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Coronavirus Part III - 9 cases across the Island - 503 errors abound!! *read OP*

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  • #1772
    4068ac1elhodqr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,586 ✭✭✭4068ac1elhodqr


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Church of Ireland have proper guidelines to protect parishioners and clergy, eg not to call clergy on a sick visit if suffering from suspected case.

    https://www.ireland.anglican.org/news/9403/church-of-ireland-guidance-in


    Given the recent Locust plague(s), fires, floods and mass migrations, wonder have any Churches called this Pandemic, the start of the Tribulation, proper.


    (Ignore the lads in S.Kor, their particular church sounds like full-time mentalists)


  • #1773
    Professor Moriarty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,393 ✭✭✭✭Professor Moriarty


    fr336 wrote: »
    Posting from UK and feeling horrible tonight. Think I was still in denial until today. I expected this uptick in cases, I expect it to get worse like Italy week by week, but I don't think my mind truly believed it. If this is going to circulate like the flu i.e pretty much everyone could just happen to pick it up, I'm really preparing for the worst re my parents and other older relatives. They're only just 70 but they both have heart issues - never had a heart attack or stroke or anything but just take loads of tablets that kind of thing. Mum especially i can't see her coming through it not least the stress. Ah man depressing myself writing this this is s real heap of crap. Just got to keep our fingers crossed for a summer miracle 😟😟

    They should self-isolate, adhere to hygiene and relatives should keep their distance (2 metres) as much as possible and ensure they disinfect their hands before entering the house. The hope is that if everyone is mindful, of themselves and others, then this might peak soon. It may well have peaked in China already.


  • #1774
    Cupatae
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,915 ✭✭✭Cupatae


    brick tamland wrote: »
    Exactly

    All theses stupid ones liners that the HSE are a joke ect are bejond stupid. I mean how many people work there across how many areas. Could they generalise much more

    For what its worth. When I had cancer I was threated publically. Ive honestly not one bad thing to say. Great people working hard and the care I got was outstandinng. Theres is problems and its not perfect but its far from what idiots in here are saying.

    They are an easy target thats why they get it i think, but they are our frontline defense against this and should be praised rather than bashed at every chance, ive had family members that have had similar problems to urself and i have to say they did a phenomenal job.


  • #1775
    Doctors room ghost
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,839 ✭✭✭Doctors room ghost


    It would be some craic if runways was on the news in the background smoking in the doorway.

    If you get in the backshot runways give us all a wave.


  • #1776
    gabeeg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,591 ✭✭✭gabeeg


    Larbre34 wrote: »
    I heard several clinicians comment in recent days that there seems to be no inordinate risk to expectant mothers, the foetus or newborns.

    Of course talk to your obstectrician but I think you will be reassured.

    There's a little info on coronavirus and pregnancy here

    https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2020/02/here-is-what-coronavirus-does-to-the-body/


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  • #1777
    Phoebas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,371 ✭✭✭Phoebas


    odyssey06 wrote: »
    Cervical check?
    An example of people not fully understanding what a screening program does freaking out at false negatives / positives.


  • #1778
    smelly sock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,820 ✭✭✭smelly sock


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Whilst that is a scandal. It's not representative of the HSE as a whole.

    LOL


  • #1779
    odyssey06
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,426 ✭✭✭✭odyssey06


    Jinglejangle69 wrote: »
    Labs OUTSIDE of Ireland got scans wrong which is known as its not 100% accurate.

    Happened all over the world.

    What had that to do with the HSE?

    I'm suprised you seem ignorant of the HSE role in the cervical check scandal... Keep reading
    https://www.thejournal.ie/scally-review-outsourcing-labs-4677380-Jun2019/

    Dr Scally found that the biggest failure he identified in his four-month review was the non-disclosure of information from CervicalCheck audits to patients.
    ...
    “I find the circumstances surrounding the screening of Irish women’s slides in Salford particularly surprising, and disturbing, in terms of the level of governance expected in a public health programme. The issues raised again emphasise the importance of creating effective quality assurance processes within the CervicalCheck programme,” Dr Scally states in the report.

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



  • #1780
    YFlyer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭YFlyer


    I'm sure there is still wine at the Aldi stores? Calling to mine shortly.


  • #1781
    Reati
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,926 ✭✭✭Reati


    Boozybooze wrote: »
    What are other people doing to prepare themselves when the country goes into lock down?

    Will we still have electricity or should I go out now and buy and buy gas cooking rings and a ton of gas? Really want to get a load of meat and freeze it but not sure if electricity will be turned off?

    I have 72 cans of tinned food, loads of pasta and sauces and bottled water and hand sanitizer, cleaning products, face masks and goggles.

    Really not looking forward to this.

    Amazing.... Jesus tap dancing christ.

    Don't worry. Sure once the whole place falls apart you can feed on the weak and farm. Animals in the field. You need to stock up on salt to preserve the carcasses.


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  • #1782
    GooglePlus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,010 ✭✭✭GooglePlus


    lawrencesummers wrote: »
    The authorities made the decision not to restrict travel, or didn’t make the decision to restrict travel (whatever way you want to look at it) so the virus was always going to reach our shores.

    If the virus spreads and infects enough people then there will be fatalities in Ireland, but there are fatalities everyday in Ireland from viruses so it not really that big a deal.

    There are fatalities everyday in Ireland from cancer but imagine a new form of cancer that could potentially make its way into 70% of the country.


  • #1783
    Cilldara_2000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,189 ✭✭✭Cilldara_2000


    fr336 wrote: »
    Posting from UK and feeling horrible tonight. Think I was still in denial until today. I expected this uptick in cases, I expect it to get worse like Italy week by week, but I don't think my mind truly believed it. If this is going to circulate like the flu i.e pretty much everyone could just happen to pick it up, I'm really preparing for the worst re my parents and other older relatives. They're only just 70 but they both have heart issues - never had a heart attack or stroke or anything but just take loads of tablets that kind of thing. Mum especially i can't see her coming through it not least the stress. Ah man depressing myself writing this this is s real heap of crap. Just got to keep our fingers crossed for a summer miracle 😟😟

    Bear in mind that we still have no idea how bad it might get, what impact warmer spring might have &c. And only a tiny proportion of people in the countries where it has hit so far actually contracted it. And even for older people and the higher cfr, most survive. It's not a death sentence for anyone, even the higher risk groups.


  • #1784
    odyssey06
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,426 ✭✭✭✭odyssey06


    Phoebas wrote: »
    An example of people not fully understanding what a screening program does freaking out at false negatives / positives.

    An example of the HSE not having proper governance of a screening programme, and then when mistakes were made, failing to properly engage with impacted patients.
    https://www.thejournal.ie/scally-review-outsourcing-labs-4677380-Jun2019/

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



  • #1785
    pad199207
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,311 ✭✭✭pad199207


    Lidl today

    E7422009-6-EC8-4267-B818-0702-FDB3-F273.jpg


  • #1786
    GeorgeBailey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,187 ✭✭✭GeorgeBailey


    pad199207 wrote: »
    Lidl today

    E7422009-6-EC8-4267-B818-0702-FDB3-F273.jpg


    That's a very small, selective crop to that picture


  • #1787
    BanditLuke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭BanditLuke


    The waiting time list isn't the HSE's fault, its actually the fault of the patient for getting sick.


  • #1788
    Doctors room ghost
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,839 ✭✭✭Doctors room ghost


    Cupatae wrote: »
    They are an easy target thats why they get it i think, but they are our frontline defense against this and should be praised rather than bashed at every chance, ive had family members that have had similar problems to urself and i have to say they did a phenomenal job.





    The front line staff in the hse are as good as you will get.im talking doctors,nurses,care assistants,porters etc
    It’s the thousands of faceless nobodies in hanger on,makey upey jobs that boil my p1ss.
    Trust me on that.its them nobodies that have it in a heap


  • #1789
    KiKi III
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,653 ✭✭✭KiKi III


    Boozybooze wrote: »
    What are other people doing to prepare themselves when the country goes into lock down?

    Will we still have electricity or should I go out now and buy and buy gas cooking rings and a ton of gas? Really want to get a load of meat and freeze it but not sure if electricity will be turned off?

    I have 72 cans of tinned food, loads of pasta and sauces and bottled water and hand sanitizer, cleaning products, face masks and goggles.

    Really not looking forward to this.

    ^^^^^

    Now this, if serious, is one of the only actual examples of hysteria I’ve seen on the thread.


  • #1790
    fr336
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,179 ✭✭✭✭fr336


    Professor Moriarty wrote: »
    They should self-isolate, adhere to hygiene and relatives should keep their distance (2 metres) as much as possible and ensure they disinfect their hands before entering the house. The hope is that if everyone is mindful, of themselves and others, then this might peak soon. It may well have peaked in China already.

    Thanks for reply. They won't self isolate - I'm sure that paints a picture of two stubbon old folks but despite the background issues they are perfectly able and 70 isn't THAT old these days (look at the age of Trump for instance). They live a completely normal life driving etc. Staying at home would send them mad. Perhaps if they were younger they would adhere to it but I needn't even waste my breath. I'm praying the washing your hands, not touching your face thing isn't just fluffy government nonsense and can really reduce the risks here. Thanks again for bothering to reply.


  • #1791
    odyssey06
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,426 ✭✭✭✭odyssey06


    lawrencesummers wrote: »
    The authorities made the decision not to restrict travel, or didn’t make the decision to restrict travel (whatever way you want to look at it) so the virus was always going to reach our shores.

    If the virus spreads and infects enough people then there will be fatalities in Ireland, but there are fatalities everyday in Ireland from viruses so it not really that big a deal.

    It makes you wonder why we have hospitals then. People gonna die from viruses. Let's just let natural run its course.

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



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  • #1792
    Loafing Oaf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,817 ✭✭✭✭Loafing Oaf


    Professor Moriarty wrote: »
    The hope is that if everyone is mindful, of themselves and others, then this might peak soon. It may well have peaked in China already.

    No sign of it in Italy, and I'd set a lot more store by their figures than the ones coming out of China:(


  • #1793
    Jinglejangle69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,122 ✭✭✭Jinglejangle69


    BanditLuke wrote: »
    The waiting time list isn't the HSE's fault, its actually the fault of the patient for getting sick.

    Or the 500,000 who don't turn up for appointments each year.


  • #1794
    Balmed Out
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,738 ✭✭✭Balmed Out


    Is that the clearance section again....


  • #1795
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,157 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    GDY151


    gavinoontheweb wrote: »
    Who do you reckon will be sent out for the 9 O'Clock News?

    I hear the former Iraqi information minister is free...


    3r2phj.jpg


  • #1796
    Gods Gift
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,713 ✭✭✭Gods Gift


    Boozybooze wrote: »
    What are other people doing to prepare themselves when the country goes into lock down?

    Will we still have electricity or should I go out now and buy and buy gas cooking rings and a ton of gas? Really want to get a load of meat and freeze it but not sure if electricity will be turned off?

    I have 72 cans of tinned food, loads of pasta and sauces and bottled water and hand sanitizer, cleaning products, face masks and goggles.

    Really not looking forward to this.

    We’ve all voted here.


    We’re eating Seamus first.


  • #1797
    odyssey06
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,426 ✭✭✭✭odyssey06


    BanditLuke wrote: »
    The waiting time list isn't the HSE's fault, its actually the fault of the patient for getting sick.

    IF they died, it's very inconsiderate not to tell the HSE so they can remove them from the waiting list for the treatment which might have saved their life.

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



  • #1798
    Cupatae
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,915 ✭✭✭Cupatae


    BarryD2 wrote: »
    I think what people may be concerned about it, is the apparent laid back approach of the HSE? The regular assuring of people that we're in a 'containment phase' with minimal supplementary information, whilst it's clear there has been potential for spread among the public. In reality, the virus is quite possibly being spread between people right now. At what point, are they going to change tack and advise much stricter controls, at which point the horse will have well & truly bolted.

    I can see your point and i dont have all the answers but..
    its a fine line, too much too soon and you ll up end the place with panic, its a tough spot to be in, if the thread is anything to go by alot of people are raring to go, i think they want to be sure before they escalate it.


  • #1799
    VinLieger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,942 ✭✭✭✭VinLieger


    KiKi III wrote: »
    ^^^^^

    Now this, if serious, is one of the only actual examples of hysteria I’ve seen on the thread.

    I don't get why being prepared is labeled as hysteria, you dont know peoples circumstances, what if someone is immuno compromised? Or has vulnerable family members?


  • #1800
    CinemaGuy45
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭CinemaGuy45


    People venting on a keyboard is not panic.

    If somebody says something silly myself included others will correct it.

    I was irritated with the media and the HSE but when I seen the name of the school get posted I seen people react in a silly way.


    We are all just getting our heads around this and I am concerned for elderly relatives.

    This thread has been a mess today and I share part of the guilt but it has allowed people to vent and put this thing into perspective.

    Best to let people post silly stuff so others can post back with facts.


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  • #1801
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 8,647 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    BanditLuke wrote: »
    The waiting time list isn't the HSE's fault, its actually the fault of the patient for getting sick.

    And this has what to do with the Corona virus?


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