CoVid-19 Part VII - 169 cases ROI (2 deaths) 45 in NI (as of 15 March) Read OP

Pacing Mule · 15-03-2020 12:46AM

Everyone is rightly saying the idiots in temple bar tonight etc.

But the pubs that are open (bad enough) and allowing jam packed crowds (criminally negligent) deserve more scorn. People wouldn't be there if they weren't open.

Ger Roe · 15-03-2020 12:47AM

For anyone wondering about army involvement in the current situation - this was their official position, last thursday.

Source : https://www.facebook.com/DefenceForces/

Defence Forces Preparedness Statement
ÓGLAIGH NA HÉIREANN / IRISH DEFENCE FORCES·THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020·READING TIME: 1 MINUTEPublic

The Defence Forces confirms that we have notified our personnel of the impending change to our force posture and all non-essential activities have been suspended. Our focus now is to maximise our preparedness to respond to requests for assistance from the Civil Authorities.
Protecting our personnel is our priority and is key to maintaining our capability to provide support to communities and civil authorities, when requested.
For operational security reasons, we will not comment on specific dispositions of troops or on internal unit procedures at this time.
For specific queries related to COVID-19 we refer you to the Health Service Executive.

ENDS

They are ready and waiting to help.

beggars_bush · 15-03-2020 12:47AM

Anyone see this?

David Carretta (@davcarretta) Tweeted:
Bergamo daily newspaper https://t.co/N3ECABz8dr https://twitter.com/davcarretta/status/1238791068071661568?s=20

spookwoman · 15-03-2020 12:47AM

nuff saif
https://twitter.com/briantylercohen/status/1238974311681015808?s=20

Sam Quentin · 15-03-2020 12:48AM

So can we all wear masks now... seriously every time I mention it some ejit tells me no no no blah blah blah... An acquaintance actually told me they're no good shir you can get the virus in through your eyes....eyyyy like I know so if you all wear masks I won't get it into my eyes because it's in your mask.....

Musefan · 15-03-2020 12:48AM

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

But haven't there been cases in Meath that have been described as 'East'? I haven't heard 'North East' used in this context yet.

As per HSE regional map, Cavan is the North East.

Kaisr Sose · 15-03-2020 12:48AM

Shn99 wrote: »

Have apologised to them both on this and in private

Thsts decent of you. You were not to know their health. My pathetoc comment was not about that. Eeryone is allowed look forward or enjoy a birthday, in good or bad times.

Quantum Erasure · 15-03-2020 12:48AM

Tiddles_1 wrote: »

Have we come across this ? 'Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a viral disease of cats caused by certain strains of a virus called the feline coronavirus"

Apparently they treat cats with the new drug they are using to treat covid-19

https://mobile.twitter.com/DrMattMcCarthy/status/1238939403206221824

...

... the kitten was fine

SlowBlowin · 15-03-2020 12:48AM

Going to flightradar24 and zooming out is very depressing..

skimpydoo · 15-03-2020 12:48AM

ACitizenErased wrote: »

I find it really hard to believe that Trump tested negative.

You can fail once, and still have it because some people have only tested positive after at least 2 plus tests.

Firefox11 · 15-03-2020 12:49AM

Interesting first hand Account on the Symptoms and Effects of the virus.

ChikiChiki · 15-03-2020 12:49AM

cnocbui wrote: »

https://twitter.com/HirokoTabuchi/status/1238959717088624648

CDC and WHO need to be re-evaluated in terms of their supposed authoritative competence. They are almost a a liability.

Even more of a reason to go mad about the ****tards in Temple Bar.

skimpydoo · 15-03-2020 12:50AM

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

The story behind the keyboard.

Wishing you a happy birthday, and all the best for the future.

Cheers.

fritzelly · 15-03-2020 12:50AM

freshpopcorn wrote: »

This post is doing the rounds in Cork. I don't know is it national or local or true!

Red Cross has advised that there are some people who’re going to old people houses saying they belong to Red Cross offering to do the test for the virus and or they charge them for the test or they just Rob them. Red Cross is not doing any test at home. Pls try To share this msg so that we can stop such a desplicable people!!! Time to Slap these ppl. Look out for your Elderly Neighbours

If this is true then that's who you should be directing your anger at, not some gob****es in a bar
Some despicable people on this planet

Lord Trollington · 15-03-2020 12:50AM

Ger Roe wrote: »

For anyone wondering about army involvement in the current situation - this was their official position, last thursday.

Source : https://www.facebook.com/DefenceForces/

Defence Forces Preparedness Statement
ÓGLAIGH NA HÉIREANN / IRISH DEFENCE FORCES·THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020·READING TIME: 1 MINUTEPublic

The Defence Forces confirms that we have notified our personnel of the impending change to our force posture and all non-essential activities have been suspended. Our focus now is to maximise our preparedness to respond to requests for assistance from the Civil Authorities.
Protecting our personnel is our priority and is key to maintaining our capability to provide support to communities and civil authorities, when requested.
For operational security reasons, we will not comment on specific dispositions of troops or on internal unit procedures at this time.
For specific queries related to COVID-19 we refer you to the Health Service Executive.

ENDS

They are ready and waiting to help.

I have heard , however true it is that they are building army tents for the sick in Wicklow and Dublin as they dont think they will have enough hospital beds .

Again could be BS

bekker · 15-03-2020 12:50AM

Ulysses Gaze wrote: »

It's a borderline police state.

True, but if you apply for an alteration to your premises they can pull up a 3D representation of plans, boundaries, and services. Decisions are very, very fast.

political analyst · 15-03-2020 12:51AM

ChikiChiki wrote: »

Even more of a reason to go mad about the ****tards in Temple Bar.

Is it reasonable to accuse people who are going to pubs and restaurants of being selfish?! The only way they'd be putting the lives of others in danger is if they were in close contact with elderly people and those younger people who have serious health problems.

Bob24 · 15-03-2020 12:51AM

Pacing Mule wrote: »

Everyone is rightly saying the idiots in temple bar tonight etc.

But the pubs that are open (bad enough) and allowing jam packed crowds (criminally negligent) deserve more scorn. People wouldn't be there if they weren't open.

Agreed to some extend but I’d blame the government more that pub owners. Pub owners are running a business and if they aren’t told there are restrictions i can see how they want to keep the business running. The decision to close them should come from the government.

MrMusician18 · 15-03-2020 12:51AM

josip wrote: »

How many ventilators do we have in Ireland?
Is it 260 odd, the same number as ICU beds or is it more/less?
How many ECMOs do we have?
And are there enough trained staff to operate these or more if we got them?

More. Every operating theatre has one. In a pinch we could close to double ICU beds with available equipment in the country, between theatres and private hospitals.

Let's hope it doesn't come to that.

Jinglejangle69 · 15-03-2020 12:52AM

ChikiChiki wrote: »

Even more of a reason to go mad about the ****tards in Temple Bar.

Multiply temple bar by the 2000 pubs across Ireland tonight.

Hurrache · 15-03-2020 12:52AM

No Bills wrote: »

From her Facebook:
"It has been Confirmed that Three people in Cootehill have tested positive for Covid-19.

The Three people are currently in quarantine at present.

Pubs were asked to close immediately,
If you have been in a pub in the area its advised that you wash everything with disinfectant.

And take the necessary steps to prevent it from spreading further.

If you have any symptoms phone HSE Live on 1850 241 850."

Confirmed by who?

UrbanFret · 15-03-2020 12:52AM

Musefan wrote: »

Cavan is North East not North West

That's correct if we are going by the old health board districts.

skimpydoo · 15-03-2020 12:52AM

Kaisr Sose wrote: »

Sorry!
The comment by the other poster pathetic. Hope thing's work out for you!

Thanks, its all sorted now.

political analyst · 15-03-2020 12:53AM

Bob24 wrote: »

Agreed to some extend but I’d blame the government more that pub owners. Pub owners are running a business and if they aren’t told there are restrictions i can see how they want to keep the business running. The decision to close them should come from the government.

Some of them have elderly relatives who depend on them. If their businesses are shut down then how will they be able to get food and medicine for their elderly relatives and other relatives who have serious underlying health problems?

retro:electro · 15-03-2020 12:53AM

Downlinz wrote: »

It won't be that ordered. There'll be gardai outside each supermarket and everyone will stand a safe distance apart in a queue in the car park until they're ushered in.

Ah god I’m not looking forward to this in the pissing fcuking rain

Mena Mitty · 15-03-2020 12:53AM

ShaneU wrote: »

Temple Bar right now. Shut the bloody pubs.

I live in Offaly and many of the pubs are closing their doors tonight or already closed until further notice.

Bressie posted on Twitter earlier that the pubs in Mullingar were all closed or are closing tonight.

It's getting scary now.

whisky_galore · 15-03-2020 12:53AM

fritzelly wrote: »

If this is true then that's who you should be directing your anger at, not some gob****es in a bar
Some despicable people on this planet

You must be an alco or you must own a pub with the defending and deflection.

Strazdas · 15-03-2020 12:53AM

cnocbui wrote: »

https://twitter.com/HirokoTabuchi/status/1238959717088624648

CDC and WHO need to be re-evaluated in terms of their supposed authoritative competence. They are almost a a liability.

But even if that was correct, the wash your hands and social distancing advice still applies.

It's effectively saying that every person you come in contact with might have the virus.

Jinglejangle69 · 15-03-2020 12:54AM

political analyst wrote: »

Some of them have elderly relatives who depend on them. If their businesses are shut down then how will they be able to get food and medicine for their elderly relatives and other relatives who have serious underlying health problems?

What about creche owners so?

blackcard · 15-03-2020 12:54AM

political analyst wrote: »

Is it reasonable to accuse people who are going to pubs and restaurants of being selfish?! The only way they'd be putting the lives of others in danger is if they were in close contact with elderly people and those younger people who have serious health problems.

They could pass on the virus to someone else who may be in contact with elderly people. This is fairly basic stuff

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