Coronavirus

Don2012 wrote: »

The Corona virus is about control. Government tell us what to do etc. The virus could have been stopped by the government by closing our borders but they knew all this and still let everyone come and go.

We have an open border with another country how can we close it and who would we restrict as they are Irish citizens who are infected?

Don2012 wrote: »

Open borders with what country? The Government have not revealed the nationality of those infected. If Ireland had controlled borders this wouldn't have escalated so quickly. Just look at the precautions other countries have taken at their airports, examining people when they got off planes etc but in Dublin airport the HSE were just handing out leaflets to passengers about the virus and sending them on their way without even checking like other countries.

The examinations were basically theatre, missed people with it and sent lots of people without it in to clog up hospitals.

The latest discussion thread on the more general issues surrounding the Coronavirus is here and thats where general discussion should take place.

Its great to have a thread running here so we can post on the local issues and how people in Donegal are affected. Details of whats closed, whats postponed, visitor restrictions to hospitals and nursing homes, availability of hand sanitiser etc etc can all be posted here.



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CastorTroy wrote: »

muffler, seems that thread link you posted seems to be for a restricted forum.

Oops, sorry. That is indeed a restricted area. I've edited my post to include the correct link.

Wow, that thread (and topic) is fast moving. Thats the sixth thread on the tipic as they have to be closed at around ten thousand posts. The latest thread was started just after midday and there's over 2,200 posts already. Frightening :eek:

CastorTroy wrote: »

Now I'm thinking that restricted thread is where you mods discuss the truth behind the virus as the Illuminati of boards

lol, nah nothing as dodgy as that.

There's a dedicated spot in the mods forum where all reported posts go and every mod can see those reports regardless of what forum they were reported from. Given the nature of the topic its a fast moving and popular thread (the one I linked to) and there are literally dozens and dozens of reported posts so it was easier for me to find the thread I wished to link to from looking at the reported posts rather than trawling through other forums for it.

Still no confirmed cases in Donegal, being remote may have its advantages (touch wood);)

A couple of hours ago I was told about a local woman who has the virus (allegedly) and is in self isolation. She only came back from Lanzarote in the last few days apparently. I'm hoping it's gossip but she was named by a friend so it's most likely true.

Saw McGuigan's in Stranorlar and Bonner's in Ballybofey are closing due to the virus.

Teach Coll in Magheraroarty, and Batch in Falcarragh both closed.

I think it's safe to say everywhere bar some shops will be closed soon, even if it's not ordered (which I expect any minute now, tbh)......

Thanks to everyone for keeping the thread updated. Hopefully it will be a short thread but please keep the notifications coming.

McElhinneys store in Ballybofey is now also closed. That alone will automatically shut down a couple of other places as they depend on the customers of that shop popping in.

Millbrae Surgery in Stranorlar closed with immediate effect .... all appointments cancelled. Thats a massive shock

According to the RTE news this evening all pubs and hotel bars around the entire country are to remain closed.

CastorTroy wrote: »

Saw McGuigan's in Stranorlar and Bonner's in Ballybofey are closing due to the virus.

kathleen37 wrote: »

Have you an more info on this?

Info on the pubs closing?






Bonners pub he was referring to ... not the chemist!!

lulu1 wrote: »

God you would wonder at that Is this a doctors surgery

People will still want to see a doctor about other ailments

My wife read it on their Facebook page. I'll see if I can get it tomorrow and copy and paste here.

Basically they are saying that you cant come to the surgery without first talking to the doctor by phone. Only urgent cases will be seen and "urgent will be decided beforehand by a doctor" but anyone with potential Covid 19 symptoms will be tested by the national ambulance service. What makes it worse is that they are asking people not to ring except in an emergency. Prescriptions can be got by emailing them but I think same will then be sent to the patients choice of pharmacy - no collecting at the surgery.

NIMAN wrote: »

I think its safe to say that they want to shut things down BEFORE St Patricks, to limit the crowds.

My guess is it'll be the same as the school shutdown. Everything at 6pm.

So when the shops, businesses etc close tomorrow, the only things allowed to re-open will be essential stuff like supermarkets, food shops, chemists.

A massive decision but one that has to be taken.

I think they'll have to let many other businesses stay open, Hardware shops, petrol stations, plumbing & heating supplies, Garden centres (people have to have stuff to do) Electrical supply places, Builders merchants, Butchers / bakers, physio therapists, just off the top of my head..

I had a doctor's appointment for next Thursday but the surgery rang to cancel it today, saying that that they weren't taking routine appointments. I explained that it wasn't 'routine' as I had never seen a GP about this matter before and that I had been advised by a consultant to see a GP ASAP about it. But, no joy! I was told to ring back next week. Sure I might as well get Covid 19 and maybe they'll sort both problems at once!

Glencar inn, Letterkenny open last night and had a great crowd in :rolleyes:

I heard that there were 3 cases in Buncrana all associate with travel to/from North Italy last week. It came from a reliable and connected source too.

Had a table booked for Mother's Day at Harvey's Point. Was planning on cancelling but decided to wait and see if they cancel first. They did.

I haven't 'demanded' to be seen. I have already been on a ventilator struggling to breathe. I am myself immunocompromised. I asked to talk directly to medical staff on the phone, but no one was available at that time and I'm still awaiting a call back. I had surgery 4 weeks ago today, the 5th in 6 months, and it was my consultant who advised me to see a GP ASAP. I rang for an appointment as soon as I came home from hospital and this was the earliest I could be seen. I am trying to prevent a worsening of my condition which will result in me having to go into hospital unless the issue is nipped in the bud very soon.

Just my 2 cents!