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CinemaGuy45 · 26-02-2020 04:23PM

charlietheminxx wrote: »

Not a hope unless there is a travel advisory issued in the next 12 hours or so - can't see that happening.

I'm also just getting over a chest infection at the moment and did wonder if a doctor's cert advising against travel would mean anything to the Insurers but probably not, I'll ring them later and see.

Suppose to be going down that way myself in a couple of weeks.

fr336 · 26-02-2020 04:24PM

As if things couldn't get any worse, Donald Trump is holding a news conference on this later today.

fr336 · 26-02-2020 04:24PM

super_furry wrote: »

Any chance it'll get to Hamburg? I've a stag there next month I wouldn't mind getting out of.

Are you Larry David?

charlietheminxx · 26-02-2020 04:24PM

pc7 wrote: »

They were that Doctors traveling companions (case 3,4), if you are in a different Hotel, I'd still go (if you have no one depending on you at home if you did get stuck for a few days extra).

I have a sister with special needs who is staying with us next week. It's one of the things that pushed the decision for us.

It's a different hotel, but close by.

Beasty · 26-02-2020 04:25PM

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

You're brave mentioning the flu on here :pac:

If anyone does not like it I can just ban 'em

The point is though that there are a few people in this thread looking for pretty much a complete lockdown of the State as a precautionary measure. I'm wondering if they were concerned enough about something they could easily have done something about to minimise this type of risk

Rob A. Bank · 26-02-2020 04:25PM

Abba987 wrote: »

I hope all the churches do away with offering the sign of peace and shaking hands with strangers. Its vile on a normal day but really needs to stop now. I am not a big mass goer but was at a couple of funerals recently and its still happening

Indeed !....Authorities claim that half of the 900+ cases in South Korea have been linked to the fringe Christian group Shincheonji Church as being at the heart of this outbreak.

At their services in the south-eastern city of Daegu, members likely infected one another and then fanned out around the country, apparently undetected.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-51609840

solidasarock · 26-02-2020 04:25PM

super_furry wrote: »

Any chance it'll get to Hamburg? I've a stag there next month I wouldn't mind getting out of.

Well even if it doesn't hit there. Air travel is still a risk with all people from different countries with connecting flights in the terminals.

:cool:

gozunda · 26-02-2020 04:25PM

CinemaGuy45 wrote: »

And the French have surrendered.

What's new?

26-02-2020 04:25PM

Beasty wrote: »

I am wondering how many of the doom and gloom merchants in this thread had the flu jab this season (I did BTW, but then I'm starting to get on a bit....)

I did! Get it every year. €15 in pharmacist. Also have the pneumococcal jab, and others.

tom1ie · 26-02-2020 04:25PM

BanditLuke wrote: »

Not a hope it will go ahead. Talk of the games tonight being called off but it might be too late for that. As a Liverpool fan i'm literally ****ting it that the premier league will be cancelled also. Be just our luck

Even Mother Nature doesn’t want the pool to win it!

charlietheminxx · 26-02-2020 04:26PM

CinemaGuy45 wrote: »

Suppose to be going down that way myself in a couple of weeks.

I think a lot of us are in dire need of some sun at the moment, gutted to miss out. It may well be contained in Tenerife by then, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Nermal · 26-02-2020 04:26PM

Beasty wrote: »

The point is though that there are a few people in this thread looking for pretty much a complete lockdown of the State as a precautionary measure.

People with nothing going on in their lives, no doubt.

pc7 · 26-02-2020 04:26PM

charlietheminxx wrote: »

I have a sister with special needs who is staying with us next week. It's one of the things that pushed the decision for us.

It's a different hotel, but close by.

ah totally right decision, also if you have been sick too. Try do some extra hand washing, cleaning handles/remotes etc too at home. Bummer but you have to do what's best.

26-02-2020 04:26PM

CinemaGuy45 wrote: »

Jesus some of you people here it is only bloody football it is not really important in this serious situation.:mad:

Some of us have booked holidays and our plans seem to be going arse over elbow.:eek:

Where’s that git who mentioned going to Greece in April? I knew they’d jinx it!

Beasty, find them and ban them. Ban them harrrrrrd.

Poor_old_gill · 26-02-2020 04:28PM

super_furry wrote: »

Any chance it'll get to Hamburg? I've a stag there next month I wouldn't mind getting out of.

Don’t go on account of Hamburg being an absolute kip

Spanish Eyes · 26-02-2020 04:28PM

Well this is gas, a friend of ours who is slightly hypochondriac was reading that the hand gels are useless unless they comprise 80% alcohol, well for viruses anyway. Makes sense as that is what is in the hospitals. The bang of alcohol off them would get you breathalysed on the way home from visiting patients!

So he bought a bottle of cheapo vodka and made a mixture of vodka and handwash soap. I'd rather drink the hooch myself, but sure who knows now anyway it's all turning in to a bit of a farce.

Beasty · 26-02-2020 04:29PM

BTW, this was posted on the UEFA website today:

Following the decisions of the Italian authorities, the UEFA Europa League match between FC Internazionale Milano and PFC Ludogorets Razgrad will be played behind closed doors at the Stadio San Siro in Milan on Thursday 27 February 2020.

All other UEFA matches scheduled this week will go ahead as planned and at this time there are no restrictions for attending supporters.

UEFA will continue to closely monitor the situation regarding Covid-19 and to liaise with relevant authorities in this respect

26-02-2020 04:29PM

Beasty wrote: »

If anyone does not like it I can just ban 'em

The point is though that there are a few people in this thread looking for pretty much a complete lockdown of the State as a precautionary measure. I'm wondering if they were concerned enough about something they could easily have done something about to minimise this type of risk

I try to take precautions in most areas of my life, within reason. It takes little effort. Broadly speaking people fall into two categories, the Fatalistic Ostrich or the Corporal Jones Panic Brigade.

charlietheminxx · 26-02-2020 04:30PM

If anyone is still struggling to find hand gels, I got some in the beauty section in Penneys.

odyssey06 · 26-02-2020 04:31PM

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Well this is gas, a friend of ours who is slightly hypochondriac was reading that the hand gels are useless unless they comprise 80% alcohol, well for viruses anyway. Makes sense as that is what is in the hospitals. The bang of alcohol off them would get you breathalysed on the way home from visiting patients!

So he bought a bottle of cheapo vodka and made a mixture of vodka and handwash soap. I'd rather drink the hooch myself, but sure who knows now anyway it's all turning in to a bit of a farce.

Actually I think it needs to be higher than 70%, and vodka is only 40% so ... that aint gonna work Joe. Just ruined perfectly good vokda!

DrumSteve · 26-02-2020 04:31PM

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Well this is gas, a friend of ours who is slightly hypochondriac was reading that the hand gels are useless unless they comprise 80% alcohol, well for viruses anyway. Makes sense as that is what is in the hospitals. The bang of alcohol off them would get you breathalysed on the way home from visiting patients!

So he bought a bottle of cheapo vodka and made a mixture of vodka and handwash soap. I'd rather drink the hooch myself, but sure who knows now anyway it's all turning in to a bit of a farce.

Would the vodka not be 40% alcohol though?

Absinthe is where you want to be at.

Amirani · 26-02-2020 04:32PM

gozunda wrote: »

Simon Harris: Coronavirus screenings at Irish ports 'not likely'

So we have Harris unilatetly declaring it doesn't work. ...

No, he's just repeating the exact words of the Chief Medical Officer this morning. Widespread screenings at airports and ports are useless and are a waste of resources.

WHO and Ireland's top medical officials have recommended against widespread screening at this point for this virus. It would be outrageous for Harris to ignore this and choose to do something different.

ThePopehimself · 26-02-2020 04:32PM

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Are flights to and from Italy still going in Ireland?

Only the ones 'from' Italy.

26-02-2020 04:33PM

charlietheminxx wrote: »

Decided not to go to Tenerife tomorrow. There was 1 case yesterday morning in that hotel and now there are 4 confirmed and a 5th rumoured. Still not sure I'm doing the right thing but my gut says not to go.

It was to be the first trip away together for myself and the other half in 18 months (and the last one was only to the UK), cursing my luck at picking the Costa Adeje!

I really think that the EU should be looking at travel restrictions to slow down the spread but I can't see that happening.

Right call to make. We may not avoid it ultimately, but if we sort of take turns at getting sick it may relieve the pressure in the system. There’s some logic in that, I think

FishOnABike · 26-02-2020 04:33PM

Teresa Muscular Mimicry wrote: »

And all that finger dipping on the way in, the haunted bread could also be a risk. They could always install alcho gels at the end of each seating area.

Fill the holy water fonts with alcohol gel, that way everyone gets to disinfect their hands on the way in and again on the way out.

Hire a few heavies to keep away anyone approaching the font with a straw. ;-)

fritzelly · 26-02-2020 04:33PM

odyssey06 wrote: »

Actually I think it needs to be higher than 70%, and vodka is only 40% so ... that aint gonna work Joe. Just ruined perfectly good vokda!

Tell him he needs 2 shots to get to the magic 80%

Spanish Eyes · 26-02-2020 04:34PM

Re the alcohol content, I THINK it's the concentration in the bottle or something. eg 20% liquid soap and 80% alcohol. But sure I'll tell him anyway but I'd say he'd be too scared to use the keyboard now to reply.

26-02-2020 04:34PM

FishOnABike wrote: »

Fill the holy water fonts with alcohol gel, that way everyone gets to disinfect their hands on the way in and again on the way out.

Hire a few heavies to keep away anyone approaching the font with a straw. ;-)

That would make a good little cartoon!!

26-02-2020 04:35PM

charlietheminxx wrote: »

If anyone is still struggling to find hand gels, I got some in the beauty section in Penneys.

Sorry about the holiday. Hope your doctor can help you out with an unfit for travel cert.

26-02-2020 04:37PM

Amirani wrote: »

No, he's just repeating the exact words of the Chief Medical Officer this morning. Widespread screenings at airports and ports are useless and are a waste of resources.

WHO and Ireland's top medical officials have recommended against widespread screening at this point for this virus. It would be outrageous for Harris to ignore this and choose to do something different.

The only thing that concerns me about Ireland’s top medical officials is that they expressed as much concern for the economy last night than they did for public health.

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

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