Covid-XIX Part VI - 90 cases ROI (1 death) 29 in NI (as of 13 March) Read OP

expectationlost · 13-03-2020 07:59PM

7 unknown contacts, it still hasn't gone totally wild, education shutdown was too early

pjohnson · 13-03-2020 07:59PM

giveitholly wrote: »

Would that of been John Duggan?

Nah "Mark" something.

Funsterdelux · 13-03-2020 07:59PM

Could the HSE/Gov not send a text to everyone about getting tested

The symptums, number to call etc.

When I was in poland I got a text about thunderstorms!

littlemac1980 · 13-03-2020 07:59PM

bloopy wrote: »

Is there any videos from Italy from people affected or infected by the coronavirus or from the hospitals. Just curious to see what we may be in for in the weeks ahead.

Not videos, but I posted some news reports yesterday from the Washington post about people being forced to stay indoors with dead family members for a couple of days as undertakers weren’t able to immediately assist. One guy posted a picture of him in his flat with his dead sister for two days. Terribly tragic.

Call Me Jimmy · 13-03-2020 07:59PM

BloodBath wrote: »

Like anyone on this forum take everything said with a large pinch of salt.

Forever in your debt for this wisdom

pjohnson · 13-03-2020 08:00PM

is_that_so wrote: »

It's what Tony Holohan said when he was asked that very same question.

Oh Dr. Tony who wanted nursing homes to throw their doors open again and was upset they took action early to minimize deaths?

otnomart · 13-03-2020 08:00PM

I have been full of genuine admiration and praise for the NHS and their extensive testing program, including the drive-in facilities.
However, the UK Gov is following France and Germany down the cliff.
What a waste of resources, having its research communities totally ignored, and one of the best health care systems in the World put in danger for the sake of herd immunity.
Postponing the local elections (as they have just announced) is one step, UK needs to learn from Italy and to follow the likes of Belgium, Austria and Denmark in taking more drastic measures.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/mar/13/coronavirus-live-updates-uk-us-australia-italy-europe-school-shutdown-share-markets-sport-events-cancelled-latest-update-news

Doctor Shipman · 13-03-2020 08:00PM

A man is getting taken off the Emirates flight in Dublin Airport. Hes sick.

expectationlost · 13-03-2020 08:00PM

a lot of nightclubs have cancelled their events

Ardillaun · 13-03-2020 08:00PM

RandomName2 wrote: »

Zika as well, though I think that with Zika there wasn't a danger of death, but rather of damage to the fetus. I think that microcephely was associated with zika virus infection, but I'd have to look it up to be sure.

It’s usually a mild infection in the mother. The big problem is microcephaly.

Also I think that zika is only from mosquitoes?

Mostly, but also by sex, mother-to-child and blood.

Dial Hard · 13-03-2020 08:00PM

NBA Star Rudy Gobert Apologized To Fans And Teammates After His Coronavirus Diagnosis https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/salvadorhernandez/nba-rudy-gobert-coronavirus-apology-instagram?utm_term=.ebbXlxMYMR#.ebbXlxMYMR

Fcuking idiot. Made light of the situation on Monday by touching all the mics used by his teammates during a presser.

First professional athlete in the US with a confirmed diagnosis.

BLIZZARD7 · 13-03-2020 08:01PM

France +785 cases and +18 deaths.

Totals now 3,661 and 78 deaths.

RandomName2 · 13-03-2020 08:01PM

Alrigghtythen wrote: »

Yes. We a hard border with the north and stop all travel from uk

I don't think a hard border is realistic. Perhaps appealing to the DUP-SF government of NI to carve out a policy distinct from Westminster on this matter may be advisdable. I know that Arlene Foster was unhappy that Varadkar had not shared his plans of a school shutdown with her.

niallo27 · 13-03-2020 08:01PM

We all go into isolation and get this thing under control, then one infected ****er starts it all again. What is the end game here with a vaccine a year away.

jarvis · 13-03-2020 08:01PM

bear1 wrote: »

Living out in Warsaw.
Government just locked down the country, Slovakia and Czech Republic shut down their borders too.
All flights in and out banned from Sunday, everything apart from pharmacies and food stores will be closed from tomorrow.
So to be honest, I would imagine it's a matter of time until Ireland decides to follow suit.
I'm just staggered at the UKs stance.

Are the supermarkets and pharmacies open their usual hours over there or are they trading through condensed hours?

is_that_so · 13-03-2020 08:01PM

Funsterdelux wrote: »

Could the HSE/Gov not send a text to everyone about getting tested

The symptums, number to call etc.

When I was in poland I got a text about thunderstorms!

As they keep saying, it's about personal responsibility and you can go here.

https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html

Sober Crappy Chemis · 13-03-2020 08:02PM

Need more drama. Ffs. Exponentials need exponentialling.

J Mysterio · 13-03-2020 08:02PM

Lesnar Defender wrote: »

Yes, but our government is putting the feelings of republicans above the public health of the rest of us. The border to Northern Ireland should have been closed once their government showed us their plan yesterday.

Good luck closing it.

Cupatae · 13-03-2020 08:02PM

It LL be interesting to see how far we are willing to go to stop this before people stop giving a bollox, or money wins out

BloodBath · 13-03-2020 08:02PM

Call Me Jimmy wrote: »

Forever in your debt for this wisdom

Any time

DOCARCH · 13-03-2020 08:02PM

Doctor Shipman wrote: »

A man is getting taken off the Emirates flight in Dublin Airport. Hes sick.

He could be just (simple) sick?

is_that_so · 13-03-2020 08:02PM

jarvis wrote: »

Are the supermarkets and pharmacies open their usual hours over there or are they trading through condensed hours?

Seems to be business as usual. Check their sites if you are not sure.

niallo27 · 13-03-2020 08:02PM

titan18 wrote: »

I think we should do the same, along with closure of all pubs or nightclubs. I think restaurants and cafes for the moment could stay open as long as they can provide sufficient distance between tables.

Yes people still need some kind of life.

Spanish Eyes · 13-03-2020 08:02PM

Silverfish wrote: »

I'm absolutely still using the gym as normal.

In that, I'm paying and not going.

Brilliant. A bit of humour helps a lot in times like this. Full marks.

iamwhoiam · 13-03-2020 08:03PM

I genuinely don’t see why they ask that children don’t play with each other yet leave pubs open.

Beasty · 13-03-2020 08:03PM

expectationlost wrote: »

7 unknown contacts, it still hasn't gone totally wild, education shutdown was too early

To date they have only really been testing people who have "known" contacts, plus clearly some more who have presented with symptoms - I suspect quite serious symptoms to warrant tests

They have only now decided to test anyone with no know "connections". I think there will be a significant uptick in cases once this works its way through into the figures

RandomName2 · 13-03-2020 08:04PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

I genuinely don’t see why they ask that children don’t play with each other yet leave pubs open.

Simple answer: children don't earn a living or have bills to pay. There's no option for the catering or drinks industry to work from home. This is actually a quite a big issue if we're being honest.

Doctor Shipman · 13-03-2020 08:04PM

DOCARCH wrote: »

He could be just (simple) sick?

He could be. Judging by the amount of ambulances and fire brigade I doubt it.

pjohnson · 13-03-2020 08:04PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

I genuinely don’t see why they ask that children don’t play with each other yet leave pubs open.

They mistakenly think grown adults are reasonably intelligent.

Needs a full Italy style lockdown to force the alco's to stay at home out of crowds.

wonski · 13-03-2020 08:04PM

Poland announcing full block on international flights and trains etc.

Not sure how it's gonna work, but they just did.

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Covid-XIX Part VI - 90 cases ROI (1 death) 29 in NI (as of 13 March) Read OP