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

quokula wrote: »

So far it looks like we've been doing everything correctly in Ireland. There will probably be cases eventually of course, as the virus isn't something that's going to just go away in days or weeks or months, although the panic probably will go away as people realise life goes on.

We’ve been doing nothing in Ireland. It’s more luck than good judgment.

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

I'm genuinely not trying to troll, just being a bit tongue in cheek with my responses. I don't think there's nothing at all to worry about, I think people should take sensible precautions like practicing good hygiene and staying away from others where possible if they develop symptoms, but some of the stuff being posted is way over the top IMO.

Fair enough no problem with you having that view point. I would be in disagreement because nothing that the HSE/gov has done so far IMHO has been effective in stopping COVID-19 becoming a huge problem here in Ireland and I do think more could and should be done. I think they are playing it down way too much because of misinformation and are more worried about the public's response.
Have a read of this and don't tell me you're not more worried after reading it:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2020/02/here-is-what-coronavirus-does-to-the-body/

quokula wrote: »

Technically the country has 0 cases as Northern Ireland is a different jurisdiction.

What's interesting is that Italy was one of only two countries alongside Israel who went against the advice of the WHO and experts and overreacted and banned flights from China at the end of January before they had any cases.

Yet they've ended up being worse hit because they chose the big tough sounding over the top gestures, and ignored the proper response to infection risks on the ground.

Are you saying banning flights from China actually facilitated the spread of the virus?

Nonoperational wrote: »

We test anyone with symptoms. But what would I know.

Anyone I’m done here. Enjoy.

We haven't tested anyone for Ebola lately. It's probably rampant in Cork. No way to know it isn't.

quokula wrote: »

Technically the country has 0 cases as Northern Ireland is a different jurisdiction.

What's interesting is that Italy was one of only two countries alongside Israel who went against the advice of the WHO and experts and overreacted and banned flights from China at the end of January before they had any cases.

Yet they've ended up being worse hit because they chose the big tough sounding over the top gestures, and ignored the proper response to infection risks on the ground.

So far it looks like we've been doing everything correctly in Ireland. There will probably be cases eventually of course, as the virus isn't something that's going to just go away in days or weeks or months, although the panic probably will go away as people realise life goes on.

Ah the rare common sense post!
If we follow the hygiene guidelines we can contain it as best as possible!
The nonsense posts about shutting airports and forms of travel for months is ridiculous talk from people who have internet access and a platform for such hysteric ramblings.

quokula wrote: »

We haven't tested anyone for Ebola lately. It's probably rampant in Cork. No way to know it isn't.

Ebola is rampant on this thread I think,

turbbo wrote: »

Fair enough no problem with you having that view point. I would be in disagreement because nothing that the HSE/gov has done so far IMHO has been effective in stopping COVID-19 becoming a huge problem here in Ireland and I do think more could and should be done. I think they are playing it down way too much because of misinformation and are more worried about the public's response.
Have a read of this and don't tell me you're not more worried after reading it:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2020/02/here-is-what-coronavirus-does-to-the-body/

Did you even read that before you posted it.

Zero cases in Ireland = a huge problem in Ireland?????

We live in a world where people have a right to travel and a right to privacy. Within those constraints, we have managed to delay the arrival of coronavirus as long as possible and there is no evidence of it being a "huge problem in Ireland". So what more could and should be done?

Hysterical overreaction and panicking are not necessary, certainly not yet.

Bambi wrote: »

How, exactly, did the Italians closing off flights from China, cause them to be worse hit?

It made no difference whatsoever, but the fact is that their politicians chose to focus their time and attention on things the WHO didn't recommend, while by most accounts the hospitals at the centre of the outbreak didn't follow recommendations. Maybe if they'd gone for a more evidence based approach to policy they'd be looking better right now.

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Great one,as long as your ok right? That's all that matters right.


Now we have Japan saying you can get a relapse. Huge implications. This is a world changer if true. Better hope there is a vaccine that works before you hit 50+ and you better stay in tip top shape. Hopefully you won't suffer and organ damage in the meantime from an earlier bout

My point was one of reassurance for parents.

ITman88 wrote: »

Ah the rare common sense post!
If we follow the hygiene guidelines we can contain it as best as possible!
The nonsense posts about shutting airports and forms of travel for months is ridiculous talk from people who have internet access and a platform for such hysteric ramblings.

"On 31 January, the first two cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Rome. Two Chinese tourists, who arrived in Milan on 23 January via Milan Malpensa Airport and travelled to Rome on a tourist bus, tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 and were hospitalised in Lazzaro Spallanzani National Institute for Infectious Diseases"

"On 6 February, one of the Italians repatriated from Wuhan, China tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in Italy to three."

"The Lombardy outbreak came to light when a 38-year-old Italian tested positive for COVID-19 in Codogno, the province of Lodi, Lombardy. Previously, he met a friend who had returned from China on 21 January 2020. On 14 February, he felt unwell and went to a doctor in Castiglione d'Adda. He was prescribed treatments for influenza"

I guess stopping flights was a really dumb idea and caused it all. FFS the mind boggles.

MaraMara wrote: »

A student who returned from China January 29th has been sick now for at least 7 days.
School Principal contacted the HSE and was told that nothing needed to be done as the student had returned more than 14 days ago, so he won’t be tested for Coronavirus. The Principal is not happy, he’s very concerned.

I thought one could show symptoms of being sick even after 14 days.

Why would a school principal know anything about the private medical information of a pupil and then be telling anyone else about it?

That would be enough to get the principal fired, so you must be making this up.