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Given what's happened before, I'll be keeping my powder dry.
There's no discernable reason for todays rise, let's see what the next few weeks. I'm glad for the blue finish for a change. Hopefully good news may be coming down the pipe but personally I'll just wait and see

I thought it extremely odd that DA wasn't on the AGM call, given he was taking over the next day.
If it were me, after that, I'd put out an introduction video on social media, introduction myself, my credentials and my initial thoughts about the future. Acknowledge the DHSC dispute and say 'something' about it at least.
Its hanging round novacyts' neck now like a 100 bloody millstones.
Draw a line under the whole issue and move forward.
He's had enough time now to get upto speed.
The markets as well as Uus PIs want to see and hear from him about his future vision. Its like silence is golden with this company

Just read an interesting article in the latest biomedical scientist magazine that got me thinking outside the box.
Their main article is about a study on dog food of all things.
Over 50% of samples tested on all forms of dog food, raw,wet and dry were found to contain Enterococci.
These are bugs that normally live in the intestines of many mammals, including humans.
Of that 50%, 40% were found to contain a strain of Enterococcus that was a multi antibiotic resistant strain, even some that were resistant to Lizenolid, an antibiotic of last resort.
Enterococci cause very serious infections once they get out of the gut, especially for ppl undergoing abdominal surgery, very contagious and extremely difficult to treat in humans.
This all probably comes from uncontrolled antibiotic usage in the livestock industry.
Given dog owners close proximity to their pets, handling of their food, being licked etc, the liklihood of these pathogens getting into humans is extremely high.
Monitoring of these food chains, both in the original stock animals and the subsequent foodstuffs they deliver could be a very important firebreak in preventing these pathogens getting into the population.
Remember BSE and the issues that caused with CJD.
Could be a potential avenue for revenue for Novacyt, to offer testing in these foodchains to help prevent these bacteria getting into the human population. This is just an FYI but I thought it was interesting and relevant

Just let it go, if you're not happy with it, cut your losses and take the hit.
Complaining about it just sounds like someone who has lost their shirt at the casino. Only bet what you are prepared to lose. Its no one else's fault if you lose.
I'm smarting from big losses too. Despite everything I still believe, I now focus on the fundamentals, world class R&D, making money, worldwide footprint. Just let your investment sit, go on holiday, enjoy yourself.
Don't p1s s and moan about it. You knew the risks, this is the AIM market fgs. Suck it up.
Best of luck

@deas, thanks for the link, I'll look at this properly tomorrow now I've asked the question, I'm actually interested to test the veracity of BYP's statement. Statistics can be used and manipulated to suit anyone's agenda.
I prefer to do my own research rather than listen to what's posted on here.
From my personal knowledge, positivity rate from the coal face is going thru the roof, lots of ppl now seriously ill with Covid are unvaccinated youngsters.
Testing times ahead

@deas thanks for the info, I honestly didn't know when I asked the question.
I wonder how those figures correlate against testing numbers. Also, the number of hospitalisation is relevant, the vaccine has reduced mortality but still causing lots of morbidity which puts a big strain on the NHS.

@BYP, the more salient numbers are the numbers of hospitalisation and mortality, if ours are comparable to the rest of the world then your assertion has merit, how is the UK faring on those stats cf the rest of the world, genuine question?

@jcb gov have capitulated to the travel industry.
We are clearly not following the science anymore.
The rest of the world must be looking at the UK as a basket case, banana (bent of course) Republic.

We have flung our doors wide open, we will be on other countries red list soon.
I can see civil unrest at some point, we have a bitterly divided nation, we will see skyrocketing inflation and interest rates next year, more shortages, rising prices, house repossession and covid. NHS on its knees
Tax rises. UK is being pushed to the limit. Can't help but think this is all part of the plan. Out of chaos comes order

@woody, couldn't disagree more, you really think anything said on here really influences the SP in anyway.
Perhaps, it you consider this to be scaremongering, you may want to do some digging into how many ppl are now in ITU with covid.
We are also now seeing Influenza A infections appearing, which normally only raise their head in December time, we have been seeing RSV since July. This is normally unheard of.
If you think showing empathy and genuine concern for the coming winter is scaremongering you perhaps should take your fingers out of your ears and the blinkers off your eyes.
Pretending everything is OK doesn't make this go away. Lots of posters on here deal with the day to day reality of this Pandemic and its effects on the NHS. To suggest that this is scaremongering in a vain attempt to try to raise the SP is at best naive and utterly embarrassing.
I would be ashamed of that post

Its truly appalling the level of death and morbidity the UK plc seem to be happy with.
I think reporting the stats daily on the news reduces the impact,
Over 250000 new cases and nearly a 1000 deaths a week sounds much worse than 40k new infections and 140 deaths each day.
We truly are on our own in our society, the philosophy of look out for number 1 is clearly the overriding sentiment

Impressive stuff, they wouldn't have mentioned the 10 min PCR if it wasn't something they think they can't deliver.
This is what frustrates the hell out of me. They are honestly outstanding in their field, way ahead of everyone else, agile, nimble and consistently ahead of the game, all the major players are running to catch up but novacyt makes them look like they are standing still.
It's almost as if they are embarrassed by their development, the SP is in the bin. I just don't get it.
Other AIM companies would be shouting this from the rooftops.
I've given up trying to work this out, none of it makes any sense anymore.
Currently considering going sh1 t or bust and trying to average down but honestly I have no clue as to whats going to happen, my head says this is a massive opportunity but my heart is saying, don't lose anymore

I honestly despair about what's going on ATM, we are sleepwalking into a nightmare scenario here.
I'm off to buy a small generator tomorrow

@B2H, I honestly don't know how many are actually in use, I know some sires are using more than 1 machine.
In terms of usage 1000 tests per day is a reasonable average across all platforms per site, they will be burning through the new order quickly.
This number will only increase during the coming months. The requirement for a winterplex type test will be paramount.

We are starting to see an increase now it ITU patients with Covid, 1 hospital i know of had a 3rd of its itu beds occupied by covid patients, worryingly a lot are or rather were pregnant ladies who were not vaccinated. However an equal number are double jabbed ppl.
Thinking Covid is over by sticking your fingers in your ears and saying it's finished is away with the fairy's
We had over 40k positives yesterday, more than the rest of Europe combined. I take no joy in this believe me but I think we are in for a very difficult winter on a number of fronts.
If we get a bad winter like the 2010 beast from the East, things in the UK are going to get ugly, very quickly.
Rapid accurate testing to differentiate what the infection is, is going to be key.
Novacyt are well placed to help now.
I can't help but feel that if the Gov had gone ahead with phase 2, those machines would now be well embedded and providing valuable extra capacity in the community. Act in haste, repent at leisure. Wouldn't be surprised in the least to see a reversal of this decision if things get really bad in winter.

Honestly though, how many of us take any posts on here seriously anymore.
There are a few posters that I take seriously and listen to what they have to say. I've done my own research and invested accordingly. I would expect everyone to view my posts with the same scepticism. I'm not here as a (de) ramper one way or another, i share info from the coal face about whats happening day to day, take it or leave it.
After a bit of a wobble recently, which was born out of frustration really, fundamentally my reasons for investing remain sound.
So, whilst I'm not exactly chuffed about the current SP, I'm also optimistic for the future. They now have a foot in the door with the NHS, the dispute with DHSC will be resolved ultimately with a mutually acceptable solution, DHSC have already placed an interim order for more PROmate which won't last that long, they have expanded their global footprint and are now selling far and wide.
A recent influx of new posters sharing thoughts and opinions, all very interesting but they are just that, opinions.
I read them sure but what does it add to this BB ?
And why are they chosing to come here and share their opinions?
How are they trying to help others ?
What are they trying to achieve?
These are the questions I ask myself.
DYOR, personally, I share info that may be of interest and offer no opinion.
Lots of sharks on here.

There are zero problems with Novacyt PCR tests, as I've said many times before, they are now well embedded, working well, staff like them, they are the backbone now of many labs for urgent samples, eg AED Patients because of their rapid turn around times compared with other mainstream analysers which are circa 4hrs

@Steve apologies, I was out of order with that post

Your all right, we are all just p1$$ ing in the wind now.
None of us have a clue as to whats actually going on.
Won't be checking in nor posting for a while.
InvestorSteve: bite me, you appeared overnight and your posts grind my gears.
GLA

@HarChris, couldn't agree more, I invested because Novacyt were a pioneer in a new diagnostics market that is bringing previously research lab techniques only to the mainstream commercial side. This was bolstered by their ability to rapidly develop new products to market in crazy short timescales. I have always maintained that Covid has been a, lucrative, distraction.
Their core business is sound, their R&D is second to none and I think their future is very bright.
My last few posts have been negative which I'd put down to frustration tbh.
Mentally, I've written off my investment and will just let it sit now, long term I still firmly believe things will turn around

@kaeren, neither do I, I think there's more to it than what I've just stated, probably around Novacyt building up large stocks for phase 2, that never happened, but again just speculation, guess we will find out in time