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Coronavirus Part II - Its arrived - We're Doomed!!! See OP for Mod warnings

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  • #1982
    TomSweeney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,249 ✭✭✭TomSweeney


    gozunda wrote: »
    Now saying video disabled:confused:

    What was the story?


    Just embedded seems its a problem, copy the link and watch in another tab/window


  • #1983
    Runaways
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,269 ✭✭✭Runaways


    Harris meeting the IRFU now match expected to be cancelled.

    Barn door closed horse long bolted lads


  • #1984
    MD1990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,740 ✭✭✭✭MD1990


    I would strongly advise people to start exercising more & improve diet.
    Need to to be as healthy as possible.

    Far too many obese people in Ireland will result in a greater death rate imo.

    My guess it is might be affecting older people more as they dont exercise much. It improves lung health.
    For Older people I would suggest a walking program.


  • #1985
    BanditLuke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭BanditLuke


    Bambi wrote: »
    Update, eventually got through to someone, HSE are saying they won't test unless someone shows symptoms even if they were in an outbreak area. They're literally making sure the horse has bolted before they'll touch the stable door

    Lunacy, whoever was on here bul****ting about how prepared the HSE are would want to wind their collective necks in

    Not surprising. They like to talk themselves up as a competent organisation but the reality is they are a complete farce. I'd be genuinely worried about how they are going to handle an outbreak.


  • #1986
    josip
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,742 ✭✭✭✭josip


    gozunda wrote: »
    Now saying video disabled:confused:

    What was the story?


    Can't be embedded, try the direct link instead


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD5k1-oe2BU


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  • #1987
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Public Health England has said it is not advising that schools shut in an attempt to stem the spread of coronavirus.

    The organisation’s medical director, Paul Cosford, said: “Schools have to take difficult decisions given the complexity of issues that they are facing. What I would say is that our general advice is not to close schools.
    https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/26/schools-not-being-advised-to-shut-over-coronavirus-says-phe


  • #1988
    Fr_Dougal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,166 ✭✭✭Fr_Dougal


    gozunda wrote: »
    Now saying video disabled:confused:

    What was the story?

    He’s recovering well.

    https://youtu.be/HD5k1-oe2BU


  • #1989
    BanditLuke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭BanditLuke


    Mwengwe wrote: »
    But there probably is a happy medium between those people and people f5-ing Coronavirus threads or prepping a shelter -
    sadly life does have to go on, this virus looks like it's not going to go away and as others have pointed out if society grinds to a halt that's going to be just as dangerous for vulnerable people.

    There should no happy medium. If the Chinese took that silly attitude they'd be looking at a complete breakdown of their economy as it ravaged Beijing and other large cities. Extreme measures are needed like the cancellation of flights and mass gatherings of people. I'm beginning to think if this virus was killing 30 and 40 somethings in huge numbers we'd be seeing a different approach.


  • #1990
    Mwengwe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 454 ✭✭Mwengwe


    BanditLuke wrote: »
    There should no happy medium. If the Chinese took that silly attitude they'd be looking at a complete breakdown of their economy as it ravaged Beijing and other large cities. Extreme measures are needed like the cancellation of flights and mass gatherings of people. I'm beginning to think if this virus was killing 30 and 40 somethings in huge numbers we'd be seeing a different approach.

    At the moment, relatively speaking, it's not killing any age group in 'huge' numbers. Iran has the highest death toll outside of China itself at 14. Not to take anything away from the tragic deaths that have occurred.


  • #1991
    BanditLuke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭BanditLuke


    Mwengwe wrote: »
    At the moment, relatively speaking, it's not killing any age group in 'huge' numbers. Not to take anything away from the tragic deaths that have occurred.

    At the moment but sure let's wait and see if does. Thankfully the Chinese didn't take that approach


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  • #1992
    BLIZZARD7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,002 ✭✭✭BLIZZARD7


    1st case in Greece too now - Recently returned from Northern Italy

    https://www.cnn.gr/news/ellada/story/209034/o-koronaios-eftase-stin-ellada-proto-epivevaiomeno-kroysma-sti-thessaloniki


  • #1993
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    embraer170 wrote: »
    Interesting list of things you can do to prepare:
    https://www.itsjusttheflu.com/survival
    To effectively shelter in place, you must isolate yourself (and those who are sheltered with you) from outside contact, until you consider it is safe to come back out:
    This means you have to seal your living space from people, animals, and perhaps circulating air, that may carry virus particles.
    How to seal your space if you live in an apartment building (OPTIONAL: these are extreme measures, but may increase your safety in such situations):

    Seal door frames to all doors in and out (use duct tape or packing tape - beware it may remove paint if you peel it off to open the door later. It may leave a sticky glue residue as well.)

    Seal all drains with something airtight - with a weight on it - except when you are using them. For example drain plugs. Or tape. Make sure to seal floor drains in bathroom floors. Seal sink and tub drains when you are not using them.

    Seal any cracks or other places that might be letting air in from other apartments or living spaces from your own.

    Yes seal off all air supplies to your home.

    A sure way to not get the corona virus and to starve yourself of oxygen and die that way instead. A simulated pneumonia if you will. Genius.

    Don't forget your tinfoil hat as well.


  • #1994
    saabsaab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,722 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    Travel from Northern Italy should be stopped now. No point in taking the chance here.


  • #1995
    dublin99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 226 ✭✭dublin99


    gozunda wrote: »
    The problem with that - is that people in many cases will not do that.

    Current advice from CDC and John Hopkins etc is to use facemasks when in close contact with someone who is infected.

    Problem is in areas such as public transport where many people are in close contact - there is no way of knowing who may or may not be infected.

    Importantly it also depends on the type of facemask used. Surgical type masks practically useless - N95 some protection. The surgical type masks are also prone to getting wet from breathing (and needing changes regularly) compared to N95 respirator type masks.

    I'm sure the person is a very 'sensible woman'- however imo the logic of what is being advised by some is questionable at best.

    I agree. How do you know if the other commuters on a rush hour Luas or bus are not carriers with no symptoms? You are definitely rubbing shoulders and in close contact with these people and touching surfaces which may be contaminated.

    In very densely populated cities with lots of Mainland Chinese visitors like Singapore, Hong Kong and Macau, the spread has been slow (and mainly traceable)or halted (in Macau) because people are told to wear masks by infectious disease experts. In some cases masks are supplied by the Government. On some public transport (eg Macau tram), you are not allowed to get on unless you are wearing a mask. Candidates sitting public exams for university entrance will be supplied with and required to wear a mask during the exam....

    In general, Asian cities remember Sars and are more aware of the importance of hand hygiene etc. AWARENESS, together with the use of masks have definitely helped slow the spread.


  • #1996
    jam83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 341 ✭✭jam83


    How did it get into northern Italy?


  • #1997
    daheff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,030 ✭✭✭daheff


    RebelButtMunch wrote: »
    You're not including the people who current have it
    https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

    That's right. You can't because you don't know what their end outcome will be. If they all survive (fingers crossed) mortality rate drops. If they all due (God forbid) mortality rate increases......but until one of these outcomes happen you don't know with any certainty which way they will affect the mortality rate.....so you should not include them in the calculation.


  • #1998
    laurah591
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 326 ✭✭laurah591


    BLIZZARD7 wrote: »
    1st case in Greece too now - Recently returned from Northern Italy

    https://www.cnn.gr/news/ellada/story/209034/o-koronaios-eftase-stin-ellada-proto-epivevaiomeno-kroysma-sti-thessaloniki

    This lady is 38 with phenomena, does Covid always result in some form of phenomena - mild or otherwise, can phenomena ever be considered mild? or is it just mild relative to requiring ICU treatment


  • #1999
    josip
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    laurah591 wrote: »
    This lady is 38 with phenomena, does Covid always result in some form of phenomena - mild or otherwise, can phenomena ever be considered mild? or is it just mild relative to requiring ICU treatment

    Always

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBoMEKL7HFc


  • #2000
    YFlyer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭YFlyer


    MadYaker wrote: »
    You don’t need a mask unless you’re getting up close and personal with someone who has it, like a family member etc. Or if you work in healthcare. The virus isn’t airborne so I’m not sure why so many people want masks. The hse advice on masks is straight forward. Washing your hands etc is more important.

    Where did you read it's not airborne?


  • #2001
    BanditLuke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭BanditLuke


    Doctor Jimbob wrote: »
    Yesterday you took issue with me criticising the constant inferences that people don't care about elderly and vulnerable people yet here you are doing exactly that.

    Cop on.

    Is that right. Have you got that post


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  • #2002
    BanditLuke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭BanditLuke


    http://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-brazil-confirms-first-covid-19-case-in-south-america-11943575

    Sorry haven't read whole thread but first case in Brazil.


  • #2003
    TomSweeney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,249 ✭✭✭TomSweeney


    Is there anything to be said for saying another mass ?


  • #2004
    Graces7
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    Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »
    Is that part of the flu jab? that’s what my parents and myself get.

    No it is a separate injection .


  • #2005
    Titclamp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 409 ✭✭Titclamp


    http://www.centerforhealthsecurity.org/event201/recommendations.html



    What's this all about?


  • #2006
    sweetie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,797 ✭✭✭sweetie


    laurah591 wrote: »
    This lady is 38 with phenomena, does Covid always result in some form of phenomena - mild or otherwise, can phenomena ever be considered mild? or is it just mild relative to requiring ICU treatment



    "Doctor, Doctor, I think I've got phenomena!"

    "Don't be a muppet, you're fine!"


  • #2007
    jimmycrackcorm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,414 ✭✭✭✭jimmycrackcorm


    TomSweeney wrote: »
    Is there anything to be said for saying another mass ?

    You'd need to get to confession first, but there might be a crowd of possible virus spreaders waiting there


  • #2008
    Graces7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,634 ✭✭✭✭Graces7


    BarryD2 wrote: »
    Well you should be safe enough, unless the wind blows from the east :)

    I know ;). Quite by happenstance there is no way unless I trip over the cat and break a bone and need hospital. Being very careful...

    But then this is why I live like this. Love it anyways. Was thinking back and I have only been in close contact with anyone once in 15 months, when a neighbour kindly drove me to the church to set up Advent, al of a mile


  • #2009
    TheValeyard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,391 ✭✭✭✭TheValeyard


    TomSweeney wrote: »
    Is there anything to be said for saying another mass ?

    Probably more helpful than the HSE currently are.

    All eyes on Kursk. Slava Ukraini.



  • #2010
    Duke of Url
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,662 ✭✭✭Duke of Url


    I wonder.....

    Have the Schools in Ireland informed the HSE about the school trips where students are in infected Areas.

    The Schools were students have returned home...

    Did they return home before or after the fist cases were confirmed in Italy?


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  • #2011
    Graces7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,634 ✭✭✭✭Graces7


    Occurs that there is going to be a deep urban/rural divide on this.

    Busy cities as opposed to single dwellings widely scattered. I am in West Mayo and houses are fairly few and far apart.

    Far less risk of infection and local shops are used to delivering.


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