new coronavirus outbreak China, Korea, USA - mod warnings in OP (updated 24/02/20)

TomSweeney · 24-02-2020 12:59AM

question about the Diamond Princess, have ALL the passengers on that ship contracted covid 19 ?

creditcarder · 24-02-2020 12:59AM

Nijmegen wrote: »

We need to see a report on whether or not putting on a bit of weight will help you survive the effects of the virus, by having some spare pounds to shed. If so, our experience of the beast from the east tells us that Irish people will emerge from quarantine fitter than ever versus this malady.

I'm curious what the beast from the east was like as I wasn't in Ireland at the time?

Candamir · 24-02-2020 01:02AM

ZX7R wrote: »

As was said by a previous poster December into early January saw a a bad strain of flu in Ireland meant to have been the worst in 20 years Highest number of pneumonia cases also recorded in many years,has not been a peep about this since coronavirus outbreak.
Im not one for conspiracy theory's but defiantly makes me think somthing els is a miss.

Weekly reports, as usual during flu season. No conspiracy.

https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/influenza/seasonalinfluenza/surveillance/influenzasurveillancereports/20192020season/

givyjoe · 24-02-2020 01:02AM

TomSweeney wrote: »

Email I got from a relative when I sent them Dr. Johns latest

Christ, someone mentioned normalcy bias earlier ....

I'm actually going to murder the next person I see quoting flu figures.

citysights · 24-02-2020 01:03AM

ZX7R wrote: »

As was said by a previous poster December into early January saw a a bad strain of flu in Ireland meant to have been the worst in 20 years Highest number of pneumonia cases also recorded in many years,has not been a peep about this since coronavirus outbreak.
Im not one for conspiracy theory's but defiantly makes me think somthing els is a miss.

Was that this year?

TomSweeney · 24-02-2020 01:03AM

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

Bleak. Desolate. A living nightmare. Some of us didnt see fresh bread for two whole days.

Some lunatic was selling a loaf of Brennans for €300 on done deal...

all about the mane · 24-02-2020 01:03AM

givyjoe wrote: »

I'm actually going to murder the next person I see quoting flu figures.

Flu has killed over 10k in the USA alone this season so far

fritzelly · 24-02-2020 01:04AM

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

Bleak. Desolate. A living nightmare. Some of us didnt see fresh bread for two whole days.

I had to beat some old woman off to get the last loaf of bread in Tesco - she was rabid

all about the mane · 24-02-2020 01:04AM

TomSweeney wrote: »

Some lunatic was selling a loaf of Brennans for €300 on done deal...

Brilliant. Wonder what he got for it!

auspicious · 24-02-2020 01:05AM

Even if the inept powers that be don't deem it necessary to cancel the Ireland v Italy match in early March, most Italians I'm sure with already booked flights and Hotels will still arrive for a getaway, unless flight restrictions to/from Italy arise before that.

givyjoe · 24-02-2020 01:05AM

all about the mane wrote: »

Flu has killed over 10k in the USA alone this season so far

Take a shower with your toaster please.

24-02-2020 01:06AM

all about the mane wrote: »

Explain??

2 players and upwards.
Get a sheet of paper and make columns with different categories ie: boys names, capital cities, food, colours, etc
Tell one player to start saying the alphabet in their head then you tell them to stop and whatever letter they land on is the start letter for the catergories
Write down an answer for all catergories and when you’re finished say “stop the bus”. Everyone has to stop writing.
10 points awarded for each unique answer. 5 points if someone has the same as you.

Get someone else to start saying the alphabet and play as long as you like.

ThePopehimself · 24-02-2020 01:06AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Honestly I don't even have hungry hungry hippos!

Oh yeah sure...that's what they all say

:cool:

all about the mane · 24-02-2020 01:08AM

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

2 players and upwards.
Get a sheet of paper and make columns with different categories ie: boys names, capital cities, food, colours, etc
Tell one player to start saying the alphabet in their head then you tell them to stop and whatever letter they land on is the start letter for the catergories
Write down an answer for all catergories and when you’re finished say “stop the bus”. Everyone has to stop writing.
10 points awarded for each unique answer. 5 points if someone has the same as you.

Get someone else to start saying the alphabet and play as long as you like.

Could be a great drinking game!

05eaftqbrs9jlh · 24-02-2020 01:08AM

tuxy wrote: »

We don't have to wait for the HSE, we should be more proactive like these young people in Hong Kong.

They're going to spread the virus by touching everyone with the thermometers the way they're doing.

Italy starting to get quite scary. My partner's boss is going to Italy next week. Tempted to insist he stays quarantined for a month before coming back in to work.

ZX7R · 24-02-2020 01:08AM

citysights wrote: »

Was that this year?

December just gone into January.

all about the mane · 24-02-2020 01:09AM

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

Why do the comparisons to flu wind people up so much? A severe flu is the most accurate thing to compare this to in terms of mortality.

Shure flu is way worse. Upwards of 30 times mire killed by the flu than by this measly thing!

Ficheall · 24-02-2020 01:11AM

fritzelly wrote: »

I had to beat some old woman off to get the last loaf of bread in Tesco - she was rabid

In these days of gender equality, does beating an old woman off mean the same thing as beating an old man off?

Call Me Jimmy · 24-02-2020 01:13AM

auspicious wrote: »

Even if the inept powers that be don't deem it necessary to cancel the Ireland v Italy match in early March, most Italians I'm sure with already booked flights and Hotels will still arrive for a getaway, unless flight restrictions to/from Italy arise before that.

If they can confirm this many cases after just starting proper testing they are riddled and they've already shown they're going the quote 'extraordinary measures' route. Be surprised if the the whole country isn't in some form of lockdown by then.

1800_Ladladlad · 24-02-2020 01:13AM

Nijmegen wrote: »

We need to see a report on whether or not putting on a bit of weight will help you survive the effects of the virus, by having some spare pounds to shed. If so, our experience of the beast from the east tells us that Irish people will emerge from quarantine fitter than ever versus this malady.

Im sorted so...more rolls than a baker :cool:

imfml · 24-02-2020 01:14AM

wakka12 wrote: »

Already letting 1000 people off that cruise without quarantine has become a mistake

Yep - an American passenger who gave an interview while quarantined onboard and I've been following since. Was very defiant against the US evacuation flight, and is currently enjoying the rest of his holiday in Tokyo. I'm surprised at the lack of people telling him he is putting others at risk.

Take a look at Matthew Smith (@mjswhitebread): https://twitter.com/mjswhitebread?s=09

Dave0301 · 24-02-2020 01:14AM

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

Why do the comparisons to flu wind people up so much? A severe flu is the most accurate thing to compare this to in terms of mortality.

Flu mortality rate is about 0.1%, whereas we don't know what COVID-19 will end up at. I don't know about you, but if it sticks at about 2% I would prefer it to not become a pandemic and have a regular season like influenza.

This is also before the impact it will have on ICU provision and frontline staff is taken into account give the percentage of critical cases.

Will it wipe out society? No.

Do we want to avoid the ball ache and hassle associated with an additional worldwide virus? Yes.

creditcarder · 24-02-2020 01:16AM

all about the mane wrote: »

Flu has killed over 10k in the USA alone this season so far

Imo, this is a good point. It's been going on for over two months now and it is about at the flue amount for one country.

wakka12 · 24-02-2020 01:16AM

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-towns-in-lockdown-as-italy-races-to-contain-europes-biggest-outbreak-11941438

The regional governor of Veneto, Luca Zaia, said he had dealt with several natural disasters during his career, including floods and earthquakes, but "this is the absolutely worst problem that Veneto has faced".

fritzelly · 24-02-2020 01:17AM

Dave0301 wrote: »

Flu mortality rate is about 0.1%

Ahem 0.01%

givyjoe · 24-02-2020 01:17AM

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

Why do the comparisons to flu wind people up so much? A severe flu is the most accurate thing to compare this to in terms of mortality.

Because a) this isn't flu b) if People associate this as just being a flu, they wont take it seriously c) it's not comparable in terms of mortality rates, not even close.

D) flu does not even come remotely close to putting that many/% people into a serious condition.

Call Me Jimmy · 24-02-2020 01:19AM

wakka12 wrote: »

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-towns-in-lockdown-as-italy-races-to-contain-europes-biggest-outbreak-11941438

Why are all these leaders talking like this?

Before it shows up in their country: We are prepared.

When it shows up: "It is grave" "devil virus" "worst problem we've faced" "extraordinary measures".

macwal · 24-02-2020 01:20AM

fritzelly wrote: »

Ahem...

Is that a tickle in the throat you're getting...?

wakka12 · 24-02-2020 01:20AM

fritzelly wrote: »

Ahem 0.01%

No, it is 0.1, nearly 0.2% in a bad flu season.
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/burden/index.html

fritzelly · 24-02-2020 01:21AM

2 and half hours after Hubei normally release their figures and nada, even the national figures not released over an hour later than normal

new coronavirus outbreak China, Korea, USA - mod warnings in OP (updated 24/02/20)

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