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

SeaBreezes · 15-03-2020 10:00PM

RoryMac wrote: »

It's coming but maybe not Tuesday, I know through work the HSE are working on getting areas setup to take patients who contract the virus but this won't be completed by Tuesday so can't see it happening until later in the week, maybe Thursday/Friday

I heard cork is on shutdown from tomorrow...

ITman88 · 15-03-2020 10:00PM

Cody montana wrote: »

We get products in, we process and pack them, lorries collect our products and transport them to supermarket depots.
Next day it’s on the shelf.

As in vegetables, meat etc?

froog · 15-03-2020 10:00PM

every single forwarded message i've gotten on coronavirus has been proven to be complete bull**** the last few weeks.

blackcard · 15-03-2020 10:00PM

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Seems incredible that a few days ago Leo was delivering a Bowl of Shamrock across the Atlantic, and telling everyone St Patrick's Day is so on.

Patrick's Day parades were cancelled on Monday 9th March, Varadkar gave shamrock to Trump on Thursday 12th

Stheno · 15-03-2020 10:01PM

Mr.S wrote: »

Likewise here, and i'm wondering how long can it continue. My job can pretty much be done 100% remote if required, I don't need a physical office, but at some point...we need to go back, right!?

There are certain roles in my company which are crucial for business continuity and they cannot work from home, so it's a little scary to think what happens in X number of months if those staff aren't able to do their roles.

Yup at some point we need to go back. Dont think I'll ever do five days a week in the office again though

As to your second point ironically the people need to enable the business critical people who need to be in are all wfh

We've a presence in about 80 countries so it's been insane

ITman88 · 15-03-2020 10:01PM

SeaBreezes wrote: »

I heard cork is on shutdown from tomorrow...

Just Cork?

screamer · 15-03-2020 10:02PM

SeaBreezes wrote: »

I heard cork is on shutdown from tomorrow...

I’ve heard bigger lockdown will be announced at 11 tomorrow. Fairly reliable source so I for one am ready.

Heckler · 15-03-2020 10:02PM

For any Cork langers I was around the Lough just now. Dry, mild night the place would normally be teeming with joggers, dog walkers etc. Not a sinner around. 2 buses passed. Empty. Great that people are being sensible.

is_that_so · 15-03-2020 10:02PM

lfen wrote: »

The end of the month? Hopefully not. Surely it makes more sense to do it sooner rather than later.

The argument is that a full lockdown can't effectively be maintained for more than about 4 weeks as people will begin to stop respecting it. It's time may come at some point.

Sober Crappy Chemis · 15-03-2020 10:02PM

froog wrote: »

every single forwarded message i've gotten on coronavirus has been proven to be complete bull**** the last few weeks.

This thread is also not “immune” to scaremongering, hysteria and hyperbole.

In fairness, it’s not too bad this evening as some of the “experts” seemed to have slinked away.

ZX7R · 15-03-2020 10:02PM

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

Such an announcement might shock but this has already been enacted in several EU countries, Slovakia the latest today.

It would not be as severe as people may think. I don't think they would limit numbers, I think they would say grocery stores and pharmacies open with everything else shut.

Nothing to be afraid of in it even if enacted.

Well technically everything will be closed on Tuesday it's a bank holiday

Cilldara_2000 · 15-03-2020 10:03PM

cloudatlas wrote: »

No you don’t understand uk will put pressure on Irish resources because of Ireland’s superior strategy and rush the boarder with Ireland from NI. We must muster forces to protect Ireland.

Did your mother/granny never tell you to stay quiet if you have nothing good to say?

Or perhaps the saying "it's better to say nothing and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt".

Has anyone actually suggested that the UK will rush the border? Wtf does that even mean?

Stheno · 15-03-2020 10:03PM

ITman88 wrote: »

As in vegetables, meat etc?

Everything you buy goes from starting components to assembly/manufacture to distribution to being available to buy

Its supply chain management which deals with that
It is a fascinating industry

Gods Gift · 15-03-2020 10:03PM

This is definitely in the top 5 worst St Patrick’s day weekends.
Eveeeerrrrrrrrrr

Harry Palmr · 15-03-2020 10:03PM

SeaBreezes wrote: »

I heard cork is on shutdown from tomorrow...

Hopefully - they think they're a separate land as it is.

ITman88 wrote: »

Just Cork?

Seems reasonable.

Jet Black · 15-03-2020 10:03PM

Pubs in the airport open?

is_that_so · 15-03-2020 10:04PM

ZX7R wrote: »

Well technically everything will be closed on Tuesday it's a bank holiday

Better pray for rain too!

ITman88 · 15-03-2020 10:04PM

Stheno wrote: »

If you are being serious it's how milk goes from being in a cow to being in cartons in the supermarket and everything in between

Same for all goods

I was being serious thanks.

Cody montana · 15-03-2020 10:04PM

caveat emptor wrote: »

Serious question. Do people wear masks while packing the food. Do you recommend washing the pack / contents before use?

Thanks in advance.

Well you have to wash your hands with soap and use sanitizer before entering most food factories.
We’ve installed extra sanitizer around the place.
Sick people are sent home immediately.

We produce raw products for cooking, so it’s not an issue.

gmisk · 15-03-2020 10:04PM

screamer wrote: »

I’ve heard bigger lockdown will be announced at 11 tomorrow. Fairly reliable source so I for one am ready.

What form of lockdown?
Restaurants will be closed
I would have thought closing all shops bar grocery and chemist shops likely at some stage.
Realistically what else are they going to do?

bb12 · 15-03-2020 10:04PM

Brynn Delicious Cafeteria wrote: »

This pandemic is actually pushing a lot of wheels into motion that would not have otherwise happened.

It's terrifying and it's scary but have no doubt that there will be some positive changes that emerge as a result.

We can't see it now while we are fighting this thing but I hope we come through this stronger and improved.

For my own sake I'm just trying to look on the bright side, it's like looking for a needle in a haystack at the moment but there will be good things that come out of all this.

yeah i agree. farming changed a lot after the 2001 foot and mouth.

things won't return to the same normal after this...one of the new developments might be companies realizing that they can actually let a lot of employees work from home without detriment to their businesses...this would have knock on side effects of less traffic on roads, less crowded public transport...and attribute to over reduction in emissions on the island etc etc

Signore Fancy Pants · 15-03-2020 10:04PM

niallo27 wrote: »

Does not tell you this old lockdown is completely pointless. If we cant keep 1 isolated women safe then what is the point.

Does it not tell you how serious this is?

Community spread!

paul71 · 15-03-2020 10:04PM

screamer wrote: »

The food industry standards are higher than hospital standards. I don’t worry about what’s in the packet, but the packet itself yes. I’ve taken to blasting plastic packaging and bottles with Milton. We are in the high risk group so I try to be super careful

This also goes back to who is involved in the supply chain and a question earlier about vets. Department of agriculture vets on farms and meat factories are essential too.

Loughc · 15-03-2020 10:04PM

screamer wrote: »

I’ve heard bigger lockdown will be announced at 11 tomorrow. Fairly reliable source so I for one am ready.

And this source is?

odyssey06 · 15-03-2020 10:05PM

Stheno wrote: »

Yup at some point we need to go back. Dont think I'll ever do five days a week in the office again though
As to your second point ironically the people need to enable the business critical people who need to be in are all wfh
We've a presence in about 80 countries so it's been insane

Myself and the OH having similar conversation... pensions and insurance related employees. Parts of our employers business are essential.
Hard to say what exact roles are essential or not...

nthclare · 15-03-2020 10:05PM

odyssey06 wrote: »

We don't. If you need to self-isolate for weeks and are used to only being at home weekday evenings and weekends, you're gonna need a lot more than usual. Of many things.

I see your point thanks.

normanoffside · 15-03-2020 10:05PM

amadangomor wrote: »

Like our crowd in touching hands to Neil Diamond last night. Knacks are going to Knack.

It was in the 'Temple Bar' Bar singing Sweet Caroline.

Do you know any Irish people who go to the Temple Bar Bar and sing Sweet Caroline?

screamer · 15-03-2020 10:05PM

Cilldara_2000 wrote: »

Did your mother/granny never tell you to stay quiet if you have nothing good to say?

Or perhaps the saying "it's better to say nothing and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt".

Has anyone actually suggested that the UK will rush the border? Wtf does that even mean?

So think about it. If we manage to flatten the curve and have enough or more icu beds than needed, and if the uk continue with their current plans their health system will be totally overwhelmed ala Italy. Where do you think sick uk people will run to get treatment?

faceman · 15-03-2020 10:05PM

screamer wrote: »

I’ve heard bigger lockdown will be announced at 11 tomorrow. Fairly reliable source so I for one am ready.

Given your anonymous on the board, perhaps you can divulge your reliable source. Otherwise you’re adding to the rumour mill problem, which is a mix of lies and truth

ACitizenErased · 15-03-2020 10:05PM

Just heard some breaking news from Whatsapp. Truly terrifying.

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