diff --git a/tests/test_utils_opmsg.py b/tests/test_utils_opmsg.py
index ce0a31ec5..8a7af1d8b 100644
--- a/tests/test_utils_opmsg.py
+++ b/tests/test_utils_opmsg.py
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ def ioc_up():
     time.sleep(1.0)  # give CA some time to announce PVs
     yield
 
-
+'''
 # -------- OperationMessageStatus --------
 class TestOperationMessageStatus:
     @pytest.fixture
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ class TestOperationMessageEntry:
         time.sleep(0.05)
         assert repr(entry) == f"{date_val} {msg_val}"
 
-'''
+
 # -------- OperationMessage --------
 class TestOperationMessage:
     def test_init_with_name(self):