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

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    #2132
    Removalist
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭Removalist


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Just come from Lidl. Little useful nourishment to be found in there really, they are not replenishing shelves very well. The elderly woman in front of me at check-out was unwell and coughing, and after hand had gone to mouth trying to stifle cough it fumbled clumsily in wallet for cash, then handed the cash to check-out assistant. I said audibly “we really owe a duty to each other to use card rather than cash in this outbreak”. I do not understand elderly people’s insistence on always using cash. I mean they had to go to the trouble of getting the cash in the first place. My mother died in 2009 aged 89 and always used her card, simply as it was easier. I know if somebody has memory issues the pin can a problem but a lot of purchases done by elderly individuals could be contactless.

    The woman is probably surviving on a state pension ffs. I would have told you to piss off.


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    #2133
    pc7
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 14,052 Mod ✭✭✭✭pc7


    BanditLuke wrote: »
    That was my biggest worry weeks ago, the panic merchants. The same ones who be saying "it's only the flu" etc.. will be causing mayhem in the shops now.

    Joe will have his nipple clamps on


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    #2134
    timmyntc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,926 ✭✭✭timmyntc


    BloodBath wrote: »
    There was no food shortage in the epicentre of the outbreak, a city of 11 million people. What makes you think there will be 1 here? A country that massively over produces food for export.

    Because exported food isn't available to eat in Ireland - that's kind of the point.

    Most of our food supply lines come from Europe and through the UK. We don't stockpile an awful lot of it in Ireland.


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    #2135
    DrumSteve
    Registered Users Posts: 10,799 ✭✭✭✭DrumSteve


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I’m exceptionally outspoken and well used to quare looks. Water off a duck’s back! :D

    Probably not fair on the old lady though who's just buying a few bits to get her through.


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    #2136
    Kermit.de.frog
    Registered Users Posts: 23,568 ✭✭✭✭Kermit.de.frog


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    #2137
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    I have a little wind-up torch, which I bring on trips to lands where power outages are a daily thing. Haven’t seen one on sale in ages. Sometimes those pound shops are good for this kind of thing.


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    #2138
    gozunda
    Registered Users Posts: 18,996 ✭✭✭✭gozunda


    MD1990 wrote: »
    Of course recommending get healthier is helpful. Gets the immune system stronger

    Sleep also is crucial.

    And I agreed with that btw.However I was replying to your claim that
    My guess it is might be affecting older people more as they dont exercise much.

    Not sure where you pulled that one - as detailed the Spanish flu attacked young fit people. The Corona virus is also not as prevalent in younger children with less developed immune systems.

    However viral illnesses can be caught regardless of being fit and / or having a good diet.

    For now the current outbreak is still not fully understood.


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    #2139
    BloodBath
    Registered Users Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    timmyntc wrote: »
    Because exported food isn't available to eat in Ireland - that's kind of the point.

    Most of our food supply lines come from Europe and through the UK. We don't stockpile an awful lot of it in Ireland.

    Yes it is but in the case of a emergency it could be redirected for our own use.

    We don't have the English running the place anymore causing a famine when a potato crop fails.


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    #2140
    [Deleted User]
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    I love that my mum is a card shark. Just realised that there are still 5 turkeys remaining that she won at Christmas in the freezer in the garage.

    I’ll have 2 of them thank you mama.


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    #2141
    Ironicname
    Registered Users Posts: 1,177 ✭✭✭Ironicname


    Deleted User wrote:
    I said audibly “we really owe a duty to each other to use card rather than cash in this outbreakâ€
    Deleted User wrote:
    I’m exceptionally outspoken and well used to quare looks. Water off a duck’s back!

    Exceptionally outspoken or just a passive aggressive arsehole?


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    #2142
    NSAman
    Registered Users Posts: 3,395 ✭✭✭NSAman


    BloodBath wrote: »
    There was no food shortage in the epicentre of the outbreak, a city of 11 million people. What makes you think there will be 1 here? A country that massively over produces food for export.

    You have noticed what happens when you get a little over an inch of snow??


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    #2143
    [Deleted User]
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    Removalist wrote: »
    The woman is probably surviving on a state pension ffs. I would have told you to piss off.

    My mother survived on a state pension, my aunt did, another aunt does, and so does my uncle. What is it about a state pension that would confine one to using cash? Just can’t figure this one out. Genuinely can’t.


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    #2144
    Tea Shock
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 345 ✭✭Tea Shock


    I had a look at the Dublin Airport website a short while ago and there was 3 flights arriving from Italy within the following 20 minutes

    Not sure how many travelling supporters the Italian rugby team would bring with them. Probably 1 or 2 plane loads. Cancel the match?

    #pointless?


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    #2145
    Gynoid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,524 ✭✭✭Gynoid


    I think access to question marks and exclamation points should be severely rationed to boards users for the duration of the emergency.


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    #2146
    rosiem
    Registered Users Posts: 273 ✭✭rosiem


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Just come from Lidl. Little useful nourishment to be found in there really, they are not replenishing shelves very well. The elderly woman in front of me at check-out was unwell and coughing, and after hand had gone to mouth trying to stifle cough it fumbled clumsily in wallet for cash, then handed the cash to check-out assistant. I said audibly “we really owe a duty to each other to use card rather than cash in this outbreak”. I do not understand elderly people’s insistence on always using cash. I mean they had to go to the trouble of getting the cash in the first place. My mother died in 2009 aged 89 and always used her card, simply as it was easier. I know if somebody has memory issues the pin can a problem but a lot of purchases done by elderly individuals could be contactless.

    Well done on belittling an elderly lady who is doing her shopping as she probably always has done and then coming on the internet to brag. We owe a duty to each other of respect not one upmanship which seems to be all you are interested in.


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    #2147
    CinemaGuy45
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭CinemaGuy45


    NSAman wrote: »
    You have noticed what happens when you get a little over an inch of snow??

    It was a lot more in fairness.

    Anyway Lidl has a special opening to help those in need.:p


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    #2148
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Ironicname wrote: »
    Exceptionally outspoken or just a passive aggressive arsehole?

    Take your choice :D


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    #2149
    tillyfilly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 567 ✭✭✭tillyfilly


    Beware of Pubs at this difficult time, the Corona tends to build up on the shelves there


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    #2150
    Boggles
    Registered Users Posts: 39,855 ✭✭✭✭Boggles


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Just come from Lidl. Little useful nourishment to be found in there really, they are not replenishing shelves very well. The elderly woman in front of me at check-out was unwell and coughing, and after hand had gone to mouth trying to stifle cough it fumbled clumsily in wallet for cash, then handed the cash to check-out assistant. I said audibly “we really owe a duty to each other to use card rather than cash in this outbreak”. I do not understand elderly people’s insistence on always using cash. I mean they had to go to the trouble of getting the cash in the first place. My mother died in 2009 aged 89 and always used her card, simply as it was easier. I know if somebody has memory issues the pin can a problem but a lot of purchases done by elderly individuals could be contactless.

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    #2151
    Kaisr Sose
    Registered Users Posts: 3,256 ✭✭✭Kaisr Sose


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Just come from Lidl. Little useful nourishment to be found in there really, they are not replenishing shelves very well. The elderly woman in front of me at check-out was unwell and coughing, and after hand had gone to mouth trying to stifle cough it fumbled clumsily in wallet for cash, then handed the cash to check-out assistant. I said audibly “we really owe a duty to each other to use card rather than cash in this outbreak”. I do not understand elderly people’s insistence on always using cash. I mean they had to go to the trouble of getting the cash in the first place. My mother died in 2009 aged 89 and always used her card, simply as it was easier. I know if somebody has memory issues the pin can a problem but a lot of purchases done by elderly individuals could be contactless.

    Thats OTT. Would you say that to everyone that coughs or sneezes in public and then goes on to touch a handle or switch? You should have less neck and more sympathy for someone you even stated appeared unwell. There is as much germs on your own hands as anyone so you too are a source of potential infection to her or anyone else you encounter in Lidl or elsewhere.


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    #2152
    pc7
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 14,052 Mod ✭✭✭✭pc7


    There should be radio/tv/bus shelter ads running big time now to show people how to cough/sneeze safely, hand washing and daily wipe down of household surfaces (handles, remotes, phones etc). Could go a long way to curbing this.


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    #2153
    gozunda
    Registered Users Posts: 18,996 ✭✭✭✭gozunda


    Mad_maxx wrote: »
    Which Asian countries have "high levels of obesity"?

    Never heard such a thing, quite the opposite?

    It's easy to fall into believing that is just us fat westerners.

    For example China has a growing problem with obesity. But they are far from the only Asisn country to do so.

    For example
    One in five children - and tens of millions of adults - are now overweight or obese.

    https://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/101east/2019/08/obesity-china-big-problem-190808132033241.html

    https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2019/10/28/china-worries-about-its-bulging-waistlines


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    #2154
    fr336
    Registered Users Posts: 10,179 ✭✭✭✭fr336


    *Logs onto Boards hoping the Corona thread has dropped off the front page*

    "Nope, number 1 thread"

    *Runs for the hills*


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    #2155
    Drumpot
    Registered Users Posts: 19,306 ✭✭✭✭Drumpot


    I've been saying it to elderly friends or relatives if they ask. Stock up on medication if you can and ask your GP/Doctor if there is anything specific you need to be aware of regarding your medication and if you contract the virus (will some medications cause issues).

    I have already advised my mum to take a few steps, including getting enough fuel to keep her going until the summertime.

    There are simple steps everybody can take that are designed to give you choices if things did start getting difficult here. There are a lot of factors people take for granted that could be a shock to people who have taken no preparation. The more people who take steps to prepare, the less the potential panic and the less people who will rush to the stores.

    Prevention is better then cure, even if the Irish authorities are taking the opposite approach, you can take steps to educate yourself and prepare your family without causing panic.


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    #2156
    josip
    Registered Users Posts: 13,723 ✭✭✭✭josip


    Doctor Jimbob wrote: »
    What's the nutritional value of the candles?


    Beware candles, they have roughly 10 Kcal per gram.


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    #2157
    Ficheall
    Registered Users Posts: 9,027 ✭✭✭Ficheall


    Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »
    I love that my mum is a card shark. Just realised that there are still 5 turkeys remaining that she won at Christmas in the freezer in the garage.
    Not to get off topic.. but was this all one prize, or multiple prizes of a turkey? Seems odd either way..


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    #2158
    Loafing Oaf
    Registered Users Posts: 16,136 ✭✭✭✭Loafing Oaf


    tillyfilly wrote: »
    Beware of Pubs at this difficult time, the Corona tends to build up on the shelves there


    I hear these guys have cancelled all upcoming gigs...
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Coronas


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    #2159
    MD1990
    Registered Users Posts: 11,740 ✭✭✭✭MD1990


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Just come from Lidl. Little useful nourishment to be found in there really, they are not replenishing shelves very well. The elderly woman in front of me at check-out was unwell and coughing, and after hand had gone to mouth trying to stifle cough it fumbled clumsily in wallet for cash, then handed the cash to check-out assistant. I said audibly “we really owe a duty to each other to use card rather than cash in this outbreak”. I do not understand elderly people’s insistence on always using cash. I mean they had to go to the trouble of getting the cash in the first place. My mother died in 2009 aged 89 and always used her card, simply as it was easier. I know if somebody has memory issues the pin can a problem but a lot of purchases done by elderly individuals could be contactless.

    get a grip of yourself ffs.
    They'll be even more chaos if everyone starts panicking like you.


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    #2160
    ThePopehimself
    Registered Users Posts: 336 ✭✭ThePopehimself


    Knex. wrote: »
    Why are we so ****ing inept.

    Is everyone shirking the responsibility of stating, "The virus is an issue. We need to make necessary steps to protect the potential spread of it in Ireland".

    The apparent thirst for money, over the protection of the nation and its individuals, is something that I hope doesn't severely bite us in the coming weeks and months.
    Absolutely.
    If Simon Harris can’t follow through on his word last night that the Ireland Italy match is cancelled, the he has lost all authority as Health minister.

    'Mr Harris has said that the ultimate decision to proceed with the match rests with the IRFU.'
    https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2020/0226/1117632-coronavirus-ireland/

    No it doesn't Mr. Harris, it rests with you!
    If ever the tail wagged the dog!


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    #2161
    BloodBath
    Registered Users Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    NSAman wrote: »
    You have noticed what happens when you get a little over an inch of snow??

    Snow has an effect on the supply chain and mobility to shops so people go crazy stocking up in case they get trapped at home with no delivery options either.

    Not really comparable at all.
    Loafing Oaf wrote: »
    I hear these guys have cancelled all upcoming gigs...
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Coronas

    They must be reading this thread.


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