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

gabeeg · 10-03-2020 04:57PM

https://twitter.com/GuntramWolff/status/1236221135190138880?s=20

Stevieluvsye · 10-03-2020 04:58PM

daretodream wrote: »

Now this...

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/coronavirus-speculation-that-schools-could-shut-over-outbreak-dismissed-987029.html

The power of boards

Steve F · 10-03-2020 04:58PM

Cupatae wrote: »

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-whole-of-italy-put-on-lockdown-11954097?fbclid=IwAR2ZxBKJl2LHCoDdFIbKzX9u85ohwd5lFEjUPBubjZPTLHkcDAJbdgUrvAM

jesus italy is gettin hammered by it

Why is the death rate so high in Italy?

10-03-2020 04:58PM

yourdeadwright wrote: »

If this happens it'll grind the country to a halt , How many parents will need to take time off work ,

If they close school to early and in 4 weeks when they are to go back the virus has got worse and they stay off longer we could end up putting ourselves back into another recession ,

Sounds like booms days logic but its could happen quite easy if there is 6 to 8 weeks of no school and parents needing to look after there kids,

Yep. Whenever schools close there is a good chance they won't open again until September. Certainly not before late-May/June, in my opinion (even if the initial announcement is for 2 - 3 weeks).

As you say, there will be tremendous knock-on pressure. Not least for health-care workers with kids.

RandomName2 · 10-03-2020 04:58PM

lainey_d_123 wrote: »

Will we see sanctions and huge fines for China?

Will we see China apologising for causing the deaths of thousands of people through their disgusting practices? Ruining plans, weddings, holidays, sporting events?

Will we fck. We'll just pretend this all 'just happened'.

The West would be able to have a bit more of a moral high ground if they had actually made any efforts to stamp out the disease. In this regard the West were far more avarice than China, with 'sensible' people calling for minimal action as any 'panic' would have negative financial implications.

darjeeling · 10-03-2020 04:59PM

Tootsie_1 wrote: »

Could be a global paracetamol shortage coming , paracetamol is important to treat a high temperature one of the main symptoms of Covid 19.
https://www.google.ie/amp/s/www.thesun.ie/news/5168613/coronavirus-sparks-fears-of-global-paracetamol-shortage-as-worlds-biggest-supplier-india-limits-drug-exports/amp/

Is paracetamol actually recommended for fever in Covid-19?
In adults, fever is an unpleasant symptom, but is it not also a response that has evolved to deal with an infection? Does reducing temperature therefore do more harm than good in adults? That's the argument I've heard from quite a few health professionals.

Tootsie_1 · 10-03-2020 05:00PM

What’s happening in Italy with funerals ? Curious as here they are advising quick burial or cremation with actual funeral service at a later date .

Movementarian · 10-03-2020 05:00PM

Cuckoo7 wrote: »

Again, I’ve heard it from a nurse work8ng the ICU, and I haven’t claimed medical knowledge, if you have it and know it isn’t like that, good, really glad about it.
I know there are some posters here who have medical knowledge, maybe they can clear that up.
But I trust a health care worker whose job is that precisely more than a random poster in internet, which I know, the same could be said for me.

Even if you had heard it, like you said you have no medical knowledge and why would you even post a statement like that? You know that is only going to have one effect on people so its completely unecessary and unhelpful.

ChikiChiki · 10-03-2020 05:01PM

People who can work remotely with kids should be allowed do so.

People who have not got that capability should be able to bring their kids as close to them as possible when at work.

ongarite · 10-03-2020 05:01PM

2 new cases going to be announced in Navan this evening.
Direct exposure from travel to Italy for skiiing holiday.
The 2 patients went to Italy anyway even when they knew it was a danger zone.

owlbethere · 10-03-2020 05:02PM

mlem123 wrote: »

I was on the bus yesterday evening commuting home, and I sat next to this teenage lad, who seemed to be coughing a lot, but as it was a full bus I just positioned myself away from him. Then he coughs into his hand and USED HIS HAND TO WIPE THE WINDOW. No elbow coughing and he was acting a little ****e and when I looked over at him at one point I saw he was texting someone how he was on the way to the gym for arms and chest day. I may be nosy but you'd have thought that someone under 20 knows to not be coughing into their hands and smearing said hands on the window of the bus

The government needs to make this type of carelessness illegal. If someone was to do that in a workplace there would be done for neglect no doubt.

DOCARCH · 10-03-2020 05:02PM

Tootsie_1 wrote: »

What’s happening in Italy with funerals/

Banned, AFAIK.

Stevieluvsye · 10-03-2020 05:03PM

ongarite wrote: »

2 new cases going to be announced in Navan this evening.
Direct exposure from travel to Italy for skiiing holiday.
The 2 patients went to Italy anyway even when they knew it was a danger zone.

Cuckoo7 · 10-03-2020 05:03PM

Again, I was out of line.
Sorry.

Tootsie_1 · 10-03-2020 05:03PM

darjeeling wrote: »

Is paracetamol actually recommended for fever in Covid-19?
In adults, fever is an unpleasant symptom, but is it not also a response that has evolved to deal with an infection? Does reducing temperature therefore do more harm than good in adults? That's the argument I've heard from quite a few health professionals.

Temp is a sign of infection but if a temp is to high and not brought down it can damage organs paracetamol is so important if suffering a high temp ! Especially in babies and children. It is going short I have just heard from a friend who works in pharmacy. I would urge parents to have calpol for kids and tablets for adults.

Tacitus Kilgore · 10-03-2020 05:04PM

ongarite wrote: »

2 new cases going to be announced in Navan this evening.
Direct exposure from travel to Italy for skiiing holiday.
The 2 patients went to Italy anyway even when they knew it was a danger zone.

When did they go?

pjohnson · 10-03-2020 05:04PM

ongarite wrote: »

2 new cases going to be announced in Navan this evening.
Direct exposure from travel to Italy for skiiing holiday.
The 2 patients went to Italy anyway even when they knew it was a danger zone.

Morons

jam_mac_jam · 10-03-2020 05:04PM

ChikiChiki wrote: »

People who can work remotely with kids should be allowed do so.

People who have not got that capability should be able to bring their kids as close to them as possible when at work.

No they shouldn't. Do you mean people should bring their kids to work?

iamwhoiam · 10-03-2020 05:04PM

Cuckoo7 wrote: »

Amd the reason I gave them credit was because one of the nurses gave info about government measures that were going to take effect hours before the official announcement, the same with one of the dead cases.

Then you shouldnt be posting it , just leave it now

hawkelady · 10-03-2020 05:05PM

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Government should be commandeering hotels if need be to hold those infected, if no room in hospitals.

With what bloody staff and equipment ??

ongarite · 10-03-2020 05:05PM

Tacitus Kilgore wrote: »

When did they go?

Less than 2 weeks ago.

Tootsie_1 · 10-03-2020 05:05PM

Tacitus Kilgore wrote: »

When did they go?

Heard about an hour ago it was a bar man in Navan

Beasty · 10-03-2020 05:06PM

WAZZA1989 wrote: »

I am sorry I cannot name the source and I am sorry for that but it is a very reliable source from inside the hospital

I have also been told 13 patients in Mater not 2 again I cannot name the source but I can assure you it is reliable

Can everyone try and ignore this sort of stuff

We cannot verify anything like this until someone with proper authority makes an announcement or reliable (and not social!) media start relaying it as verified

schmoo2k · 10-03-2020 05:06PM

pjohnson wrote: »

Morons

A bit harsh? Assuming they traveled two weeks ago, then the official statements at the time said it was ok to travel, but to be aware of the ongoing situation?

Martina1991 · 10-03-2020 05:06PM

Naggdefy wrote:

They are. Tested this morning. I'm being truthful and don't want to be alarming. Male mid 40s a job that entails traveling within Ireland a lot. If we get 2 or 3 more days of small increase I'd be getting more optimistic. I just don't think we can be too sure yet. I feel we still have a lot of cases in the incubation stage.

This stuff annoys the sh*te out of me.

So this person was only tested this morning, had a positive result by lunchtime and you're broadcasting it on boards? Along with details that may identify him.

If we were taking our number of cases from reports from Boards we'd be up on about 500. But there isn't. Because people lie, they fabricate. They hear a half truth and run with it, causing panic.

I work in a hospital and im appalled that so called "hospital workers" are spreading rumours and details of cases to their family and friends.

If you're a healthcare worker, then the care and confidentiality of the patient comes first, always.

yermandan · 10-03-2020 05:07PM

WAZZA1989 wrote: »

I am sorry I cannot name the source and I am sorry for that but it is a very reliable source from inside the hospital

I have also been told 13 patients in Mater not 2 again I cannot name the source but I can assure you it is reliable

No probs, she just confirmed with me, a Dr told her an hour ago. Thanks anyway.

Drumpot · 10-03-2020 05:07PM

ongarite wrote: »

2 new cases going to be announced in Navan this evening.
Direct exposure from travel to Italy for skiiing holiday.
The 2 patients went to Italy anyway even when they knew it was a danger zone.

So practically all our cases are directly linked with Italy but supposedly not stopping flights sooner has made no difference to the spread? Hmmm.... maybe...

autumnbelle · 10-03-2020 05:07PM

Movementarian wrote: »

Very cursory google search shows that the prone or face down position can help mechanical ventilation for some patients. Do you think posting that kind of stuff helps in this situation for people viewing that article?

Medics say by treating patients lying on their fronts it is easier to regulate the level of oxygen in their bodies

Jim_Hodge · 10-03-2020 05:07PM

darjeeling wrote: »

Is paracetamol actually recommended for fever in Covid-19?
In adults, fever is an unpleasant symptom, but is it not also a response that has evolved to deal with an infection? Does reducing temperature therefore do more harm than good in adults? That's the argument I've heard from quite a few health professionals.

Up to 38.9c (102f) it's best not to inhabit the fever in a normally healthy adult but over that it becomes dangerous and need reducing. But a severe headache may necessitate medication at the lower temperature.

political analyst · 10-03-2020 05:08PM

Lord TSC wrote: »

Because they don't need to?

Italy already showing they can close things down if they want. Trying to use this as a method to take shots at the EU is stupid, given individual countries can suspend their borders whenever they want.

I accept your point.

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

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