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

KathleenGrant · 15-03-2020 09:57AM

rovers_runner wrote: »

https://youtu.be/d0LeL9BUPtA

Anyone else feel like this song will become fairly apt over the next month.....

How about I hope I'm old before I die Robbie Williams

Drumpot · 15-03-2020 09:58AM

notfromhere wrote: »

There is a lot of talk of a status red lockdown on tuesday. Do people think this is true or just bs.

I think it’s coming. People keep thinking our numbers aren’t so bad and not many deaths etc but they don’t know what they are talking about.

Once we have full lockdown, our numbers will most likely still shoot up exponentially for at least 2 weeks afterwards. Then it’s a case of praying that the measures we have brought in will actually work. This is why the people disregarding the social distance measures are such a drain on society at the moment. It’s also why more drastic measures (including the closures of the pubs they can’t live without) will be required.

Again, on the positive, I really want to applaud our government, our authority’s and our hero healthcare workers who are stepping up in the best possible way for us all. None of us probably realise how much they have done , are doing and will do for us by the time this is finished.

Iscreamkone · 15-03-2020 09:58AM

If NI don’t lockdown with us we should get the Army to close the border. Give 24 hours notice then just close it. Happening all over Europe.

VinLieger · 15-03-2020 09:59AM

is_that_so wrote: »

It still doesn't support your numpty claim it is false info.

Its false of you to portray it as being 100% true

laurah591 · 15-03-2020 09:59AM

Are the shopping centres still mental? Dont want to go near 'em if they Are

ZX7R · 15-03-2020 09:59AM

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

Even if we go into “lock down” the shops will stay open and the shelves will be stocked.

The term lock down should not really be use.
It gives the impression of Marshall law.
It only cause panic.
Public containment measures is what would be an official wording.
The government will introduce measures in stages.
Bubs restaurants and all leasure and social related activities international flights to stop this week I would say.

Following week major reduction in public transport none essential companies construction , none essential businesses and shops to close

That would leave front line staff banks emergency services and government staff left.
If we flatten our curve of infection and keep new infections to a minimum.

The end of May you might see some lifting of restrictions.

If they go further than this with measures
It won't matter we be Italy.

Drumpot · 15-03-2020 09:59AM

Lumen wrote: »

Additionally I don't think phrases such as "status red lockdown" are helpful without definining what is meant by them.

Even in China, the harshest restrictions still allowed grocery and pharmacy shopping.

Just look at Italy and Spain for a peek into our not so distance future.
Pharmacy’s and food shops will remain open. Nobody will starve or not have access to buy food.

15-03-2020 10:00AM

lawred2 wrote: »

Dolt of a sister posting on Instagram in London in a packed wine bar saying "not quite ready for quarantine yet"

And she an NHS worker

This has triggered me worse than anything else I’ve read or seen in the last few weeks.

KathleenGrant · 15-03-2020 10:00AM

gozunda wrote: »

You do realise that's the UK stated aim so that their health service will not supposedly be 'overwhelmed' or are you suggesting Ireland should be having a willy waving competition with the UK?

Will people get infected here? Yes. Is the UK following World Health Organisation advice? No.

Exactly why the UK are trying to prove some inane theory which the World Health Organisation's has slammed for the very reason that not enough is known about the virus to allow millions to simply become infected - remains unexplained

Calm down I didn't say they were right, I said I can see our health system being overwhelmed too.

bottlebrush · 15-03-2020 10:00AM

KathleenGrant wrote: »

How about I hope I'm old before I die Robbie Williams

As opposed to 'hope I die before I get old by The WHO'

pjohnson · 15-03-2020 10:00AM

We cant let the braindead alco's run feral on Paddy's Day so it has to be tonight/Monday morning.

15-03-2020 10:00AM

Beasty wrote: »

Apologies, but with nearly 3,000 trying to view this forum at present things seem to have slowed down

Currently 1200 people online at 9am on a Sunday. Hope they've upped the amount of coke & hookers you all get :pac:

Achasanai · 15-03-2020 10:01AM

DOCARCH wrote: »

I think it would be too soon.

I would expect more measures next week but not full/absolute lock down (next week at least).

What would a status red lockdown mean? What Italy have at the moment, or more restricted?

Funsterdelux · 15-03-2020 10:01AM

Lumen wrote: »

Additionally I don't think phrases such as "status red lockdown" are helpful without definining what is meant by them.

Even in China, the harshest restrictions still allowed grocery and pharmacy shopping.

Status green for tuesday, red for wednesday.

They ll have to close pubs etc before tuesday.

Drumpot · 15-03-2020 10:01AM

Iscreamkone wrote: »

If NI don’t lockdown with us we should get the Army to close the border. Give 24 hours notice then just close it. Happening all over Europe.

We can only close a border in name as far as I can tell. Make it illegal to go into Northern Ireland and vice versa. I’m not sure they want to do that as it could cause a serious political divide. Also if we are on full lockdown I would of thought there is still a much lower chance of spread if people aren’t out.

dan786 · 15-03-2020 10:02AM

Upto 4 Months, UK starting to take it serious ....

Elderly will be asked to stay at home for four months

Sophy Ridge asks the health secretary to confirm that those over-70 will be asked to self-isolate and stay at home - for up to four months.

He says "that is the plan" but "not yet".

Asked when the advice will officially change, Hancock reveals "in the coming weeks".

He admits it's "not an easy thing for people to do, not an easy thing for people to sustain".

Emergency laws will be published on Thursday

The legislation is about creating a "broad range of actions all about preparing Britain", Hancock says. Details will be revealed on Tuesday and the bill itself will be published on Thursday.

is_that_so · 15-03-2020 10:02AM

pjohnson wrote: »

Is_that_so believes everything is awesome and great so should be dealt with a pinch of salt.

Also his beloved Dr. Tony is never ever wrong.

Throw up your own evidence if they offend you so much. I'm sure the public at large would welcome your insights.

Funsterdelux · 15-03-2020 10:02AM

Drumpot wrote: »

Just look at Italy and Spain for a peek into our not so distance future.
Pharmacy’s and food shops will remain open. Nobody will starve or not have access to buy food.

What about builders merchants?

at1withmyself · 15-03-2020 10:02AM

Not sure what your thanking the government for as they were way to slow to react. They should have cancelled the election back in February when this was starting to take off. They continued to let flights in from Italy when it declared a state of emergency. I don't see any reason to thank or applaud them right now. I do however hope they start to come good but I am not seeing that over the last few days.

Drumpot wrote: »

I think it’s coming. People keep thinking our numbers aren’t so bad and not many deaths etc but they don’t know what they are talking about.

Once we have full lockdown, our numbers will most likely still shoot up exponentially for at least 2 weeks afterwards. Then it’s a case of praying that the measures we have brought in will actually work. This is why the people disregarding the social distance measures are such a drain on society at the moment. It’s also why more drastic measures (including the closures of the pubs they can’t live without) will be required.

Again, on the positive, I really want to applaud our government, our authority’s and our hero healthcare workers who are stepping up in the best possible way for us all. None of us probably realise how much they have done , are doing and will do for us by the time this is finished.

Drumpot · 15-03-2020 10:03AM

pjohnson wrote: »

We cant let the braindead alco's run feral on Paddy's Day so it has to be tonight/Monday morning.

We probably need to bring in more significant laws (maybe nasty fines) for those seen drinking out or in groups. You don’t want these muppets getting into groups and drinking in packs either. Let them organise it at home and infect their own families.

Cody montana · 15-03-2020 10:03AM

Still only a tub of butter in my fridge.

Kind of proud of that.

Syncpolice · 15-03-2020 10:03AM

What's happening with jobs

Factories and the like?

KathleenGrant · 15-03-2020 10:04AM

bottlebrush wrote: »

As opposed to 'hope I die before I get old by The WHO'

Am already an auld wan so doesn't matter to me...:D

rogieop · 15-03-2020 10:04AM

Iscreamkone wrote: »

If NI don’t lockdown with us we should get the Army to close the border. Give 24 hours notice then just close it. Happening all over Europe.

Do you realise how many border crossings we have? impossible to do.

Padraig Mor · 15-03-2020 10:04AM

Drumpot wrote: »

Again, on the positive, I really want to applaud our government, our authority’s and our hero healthcare workers who are stepping up in the best possible way for us all. None of us probably realise how much they have done , are doing and will do for us by the time this is finished.

+1.

I have no love for the government, and the HSE has long been a **** show but, some initial tradiness aside, seems to me they are now playing a blinder (insofar as that is possible). Fair play.

NIMAN · 15-03-2020 10:04AM

Social media is a curse. It spreads fake news and panic more than anything.

There is already talk of a red shutdown this coming week. It is coming from social media. All it needs is one person to start it, and ironically enough, it spread on SM like a virus!

I have already seen a video supposedly from a guy who was in an emergency meeting with army, guards, Gov, etc and the shutdown starts on Tuesday. May all be false, but this stuff will increase the panic buying today and tomorrow. It will be crazy.

A big shutdown is coming, make no mistake about it. Would it be this week? We'll have to wait and see.

Lumen · 15-03-2020 10:05AM

Funsterdelux wrote: »

What about builders merchants?

The customers all have PPE anyway.

dan786 · 15-03-2020 10:05AM

https://twitter.com/RidgeOnSunday/status/1239114357604323329?s=20

is_that_so · 15-03-2020 10:05AM

VinLieger wrote: »

Its false of you to portray it as being 100% true

There is no absolutely no part of my post which uses the word true. That would be your interpretation of it.

JMNolan · 15-03-2020 10:05AM

dan786 wrote: »

Upto 4 Months, UK starting to take it serious ....

Elderly will be asked to stay at home for four months

Sophy Ridge asks the health secretary to confirm that those over-70 will be asked to self-isolate and stay at home - for up to four months.

He says "that is the plan" but "not yet".

Asked when the advice will officially change, Hancock reveals "in the coming weeks".

He admits it's "not an easy thing for people to do, not an easy thing for people to sustain".

Emergency laws will be published on Thursday

The legislation is about creating a "broad range of actions all about preparing Britain", Hancock says. Details will be revealed on Tuesday and the bill itself will be published on Thursday.

It makes sense to do this though, doesn't it? All I have heard in Ireland is to keep the kids inside but I haven't heard any mention about the vulnerable isolating themselves.

Also, I'm betting lock down tomorrow, same style as Italy.

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