NAMED AND SHAMED"

You get what you pay for in 'self-indulgent' Australia.
One of the most over-inflated nations on the planet for years.
Surprised we got them so cheap in the first place.

I saw on TV that those rapid tests are only 20% effective
at picking up a positive case so
they miss out on 4 out of 5 cases compared to a PCR test.

In other words - don't waste your money.

Have to admit this is a stroke of 'genius' by the Federal and State governments.

Close down testing places and then rely on people doing their own testing by buying Rapid Antigen Test kits.

Problem is, no-one can buy them anywhere and if by some miracle they do find some they're being sold for rip off prices.

As I said - its a stroke of 'genius' because all this means is that testing numbers will drop dramatically and so will the number of daily cases being reported, even if they're really still increasing. The redefining of 'close contacts' last week also reduces the number of people being tested.

Donald Trump would be proud of what's happening here.

Must also have something to do with all this "personal responsibility" BS we've been hearing about lately from Scott Morrison and Dominic Perrottet. Someone commented the other day that if everything is now going to be about personal responsibility then why do we need governments? Good question.

I also notice today that the Queensland Premier is proudly announcing the purchase of 18 million test kits.

https://twitter.com/AnnastaciaMP/status/1477801774283059200

Interesting that Annastacia (actually her social media team) hasn't 'retweeted' the daily Queensland Covid case numbers from Queensland Health for several days now. I wonder why? (hint: they're going up and up each day - 4,249 new cases today. Just like South Australia, the ACT and Tasmania).

Well, the 18 million test kits are a step in the right direction but I have to wonder how much all this is going to end up costing compared with the cost of not allowing Covid to get into Australia and get loose to begin with?

From The Chaser:

Morrison confused why poor don’t simply test themselves with cake


Quote:

Frequent Flyer and part time Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has today taken a break from his well earned holiday after a heavy year of dodging responsibility, to question his butler about why the poor keep asking him for things. “One is most perplexed. Don’t these peasants know that tax dollars aren’t meant for their unwashed hands?” a confused Morrison asked while aboard his $3 million a year private jet. “Why, if they want to afford tests so badly, shouldn’t they just sell one of their many investment properties? That’s what I would do.” “I simply do not understand why they are making such a fuss,” he continued. “I already gave Gerry Harvey all the tests and $22 million. Surely by now that has trickled down to the plebs?”

There's more than a grain of truth in all this.

Carl D wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2022 at 2:09pm:

Must also have something to do with all this "personal responsibility" BS we've been hearing about lately from Scott Morrison and Dominic Perrottet. Someone commented the other day that if everything is now going to be about personal responsibility then why do we need governments? Good question.

Your maiden aunt commented.

Not everything is personal responsibility but some things are. Taking care of yourself is such a thing.  No government can make you sensible, you have to decide some things for yourself. If you anx your 90 year olc maiden aunt think that's BS then you are too far gone on the dependency scale.

Carl D wrote on Jan 4^th, 2022 at 8:36am:

From The Chaser:

As funny as Shaun Micallef.

My neighbour who is doing shopping runs for me got one of these today.

RightSign COVID 19 Antigen Test (Nasal Swab) Self Test 5 Pack (NOT For sale in WA)
Product ID: 2704762
$49.99

https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/114087/rightsign-covid-19-antigen-test-(nasal-swab)-self-test-5-pack-(not-for-sale-in-wa)

Look at the places doing this.

On Tuesday afternoon, a convenience store in Sydney’s Canterbury, Ready To Go, was offering a pack of two RATs for $65 on Uber Eats – with the item showing as “popular” – and EzyMart Cronulla was selling a two-pack for $55.

Crown Square Convenience Store in Waterloo was advertising COVID-19 antigen tests for $39.99 for two

https://www.smh.com.au/national/retailers-use-uber-eats-app-to-profit-on-rapid-antigen-test-kits-20220104-p59lto.html

https://i.ibb.co/jJK77L0/image.jpg

This might be helpful.

https://findarat.com.au/

Should have had something like this for the Great Toilet Paper Shortage of 2020.

again the mixed messaging

qld has gone from begging people to have 10's od 10,000 of tests at a cost of 100's of millions when no on had it  ::) ::)

to now admonishing people for having tests when itys everywhere ::) ::)

to suggesting people get RAT tests which are dubious in their accuracy ::) ::)

and, at the same time declaring "everyone will get it and assume everyone else has it"


so , in 2 or 3 weeks their will be a haze like smog of virus over every town and city , what purpose does testing serve??????

add to that critical workers are now being told they can and should go to work regardless of their still sprading it ::) ::)

and those who are triple vaxxed will probably have it and spread it whilst never even knowing they have it ::) ::) ::)


why keep the cultural hypnosis going?

covid covid covid
test test test
keep you safe keep you safe.


aquascoot calls BS on all of this.

it will achieve absolutley nothing

it is as meaningless as continuing to do deep cleans

this is a respiratory virus

its like a head cold

stop the catastrophising

the panic will do you literally no good

dont let the mainstream media and politicians continue the panic


be like gordon , buy some panadol and zinc and vitamin c and chill.

it will all be over in 8 weeks

you cant outrun your destiny

Order a meal and throw in a couple of test kits now from Uber Eats.

Only $65 for 2 tests, home delivered. What a bargain!  ::)

Nothing like a good old pandemic to bring out the greed in some people.

Just like we saw with toilet paper and other essentials during lockdowns.

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Carl D wrote on Jan 5^th, 2022 at 9:18am:

Order a meal and throw in a couple of test kits now from Uber Eats. Only $65 for 2 tests, home delivered. What a bargain!  ::) Nothing like a good old pandemic to bring out the greed in some people. Just like we saw with toilet paper and other essentials during lockdowns.

The gouging is absolutely disgusting, and the pharmacies doing it should be forever boycotted.

However, some pharmacies do the right thing and some customers can be real pricks.

I was in a chemist yesterday and witnessed the workers being abused by some old prick who wasn't able to buy a box of masks.

They were still waiting on back-orders of the masks to arrive, and were therefore being responsible with the very limited supply they had.

A box of 10 is usually $35, but they had opened the boxes and were selling them for $3.50 each with a maximum of two masks per customer.

Sensible, responsible, and fair.

However, this old prick thought it was his birthright to buy a full box and he wasn't leaving until they sold him one.

He abused several staff members, and made a general nuisance of himself.

Staff did the right thing and ignored him once the abuse started, and he eventually left empty handed.

Stupid old prick.

Gordon wrote on Jan 4^th, 2022 at 11:59am:

My neighbour who is doing shopping runs for me got one of these today. RightSign COVID 19 Antigen Test (Nasal Swab) Self Test 5 Pack (NOT For sale in WA) Product ID: 2704762 $49.99 https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/114087/rightsign-covid-19-antigen-test-(nasal-swab)-self-test-5-pack-(not-for-sale-in-wa)

I'm sorry to have to tell you this but that's an absolute waste of money.

Lisa Jones wrote on Jan 5^th, 2022 at 9:49am:

Gordon wrote on Jan 4th, 2022 at 11:59am: My neighbour who is doing shopping runs for me got one of these today. RightSign COVID 19 Antigen Test (Nasal Swab) Self Test 5 Pack (NOT For sale in WA) Product ID: 2704762 $49.99 https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/114087/rightsign-covid-19-antigen-test-(nasal-swab)-self-test-5-pack-(not-for-sale-in-wa) I'm sorry to have to tell you this but that's an absolute waste of money.

And made in China, I'm somewhat skeptical.

aquascoot wrote on Jan 5^th, 2022 at 5:06am:

again the mixed messaging qld has gone from begging people to have 10's od 10,000 of tests at a cost of 100's of millions when no on had it  ::) ::) to now admonishing people for having tests when itys everywhere ::) ::) to suggesting people get RAT tests which are dubious in their accuracy ::) ::) and, at the same time declaring "everyone will get it and assume everyone else has it" so , in 2 or 3 weeks their will be a haze like smog of virus over every town and city , what purpose does testing serve?????? add to that critical workers are now being told they can and should go to work regardless of their still sprading it ::) ::) and those who are triple vaxxed will probably have it and spread it whilst never even knowing they have it ::) ::) ::) why keep the cultural hypnosis going? covid covid covid test test test keep you safe keep you safe. aquascoot calls BS on all of this. it will achieve absolutley nothing it is as meaningless as continuing to do deep cleans this is a respiratory virus its like a head cold stop the catastrophising the panic will do you literally no good dont let the mainstream media and politicians continue the panic be like gordon , buy some panadol and zinc and vitamin c and chill. it will all be over in 8 weeks you cant outrun your destiny

A certain cohort of people wants only to hear doom and gloom stories about Covid. People who report a short mild illness get Twitter mobbed.

There is no nuance in the reporting.
Yes, it can kill perfectly healthy young people but the vast majority of people who get seriously ill or die are old and unhealthy.

We should all now be vaccinated, and it should be left to people to adjust their lives to meet their risk profile. My dad is very unwell and will shelter in place until the peak passes and he doesn't begrudge on little bit people who can be out and about.

By the end of the European winter, “pretty much everyone in Germany will have been vaccinated, recovered or died”, German Health Minister Jens Spahn has warned.
That was in November and he was talking about Delta.

Gordon wrote on Jan 5^th, 2022 at 9:58am:

Lisa Jones wrote on Jan 5th, 2022 at 9:49am: Gordon wrote on Jan 4th, 2022 at 11:59am: My neighbour who is doing shopping runs for me got one of these today. RightSign COVID 19 Antigen Test (Nasal Swab) Self Test 5 Pack (NOT For sale in WA) Product ID: 2704762 $49.99 https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/114087/rightsign-covid-19-antigen-test-(nasal-swab)-self-test-5-pack-(not-for-sale-in-wa) I'm sorry to have to tell you this but that's an absolute waste of money. And made in China, I'm somewhat skeptical.

Ah yes! I forgot about that little detail.

These bastard tests only function IF you have Covid19 symptoms. And even then they're potentially inaccurate anyway. Why bother?

Lisa Jones wrote on Jan 5^th, 2022 at 10:39am:

Gordon wrote on Jan 5th, 2022 at 9:58am: Lisa Jones wrote on Jan 5th, 2022 at 9:49am: Gordon wrote on Jan 4th, 2022 at 11:59am: My neighbour who is doing shopping runs for me got one of these today. RightSign COVID 19 Antigen Test (Nasal Swab) Self Test 5 Pack (NOT For sale in WA) Product ID: 2704762 $49.99 https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/114087/rightsign-covid-19-antigen-test-(nasal-swab)-self-test-5-pack-(not-for-sale-in-wa) I'm sorry to have to tell you this but that's an absolute waste of money. And made in China, I'm somewhat skeptical. Ah yes! I forgot about that little detail. These bastard tests only function IF you have Covid19 symptoms. And even then they're potentially inaccurate anyway. Why bother?

"What [they are] very good at is picking up whether you're in the infectious phase. That means the time you're actually likely to be shedding the virus and actually spreading it to other people," he said.

For that reason, Dr Moy said, it made sense to use RATs before going to large gatherings, or every few days for those entering areas with vulnerable people, such as aged care and health settings.

"If it's negative, you're probably in the clear for at least the next few hours or … maybe the next few days," he said.

greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 5^th, 2022 at 10:46am:

Lisa Jones wrote on Jan 5th, 2022 at 10:39am: Gordon wrote on Jan 5th, 2022 at 9:58am: Lisa Jones wrote on Jan 5th, 2022 at 9:49am: Gordon wrote on Jan 4th, 2022 at 11:59am: My neighbour who is doing shopping runs for me got one of these today. RightSign COVID 19 Antigen Test (Nasal Swab) Self Test 5 Pack (NOT For sale in WA) Product ID: 2704762 $49.99 https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/114087/rightsign-covid-19-antigen-test-(nasal-swab)-self-test-5-pack-(not-for-sale-in-wa) I'm sorry to have to tell you this but that's an absolute waste of money. And made in China, I'm somewhat skeptical. Ah yes! I forgot about that little detail. These bastard tests only function IF you have Covid19 symptoms. And even then they're potentially inaccurate anyway. Why bother? "What [they are] very good at is picking up whether you're in the infectious phase. That means the time you're actually likely to be shedding the virus and actually spreading it to other people," he said. For that reason, Dr Moy said, it made sense to use RATs before going to large gatherings, or every few days for those entering areas with vulnerable people, such as aged care and health settings. "If it's negative, you're probably in the clear for at least the next few hours or … maybe the next few days," he said.

What?

Got a link to this?

My husband's sister is a well known specialist and she personally stated to me not to bother because they are so inaccurate anyway.

Oh and read your last sentence. Look at it more closely. It's not reassuring .... is it?

Lisa Jones wrote on Jan 5^th, 2022 at 10:51am:

greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 5th, 2022 at 10:46am: Lisa Jones wrote on Jan 5th, 2022 at 10:39am: Gordon wrote on Jan 5th, 2022 at 9:58am: Lisa Jones wrote on Jan 5th, 2022 at 9:49am: Gordon wrote on Jan 4th, 2022 at 11:59am: My neighbour who is doing shopping runs for me got one of these today. RightSign COVID 19 Antigen Test (Nasal Swab) Self Test 5 Pack (NOT For sale in WA) Product ID: 2704762 $49.99 https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/114087/rightsign-covid-19-antigen-test-(nasal-swab)-self-test-5-pack-(not-for-sale-in-wa) I'm sorry to have to tell you this but that's an absolute waste of money. And made in China, I'm somewhat skeptical. Ah yes! I forgot about that little detail. These bastard tests only function IF you have Covid19 symptoms. And even then they're potentially inaccurate anyway. Why bother? "What [they are] very good at is picking up whether you're in the infectious phase. That means the time you're actually likely to be shedding the virus and actually spreading it to other people," he said. For that reason, Dr Moy said, it made sense to use RATs before going to large gatherings, or every few days for those entering areas with vulnerable people, such as aged care and health settings. "If it's negative, you're probably in the clear for at least the next few hours or … maybe the next few days," he said. What? Got a link to this?

COVID rapid antigen tests can return false negatives, but experts say they're accurate when it counts the most

The queues for testing are superspreader spots, with a quarter of those tested being positive.

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRiIsfaFH40k2NQiC7w1vuM8NAAL17y1kZ2FQ&usqp=CAU

Queueing in a car? Plant 100s of trees to offset your emission for idling, stop/starting in a queue for hours and hours.
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRNFLxhzZIK1oSkcq-8G6yFU8ruMIEzgaCnjg&usqp=CAU


NSW Health says, 'Getting tested for Covid 19 is free, convenient and easy'.  :D :D :D

Lisa Jones wrote on Jan 5^th, 2022 at 10:39am:

Gordon wrote on Jan 5th, 2022 at 9:58am: Lisa Jones wrote on Jan 5th, 2022 at 9:49am: Gordon wrote on Jan 4th, 2022 at 11:59am: My neighbour who is doing shopping runs for me got one of these today. RightSign COVID 19 Antigen Test (Nasal Swab) Self Test 5 Pack (NOT For sale in WA) Product ID: 2704762 $49.99 https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/114087/rightsign-covid-19-antigen-test-(nasal-swab)-self-test-5-pack-(not-for-sale-in-wa) I'm sorry to have to tell you this but that's an absolute waste of money. And made in China, I'm somewhat skeptical. Ah yes! I forgot about that little detail. These bastard tests only function IF you have Covid19 symptoms. And even then they're potentially inaccurate anyway. Why bother?

https://www.tga.gov.au/covid-19-test-kits-included-artg-legal-supply-australia

Dear God!

Look at the never ending list of approved suppliers ffs!

Germany
USA
UK
China <--- ????

Where is Australia?

This would have been an awesome opportunity to make money.

1. Employ Australians to manufacture these tests. Unemployment rate drops.

2.  The resultant supply of jobs and the resultant PAYE taxes would have helped our bankrupt government's financial predicament.

3. Money paid out to workers would have been spent in Australia to buy goods and services thus supporting Australia's economy PLUS more tax opportunities there for government through GST.

Why is so much $$$ leaking out of our nation's wallet??

This is not how you run any budget be it a family or business one. You MUST internalise everything you can so as to keep money from leaking. Otherwise it's like a water leak....you'll be hit with a huge bill!

greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 5^th, 2022 at 10:53am:

Lisa Jones wrote on Jan 5th, 2022 at 10:51am: greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 5th, 2022 at 10:46am: Lisa Jones wrote on Jan 5th, 2022 at 10:39am: Gordon wrote on Jan 5th, 2022 at 9:58am: Lisa Jones wrote on Jan 5th, 2022 at 9:49am: Gordon wrote on Jan 4th, 2022 at 11:59am: My neighbour who is doing shopping runs for me got one of these today. RightSign COVID 19 Antigen Test (Nasal Swab) Self Test 5 Pack (NOT For sale in WA) Product ID: 2704762 $49.99 https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/114087/rightsign-covid-19-antigen-test-(nasal-swab)-self-test-5-pack-(not-for-sale-in-wa) I'm sorry to have to tell you this but that's an absolute waste of money. And made in China, I'm somewhat skeptical. Ah yes! I forgot about that little detail. These bastard tests only function IF you have Covid19 symptoms. And even then they're potentially inaccurate anyway. Why bother? "What [they are] very good at is picking up whether you're in the infectious phase. That means the time you're actually likely to be shedding the virus and actually spreading it to other people," he said. For that reason, Dr Moy said, it made sense to use RATs before going to large gatherings, or every few days for those entering areas with vulnerable people, such as aged care and health settings. "If it's negative, you're probably in the clear for at least the next few hours or … maybe the next few days," he said. What? Got a link to this? COVID rapid antigen tests can return false negatives, but experts say they're accurate when it counts the most

Thanks for that link.

It's a hilarious read ie its full of contradictions.

Here's just 1.

The advantage of this [rapid antigen] test is that it's really convenient and you get the results really quickly, but its disadvantage is it's got a much higher false negative rate," Dr Moy said.

"That means you may get a test result, which comes back negative … but, in fact, you actually have COVID.


It's kinda like this (as this has happened to me I'll use this example).

1. I take an in home pregnancy test (these are not accurate).

2. The result comes up as a false negative.

3. I then go out for dinner and drink a glass of wine.

4. I then go to a doctor who gives me a blood test and that consultation reveals I'm 2 months pregnant.

5. I then spend the rest of my pregnancy worried (and guilty) for having passed on something to my child.

These at home tests are a waste of money.

Even articles can't come up with much of a positive message. If they do they then contradict that message.

No!

The clear pathway forward :

1. Pro active approach (well we are talking health and safety and risk minimisation).

2. Blood tests <--- why is there no blood test for this yet? Australia should be investing in this technology ---> reap the benefits in amazing profits for Australia WHILE keeping Australians safe! Health + Economy is sorted with 1 stone.

3. PCR tests <---- invest in this technology for the same reason. Keep the business and profits HERE in Australia! Plus help Australians stay safe!

;D ;D This gov knew Omicron was coming to Australia. They even couldn't shut the door to keep out the virus. You expect them to make RAT for Australians? Too much!

Lisa Jones wrote on Jan 5^th, 2022 at 10:51am:

My husband's sister is a well known specialist and ...

Is there - by any chance - a conspiracy theorist out there,
who DOESN'T "know someone"
- who has "insider information" on anything and everything ?







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buzzanddidj wrote on Jan 5^th, 2022 at 12:09pm:

Lisa Jones wrote on Jan 5th, 2022 at 10:51am: My husband's sister is a well known specialist and ... Is there - by any chance - a conspiracy theorist out there, who DOESN'T "know someone" - who has "insider information" on anything and everything ? .

Buzz, I have to ask you this question:

Were you deprived of art n craft classes as a child?

And umm no...my sister in law is definitely not a conspiracy theorist. She's like her brother (my husband) ie triple Pfizer vaccinated and one of the first in the family to have their vaccine passport.

Seems like people oppose capitalism when it affects them negatively.

Lisa Jones wrote on Jan 5^th, 2022 at 12:34pm:

buzzanddidj wrote on Jan 5th, 2022 at 12:09pm: Lisa Jones wrote on Jan 5th, 2022 at 10:51am: My husband's sister is a well known specialist and ... Is there - by any chance - a conspiracy theorist out there, who DOESN'T "know someone" - who has "insider information" on anything and everything ? . my sister in law is definitely not a conspiracy theorist.

I'm not even sure that you HAVE a husband, a sister-in-law - who is a (whatever you claimed) - and which ones you've written 'conspiracy theorist' into their biographies (and much less do I care)

HOWEVER - your naivety, gullibility and easily led nature - leaves little doubt

My footy mate - who is also one of Australia's leading clinical psychiatrists - on reading several of your posts - recommended you travel to Switzerland and seek out some therapeutic help, with a top team in Vienna






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