UCDSU officer has swine flu

wexican

http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0721/swineflu.html

A sabbatical officer member of UCD Students' Union has a confirmed case of swine flu.
In a statement issued tonight the Union said it is believed that a member of the team contracted the virus at the Union of Students in Ireland annual training week, held in Waterford Institute of Technology from 13-17 July.

Anyone know who it is?

Wish them a speedy recovery regardless.

commence the pig jokes...

Now

RandolphEsq

Twelve voices were shouting in anger and they were all alike. No question, now, what had happened to the faces of the pigs. The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which
*bleet* *moo* *neigh* *quack*

Het-Field

Im suprised that its only one member. The ****e that occurs at UOS Training, National Council and National Congress is conductive to epidemics of alcohol poisioning, mono, syphallus,crabs, drip dick,the clap, scarlet fever, and pneumonia. Not suprised that Swine Flu made its way in amongst the most sexually driven members of hackville/

There is also a very high chance that you will get off with a bird who will rank somewhere between 0-2 on the scale of beauty (ask the UCDSU Postgraduate Officer 2006/2007)

graduate

It is all ahead of us. From Sunday Tribune
Colleges poised to deal with mass swine flu deaths when term starts

http://www.tribune.ie/news/article/2009/jul/19/colleges-poised-to-deal-with-mass-swine-flu-deaths/

The state's largest university, UCD, has also compiled its own detailed flu-contingency plan, which predicts that a 20% absenteeism rate among staff could seriously impact on its ability to function normally.

Based on four different levels of alert, the plan notes that it may be necessary to close the university, stop all teaching and learning activities that involve gatherings, and "identify mortuary facilities if necessary".

Tom65

graduate wrote: »

and "identify mortuary facilities if necessary"

Doesn't the library already fulfill this function?


[BA DUM TISH]

RandolphEsq

Tom65 wrote: »

Doesn't the library already fulfill this function?


[BA DUM TISH]

Don't pick it up, just go.



And close the door on your way out

Riamfada

Scottie Ahearn as far as I know. He should visit his welfare officer

The_Minister

There is a serious chance of him infecting students if he came into college.

I think he should sty away.

El Siglo

RandolphEsq wrote: »

Twelve voices were shouting in anger and they were all alike. No question, now, what had happened to the faces of the pigs. The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which
*bleet* *moo* *neigh* *quack*

Nice! Great piece of one of George Orwell's finest novels.

Dave!

graduate wrote: »

It is all ahead of us. From Sunday Tribune
Colleges poised to deal with mass swine flu deaths when term starts

http://www.tribune.ie/news/article/2009/jul/19/colleges-poised-to-deal-with-mass-swine-flu-deaths/

The state's largest university, UCD, has also compiled its own detailed flu-contingency plan, which predicts that a 20% absenteeism rate among staff could seriously impact on its ability to function normally.

Based on four different levels of alert, the plan notes that it may be necessary to close the university, stop all teaching and learning activities that involve gatherings, and "identify mortuary facilities if necessary".

Looks like I got out just in time!

Tom65

Dave! wrote: »

Looks like I got out just in time!

How convenient...

Dave!

Tom65 wrote: »

How convenient...

oink oink !

Breezer

Dave! wrote: »

Looks like I got out just in time!

Me too! Well, out of Belfield anyway. I'll be spending the next two years safe and secure in the disease-free confines of St Vincent's University Hospital... Oh wait. :eek:

Tea-a-Maria

It is rather worrying how UCD is going to deal with swine flu though.Especially since a bit of snow this year basically caused the campus to shut down..

Riamfada

Dear Colleague,

In dealing with the influenza outbreak the Department of Health have now moved away from infection containment to an infection treatment response. UCD through its Flu Response Team has put into place a comprehensive plan which is based on the current guidance as issued by the Department of Health to deal with the expected increase in the number of influenza cases in the community.

As part of UCD's influenza A(H1N1) response planning, I would like to take this opportunity to bring to your attention the information, including symptoms, prevention and HR issues, that is available on the UCD website at www.ucd.ie/influenza. Please check this site regularly for updates.

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Peter Coulahan,
University Safety Officer,
Safety Office,
Science Centre Hub Building,
UCD,
Dublin 4.

Mr.Nice Guy

UCD lecture halls, September '09...

liamygunner29

when there was a couple inches of snow most stayed at home so I would imagine a pandemic will leave it more like this!

Riamfada

Are you making a point about there being to many Asian people in UCD? Thats awfully racist of you.

Dave!

He's always doing that Grimes...

Mr.Nice Guy

Nah just saying the locals are too soft. I was being complimentary. :pac:

Tom65

I enjoy people equating snow and swine flu. Wasn't there big snow fights a few months ago? Does mean there'll be swine flu fights? People running around trying to sneeze on one another?

Riamfada

Tom65 wrote: »

I enjoy people equating snow and swine flu. Wasn't there big snow fights a few months ago? Does mean there'll be swine flu fights? People running around trying to sneeze on one another?

People running around trying to infect eachother with various diseases. Yeah something like that has been a pastime in UCD for years, especially on USI junkets?:P

Breezer

We could always raid the virus research lab and literally hurl viruses at each other. That could be fun. A bit like Pokemon, but less cute, and in UCD, and with people getting sick and dying and stuff :pac:

conchubhar1

I seriously hope he is okay - he is a very nice guy.

EH - UCD was grand last year with the snow.

Some things were cancelled, most were not and a bitta craic with the snow in between
just because you used it as a doss day....

Riamfada

How can a thread about Swine Flu in UCD reopen the "People were pushed off bikes and pelted with rocks hidden in snow v. The It was all just a bit of a laugh snow day" debate.

994

graduate wrote: »

It is all ahead of us. From Sunday Tribune
Colleges poised to deal with mass swine flu deaths when term starts

http://www.tribune.ie/news/article/2009/jul/19/colleges-poised-to-deal-with-mass-swine-flu-deaths/

The state's largest university, UCD, has also compiled its own detailed flu-contingency plan, which predicts that a 20% absenteeism rate among staff could seriously impact on its ability to function normally.

Based on four different levels of alert, the plan notes that it may be necessary to close the university, stop all teaching and learning activities that involve gatherings, and "identify mortuary facilities if necessary".

Ooh, sounds like we should sleep in till noon and not go to any lectures or tutorials ... for our own safety, of course.

Riamfada

I went to a conference in UCD a while ago. There were like 80 of us crammed into a classroom for a day. Three days later all of us were sick as dogs! Good times. Good times.

Tom65

994 wrote: »

Ooh, sounds like we should sleep in till noon and not go to any lectures or tutorials ... for our own safety, of course.

I agree. In fact, I've been practicing this since the college year ended.

lighthouse

Grimes wrote: »

Scottie Ahearn as far as I know. He should visit his welfare officer

The welfare officer who had swine flu was on the six one news a half hour ago.

IxM

Overall at the minute is it not being debated that the common Flu kills more people each year than the swine flu? so Why is everyone so worried about the thing?:rolleyes:

Jev/N

IxM wrote: »

so Why is everyone so worried about the thing?:rolleyes:

Because it's killing people in the middle of the summer and it's spreading increasingly faster. I'm not about getting all worried but you need to be realistic

IxM

Honestly im more concerned with the fact that Mexico hasnt really been mentioned since it began to spread, No need for developing countries to be reported on=/

Also if Ron of of Harry Potter can survive it, we're all good :pac::D

*Also, hope the officer gets well soon =]

Breezer

IxM wrote: »

Also if Ron of of Harry Potter can survive it, we're all good :pac::D

But he's magic! :pac:

*Also, hope the officer gets well soon =]

Yes, of course. I read my comment from earlier again and I realise it could've seemed very insensitive. Sorry.

Riamfada

I would be horribly dissapointed if there was a massive outbreak in UCD. Im leaving on Friday and I have spent 4 years in UCD begging for something to happen

gubbie

Dave! wrote: »

Looks like I got out just in time!

I know

dingdingding

I think he's better now though... I hope he is

aequinoctium

this year my class sizes have all been under 15 people. one couse had 3 people in it! others had 4, 6 and 7.
so i expect next year to have even smaller numbers!

little chance then of transmission based on overpacked rooms!

Breezer

Grimes wrote: »

I would be horribly dissapointed if there was a massive outbreak in UCD. Im leaving on Friday and I have spent 4 years in UCD begging for something to happen

It snowed that one time last year. Oh and they changed the logo just before you came, to much fanfare. And, and, and... Yeah nothing happens here

stop

some of the language school kids are in quarantine in campus residences after showing symptoms. Its on rte news..

Handsome Bob

Oh bloody hell......here I am celebrating getting accepted for my Masters and then this! UCD if you give me swine flu I am kicking your ass!

Tea-a-Maria

The Fresher's Week tent is gonna be fun.:(

beautifulmeath

Tea-a-Maria wrote: »

It is rather worrying how UCD is going to deal with swine flu though.Especially since a bit of snow this year basically caused the campus to shut down..

so true. I'm really dreading going back now

Riamfada

Im finished hahahahah. Oh it feels good. However if I do get swine flu I'll be sure to come back and sign up for EVERY society in the Freshers Stand!

lighthouse

Tea-a-Maria wrote: »

It is rather worrying how UCD is going to deal with swine flu though.Especially since a bit of snow this year basically caused the campus to shut down..

God help Mary I in Limerick then cos. an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug caused the College to close down completely for a few days earlier in the year.

RandolphEsq

Grimes wrote: »

Im finished hahahahah. Oh it feels good. However if I do get swine flu I'll be sure to come back and sign up for EVERY society in the Freshers Stand!

We don't want you back, you Grimey graduate. Good riddance! Set foot within 1 metre of the enclosure at your peril

Mr.Nice Guy

Tea-a-Maria wrote: »

The Fresher's Week tent is gonna be fun.:(

MedSoc should do well this year.

Riamfada

Someone please set up "Epidemicsoc"

Tom65

Grimes wrote: »

Someone please set up "Epidemicsoc"

Nice idea. I can certainly see it catching on. GET IT?!



My sparkling wit really has lit up this thread

Tea-a-Maria

lighthouse wrote: »

God help Mary I in Limerick then cos. an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug caused the College to close down completely for a few days earlier in the year.

Well,that was more to do with the fact that the students work with large groups of children than anything else,but I see your point.They might do the same thing if swine flu breaks out.Hell,they're talking of closing schools all together at the moment.:eek:

stop

I'd just be wary of those who went on a J1 to San Diego and popped down to TJ for a bit...