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

Dyr · 15-03-2020 05:42PM

Cody montana wrote: »

Off licences?

Oh god no!

alastair · 15-03-2020 05:42PM

NIMAN wrote: »

What odds the schools won't be back til September?

I can see that happening. Hopefully I am totally wrong.

You’re not wrong.

is_that_so · 15-03-2020 05:42PM

perrito caliente wrote: »

I'm a bit confused about all the fuss about people going out for a walk. I mean, myself and thousands of others are going back to work tomorrow. A Sunday afternoon walk is grand.

You can't use the word "grand" on this thread but I agree with you. It seems to be advice to be hyper cautious and some will choose to observe that. The current guidelines allow for people to get out and about as long as they employ appropriate social distancing.

ceadaoin. · 15-03-2020 05:43PM

NIMAN wrote: »

What odds the schools won't be back til September?

I can see that happening. Hopefully I am totally wrong.

All the stats say that school closures are only any use for slowing the spread of a virus if they are implemented for at least 6-8 weeks. 2 weeks wont make a bit of difference. I think that's why some places like the UK and various US states are trying to hold off as long as possible before closing schools. They know they wont be opening again before the summer

BRYAN Is Ainm Dom · 15-03-2020 05:43PM

BattleCorp wrote: »

Anybody who thinks this lockdown thing is going to be for two weeks is in cloud cuckoo land.

It will be at least two months. And that's a minimum.

Really?? Have my doubts if there will be a lock down. Judging by some of the comments by Taoiseach and Dep of Health and my own Department I be surprised if there is one, having said that this government has never been big on transparency.

BattleCorp · 15-03-2020 05:43PM

NIMAN wrote: »

What odds the schools won't be back til September?

I can see that happening. Hopefully I am totally wrong.

I don't think you are wrong.

laugh · 15-03-2020 05:43PM

Put your hand in your arse pocket and send some nice food to some Doctors, nurses, etc:

http://www.feedtheheroes.com/

https://www.gofundme.com/f/feed-the-heroes

Gynoid · 15-03-2020 05:44PM

Okay so for anyone who thought Hmmmm I might buy one of those 3M respirator yokes for the shopping trip when things get a bit worse...well...prepare yourself to be shocked. OUT OF STOCK is what you will see most frequently plus 125 quid at least unless you get on Amazon from what might be a somewhat dodgy dealer - I am still waiting weeks later for the 70% Isopropyl alcohol I so sensibly ordered before everyone thought about it.

So....well, Wibbs, are you up for trading one of those weird masks of yours when the sh!t hits the fan? My currency will be freshly-made chapattis...

ceadaoin. · 15-03-2020 05:44PM

Wibbs wrote: »

You do know this is almost entirely.. what's the phrase... a lot of utter bollocks?

Yeah wasnt this thing doing the rounds a few weeks ago supposedly coming from a "doctor from China" who the poster totally knew was a reliable source.

beolight · 15-03-2020 05:44PM

Lashes28 wrote: »

The government needs to put in some measures to try to help businesses survive. Rent freezes bank freezes and suspend them until life gets going again and companies open back up again.

This is like nothing we have ever seen before so hopefully they come up with some novel ideas for helping the economy survive this.

Can't believe the cluster fûck started from one man and a bat.[/quote

property rates holiday needs to be added to these measures

otnomart · 15-03-2020 05:44PM

Bob24 wrote: »

I think they are playing a dangerous game there. I guess they are taking precautions, but they are taking a risk of spreading the virus.

Transferring one patient in safe conditions is not as high a risk as holding large events or social gathering where there is already community spreading.

freshpopcorn · 15-03-2020 05:44PM

Loads of pubs locally have said they are closing, followed by some restaurants and a Dry Cleaners, Beauty Salon!

Logan Roy · 15-03-2020 05:44PM

BattleCorp wrote: »

Anybody who thinks this lockdown thing is going to be for two weeks is in cloud cuckoo land.

It will be at least two months. And that's a minimum.

Please stop posting scaremongering posts like this unless you have some sort of explanation why to go with it. It is not helpful.

Bannasidhe · 15-03-2020 05:44PM

ThePopehimself wrote: »

The UK must be regretting Brexit:

The EU has announced restrictions on exports of masks and other protective medical equipment as it seeks to ensure its own supplies for the fight against the coronavirus epidemic.

"We adopted today an export authorisation scheme for protective equipment. This means that such medical goods can only be exported to non-EU countries with the explicit authorisation of the EU governments," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a video posted on Twitter.

That haven't left left yet.
They're standing in the hall with their coats on.

Kermit.de.frog · 15-03-2020 05:45PM

Shrewsbury in the UK today.

JPCN1 · 15-03-2020 05:45PM

SeaBreezes wrote: »

That's complete bull.

It's such a pity, the English ruling class have 'form' when it comes to culling populations.. It's just this is the first time they're doing it to their own..

It's a disgusting call to make, to shrug and say the old/vulnerable/immunocompromised are not worth the effort.

There is no defending it no matter what language they use.
Economy is king and the wealthy are completely in control.

I see the queen has cancelled her engagements, stopped working.
But won't give the same benefit to the poor.

Fffssss.

The English ruling class were decimated worse than anyone in WW1

The Queen cancelling public engagements which generally bring crowds is prudent, no?

Shn99 · 15-03-2020 05:45PM

NIMAN wrote: »

What odds the schools won't be back til September?

I can see that happening. Hopefully I am totally wrong.

Nobody knows, supposed to be doing my Leaving Cert this year but nobody seems to know, just alot of stress and anxiety among friends

banie01 · 15-03-2020 05:46PM

d51984 wrote: »

Right, doing delivery's tomorrow. Ive bread, milk and toilet rolls and a few other bits to get a person by for a few days. Made up a few bags.

Delivering FREE/No Charge for goods to elderly only who needs it. Ill just leave bag on front door.

If you know anyone who wants a bag pm me. Dublin 5 and 17, but if needs I might be able to go further.

Im just gonna leave bag on doorstep, knock and go. This will reduce contact.

Please dont abuse it, pm for delivery details.

Very generous of you.
In normal times, I'd be doing the exact same thing.
Unfortunately I am in a high risk group myself, and am hunkering down for the long term.

I do hope that your generosity isn't abused, and that others can step forward too.

I know in Limerick the community 1st responder groups and the family resource centres are doing similar.

This isn't going to break our society, it will show just how resilient the things that bond us are.
Yes we may be socially distancing, but never before have we been so connected to each other by non-direct means.

The effort of people like you, to support those they don't even know!
Shows just how can find a path to endure this.

BattleCorp · 15-03-2020 05:46PM

BRYAN Is Ainm Dom wrote: »

Really?? Have my doubts if there will be a lock down. Judging by some of the comments by Taoiseach and Dep of Health and my own Department I be surprised if there is one, having said that this government has never been big on transparency.

There'll be a lockdown for non-essential services.

Food producers/suppliers, health care, medical, power providers etc. will stay working.

Non-essencials such as entertainment, gyms, hairdressers etc. will probably close. And unfortunately many will never reopen.

Eric Cartman · 15-03-2020 05:46PM

Cody montana wrote: »

Off licences?

Oh god no!

Whatever about the pubs but this is barbaric.

paul71 · 15-03-2020 05:46PM

niallo27 wrote: »

It's not viable we cant stop living for 2 months. What happens then, its starts up with 2 then 10 then 40 people infected and it all begins again.

Yes that is what happens, and we are 2 months closer to a vaccine each time. The alternative course is to allow the health service to become overwhelmed in the hope of reaching levels of infection that give herd immunity.

expectationlost · 15-03-2020 05:46PM

surely it would have been an idea to give restaurants/pubs (officially) a couple of weeks notice so they could use up their food.

Humberto Salazar · 15-03-2020 05:46PM

Syncpolice wrote: »

How many people are.going.to be out of.worknext.week

Tens of thousands for a start. Hope Leo and Paschal are ready for that.

Ironicname · 15-03-2020 05:47PM

weldoninhio wrote:

Just back from the pub there. Last few pints until this blows over. Great craic and good to see people spirits up despite all the scaremongering. Was an almost Xmas eve feel.

What an arsehole of a post.

cnocbui · 15-03-2020 05:47PM

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Is Ireland working on a Vaccine ? I thought we had the best of the best biopharmaceutical companies in the world?

Australian researchers have had a vaccine candidate, as of a couple of weeks ago, and have been doing animal testing. They are looking at human trials shortly. It could be ready to go by Autumn if it proves safe and effective.

Ireland has offshoots of US big Pharma companies. They don't like vaccines or cures.

walshb · 15-03-2020 05:48PM

There seems to be differing views?

Surely come March 30 things don’t just go back to normal?

CIARAN_BOYLE · 15-03-2020 05:48PM

expectationlost wrote: »

surely it would have been an idea to give restaurants/pubs (officially) a couple of weeks notice so they could use up their food.

The smart restaurants have been running down stocks over the last few weeks.

Dr. Bre · 15-03-2020 05:48PM

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

Shrewsbury in the UK today.

A lad up the front picking his nose

Reati · 15-03-2020 05:48PM

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Loads of pubs locally have said they are closing, followed by some restaurants and a Dry Cleaners, Beauty Salon!

Saving face as they are guessing what's coming. A government launched shutdown imo. A few pubs couldn't help themselves and now they'll basically close up the industry.

laugh · 15-03-2020 05:48PM

banie01 wrote: »

Very generous of you.
In normal times, I'd be doing the exact same thing.
Unfortunately I am in a high risk group myself, and am hunkering down for the long term.

I do hope that your generosity isn't abused, and that others can step forward too.

I know in Limerick the community 1st responder groups and the family resource centres are doing similar.

This isn't going to break our society, it will show just how resilient the things that bond us are.
Yes we may be socially distancing, but never before have we been so connected to each other by non-direct means.

The effort of people like you, to support those they don't even know!
Shows just how can find a path to endure this.

Need some kind of greatly expanded civil defence type organisation if this goes on for months.

So that volunteers have the correct personal protection.

Perhaps the government could pay something to the food outlets for the food for elderly and at risk and the kitchens keep working with the doors closed.

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