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Coronavirus Part V - 34 cases in ROI, 16 in NI (as of 10 March) *Read warnings in OP*

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  • #932
    US2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭US2


    1641 wrote: »
    US2 wrote: »
    There is 3 cases in Drogheda which still have not been released[/QUOTE)


    The release is only once per day. If they are confirmed I expect we will hear this evening.

    They got their positive results back on friday evening


  • #933
    megabomberman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 131 ✭✭megabomberman


    People under 50 who may personally be relatively unaffected by the virus should note that if infected they will on average pass the virus on to approximately two people, who will each proceed to pass it on to approximately two more people and so on...

    If you caught the virus this week you could easily start a chain of 500+ infections in people who otherwise would not have got the virus. This could theoretically occur within a 8-9 week period.

    After that pick your percentage for critical patients and deaths and apply.

    This is why it is so important for this constituency of which I am a part to behave responsibly and exercise good hygiene.

    Not a big ask when you consider the stakes noted above.


  • #934
    s7ryf3925pivug
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,007 ✭✭✭s7ryf3925pivug


    KWAG2019 wrote: »
    He has removed his account since tweeting it. Does this action build confidence or raise anxiety?
    He tweeted it after a couple of credible posters here have said there's a load of new cases in his hospital. That raises anxiety.

    I reckon it's starting to snowball here.


  • #935
    05eaftqbrs9jlh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭05eaftqbrs9jlh


    [url] https://mobile.twitter.com/StephDuffyLK/status/1236369054283243520[/url]
    calls to public health finally picked up. She then told me since I didn't know the name of the colleague who had been in contact with a confirmed case they couldn't establish a link so I don't meet the criteria to be tested. HR can't release details due to GDPR.
    We did too - helpline closed-eventually got the on call GP no advice from HSE to close but clearly it would be wise with confirmed cases in village. We are closed for 2 weeks from today.


  • #936
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 8,647 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    US2 wrote: »
    1641 wrote: »

    They got their positive results back on friday evening

    This makes it more likely to be a WhatsApp rumour. What benefit would it be for the HSE to hide this result apart from undermining confidence in the HSE?

    What I imagine has happened is one eager beaver heard three people were isolated whilst waiting for test results to come back but ended up been negative.


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  • #937
    CinemaGuy45
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭CinemaGuy45


    US2 wrote: »
    1641 wrote: »

    They got their positive results back on friday evening

    Don't believe everything I read here however this does sound pretty likely.:)


  • #938
    cnocbui
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,015 ✭✭✭✭cnocbui


    BorneTobyWilde wrote: »
    Arnie loves to workout on dirty gym gear/ weights at Public Golds Gym. He then does to have Breakfast Lunch and Dinner without washing his hands. Says it builds up his immune system.

    Can you argue with the results?


  • #939
    spookwoman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,059 ✭✭✭✭spookwoman


    Jeys fluid probably a good one to have for cleaning


  • #940
    martingriff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,339 ✭✭✭✭martingriff


    Away With The Fairies wrote: »
    Come on, are you seriously expecting that there will be zero cases with the next announcement of cases.

    The person was accusing them of not saying the full amount of cases as there was 3 they knew of. I am in no way suggesting there will be no new cases today in there press relief would love it but that be moronic, Also just asked for a source to the 3 cases they somehow know about. So maybe reread what I was replying to and its context


  • #941
    odyssey06
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,435 ✭✭✭✭odyssey06


    little bess wrote: »
    What about a diluted dettol solution, in a small spray bottle? Wouldn’t smell great either mind, but could work?

    As a hand gel substitute - I think that'd savage your hands.

    But if the concern is not being able to wash hands while on the move \ shops etc then a spray bottle of soap and water and hand towels could work... refill after each trip.

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



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  • #942
    Hurrache
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,373 ✭✭✭✭Hurrache


    dan786 wrote: »
    Unions vs HSE

    And someone only yesterday tried to argue that unions in the HSE aren't an issue when it comes to changes.


  • #943
    WhiteMemento9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,575 ✭✭✭WhiteMemento9


    Snow Garden wrote: »
    I am sick of hearing about Paddy's Day. There will be life and a virus after Paddy's Day.
    The Irish always get caught up on the stupid small stuff.

    Good post here which shows why there is the show must go on type mentality. I think many of us just see the lunacy of not cancelling a parade but that post shows the vested interests in the day and why the decision is being kicked down the road. Probably the worst time to have political disarray that gives rise to a soft goverment when we need them to make the hard decisions despite the vested interests and economic costs.


  • #944
    US2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭US2


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    US2 wrote: »

    This makes it more likely to be a WhatsApp rumour. What benefit would it be for the HSE to hide this result apart from undermining confidence in the HSE?

    What I imagine has happened is one eager beaver heard three people were isolated whilst waiting for test results to come back but ended up been negative.

    I promise you it's true, I dont use WhatsApp. I know of them personally.


  • #945
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 8,647 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Eliana Uptight Caterpillar wrote: »
    [url] https://mobile.twitter.com/StephDuffyLK/status/1236369054283243520[/url]

    How would you not know your colleagues name?


  • #946
    Gods Gift
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,713 ✭✭✭Gods Gift


    American health authorities had to remind people not to gargle bleach to kill the virus.

    Americans


  • #947
    CinemaGuy45
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭CinemaGuy45


    wadacrack wrote: »
    https://twitter.com/DrEricDing/status/1236688115349303296/photo/2

    Italy exported cases the the source of origin for 19 countries

    What a negative post.:(

    They also exported pasta and pizza don't hear anybody crying about that.:D


  • #948
    fits
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,044 ✭✭✭✭fits


    Sorry if already posted, I cant keep up.

    Ciara Kelly tweeted that all people with respiratory symptoms are advised to phone their GP and not present to surgery.

    I tried to embed the tweet but boards.ie didnt like it.


  • #949
    1641
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭1641


    Deleted User wrote: »
    US2 wrote: »

    This makes it more likely to be a WhatsApp rumour. What benefit would it be for the HSE to hide this result apart from undermining confidence in the HSE?

    What I imagine has happened is one eager beaver heard three people were isolated whilst waiting for test results to come back but ended up been negative.


    I believe you, Dazzler. But just to clarify it was not me who posted the claim.


  • #950
    Drumpot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,306 ✭✭✭✭Drumpot


    US2 wrote: »
    1641 wrote: »

    They got their positive results back on friday evening

    Where are you getting this?

    I don’t really see what the HSE have to gain by holding back numbers for days versus the issues it would cause if this got out. I’d put down most issues early doors down to simple mistakes as opposed to some sort of coverup. They are going to need the trust of the people as things get bad.


  • #951
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 8,647 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    US2 wrote: »
    [Deleted User] wrote: »

    I promise you it's true, I dont use WhatsApp. I know of them personally.

    You know all three COVID-19 people personally.Recent contact? Are you self isolating?


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  • #952
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 26,064 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    Computer Science Student wrote: »
    It is thought at this stage the virus is beyond containment. In Dublin alone, it is widely speculated that the number could be as big as 500 right now and with many multitudes of people interacting so frequently, be it in pubs, restaurants, work, this number will indeed grow at a rate approaching the true growth exponent.

    Source please


  • #953
    Martina1991
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,548 ✭✭✭Martina1991


    Deleted User wrote: »
    And according to this, they do daily bloods if delivered there by 10am. I thought my hospital was doing the testing as we had a negative result in under 7 hours.
    https://nvrl.ucd.ie/node/209

    martina1991 seems to know her stuff regarding biochem labs so I'll refrain from commenting on them as I don't know their full workings. All I can say is that they are a vital aspect of a hospital and the place would fall apart at the e weekend if their (underappreciated) work was not done.

    You rang? :pac:

    Currently only the NVRL are carrying out the tests. I read that bit today in the Irish times it is expected that staff at some Irish hospitals will be be trained to provide testing facilities regionally, but I haven't heard anything of the sort yet. Miike mentioned it yesterday too but he had no further info.


    There is a Molecular Genetics lab in Crumlin hospital. That may likely be the first hospital to take it on. I would imagine the workload will decide how many further labs are required to offer the service for testing. There's no point buying expensive equipment and reagents for hospitals around the country if there won't be a huge use for them.


  • #954
    Blueshoe
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,964 ✭✭✭Blueshoe


    UK government working on a plan for financial support for small and medium businesses during this time of crisis.


  • #955
    1641
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭1641


    Gods Gift wrote: »
    American health authorities had to remind people not to gargle bleach to kill the virus.

    Americans



    Why have the HSE not told us this? Incompetents. I'm burning up here.


  • #956
    Drumpot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,306 ✭✭✭✭Drumpot


    wadacrack wrote: »
    https://twitter.com/DrEricDing/status/1236688115349303296/photo/2

    Italy exported cases the the source of origin for 19 countries

    Which might explain the higher CFR if I remember correctly? In short that’s the worse strain?


  • #957
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 8,647 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    1641 wrote: »
    Deleted User wrote: »


    I believe you, Dazzler. But just to clarify it was not me who posted the claim.

    Not sure what's going on but the tags are messed up for some reason. I know it was US2 who posted the claim.


  • #958
    Hurrache
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,373 ✭✭✭✭Hurrache


    Ludo wrote: »
    But but but...didnt someone on here earlier say they are great over there. Cobra meetings, Boris, NHS open the weekend etc etc. All so much better than here.
    I know I read it here so it must be true.

    Only the Irish government and the HSE are doing things wrong. Please stick to the script on here.

    They actually said that Boris's government must be doing something right to keep the numbers low, unlike the HSE here who are lying about our current low numbers.


  • #959
    1641
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭1641


    Drumpot wrote: »
    US2 wrote: »

    Where are you getting this?

    I don’t really see what the HSE have to gain by holding back numbers for days versus the issues it would cause if this got out. I’d put down most issues early doors down to simple mistakes as opposed to some sort of coverup. They are going to need the trust of the people as things get bad.


    Please. It is not me claiming this!


  • #960
    fits
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,044 ✭✭✭✭fits


    Martina1991 wrote: »


    There is a Molecular Genetics lab in Crumlin hospital. That may likely be the first hospital to take it on. I would imagine the workload will decide how many further labs are required to offer the service for testing. There's no point buying expensive equipment and reagents for hospitals around the country if there won't be a huge use for them.

    That lab is way overworked as it is :(. Waiting list is 18 months to 2 years long.


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  • #961
    banie01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,817 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    CinemaGuy45 wrote: »
    What a negative post.:(

    They also exported pasta and pizza don't hear anybody crying about that.:D

    Good argument for saying they nicked credit for those from the Chinese too ;)


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