No transit France.

[gpat]

my granddaughter aged 9 yrs tested positive for 3 consecutive weeks after her isolation, and her dad was told by track and trace that there have been a case of still testing positive for 90 days. that was on the original variant...

But you can only have 1 positive PCR test every 90 days.

 

[EuroTrotters]

I think he may need to send another one. How long did it take to get the results back for him ?

I think he may need to send another one. How long did it take to get the results back for him ?

48 hours, supposed to fly tomorrow

 

[Phill D]

But you can only have 1 positive PCR test every 90 days.

yes we know that now; but they booked and did the tests and he was bollocked by track and trace because they had arranged the additional tests. which clearly they were not closely monitoring at that time.
they said that they should not have take or been allowed the additional tests.

they wanted to see if she was clear to let her go back to school without risk to the other kids.

 

[gpat]

yes we know that now; but they booked and did the tests and he was bollocked by track and trace because they had arranged the additional tests

We had a similar experience.

 

[rosalan]

Question. Are we going to ban the French from our shores?
Question 2. Are none EU immigrants banned from crossing France?

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[Jim]

France temporarily lifts Covid transit ban on Britons entering the EU

France on Thursday said it would show “tolerance” for Britons hoping to transit the country to reach homes elsewhere in the European Union, after a surprise clampdown caused dismay for thousands of travellers.

www.france24.com

 

[Coolcats]

Still less than they have. So every UK resident dilutes their total.

Some statistics for you, with these numbers I don't think either county can say they are better its a dire situation we are in and hope things get better for all.

 

[Two of usI]

But you can only have 1 positive PCR test every 90 days.

Thats why

 

[dash300]

Some statistics for you, with these numbers I don't think either county can say they are better its a dire situation we are in and hope things get better for all.


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One wonders if our comparatively reduced death rate is as some scientists have claimed a result of the longer efficacy effects of the EU shunned AZ which was the UK mainstay vaccination!

 

[EuroTrotters]

At Manchester airport this morning, still flights operating to Paris .
Airlines must be losing a fortune .

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[Carpmart]

Some statistics for you, with these numbers I don't think either county can say they are better its a dire situation we are in and hope things get better for all.


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Interesting. Shows that Omicron as the dominant variant is a comparatively mild illness as it’s not driving high death numbers.

Anecdotal evidence suggests the way we record Covid cases is still significantly distorting the data. You break your leg badly, get to hospital, get triaged, test positive although asymptomatic due to our successful vaccine program and bingo, your a Covid case in hospital.

Thankfully England are responding reasonably appropriately and not unnecessary increasing restrictions on us living our lives, unlike Scotland and Wales.

South Africa has peaked and is removing their restrictions. Omicron is a ‘relatively’ mild infection for the VAST majority of the population. Our immunity profile in the UK is thankfully high, due to the vaccine programme.

The French border situation still remains a complete farce… there is no science or data reason for the restrictions, as proven with above stats…

 

[EuroTrotters]

As many as 100,000 Scot’s expected to head south into England for new year.

 

[gus-lopez]

my granddaughter aged 9 yrs tested positive for 3 consecutive weeks after her isolation, and her dad was told by track and trace that there have been a case of still testing positive for 90 days. that was on the original variant...

I have posted before about neighbours son who tested +ive last year when after the proscribed isolation period you had to have a -ive test to return to work. He kept testing +ive. he had 17 tests ,one every day,before he had a -ive one.

But you can only have 1 positive PCR test every 90 days.

That's now.

France temporarily lifts Covid transit ban on Britons entering the EU

France on Thursday said it would show “tolerance” for Britons hoping to transit the country to reach homes elsewhere in the European Union, after a surprise clampdown caused dismay for thousands of travellers.

www.france24.com

As posted ,just face saving,same as last year. Illegal under schengen rules, eu freedom of movement rules & residency rules under the withdrawal act ,along with discrimination against one specific legal party.

 

[gus-lopez]

As many as 100,000 Scot’s expected to head south into England for new year.

Here they are hiring coaches to go up to Orihuela for tonight as they have no rules or time constraint lockdowns as we have here.Just need covid passports.

 

[jongood]

I have posted before about neighbours son who tested +ive last year when after the proscribed isolation period you had to have a -ive test to return to work. He kept testing +ive. he had 17 tests ,one every day,before he had a -ive one.

That's now.

As posted ,just face saving,same as last year. Illegal under schengen rules, eu freedom of movement rules & residency rules under the withdrawal act ,along with discrimination against one specific legal party.

Imo Macron would have done this regardless of wether we were in or out of EU. He did something similar last Christmas. He's desperately trying to deflect attention from his earlier errors and he can't very well blame the french people for refusing to accept a vaccine that he publicly trashed.

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[jongood]

It would be nice to have some clarity regarding transiting france to return to UK as well.

 

[gpat]

I have posted before about neighbours son who tested +ive last year when after the proscribed isolation period you had to have a -ive test to return to work. He kept testing +ive. he had 17 tests ,one every day,before he had a -ve

Were they PCR tests?

 

[gus-lopez]

Were they PCR tests?

Yes, every day for 17 days.

 

[Coolcats]

Interesting. Shows that Omicron as the dominant variant is a comparatively mild illness as it’s not driving high death numbers.

Anecdotal evidence suggests the way we record Covid cases is still significantly distorting the data. You break your leg badly, get to hospital, get triaged, test positive although asymptomatic due to our successful vaccine program and bingo, your a Covid case in hospital.

Thankfully England are responding reasonably appropriately and not unnecessary increasing restrictions on us living our lives, unlike Scotland and Wales.

South Africa has peaked and is removing their restrictions. Omicron is a ‘relatively’ mild infection for the VAST majority of the population. Our immunity profile in the UK is thankfully high, due to the vaccine programme.

The French border situation still remains a complete farce… there is no science or data reason for the restrictions, as proven with above stats…

It’s a perspective but for those in charge they have multiple sources of information whilst your opinion and perspective is one view don’t be too harsh in those who have to make these decisions it’s ok to disagree but none of us are in the hot seat. Go tell the relatives of the 332 who were reported as having died Omicron is mild, many may have a different opinion.

 

[Coolcats]

As many as 100,000 Scot’s expected to head south into England for new year.

Omg it’s an invasion.

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[MichaelT]

It would be nice to have some clarity regarding transiting france to return to UK as well.

There is no change there, still allowed just not to get to Spain from UK unless its your main residence.

 

[Potty]

And from that link 'The French authorities confirmed on 30 December that UK nationals who are resident in other EU Member States and who have travelled to the UK for the Christmas period will be able to transit France over the New Year period in order to return home to their country of residence.'

You obviously did not look at that link when I posted it. The site has been updated since then. At the time I posted it it also said that the U.K. govt were seeking to clarify the situation. Looks like they succeeded in getting it reversed.
l do not post misinformation.

I know this has been posted by others, but maybe you need to look at this which gives the full picture

Covid: France suspends transit ban for UK nationals during Christmas period

EU-based Brits trying to get home will be allowed to cross France during the Christmas period.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Gellyneck]

As many as 100,000 Scot’s expected to head south into England for new year.

and the other 98% of us have better things to do with our time!

Omg it’s an invasion.

Just a reconnaissance exercise to see what refurbishment is required on the Wall!

 

[DDJC]

Just a reconnaissance exercise to see what refurbishment is required on the Wall!

Don't trip over our guys doing the same thing...

 

[slowdriver]

It would be nice to have some clarity regarding transiting france to return to UK as well.

For more information on this I suggest you take a look at the French Consulate in London's web site here:

COVID-19: rules for travel between France and the UK

Find out about measures in place for all people travelling between France and the UK.

uk.ambafrance.org

They reference a document as follows:
"Both non-vaccinated and vaccinated people will be required to have a compelling reason to travel TO or from the UK. These reasons are listed in the <Broken link removed> and at the following address: https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Actualites/L-actu-du-Ministere/Attestation-de-deplacement-et-de-voyage."

If you follow the link to the cited document you will see this:
Which suggests to me that you will be OK since you will fall under the category of a "Foreign National returning to their countries"

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[DDJC]

As many as 100,000 Scot’s expected to head south into England for new year.

Not surprised.
But Seaweed* doesn't care. She is a joyless creature and likely was intending to sit by one bar of a three bar heater, with a wee dram of lukewarm Ovaltine and make her (poor) husband discuss politics into the early hours. I doubt she even knows how to have a laugh, so why would she care about the Scottish people?


(* university nickname. She wasn't the prettiest and used to bore everyone rigid, even then. Comment made was "Only the tide would take her out."

 

[Gellyneck]

Not surprised.
But Seaweed* doesn't care. She is a joyless creature and likely was intending to sit by one bar of a three bar heater, with a wee dram of lukewarm Ovaltine and make her (poor) husband discuss politics into the early hours. I doubt she even knows how to have a laugh, so why would she care about the Scottish people?


(* university nickname. She wasn't the prettiest and used to bore everyone rigid, even then. Comment made was "Only the tide would take her out."

and another thread degenerates into third party politics!

 

[Coolcats]

Don't trip over our guys doing the same thing...

Ah that will be the teetotallers

 

[gerry mcg]

As many as 100,000 Scot’s expected to head south into England for new year.

An absolute number without context is meaningless.
How many normally do so? (Does 100k represent a normal number, an increase or decrease against normal?)
How many Nigels are travelling North at the same time ? (Given the fact there are approximately 10x as many residents of England than Scots.)
To think it is a one way flow is simplistic

FYI, 100k represents ~0.02% of the Scottish population. If 0.002% of the population of England travelled north, that would be 110k.

Details my good chap.

 

[Chrisvh]

Not surprised.
But Seaweed* doesn't care. She is a joyless creature and likely was intending to sit by one bar of a three bar heater, with a wee dram of lukewarm Ovaltine and make her (poor) husband discuss politics into the early hours. I doubt she even knows how to have a laugh, so why would she care about the Scottish people?


(* university nickname. She wasn't the prettiest and used to bore everyone rigid, even then. Comment made was "Only the tide would take her out."

One of your more puerile comments. The bar is low, however.

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