Coronavirus Part V - 34 cases in ROI, 16 in NI (as of 10 March) *Read warnings in OP*

spurious

mcgucc22 wrote: »

400 points in the Leaving Cert isn't particularly good.

It's considerably above average (300).

tobefrank321

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

I see Slovakia is having all people returning from certain countries quarantined for 14 days.

Are we doing anything like this here?

Nope. Its been left to private businesses to decide this.

Here is the HSE advice page.

https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/advice-for-people-returning-from-affected-areas.html

Last updated: 5 March 3.50pm
The advice on this page is for people who have been in a place in the last 14 days where there is spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Information for healthcare staff who have returned from a place with spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Places where there is spread of coronavirus
China
Hong Kong
Singapore
South Korea
Iran
Japan
the following regions in Italy - Lombardy, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna or Piedmont
Tenerife is not an affected area. Read more if you have been to the H10 Costa Adeje Hotel in Tenerife or been to Tenerife and are concerned.
What you need to do depends on if you are:
not feeling well
feeling well
If you are not feeling well
If you have been to one of the places listed above and you are not feeling well, check if you have symptoms of coronavirus. These are a cough, shortness of breath, breathing difficulties, fever (high temperature).
If you do have symptoms of coronavirus, phone your GP or local emergency department (ED) without delay.
Do not go to your GP or ED. Phone them first. Tell them about your symptoms. Give them the details about your situation. Avoid contact with other people by self-isolating. If you do not have a GP, phone 112 or 999.
If you are feeling well
If you are feeling well, carry on with your normal routine.
Follow the advice on how to protect yourself and others from coronavirus and other infections such as flu.
Avoid spending time with people who are ill with a cough, high temperature, or breathing problems.
If you develop symptoms of coronavirus:
avoid contact with people by self-isolating
phone your GP or emergency department
tell them your symptoms and the details of your situation

They are still advising that if you return from one of the infection hotspots and you feel ok, you can continue your normal routine.

KWAG2019

cnocbui wrote: »

The US, as of about 4 years ago, had spent 4 or 5 hundred million on anti terrorism measures per head of the of 9/11 fatalities.

I can't help but wonder if it wouldn't have been better spent on cancer research.

The military-industrial complex, the oil companies and friends of Dick Cheney would not agree. Apart from that, yes it would.

tillyfilly

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

A 2nd death announced in Germany.

a pox!

scary

juno10353 wrote: »

What is the situation with people on trolleys waiting for beds in hospital.

How many waiting today.

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/campaigns/trolleygar.html

Duke of Url

paleoperson wrote: »

70% of 80,000+?

ah shur that's grand so. What was all the fuss about?

Go on. Tell me about the 30%

Snow Garden

gabeeg wrote: »

I guess we'll see somewhere in the region of 50% infected this year, and about 20,000 deaths.
And I think in the long run, most if not all of us will get it.

Fair enough. I respect your opinion even I think you are way off. We'll see I guess.

Ikozma

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

A 2nd death announced in Germany.

Have only 2 people died in Germany over the last few wks, jesus that's some going

juno10353

https://inmo.ie/Trolley_Ward_Watch

Good news, the amount of patients waiting for beds has dropped

Quantum Erasure

Naggdefy wrote: »

https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/0309/1121049-coronavirus-tracker/
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Covid-19: Cases now reported in every EU country,

will any country escape it?

tillyfilly

The US markets circuit breaker has saved it for now, teetering on the same value as before it was enacted

tobsey

spurious wrote: »

It's considerably above average (300).

I’d prefer the doctor treating me to be a bit better than above average.

Axfrderr

tillyfilly wrote: »

a pox!

Don't quote me on this but I think it was coronavirus.

Quantum Erasure

paleoperson wrote: »

70% of 80,000+?

ah shur that's grand so. What was all the fuss about?

70% so far, its an ongoing situation...

little bess

tobefrank321 wrote: »

Nope. Its been left to private businesses to decide this.

Here is the HSE advice page.

https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/advice-for-people-returning-from-affected-areas.html



They are still advising that if you return from one of the infection hotspots and you feel ok, you can continue your normal routine.

Unlike the uk who are advising to stay at home for 14 days. Our government should be advising the same.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public#returning-travellers

minggatu

Iceland-population 360000 -60 cases
2020 coronavirus outbreak in Iceland https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_coronavirus_outbreak_in_Iceland most cases have an Italian background

2ygb4cmqetsjhx

Ikozma wrote: »

Have only 2 people died in Germany over the last few wks, jesus that's some going

Bit fishy If you ask me

namloc1980

juno10353 wrote: »

https://inmo.ie/Trolley_Ward_Watch

Good news, the amount of patients waiting for beds has dropped

Wouldn't be surprised if they're chucking out everyone besides those who absolutely need to be in A&E.

Kermit.de.frog

Ikozma wrote: »

Have only 2 people died in Germany over the last few wks, jesus that's some going

Was 0 until today which is extraordinary actually.

whatawaster

tobsey wrote: »

I’d prefer the doctor treating me to be a bit better than above average.

If he/she can get through medical school and practical training then who gives a hoot what they got in leaving cert Woodwork?

WIne Gums

In 1918 there was the Spanish Flu pandemic.
Estimates vary as to the total number who died.
An estimate from 1991 says it killed 25–39 million people.

Info from Wikipedia

Drumpot

ITman88 wrote: »

My lack of self reflection and my own self absorption is how you survived 2008?!!!

To be fair your response is the equivalent of bringing a shotgun to a water pistol fight.

Self absorbed and putting myself in other peoples shoes is exactly what you need to do as well.

You have insinuated I will be fine or somehow protected from this economic downturn when you are not in a position to do so. I am worried about my business/family but I can be equally worried about others.

You are the one brining a shotgun to a water fight by suggesting the end of the world stuff economically, not me. The economy and markets have always recovered from crisis, I dont see any decision countries make during this pandemic making much of an alteration to this cycle. South Korea seem to be handling this well, why do you feel any decisions made are going to cripple the country ?

is_that_so

Coen Delightful Thumbscrew wrote: »

Is this thing overhyped. In Germany here in the subway. Business as usual.

For many it is, but the updates need to keep coming if countries are required to move to a different phase.

Lord TSC

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

Was 0 until today which is extraordinary actually.

I think I read that if it was a matter of the corona virus simply exasperating a pre existing condition, then they were not counting it as a corona virus death.

tobefrank321

juno10353 wrote: »

https://inmo.ie/Trolley_Ward_Watch

Good news, the amount of patients waiting for beds has dropped

I don't really get this trolley thing.

You can't put Covid patients on trolleys in A&E. You can't put them in A&E full stop. They will infect all around them if you did.

Just look at some of the images in China. People wheeled into isolation centres while on trolleys in something akin to that used on premature babies.

We're not really prepared, lets be honest.

Kermit.de.frog

namloc1980 wrote: »

Wouldn't be surprised if they're chucking out everyone besides those who absolutely need to be in A&E.

One MAJOR positive overlooked is that the drunks etc and people who should not be in A&E in the first place will be told to leave plus those same people will think twice about going anyway.

Cuckoo7

WIne Gums wrote: »

In 1918 there was the Spanish Flu pandemic.
Estimates vary as to the total number who died.
An estimate from 1991 says it killed 25–39 million people.

Info from Wikipedia

You don’t say?

thomas 123

WIne Gums wrote: »

In 1918 there was the Spanish Flu pandemic.
Estimates vary as to the total number who died.
An estimate from 1991 says it killed 25–39 million people.

Info from Wikipedia

Thanks. I guess?

Seamai

cherryghost wrote: »

Ryanair mass cancelling flights now. Fingers crossed mother-in-laws is one of them.

Don't you worry, she'll get to you no matter what

Nijmegen

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

One MAJOR positive overlooked is that the drunks etc and people who should not be in A&E in the first place will be told to leave plus those same people will think twice about going anyway.

By the looks of the drop in numbers on trolleys, there's a lot of folks who have decided they can ride out whatever at home.