Covid in Limerick - Mod Warning in Post #1

Clareman

Right,

Lets try this the third time, as RivetRoger said in the previous thread this is a massive issues in Limerick so there needs to be a place to discuss it.

As there has been 2 previous attempts to start a thread that descended into blaming or rules not being followed or mods being questioned on thread this is a new thread to just discuss Covid in Limerick.

Any breaking of the rules or any attempts to bring up stuff that the previous 2 threads will lead to bans, not warnings or thread bans or anything else, bans for at least 2 weeks, if you think this isn't fair that's your opinion but we tried leaving the other 2 threads open and that was a nightmare both times so take this as notice of a Zero Tolerance approach to moderating.

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Clareman

Luciano Gentle Vice wrote: »

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James Bond Junior

Thanks mod. Dogg Munde, cop on.

How are things at the moment? Seeing as our neighbours in Kerry are struggling. Or so I hear over in the Middle East.

Funny anecdote, a senior gov official told one of my staff here that Covid has "left", if only!

um7y1h83ge06nx

Best wishes to everyone, have a safe and Happy Christmas. Covid is unfortunately real but hopefully by next Christmas we will be back to normal as most should be vaccinated.

Anyway I think I'm done with this thread and the Limerick forum, it's all a bit ridiculous. Take care and stay safe folks.

kilburn

Stay safe everyone and best of luck to all, keep your heads down until you get your vaccine and normality will be returning sooner rather than later.

I am checking out of this thread also for mine and everyone elses blood pressure!

Happy Christmas Everyone.

Insect Overlord

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Red Silurian

The facts as I know them... 35 cases today and 70 yesterday, 14 day incidence - 152.9 yesterday, 164.7 today. Nationally 122.4 (Limerick leader)

The opinion... Sounds like there was an outbreak somewhere that has now been contained, did I hear right there was an outbreak in Tesco coonagh last week?

Clareman

Insect Overlord wrote: »

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Marty1983

All fun and games waiting on the announcement tomorrow, i would imagine nice ques in dunnes and tesco tonight in anticipation!

johnnyryan89

Marty1983 wrote: »

All fun and games waiting on the announcement tomorrow, i would imagine nice ques in dunnes and tesco tonight in anticipation!

There's an announcement tomorrow?

Bicyclette

colmtheperson wrote: »

The facts as I know them... 35 cases today and 70 yesterday, 14 day incidence - 152.9 yesterday, 164.7 today. Nationally 122.4 (Limerick leader)

The opinion... Sounds like there was an outbreak somewhere that has now been contained, did I hear right there was an outbreak in Tesco coonagh last week?

Yes, The Clare Champion had an article about an outbreak in Tesco Coonagh Cross. I was in the shop at the weekend and it seemed fine.

There is also an outbreak that closed two hotels in the Greater Limerick area. Source: A family member who works in another hotel in the Limerick area. One of those hotels is now open for bookings, the other isn't.

Harpy

colmtheperson wrote: »

The facts as I know them... 35 cases today and 70 yesterday, 14 day incidence - 152.9 yesterday, 164.7 today. Nationally 122.4 (Limerick leader)

The opinion... Sounds like there was an outbreak somewhere that has now been contained, did I hear right there was an outbreak in Tesco coonagh last week?

Yeah that was in the Limerick leader last week, it didn't mention numbers though.

Good to see drop in figures today but am I right in saying the real indicator is the 14 day incidence rate?I think I saw that mentioned in one of the older threads.

Wise Old Elf

School hols can't come soon enough. We got a text on Saturday that there was a confirmed case in one of the kids classes so that's all of them restricting movements until the end of the year. Friend of one of them is the same because of a case on the school bus.

That being said we don't meet many people at Xmas so not the worst, as long as she tests negative

Cookiemunster

Marty1983 wrote: »

All fun and games waiting on the announcement tomorrow, i would imagine nice ques in dunnes and tesco tonight in anticipation!

There were no queues when we went or level 5 in October. There won't be queues now either. Some of these stores, like Dunnes Childers Rd, are open 24hrs and are not actually closing again until Christmas Eve and other have early opening and late closing Christmas week hours.

Plus any new restrictions won't kick in until after Christmas day.

xii

In the Crescent this evening, and if the keelers weren't already obvious you can now identify them as people without masks, guards, security not doing a thing. It's shocking (and not just their outfits this year).

yop

xii wrote: »

In the Crescent this evening, and if the keelers weren't already obvious you can now identify them as people without masks, guards, security not doing a thing. It's shocking (and not just their outfits this year).

What's a keeler

BobMc

shot in the dark .... Rath +

dashoonage

sigh......this is why we cant have nice things lads.

BobMc

lasted a page at least

yop

dashoonage wrote: »

sigh......this is why we cant have nice things lads.

Yup. Let's see if the poster replies.

RivetingRoger

Moderators banning moderators!!!!!!!!!
Now thats a first!!!!!!!

yop

RivetingRoger wrote: »

Moderators banning moderators!!!!!!!!!
Now thats a first!!!!!!!

And banned. Anyone else?

yop

xii wrote: »

In the Crescent this evening, and if the keelers weren't already obvious you can now identify them as people without masks, guards, security not doing a thing. It's shocking (and not just their outfits this year).

Banned

Thanks to those who PM'd and are mature enough to keep this thread going.
For those who want discussion report the posts and don't engage.
For anyone else, that's 4 bans now in 2 pages. Read the first page to understand why.

FutureGuy

Logistics question.

The families who are visiting relatives in Rathkeale, what part of Britain are they actually coming from. Is it an area where the new strain has been identified?

Thinking about whether it's worth the risk of heading to Crescent as the new strain is 70% more contagious and I would think The Crescent is the perfect place for it to spread fast.

Clareman

FutureGuy wrote: »

Logistics question.

The families who are visiting relatives in Rathkeale, what part of Britain are they actually coming from. Is it an area where the new strain has been identified?

Thinking about whether it's worth the risk of heading to Crescent as the new strain is 70% more contagious and I would think The Crescent is the perfect place for it to spread fast.

At this stage I think it's up to everyone's own judgement whether to risk making the trip or not, personally I can never face the Crescent or Childer's Road the week before Christmas, the crowds/queues/traffic just is never worth it for me, the fact that we're in the middle of a pandemic makes it less likely that I would even consider going, even going to the local shop is done at off-peak times for me now.

dashoonage

Clareman wrote: »

At this stage I think it's up to everyone's own judgement whether to risk making the trip or not, personally I can never face the Crescent or Childer's Road the week before Christmas, the crowds/queues/traffic just is never worth it for me, the fact that we're in the middle of a pandemic makes it less likely that I would even consider going, even going to the local shop is done at off-peak times for me now.

even outside of the pandemic no man in his right mind does the cresent or childers road once xmas shopping starts.

Clareman

There is something lovely thinking of strolling around shopping centers, popping in to places to have a little browse, having a coffee in hand, maybe a biscuit or something, in the real world however you'd have spent ages getting into the car park, you'd have searched for a parking space for ages, you're probably soaked from puddles, been knocked over by a load of buggies, whatever shop you want has a queue, most of the shops are sold out of stuff or are just left with broken gift boxes, there's a queue for the coffee place and in reality all you'd have done is walked around HMW 20 times.

I don't miss that I have to admit, but I will miss walking around town, bumping into people you haven't met in ages, maybe sneaking off for a quick pint, going to the Leinster match.

FutureGuy

Clareman wrote: »

At this stage I think it's up to everyone's own judgement whether to risk making the trip or not, personally I can never face the Crescent or Childer's Road the week before Christmas, the crowds/queues/traffic just is never worth it for me, the fact that we're in the middle of a pandemic makes it less likely that I would even consider going, even going to the local shop is done at off-peak times for me now.

I think it's only a matter of time before the new variant reaches Ireland, my concern is whether it's here right now.

Will leave it for the one year that's in it.

johnnyryan89

FutureGuy wrote: »

I think it's only a matter of time before the new variant reaches Ireland, my concern is whether it's here right now.

Will leave it for the one year that's in it.

You can be sure it's already here since they've found it in a few other countries so far. Saw they found it in Italy yesterday and from a quick Google search it was also found in Netherlands, Denmark, Australia, and Gibraltar.

Marty1983

30000 visitors from the uk in the last two weeks, you can e sure the new variant is here.

LuasSimon

Marty1983 wrote: »

30000 visitors from the uk in the last two weeks, you can e sure the new variant is here.

How many of that 30,000 are based in Rathkeale now? not to mention France, Germany, Italy etc

paddyirish23

Just seen a picture of the crescent and it's a disgrace, honestly now if the virus isn't rampant in 2 to 3 weeks time I'd be shocked. Guards need to be called and the place shut down

Clareman

Folks,

Can we please please please move on from the whole Rathkeale thing, not only is there more to Limerick than this town by the constant mentioning of it looks like veiled attempts of referencing travelers which could be considered racially motivated posts which is against the terms of use of boards.ie. If you have a problem with travelers being considered a different ethnic group take it up with your representatives, this forum isn't worth it.

As a rule of thumb, if you aren't sure if your posts is racially profiling to travelers try changing the ethnic group to another ethnic group and see how it reads before posting.

Clareman

paddyirish23 wrote: »

Just seen a picture of the crescent and it's a disgrace, honestly now if the virus isn't rampant in 2 to 3 weeks time I'd be shocked. Guards need to be called and the place shut down

How anyone could think it's a worthwhile exercise to be in there I won't know, if someone thinks it's bad enough to warrant taking a photo to show how bad it is surely they should just get out of the place so there is 1 less person there?

dashoonage

Clareman wrote: »

How anyone could think it's a worthwhile exercise to be in there I won't know, if someone thinks it's bad enough to warrant taking a photo to show how bad it is surely they should just get out of the place so there is 1 less person there?

Could work there.

edit: just saw the pic....jaysus!

mgbgt1978

paddyirish23 wrote: »

Just seen a picture of the crescent and it's a disgrace, honestly now if the virus isn't rampant in 2 to 3 weeks time I'd be shocked. Guards need to be called and the place shut down

There was at least 2 Guards walking around the Crescent every day for the last week or so. I'm pretty sure they were there today. Yet, the place remains open.....

banie01

FutureGuy wrote: »

Logistics question.

In all probability given the new variant has been in circulation in the UK since September, it's already here.

Even without the usual December influx in Rathkeale, there have already been plenty of people back from the UK for Xmas here.
I know quite a few who are home and who haven't followed guidelines or isolated at all before hitting the pubs, and hugging every fúcker they meet!

The trajectory of the reported numbers in the UK makes for sobering viewing and I'd hazard that even if we get good compliance post the 26th, we have a rough 3 weeks minimum numbers wise post Xmas as a result of many people taking relaxation of the levels, as an invitation to mix.

Come the 26th, there will have been 3 weeks of mixing, that will lead to a spike but hopefully we can arrest it and break the back again.

munstergirl

Clareman wrote: »

How anyone could think it's a worthwhile exercise to be in there I won't know, if someone thinks it's bad enough to warrant taking a photo to show how bad it is surely they should just get out of the place so there is 1 less person there?

The person who took the photo works in the crescent.

Red Silurian

I've seen 2 cars with English registrations on them in the last 7 days, down from about 50 across the same period last year, would suggest many of the British relatives (across all walks of life) are staying at home

Today's figure for Limerick is 60 new cases as reported by the leader

Up from yesterday, down from Sunday

215 cases in the last 5 days so well above our 5 day average

Potential-Monke

Member of the extended family came back positive today, works in a bar (which I'm not sure can be named, but its also currently doing the rounds on Facebook re: not following procedures, not requiring meals, stay as long as you wanted). Think everyone who worked in the bar tested positive now (hearsay), but a large number of cases (allegedly) linked to there.

Her and her family are locked down for 2 weeks now, some extended had to be tested. I gave the same family a lift home after the all ireland last week. I wore my mask but hopefully she got it after that weekend (suspicions it was from Saturday night just gone).

Found this out after heading into the city to pick up a couple of things for the parents, Roxboro was extremely busy, but I was only getting eggs from the fruit and veg place, no one else in there. Headed to Supervalu Castletroy, as I suspected it would be the quietest. Didn't venture near Childers Road, went a roundabout way. Supervalu wasn't too busy, was a security guard keeping an eye. I do think its ridiculous Starbucks are allowed "outside" seating but it's in the mall as you come in, 4 people sitting drinking coffee with no masks and I walking 5ft from them. Shouldn't be allowed imo.

Left straight after that, but traffic very heavy everywhere. This was around 4pm.

yop

Potential-Monke wrote: »

Member of the extended family came back positive today, works in a bar (which I'm not sure can be named, but its also currently doing the rounds on Facebook re: not following procedures, not requiring meals, stay as long as you wanted). Think everyone who worked in the bar tested positive now (hearsay), but a large number of cases (allegedly) linked to there.

Her and her family are locked down for 2 weeks now, some extended had to be tested. I gave the same family a lift home after the all ireland last week. I wore my mask but hopefully she got it after that weekend (suspicions it was from Saturday night just gone).

Found this out after heading into the city to pick up a couple of things for the parents, Roxboro was extremely busy, but I was only getting eggs from the fruit and veg place, no one else in there. Headed to Supervalu Castletroy, as I suspected it would be the quietest. Didn't venture near Childers Road, went a roundabout way. Supervalu wasn't too busy, was a security guard keeping an eye. I do think its ridiculous Starbucks are allowed "outside" seating but it's in the mall as you come in, 4 people sitting drinking coffee with no masks and I walking 5ft from them. Shouldn't be allowed imo.

Left straight after that, but traffic very heavy everywhere. This was around 4pm.

See a number of pubs in Dublin named and closed also with big positive outbreaks.
Friend of mine put into ICU today with covid which is scary. so hopefully your family member gets well soon.

geotrig

Test centre in "wicks" Looked quite busy earlier and had a fine queue at it , biggest tail back of cars I've seen at it at any point when passing , no idea if staggered or grouped etc overall, if that's any indicator it could be a high few weeks numbers wise.

johnnyryan89

colmtheperson wrote: »

I've seen 2 cars with English registrations on them in the last 7 days, down from about 50 across the same period last year, would suggest many of the British relatives (across all walks of life) are staying at home

Today's figure for Limerick is 60 new cases as reported by the leader

Up from yesterday, down from Sunday

215 cases in the last 5 days so well above our 5 day average

Yeah apart from the English reg cars I see everyday I haven't seen any extra cars around the place.

Though there was a traveller calling to houses in St Mary's Park trying to sell things so that's something for people to watch out for if they get an any knocks at the door they ain't expecting. Especially since I haven't seen anyone call to houses selling things in quite awhile that it could also be someone home from the UK for Christmas.

FutureGuy

I have seen alot of business where the staff couldn't be arsed wearing PPE anymore. 3 of the 4 people working in a cafe had no mask on while serving.

AnonZen

Had a slot booked to shop in Dunnes Jetland last night. It was mayhem for a finish, ended up queuing for 40 minutes at the tills. The only mild amusement I experienced was the regular announcements that the off licence was shutting at 22:00, coupled with people barreling out through the offie swing doors with trolleys full of booze at 21:50.

It was also so hot in there that all the duck/goose fat on the shelves had actually rendered in the jars.

Granadino

paddyirish23 wrote: »

Just seen a picture of the crescent and it's a disgrace, honestly now if the virus isn't rampant in 2 to 3 weeks time I'd be shocked. Guards need to be called and the place shut down

Jaysus. I find it hard to have sympathy with the people in that photo if they get sick. What could possibly be so important that they'd need to risk their health and others' in a packed shopping centre? I just don't get it.

Cartman78

AnonZen wrote: »

Had a slot booked to shop in Dunnes Jetland last night. It was mayhem for a finish, ended up queuing for 40 minutes at the tills. The only mild amusement I experienced was the regular announcements that the off licence was shutting at 22:00, coupled with people barreling out through the offie swing doors with trolleys full of booze at 21:50.

It was also so hot in there that all the duck/goose fat on the shelves had actually rendered in the jars.

Same.

Had to collect turkey and ham at 7pm....joined the queue in the underground car park and had to laugh when I saw that was essentially a queue to get into another queue inside.

It wasn't too bad inside I thought and zero queue for me at the tills.

Loads of people stocking up in a major way on booze....plenty of house party super spreader events in the days to come I'd imagine

dashoonage

geotrig wrote: »

Test centre in "wicks" Looked quite busy earlier and had a fine queue at it , biggest tail back of cars I've seen at it at any point when passing , no idea if staggered or grouped etc overall, if that's any indicator it could be a high few weeks numbers wise.

was in petmania this morning at 9am and there was a decent queue heading into the test center at that time as well.

BobMc

trick with the christmas grocery shop is to go after the offie is closed, and go late and I mean late, no such thing as things running out - the only thing you might find short is fresh pans of bread, was in jetland sunday night 10.20pm or so was in and out and home within the hour (this applies to non pandemic years too)

bazz26

Cartman78 wrote: »

Same.

Had to collect turkey and ham at 7pm....joined the queue in the underground car park and had to laugh when I saw that was essentially a queue to get into another queue inside.

It wasn't too bad inside I thought and zero queue for me at the tills.

Loads of people stocking up in a major way on booze....plenty of house party super spreader events in the days to come I'd imagine

Another factor is that cheap booze laws are changing from next month too so some people are stocking up on discounted booze now.