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

Funsterdelux · 15-03-2020 09:04AM

DOCARCH wrote: »

If you watched the press conference in Armagh yesterday by Michelle O'Neill, Arlene Foster and Leo, in relation to school closures in NI, Arlene said (quite clearly) if we close schools now, they will be closed for 14 weeks. Leo did not even raise an eyebrow!

Arlene just saying it straight/as it is!

The reality is we are in for the long haul. This is not going to be tackled in 2 weeks. Maybe under some sort of control in 2 months?

And sure if it takes 2 months to be clear of the virus, will they add that to the lenght of lockdown or just make you self isolate till you test negative.

How are china doing it i wonder

Squeaksoutloud · 15-03-2020 09:04AM

kevcos wrote: »

Being reported on the radio here in the UK that 4 months self isolation will be implemented for the over 70's.

Possibly a good solution..this virus is here to stay and needs to slowly build up in the population to give us that immunity. The sooner younger people get it and recover the less infectious it would become. With those at higher risk isolated, the hospitals should be able to better handle the smaller percentage of under 70s that end up hospitalised.

1wizards sleeve · 15-03-2020 09:04AM

Funsterdelux wrote: »

The markets only sprang up after the 70s after famine in China.

So they cant claim its cultural. Im sure when ever this all settles down China are going to have make some promises to the rest of the world. Mind there are many many other countries with wet markets.

It absolutely sickens me to see the Chinese agricultural team inspect Irish farms. When in there own country they have these wet markets. And such rotten animal and human rights. The world is full of coward's now all interested in keeping rich. I feel sorry for the Muslim population. I very much doubt the Chinese state would spend much to save them

blade1 · 15-03-2020 09:04AM

Genghis wrote: »

The limit is only on use of cards. If your bank supports it, and your phone does, there is practically no limit on contactless payment.

Cards is what I was on about

The Nal · 15-03-2020 09:04AM

ChikiChiki wrote: »

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

That wasn't in Temple Bar. It was in the Auld Triangle. I would also be surprised if it was from last last.

howiya · 15-03-2020 09:05AM

blade1 wrote: »

Banks should up the contactless payment limit.
€30 doesn't get you far.

It's not that straight forward. I use google pay to get around the €30 limit but it doesn't work in every shop because it depends on how their terminals are configured. Tesco actually sticks out as one where I haven't been able to use it.

ThunbergsAreGo · 15-03-2020 09:05AM

Is bringing the kids to the park an irresponsible thing to do?

We are all going to crack up in the house

mirrorwall14 · 15-03-2020 09:06AM

Thespoofer wrote: »

Ha! I know. I work as a roofer and can tell you it's been a lonnngg winter, day after day stuck on a roof through all kinds of absolute horrible weather. We've been waiting months for the seasons to change to enjoy the good side of being a roofer.
For the first time in a while the sun shining, birds singing and the buds starting to show on some trees...... Then this......
Think I 'll cut the grass or something.

I squeezed in my first cut between the bad weather on Friday. I feel so much better about it now. Garden starting to look awake again

DOCARCH · 15-03-2020 09:08AM

ThunbergsAreGo wrote: »

Is bringing the kids to the park an irresponsible thing to do?

No. As long as they stick to themselves/don't play with others.

Fakediamond · 15-03-2020 09:08AM

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

You believe that sh!te?

Myanmar has just announced this...

They go on to talk about how their citizens use mostly paper money instead of credit cards...

The world knows who the bull****ter countries are and they should pay a price for lying to the world.

I'd put Turkey at the top of the list for example.

I’ll raise you Nigeria (still on 2 cases)

KathleenGrant · 15-03-2020 09:08AM

ThunbergsAreGo wrote: »

Is bringing the kids to the park an irresponsible thing to do?

We are all going to crack up in the house

What kind of park? If a playground don't do it. If an outdoor area of course not. Fresh air is recommended. It's also good for the body and the mind. Practise social distancing. Enjoy the time with kids.

ThunbergsAreGo · 15-03-2020 09:09AM

DOCARCH wrote: »

No. As long as they stick to themselves/don't play with others.

That's what I was thinking. Keep our distance, just running jumping and kite flying!

SeaBreezes · 15-03-2020 09:09AM

1wizards sleeve wrote: »

Ya right. Dirty practices. From importing ivory to cutting the fins off sharks. And various other rotten things. I hope but don't believe that when all this is over they will be held accountable.

Both Spanish flu and swine flu started in the states. I don't remember any reparations then? Less of the racism please.

Smallpox started in Egypt, scarlet fever UK. It happens.
Not saying hygienic food practises shouldn't be enforced globally but less finger pointing and more supporting each other please.

That kind of crap helps no one.

Funsterdelux · 15-03-2020 09:10AM

1wizards sleeve wrote: »

It absolutely sickens me to see the Chinese agricultural team inspect Irish farms. When in there own country they have these wet markets. And such rotten animal and human rights. The world is full of coward's now all interested in keeping rich. I feel sorry for the Muslim population. I very much doubt the Chinese state would spend much to save them

Maybe its time we questioned our polititians and had a debate about globalisation.
Our privileged lifestyle in the West and how we take advantage of poorer countries.

I.e buying cheap goods

KathleenGrant · 15-03-2020 09:10AM

ThunbergsAreGo wrote: »

That's what I was thinking. Keep our distance, just running jumping and kite flying!

Sounds like a ball. Back to basics. What a great idea.

DOCARCH · 15-03-2020 09:10AM

ThunbergsAreGo wrote: »

That's what I was thinking. Keep our distance, just running jumping and kite flying!

Yip....kite flying was discussed yesterday in our house too!

Stay away from playgrounds. AFAIK, many councils are shutting playgrounds.

Multipass · 15-03-2020 09:11AM

kevcos wrote: »

Being reported on the radio here in the UK that 4 months self isolation will be implemented for the over 70's.

I can’t see anyone doing that - imagining some of my older relatives living alone. They’d go insane. They would go out and risk it, you might as well live while you’re alive.

Thespoofer · 15-03-2020 09:12AM

Genghis wrote: »

The limit is only on use of cards. If your bank supports it, and your phone does, there is practically no limit on contactless payment.

While you're on this subject here's my 2 cents worth.
I think worldwide, the authorities will use this crisis to their advantage ( what's that saying about never let a good crisis go wasted or something).

Anecdotal I know, I was in a shop recently and got speaking to the older cashier about the use of cash. She reckons about 9 out of 10 transactions are now card.
This has me thinking now that the authorities will now use this crisis to push full use of electronic payments/banking over the line, as the use of cash may aid the spread of the virus.

If this happens then I feel a lot of our freedoms will be taken away as they will know every transaction you carryout from then on.

1wizards sleeve · 15-03-2020 09:12AM

SeaBreezes wrote: »

Both Spanish flu and swine flu started in the states. I don't remember any reparations then? Less of the racism please.

Smallpox started in Egypt, scarlet fever UK. It happens.
Not saying hygienic food practises shouldn't be enforced globally but less finger pointing and more supporting each other please.

That kind of crap helps no one.

It's racist now to condemn rotten food practices. What are you on about. Roasting live dogs. Boiling live rats. That's not racist that's being a realist.

Jimmy Conway · 15-03-2020 09:12AM

ThunbergsAreGo wrote: »

Is bringing the kids to the park an irresponsible thing to do?

We are all going to crack up in the house

No so long as you / they don’t interact with others. No playgrounds although most if not all are closed. Going for a walk is perfectly acceptable for the time being although that may change if a full lock down occurs so get out while you can

tobefrank321 · 15-03-2020 09:14AM

jimmycrackcorm wrote: »

No.
If we're going to close off or borders though then it needs to be an island closure. But what's the odds on the DUP insisting that mainland UK travelers should still be able to travel to the north.

They're should be no difference between closing off borders from Spain, Italy, or the mainland UK as it should be decided on an island basis and not political.

NI is in union with the rest of the UK and we're all currently in a union with the EU so it isn't political.

No doubt the DUP will blindly follow the Tory line above the interests of their own constituents again.

A lot of DUP voters are elderly and in the vulnerable category. Like you say shafted by their party again.

Axfrderr · 15-03-2020 09:14AM

Woke up with this gem going around me head this morning, all together now.....
♬ Don't ya sneeze on me ya gobsh*te, don't ya cough on me ya fool.......♬

https://www.facebook.com/MeanwhileinIrelandOFFICIAL/videos/2569725063274562/

otnomart · 15-03-2020 09:14AM

Berend-Jan Bosch @UtrechtUni and Frank Grosveld @erasmusuni have discovered an antibody that neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 (and SARS-CoV) and has potential for prevention and treatment of #COVID-19.

https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.03.11.987958v1

Allinall · 15-03-2020 09:16AM

Thespoofer wrote: »

While you're on this subject here's my 2 cents worth.
I think worldwide, the authorities will use this crisis to their advantage ( what's that saying about never let a good crisis go wasted or something).

Anecdotal I know, I was in a shop recently and got speaking to the older cashier about the use of cash. She reckons about 9 out of 10 transactions are now card.
This has me thinking now that the authorities will now use this crisis to push full use of electronic payments/banking over the line, as the use of cash may aid the spread of the virus.

If this happens then I feel a lot of our freedoms will be taken away as they will know every transaction you carryout from then on.

What freedom would we lose?

Funsterdelux · 15-03-2020 09:17AM

Allinall wrote: »

What freedom would we lose?

The freedom to buy stuff off donedeal without the man finding out.

NIMAN · 15-03-2020 09:17AM

It would be sad to think that Arlene is sticking to her logic for political reasons, simply so that NI isn't aligning with RoI and remaining "part of the UK".

This is bigger than green and orange, Irish v British etc. By following Ireland's lead, it won't bring her closer to a United Ireland!!

She needs to do the right thing. On that point, can Stormont make its own decisions to shut schools, close non-essential businesses etc ?

I think RoI will bring in stricter measures this coming week, but it is pointless if the North is still fully open for business, education, entertainment etc

Achasanai · 15-03-2020 09:17AM

JanuarySnowstor wrote: »

You would imagine if a total lockdown were to happen for 3 to 4 weeks that the virus would actually die out. So to me total shutdown for 4 weeks rather than semi shutdown for 6 months is the way to go.

I think all countries are going to balance a shutdown and a complete collapse of the economy.

The other question would be what happens in Ireland after our total shutdown? Do we allow people in to the country from infected areas? Which you would have to assume, if they haven't been following a total lockdown ethos, means everywhere.

theballz · 15-03-2020 09:18AM

Garda checking pubs across Dublin lastnight.

The old orchard on templeogue road was ordered to shut as they surpassed 100 people (nearly x3 times.)

They should be issuing fines too.

LadyMayBelle · 15-03-2020 09:19AM

Anyone managing this with a toddler...both sets of grandparents live 10 mins away (59/60 and 60/64... all 4 in reasonably good health). Last visits were Friday and obv toddlers are all fun and play so it's impossible to practice any social distancing. I'm thinking of going for the odd walk with my mam practicing social distancing (I've been prepping and trying to get them to prep for ages now so I'm def more apprehensive)...I could bring him in the buggy but if I have him out running around all he wants is up in their arms/tough and tumble..anyone having to experience of having to keep their toddler away? Tell me if I'm doing something wrong here! I think they think I'm being unnecessarily strict when they might be nearer neighbours kids etc than their own grandkid

Thespoofer · 15-03-2020 09:19AM

Allinall wrote: »

What freedom would we lose?

The use of cash.

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