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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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  • #3302
    Funsterdelux
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,376 ✭✭✭Funsterdelux


    DOCARCH wrote: »
    Indeed. BA are flying empty planes between Heathrow and Gatwick (and back again) just to keep their slots.

    Serious question would it matter what type/size of plane they could use? To save on fuel etc


  • #3303
    ThePopehimself
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 336 ✭✭ThePopehimself


    Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »
    This is complete hosesh1t tbh, look after your own personal health and don't attend. Dont depend on a nanny state to make all the calls for people.

    Again, I will not be going.

    That is not the point. The point is why we about to let 100,000 visitors into our country.


  • #3304
    tobefrank321
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,527 ✭✭✭tobefrank321


    DOCARCH wrote: »
    Indeed. BA are flying empty planes between Heathrow and Gatwick (and back again) just to keep their slots.

    I'd have no problem with empty flights. That's not what is happening though.

    Full flights to and from a red zone, no screening at either end. Leaflets handed out at DA. No hope of contact tracing, none.


  • #3305
    ArchXStanton
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,912 ✭✭✭ArchXStanton


    Eliana Uptight Caterpillar wrote: »
    Free travel regulations means our hands are tied until they say so.

    Free movement of people is one of the tenets of the EU... Sounds great... Until a virus arrives


  • #3306
    gabeeg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,591 ✭✭✭gabeeg


    Anyone got any suggestions for keeping my meagre savings safe?


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  • #3307
    MadYaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,337 ✭✭✭✭MadYaker


    They've tested over 1000 people here according to RTE news just now.


  • #3308
    namloc1980
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,445 ✭✭✭✭namloc1980


    ThePopehimself wrote: »
    Again, I will not be going.

    That is not the point. The point is why we about to let 100,000 visitors into our country.

    The mighty euro that's why. Economy wins out over public health.

    Although I do think they will cancel it but not until later in the week which will be a bit late as usual.


  • #3309
    bettyoleary
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 400 ✭✭bettyoleary


    dhaughton99 wrote: »
    Any Airbnb providers on here getting cancellations?
    No but Im really worried about taking them loads from France, Germany Italy and they wont cancel. I tried to impose some restrictions to keep my home safe and protect myself and them by limiting their access to bedroom and bathroom only. Had a massive argument with Airbnb as one guest I asked would this be ok kicked off and said I was freaking out and she had paid for her breakfast and wanted it. She wouldn't cancel telling me too and Airbnb charge 100 dollars each cancellation. They wont accept any cancellations except for those people travelling from Restricted areas which at mo is only China, parts of Italy,

    Its because the majority of them are young and no they arnt at risk but I am and Im also not prepared to put myself and my c ommunity at risk, the elderly and weak people . Im getting a sick note and stopping. I need the mon ey to pay my mortgage but the health of everyone in Cork and myself is more important. I'd rather be homeless.


  • #3310
    DOCARCH
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,881 Mod ✭✭✭✭DOCARCH


    Funsterdelux wrote: »
    Serious question would it matter what type/size of plane they could use? To save on fuel etc

    No idea? But with no passengers/luggage/cargo, pretty light.


  • #3311
    namloc1980
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,445 ✭✭✭✭namloc1980


    MadYaker wrote: »
    They've tested over 1000 people here according to RTE news just now.

    Same headline as yesterday at this time, over 1,000 tested.


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  • #3312
    caveat emptor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,134 ✭✭✭caveat emptor


    gabeeg wrote: »
    Anyone got any suggestions for keeping my meagre savings safe?

    Put it all on a horse in cheltenham. You can't take it with you!


  • #3313
    megabomberman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 131 ✭✭megabomberman


    amadangomor wrote: »
    You do know how this thing spreads? because for you post you appear to have no idea

    Clearly believes you can only acquire and not transmit infection.


  • #3314
    PaybackPayroll
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 146 ✭✭PaybackPayroll


    Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »
    This is complete hosesh1t tbh, look after your own personal health and don't attend. Dont depend on a nanny state to make all the calls for people.

    Unfortunately, parades etc will affect everyone.
    When the herd get's it, you're also more likely to get it, maybe a couple of weeks later.

    This is one of those cases where we need Chinese style leadership. People may also have a human right not to catch this.


  • #3315
    05eaftqbrs9jlh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭05eaftqbrs9jlh


    namloc1980 wrote: »
    There is no "they". Each member state can implement restrictions on the basis of public health considerations. None of them have done so to date.
    There is a "They", they're the EU.

    Simon Harris has said it is not possible to close borders due to the free travel area within the Union.


  • #3316
    DOCARCH
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,881 Mod ✭✭✭✭DOCARCH


    Joe Duffy back on Live Line today.

    This s**t just got real! :p


  • #3317
    Hodors Appletart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,441 ✭✭✭Hodors Appletart


    a lot of schoolkids with 2 working parents are minded by their grandparents after school


  • #3318
    normanoffside
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,228 ✭✭✭✭normanoffside


    tobefrank321 wrote: »
    Several Ryanair flights from Milan to Dublin appear to be sold out for next week and the week after.

    In the next few days, flights have double and tripled in price, indicating strong demand for Milan to Dublin Ryanair flights.

    Thanks Michael O'Leary and Ryanair, you've just condemned us all to a coronavirus epidemic, all in the name of a quick buck. Take a bow you muppets.

    All the AerLingus flights to Milan are showing as ‘Sold out’ too.

    It means they are cancelled.


  • #3319
    Downlinz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,666 ✭✭✭Downlinz


    I reckon today's numbers could be big judging from the tone of Simon Harris earlier.


  • #3320
    namloc1980
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,445 ✭✭✭✭namloc1980


    Eliana Uptight Caterpillar wrote: »
    There is a "They", they're the EU.

    Simon Harris has said it is not possible to close borders due to the free travel area within the Union.

    Simon is hiding as usual.


  • #3321
    Hodors Appletart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,441 ✭✭✭Hodors Appletart


    Downlinz wrote: »
    I reckon today's numbers could be big judging from the tone of Simon Harris earlier.

    double figures increase


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  • #3322
    MadYaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,337 ✭✭✭✭MadYaker


    Downlinz wrote: »
    I reckon today's numbers could be big judging from the tone of Simon Harris earlier.

    Maybe, if they were huge I think we'd have heard over the weekend though.


  • #3323
    Ipso
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,995 ✭✭✭Ipso


    gabeeg wrote: »
    Anyone got any suggestions for keeping my meagre savings safe?

    Immortan Joe will offer you sanctuary.


  • #3324
    MadYaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,337 ✭✭✭✭MadYaker


    Hodors Appletart wrote: »
    double figures increase

    I think so too.


  • #3325
    is_that_so
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,136 ✭✭✭✭is_that_so


    namloc1980 wrote: »
    Simon is hiding as usual.
    There's a briefing from the DoH to a cabinet sub-committee.


  • #3326
    wakka12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,786 ✭✭✭wakka12


    Downlinz wrote: »
    I reckon today's numbers could be big judging from the tone of Simon Harris earlier.

    Its impossible to know. Just a few days ago there were ominous headlines of an impeding explosion in cases and I think it was about 7 or so increase if I remember right


  • #3327
    PaybackPayroll
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 146 ✭✭PaybackPayroll


    tobefrank321 wrote: »
    I'd have no problem with empty flights. That's not what is happening though.

    Full flights to and from a red zone, no screening at either end. Leaflets handed out at DA. No hope of contact tracing, none.

    I can fully understand a full flight from a red zone, but to a red zone :eek: ? There are people doing that?


  • #3328
    gabeeg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,591 ✭✭✭gabeeg


    sounds like they're preparing us for some bad news


  • #3329
    mlem123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 220 ✭✭mlem123


    bettyoleary wrote: »
    No but Im really worried about taking them loads from France, Germany Italy and they wont cancel. I tried to impose some restrictions to keep my home safe and protect myself and them by limiting their access to bedroom and bathroom only. Had a massive argument with Airbnb as one guest I asked would this be ok kicked off and said I was freaking out and she had paid for her breakfast and wanted it. She wouldn't cancel telling me too and Airbnb charge 100 dollars each cancellation. They wont accept any cancellations except for those people travelling from Restricted areas which at mo is only China, parts of Italy,

    Its because the majority of them are young and no they arnt at risk but I am and Im also not prepared to put myself and my c ommunity at risk, the elderly and weak people . Im getting a sick note and stopping. I need the mon ey to pay my mortgage but the health of everyone in Cork and myself is more important. I'd rather be homeless.

    I'm sorry but you're trying to charge them the same for a lot less service. Have hand gel and keep a wide berth. Keep away from their rooms til they leave and you can wear a mask cleaning if necessary.

    Or stump up and pay the cancellation fee. You advertised breakfast so they're entitled to it. Someone in the hospitality industry should know there's a risk of a visitor bringing an infection with them


  • #3330
    Ludo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,015 ✭✭✭Ludo


    Downlinz wrote: »
    I reckon today's numbers could be big judging from the tone of Simon Harris earlier.

    I really hope not. I "generally" defend the HSE from a lot of the unfounded and incorrect allegations against them on here. BUT if they say 1 on Saturday, 2 on Sunday and then LOTS on Monday, it will make it seem like they have been asleep all weekend and only increase the criticism. This would be a massive own-goal if this happens.


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  • #3331
    RandomName2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭RandomName2


    Would it be an idea for people with cystic fibrosis to live in China for the duration? They are actually taking containment seriously and look like they may rid themselves of the disease. The chances of someone with CF dying from covid-19 must be very high, and if isolation isn't possible for them (and if there's increased healthcare pressure it won't be) they will be in a very tricky situation.


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