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

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  • #6242
    New Home
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 78,100 Mod ✭✭✭✭New Home


    morgana wrote: »
    Warning! I have no idea how true or trustworthy this article is:

    https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/14/elderly-quarantined-four-months-war-time-style-plans-battle-coronavirus-12399289/?fbclid=IwAR19lEwuVR8QYLLDOke64xrjpQVaEWxpWCvq9K8Nl-pJwGXnMJFcAOfsoz8

    Allegedly the UK's latest idea to fight the virus. If that's true it is the most outrageous thing I've seen so far. Everybody else carry on and we just keep the elderly in and confined telling them what to do like little children


    I'm sure he's doing it for their own good, this way they have time to get used to being in a coffin forever.:mad::mad::mad:


  • #6243
    gazzer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,050 ✭✭✭gazzer


    Apologies if this is already posted but the HSE are reaching out to Civil Servants for temp reassignment of staff for contact tracing for mobilisation in the coming days and weeks. Shifts expected to be available between 8AM to 10PM, 7 days a week for next two weeks, at least. Looks like I could be doing this work. Will know more tomorrow


  • #6244
    wellwhynot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 280 ✭✭wellwhynot


    We have just 6 ICU beds/ventilators per 100,000 people

    Italy have 12.5

    Germany have 30

    https://www.google.ie/amp/s/www.irishtimes.com/news/health/coronavirus-frontline-health-professionals-likely-to-face-dilemmas-1.4202299%3fmode=amp

    We knew from the end of January that this virus attacks the lungs and ventilators are required.

    We need at least 2000 more ICU beds and ventilators. It was reported here that we have ordered only 60 and they take up to 6 weeks to arrive if we get them at all.

    https://www.google.ie/amp/s/www.irishtimes.com/news/health/medics-raise-concerns-about-staffing-levels-as-hse-stocks-up-on-ventilators-1.4201544%3fmode=amp

    If the above is true it is a large failing on the HSE’s staff. Healthy people will die and people will be accountable.


  • #6245
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,267 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Assetbacked wrote: »
    Fcuking tourist assholes. They are by far the larger sect in Temple Bar. Walking around Grafton St and Temple Bar yesterday, it was predominantly tourists out and about. Unbelievably irresponsible to allow tourists in to wander around. Flights and tourist hangouts need to close from tonight, just for the few weeks it takes to get through this.
    In a few weeks, we will be in a world of hurt. Make no mistake about it.


  • #6246
    nacho libre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,604 ✭✭✭✭nacho libre


    Danno wrote: »
    All the nazel gazing going on on Social Media is laughable. Apparently airports wide open, seaports wide open, supermarkets full of people fighting over the last pack of bog roll isn't a problem, the lad down the boozer is going to bring it all down. Jesus wept.

    Have you stopped going to the pub Danno?


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  • #6247
    SlowBlowin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭SlowBlowin


    andrew1977 wrote: »
    Would I be safe to assume I have no chance of a dentist tomorrow? Risk to patient / dentist too much ?
    Problem tooth resurfaced in the past couple of days .

    Same boat, I am holding off for now...


  • #6248
    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,150 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    Watching a half-marathon on Sky News, bit of a joke. Streets are packed, lashing rain


  • #6249
    Blueshoe
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,964 ✭✭✭Blueshoe


    My employer informed us last Tuesday that if we close for a few weeks he won't be able to open the doors again. Bankruptcy.

    Eventually the virus will pass but the after effects will live on
    He is a genuine and nice guy.
    Worrying times ahead for many.


  • #6250
    Looney1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 122 ✭✭Looney1


    SlowBlowin wrote: »
    Same boat, I am holding off for now...

    Still open but not for long


  • #6251
    niallo27
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,137 ✭✭✭✭niallo27


    PCeeeee wrote: »
    It's not pointless because it allows our health system time as you say. If it is overwhelmed then more people will die. There is simply not the capacity to treat them.

    People will die anyway, how long should we go into lockdown for. A month, 6 months, a year. We will run out of money, mass lay offs. Imagine the suicide rates after this for a country that really struggles with mental health issues.


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  • #6252
    leahyl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,425 ✭✭✭✭leahyl


    I’m paranoid about every bit of contact now but I assume it’s safe to go outside for a walk with my friend while practicing social distancing of course. I need fresh air.


  • #6253
    Eric Cartman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,280 ✭✭✭✭Eric Cartman


    In a lockdown scenario for the republic would there be anything stopping me driving up the north where the pubs should still be open ?


  • #6254
    Looney1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 122 ✭✭Looney1


    leahyl wrote: »
    I’m paranoid about every bit of contact now but I assume it’s safe to go outside for a walk with my friend while practicing social distancing of course. I need fresh air.

    Of course


  • #6255
    pc7
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 14,274 Mod ✭✭✭✭pc7


    niallo27 wrote: »
    People will die anyway, how long should we go into lockdown for. A month, 6 months, a year. We will run out of money, mass lay offs. Imagine the suicide rates after this for a country that really struggles with mental health issues.

    If we can slow and delay it as much as possible it gives time for treatments to come on stream. That’s the hope.


  • #6256
    ChikiChiki
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,949 ✭✭✭ChikiChiki


    wellwhynot wrote: »
    We have just 6 ICU beds/ventilators per 100,000 people

    Italy have 12.5

    Germany have 30

    https://www.google.ie/amp/s/www.irishtimes.com/news/health/coronavirus-frontline-health-professionals-likely-to-face-dilemmas-1.4202299%3fmode=amp

    We knew from the end of January that this virus attacks the lungs and ventilators are required.

    We need at least 2000 more ICU beds and ventilators. It was reported here that we have ordered only 60 and they take up to 6 weeks to arrive if we get them at all.

    https://www.google.ie/amp/s/www.irishtimes.com/news/health/medics-raise-concerns-about-staffing-levels-as-hse-stocks-up-on-ventilators-1.4201544%3fmode=amp

    If the above is true it is a large failing on the HSE’s staff. Healthy people will die and people will be accountable.

    Criminal negligence after years of HSE/Govt neglect. Them stats are horrifiying. Italy are reporting large numbers of young people presenting as seriously ill.

    Doctors will have to make some very sad decisions.


  • #6257
    Signore Fancy Pants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,698 ✭✭✭Signore Fancy Pants


    niallo27 wrote: »
    People will die anyway, how long should we go into lockdown for. A month, 6 months, a year. We will run out of money, mass lay offs. Imagine the suicide rates after this for a country that really struggles with mental health issues.

    You are just getting worse.

    "People will die anyway"

    You should be afcukingshamed of yourself.


  • #6258
    fits
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,043 ✭✭✭✭fits


    fits wrote: »
    My husband is in bed with a dose. I’m like are you freaking kidding me? He’s in an office with someone who was contact traced on Friday.

    . We were at an outpatient appt with my mum on Thursday.

    No cough. Temp low 37s


    Just to update on this. He’s fine today. Never had a temperature or cough. The person in his office was told to isolate as their family member was in contact with a confirmed positive. That confirmed positive was on Thursday and husband hadn’t seen office person much after Monday. I don’t think it could jump that quickly from person to person.

    We didn’t contact HSE as on balance of probabilities it’s not COVID and they are stretched enough already. It’s a lesson though In how easy it is to get caught out even when taking precautions. We will be extra careful from now on with our parents.


  • #6259
    is_that_so
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,136 ✭✭✭✭is_that_so


    leahyl wrote: »
    I’m paranoid about every bit of contact now but I assume it’s safe to go outside for a walk with my friend while practicing social distancing of course. I need fresh air.
    Plenty of folks out walking. Lovely and fresh, keep the distance!


  • #6260
    Snow Garden
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,126 ✭✭✭Snow Garden


    leahyl wrote: »
    I’m paranoid about every bit of contact now but I assume it’s safe to go outside for a walk with my friend while practicing social distancing of course. I need fresh air.

    That's no problem at all.


  • #6261
    Whehey!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭Whehey!


    gnarbarian wrote: »
    Just watching the live cam at Templebar, the punters dont know what to do with themselves once they realise the place is shut down.. Good enough, the eejits ruined it for everyone last night, it was such a piss take.

    Wouldn't have been open until 12.30 on a Sunday anyway


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  • #6262
    leahyl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,425 ✭✭✭✭leahyl


    Looney1 wrote: »
    Of course

    Yeah I kind of knew the answer but I’m living with the parents so you’d be more paranoid than the average person!


  • #6263
    niallo27
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,137 ✭✭✭✭niallo27


    Eric Cartman wrote: »
    In a lockdown scenario for the republic would there be anything stopping me driving up the north where the pubs should still be open ?

    No nothing at all. Might be hard to get a taxi back unless your driving.


  • #6264
    Spook_ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,896 ✭✭✭✭Spook_ie


    beolight wrote: »
    Adam Tooze (@adam_tooze) Tweeted:
    Germany has c. 25,000 intensive care beds equipped with ventilators.
    France has 5,065 intensive care beds equipped with ventilators.
    Why does Germany have five times more?
    All of a sudden this matters!
    @TobiasBuckFT @davideghiglione
    https://t.co/tpcdcm1uRH https://t.co/0JkkdUN2wK


    We need some journalists to ask Minister Harris how many ventilators do we have?
    Looking at that chart Andorra has better facilities than us


    Another German bid for world domination, who knows?


  • #6265
    Ninthlife
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,460 ✭✭✭Ninthlife


    Eric Cartman wrote: »
    In a lockdown scenario for the republic would there be anything stopping me driving up the north where the pubs should still be open ?

    Not only are we a nation infected with a virus but we are truly infected with an awful lot of gobsh!tes


  • #6266
    Grayditch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,347 ✭✭✭✭Grayditch


    Spook_ie wrote: »
    Another German bid for world domination, who knows?

    Im for it.


  • #6267
    nacho libre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,604 ✭✭✭✭nacho libre


    Eric Cartman wrote: »
    In a lockdown scenario for the republic would there be anything stopping me driving up the north where the pubs should still be open ?

    Your conscience, hopefully.


  • #6268
    sterz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 528 ✭✭✭sterz


    Ninthlife wrote: »
    Not only are we a nation infected with a virus but we are truly infected with an awful lots of gobsh!tes

    Ah guys, he was looking for someone to bite!


  • #6269
    CIARAN_BOYLE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,599 ✭✭✭✭CIARAN_BOYLE


    Eric Cartman wrote: »
    In a lockdown scenario for the republic would there be anything stopping me driving up the north where the pubs should still be open ?

    At the moment no. Eventually I would hope so. We are following different expert advice to the north with different goals.


  • #6270
    Necro
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 56,290 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    Eric Cartman wrote: »
    In a lockdown scenario for the republic would there be anything stopping me driving up the north where the pubs should still be open ?

    Why though? Why can't you just not go out for a couple of weeks :confused:

    Moderator: Current Affairs/IMHO, Soccer, Pro Wrestling



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  • #6271
    ChikiChiki
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,949 ✭✭✭ChikiChiki


    Is that a notice I see on the door of The Temple Bar? Perhaps common sense has kicked in.

    https://worldcams.tv/ireland/dublin/temple-bar


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