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

Lord Trollington · 27-02-2020 09:58PM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Seemingly is real this time. Not from Facebook I'm not on it.

Are you going to tell us WTF is going on or are you going to continue to talk in riddles.

What hotel. What media blackout.

Talk man or I'll put out this menthol cigarette in your eye .

Del.Monte · 27-02-2020 09:59PM

moonlighting_1 wrote: »

It has spreed from Italy to Ireland. Currently one person up north confirmed. more to follow in dublin.

This is going to be a real ****show. Funny thing is I predicted this a few days ago on a post in reddit.

Your powers of prediction are amazing - any idea of the numbers for the next Euro Millions draw. :rolleyes:

odyssey06 · 27-02-2020 09:59PM

ITman88 wrote: »

Are people with flu like symptoms being advised to self isolate or go to doctor??
My brother has been suffering fly like symptoms since he got back from skiing last week and he is unsure what the procedure is?

Were they skiing in Northern Italy?

Do not go to the GP. Self isolate and phone the GP as per the instructions here.
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/advice-for-people-returning-from-affected-areas.html

Mr.Nice Guy · 27-02-2020 09:59PM

Media blackout? Quite the opposite. Joe Duffy was practically trying to convince the elderly to find a bunker earlier.

killbillvol2 · 27-02-2020 09:59PM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Seemingly is real this time. Not from Facebook I'm not on it.

Stop digging.

igCorcaigh · 27-02-2020 09:59PM

BloodBath wrote: »

Because they can't afford too.

Most airline companies would go bust from several days down time, never mind several weeks.

Yes indeed; with cheap flights, just in time supply chains and over dependence on China for global manufacturing, the business world need to reassess our risky strategies for short term gain, akin to 2008.

Sorry for going OT.

ldy4mxonucwsq6 · 27-02-2020 09:59PM

igCorcaigh wrote: »

How many people here can work remotely?
Is your employer informing you of updates and what to do in case you feel unwell?

I'm an office worker, so have the resources to work from home if needed,but work for a large company.

I'd like to know if smaller firms are being proactive now?

I work in public facing role, boss mentioned would I mind picking up some face masks......... Yesterday..... Not a hope.

Snow Garden · 27-02-2020 10:00PM

I love this thread!!!

Lord Trollington · 27-02-2020 10:00PM

ITman88 wrote: »

Are people with flu like symptoms being advised to self isolate or go to doctor??
My brother has been suffering fly like symptoms since he got back from skiing last week and he is unsure what the procedure is?

It's people like this that would make me worry about it spreading like wildfire in Ireland

Doctors room ghost · 27-02-2020 10:00PM

Del.Monte wrote: »

Your powers of prediction are amazing - any idea of the numbers for the next Euro Millions draw. :rolleyes:

That’s only been said twice already del.
Dougy will be along to sort you out soon

igCorcaigh · 27-02-2020 10:01PM

Harry Freezing Bifocal wrote: »

I work in public facing role, boss mentioned would I mind picking up some face masks......... Yesterday..... Not a hope.

That's a very lame attempt.
Unreal.

tillyfilly · 27-02-2020 10:01PM

Today is black Thursday for the Dow Jones, 1200 point drop !!

And it's not over yet

drunkmonkey · 27-02-2020 10:01PM

Mr.S wrote: »

There is no media blackout.

There is no hotel on lockdown. The video being shared about the Guard locking down the hotel is fake and a video from years ago, with the wrong name.

This is the first I head about a guard locking down a hotel or a video from years ago, it's not what I'm referring to, maybe it's fake, have my doubts though, we'll know soon enough.

Spanish Eyes · 27-02-2020 10:01PM

OK, so the IRFU has agreed to postpone the match. Good on them, correct decision. I know it won't stop Northern and other Italians from visiting Dublin anyway, but there may not be the same concentration in one place either now.

Next up is Paddy's Day. I heard a rep from Failte or Tourism Ireland earlier, not sure which, who was bigging up the Festival.

And next next up is the Euro football.

Not to mention all the big gigs, concerts, weddings, funerals, gatherings, and so on. I think sensible precautions are good, but it is going to be impossible to stop people mingling.

Commuters must be going nuts. They are the forgotten cohort, so much potential for spread amongst them really. But anyway.

ITman88 · 27-02-2020 10:01PM

odyssey06 wrote: »

Were they skiing in Northern Italy?

Do not go to the GP. Self isolate and phone the GP as per the instructions here.
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/advice-for-people-returning-from-affected-areas.html

Some part of Italy I’m not sure where, he’s a teacher so he really should of known about that website.

Martina1991 · 27-02-2020 10:02PM

igCorcaigh wrote:

For now, its main purpose is for contact tracing. I think it has little clinical use beyond that, so the current emphasis on testing will change.

The purpose of testing is definitive diagnosis.

There must be 10s of thousands of people that have contracted it around the world. Should we test them all? Just so they can be added to the statistics? That would be a waste of time and resources.

odyssey06 · 27-02-2020 10:02PM

DOCARCH wrote: »

Are there any stats for HSE tests for the virus?

Only reason we don't have a reported case is I don't believe the HSE are testing anybody!

They can't waste a precious test kit on some who MIGHT be affected.
They have to keep the test kits for when they have a coronavirus patient.
But if they don't test anyone, they won't need to use the test kits.

Ingenious.

I think they have a very small number of test kits, hence the very small number of tests (less than 100)... you have to be showing symptoms and been in close contact \ been in an outbreak area.

tuxy · 27-02-2020 10:02PM

one armed dwarf wrote: »

So this has been asked a lot I'm sure but what symptoms does one need to look out for to see if they might have this?

Fever and dry cough are the main two I keep hearing.
Doesn't really narrow it down as many things could cause that.
If you have been to a high risk area recently it should be taken seriously.

Kermit.de.frog · 27-02-2020 10:02PM

one armed dwarf wrote: »

So this has been asked a lot I'm sure but what symptoms does one need to look out for to see if they might have this?

Common cold or flu like symptoms basically.

Big problem with this virus is incubation time. It can be up to at least 27 days. Apparently it can be spread during that time or by those who don't even develop symptoms.

DrumSteve · 27-02-2020 10:02PM

I kinda feel sorry for whatever poor bastard coughs on the bus tomorrow. GONNNNNA BE WAAARRRRRRR!

jammiedodgers · 27-02-2020 10:02PM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

****s just got very real in Dublin, current media blackout... expect some panic..

Jaysus you must lead an awful sad life if you spend your time posting absolute shíte like this.

Doctors room ghost · 27-02-2020 10:02PM

ITman88 wrote: »

Some part of Italy I’m not sure where, he’s a teacher so he really should of known about that website.

1/10 for effort.
Must try harder

Skylinehead · 27-02-2020 10:03PM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

This is the first I head about a guard locking down a hotel or a video from years ago, it's not what I'm referring to, maybe it's fake, have my doubts though, we'll know soon enough.

Mod: Stop talking shite. Only warning. Random speculation is not welcome.

Snow Garden · 27-02-2020 10:03PM

ITman88 wrote: »

Are people with flu like symptoms being advised to self isolate or go to doctor??
My brother has been suffering flu like symptoms since he got back from skiing last week and he is unsure what the procedure is?

Nothing to do with the snow, apres ski, binge drinking, intense physical activity, lack of sleep ?

bennyl10 · 27-02-2020 10:03PM

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

OK, so the IRFU has agreed to postpone the match. Good on them, correct decision. I know it won't stop Northern and other Italians from visiting Dublin anyway, but there may not be the same concentration in one place either now.

Next up is Paddy's Day. I heard a rep from Failte or Tourism Ireland earlier, not sure which, who was bigging up the Festival.

And next next up is the Euro football.

Not to mention all the big gigs, concerts, weddings, funerals, gatherings, and so on. I think sensible precautions are good, but it is going to be impossible to stop people mingling.

Commuters must be going nuts. They are the forgotten cohort, so much potential for spread amongst them really. But anyway.

I’d be very surprised if we’re still postponing events come the summer. The worst should have passes by April-ish

It will reach here, some of us will get sick, the vast, vast majority of us will be fine.

OTT Panic doesn’t help anything

BanditLuke · 27-02-2020 10:04PM

tillyfilly wrote: »

Today is black Thursday for the Dow Jones, 1200 point drop !!

And it's not over yet

Nothing to see hear. It's just a cold.

The markets know what's coming.

Cody montana · 27-02-2020 10:04PM

Dow closed down 1200 points.

Biggest drop in history!

Unearthly · 27-02-2020 10:04PM

tillyfilly wrote: »

Today is black Thursday for the Dow Jones, 1200 point drop !!

And it's not over yet

Yes it's tanking. Worst week since 2008

DOCARCH · 27-02-2020 10:04PM

Snow Garden wrote: »

I love this thread!!!

Me too! Hopefully will keep the riff raff out of the weather forum for the weekend (and Storm Jorge)!

drunkmonkey · 27-02-2020 10:05PM

Skylinehead wrote: »

Mod: Stop talking shite. Only warning. Random speculation is not welcome.

No problem won't mention it again as I can't reveal my source.

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

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