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CoVid-19 Part VIII - 292 cases ROI (2 deaths) 62 in NI (as of 17th March) *Read OP*

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    #32
    Pseudonym121
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    I just wanted to post this. This was sent to me by a US colleague.

    Well, politeness has been stripped away and the Norwegians are calling it like it is re: the US healthcare system. It is going to be GRIM over there for the next year.


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    #33
    Hobgoblin11
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    branie2 wrote: »
    I heard that the virus was manmade

    I heard it was bat made! Batman ?

    Dundalk, Co. Louth



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    #34
    cnocbui
    Registered Users Posts: 19,729 ✭✭✭✭cnocbui


    Lyanna Some Gut wrote: »
    I just have to vent my frustration here for a sec.

    My nine year old nephew has been waiting for heart surgery since this time last year. His surgery has been due to go ahead and has been cancelled on the day, on no less than eight occasions in the past twelve months. My 60 year old mother (who looks after my brother who has special needs), drives four hours to look after their other kids each time the surgery has been scheduled. The surgery is due to happen on Wed this week.

    I just know that it's going to be cancelled and I've been begging my mother not to go up for fear one of them will give the virus to her. They're in a major, major hot-spot.

    I offered to go in her place, but she's so stubborn and my sister is just completely demented from worry so it's a fraught situation. I'm going to put my foot down on Tuesday if it still hasn't been cancelled by then. I'll set fire to the feckin house if it comes to it. That would potentially result in less collateral damage.

    After this, the Irish people need to make it very clear that something needs to be done about the cost of the HSE vs the outcomes delivered. Spending near the top of the OECD per capita, shouldn't result in almost the longest waiting lists in Europe.


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    #35
    0127647
    Closed Accounts Posts: 226 ✭✭0127647


    Member of staff at The Irish Times tests positive for coronavirus
    https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/member-of-staff-at-the-irish-times-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-1.4203722


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    #36
    kerrycork13
    Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭kerrycork13


    I have 2 worries

    Firstly I'm a 41 yr old male. Mild asthmatic but fit healthcare assistant in my local daycare centre. Living with my parents 75 and 81, no major health issues but not totally healty either those.

    Secondly my 10 year old daughter lives an hour away with her mom and I'm wondering is it safe to go and see her and then come home afterwards.

    Any constructive feedback or opinion on this is very welcome . can do without smart answers.

    Thanks in advance.


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    #37
    KathleenGrant
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    tobefrank321 wrote: »
    Austria has banned gatherings of more than 5 people. This is a good idea and will help them slow the spread.

    It would be hard to police but we should all voluntarily commit to something similar in Ireland to help slow the spread and relieve pressure on health services.

    Gatherings of more than 5? Family dinner gone for us.


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    #38
    Hobgoblin11
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    Pseudonym121 wrote: »
    I just wanted to post this. This was sent to me by a US colleague.

    Well, politeness has been stripped away and the Norwegians are calling it like it is re: the US healthcare system. It is going to be GRIM over there for the next year.

    But trump promised the insurance companies will help out

    Dundalk, Co. Louth



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    #39
    Kermit.de.frog
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    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    It could make the career of a suicide bomber even shorter :pac:

    Not even the fcuking terrorists want to come to Europe now :pac:

    'A bit hard core for us' said a spokesperson


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    #40
    Strumms
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    I think the Republic of Ireland as a society are really taking this seriously overall. I just wish the idiots dictating policy to NI would change their approach as it will affect us here in the South. Maybe.
    A Restricted border for just commercial goods for a few days would waken them up a little

    Boris needs to get on the blower to Arlene... “babe, shût the border down, ban the Hokey Cokey, neither in or out. Pretend it’s 1979 minus the shooting and blowing up shît.


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    #41
    fritzelly
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    kerrycork13 wrote: »
    I have 2 worries

    Firstly I'm a 41 yr old male. Mild asthmatic but fit healthcare assistant in my local daycare centre. Living with my parents 75 and 81, no major health issues but not totally healty either those.

    Secondly my 10 year old daughter lives an hour away with her mom and I'm wondering is it safe to go and see her and then come home afterwards.

    Any constructive feedback or opinion on this is very welcome . can do without smart answers.

    Thanks in advance.

    Is your kid mingling with other kids? Skype


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    #42
    Jinglejangle69
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    Hopefully if we get through this the self entitled brigade in this country who contribute nothing but take everything realise in life we all have to chip in for society to function.

    The chips are down now and we all can see how much we need to be doing our part in life.


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    #43
    Hobgoblin11
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    kerrycork13 wrote: »
    I have 2 worries

    Firstly I'm a 41 yr old male. Mild asthmatic but fit healthcare assistant in my local daycare centre. Living with my parents 75 and 81, no major health issues but not totally healty either those.

    Secondly my 10 year old daughter lives an hour away with her mom and I'm wondering is it safe to go and see her and then come home afterwards.

    Any constructive feedback or opinion on this is very welcome . can do without smart answers.

    Thanks in advance.
    No point in sitting around wallowing but don’t go out and bring the disease home

    Dundalk, Co. Louth



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    #44
    joe40
    Registered Users Posts: 3,811 ✭✭✭joe40


    fritzelly wrote: »
    Will there be a country left where you can leave or enter within the next week
    These are extraordinary times that you will be telling your grandchildren about in 40/50 years (age dependent)

    https://twitter.com/BNODesk/status/1239329318830067712

    Hopefully..


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    #45
    Cartel Mike
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    #46
    Nijmegen
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    Here we are now, thread 8.

    Watching Bloomberg, seems businesses in the US making their own decisions. Wynns casino in Las Vegas to close.

    Fed has announced a load of movements early, rates to 0%. Markets not impressed.


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    #47
    Beasty
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    fritzelly wrote: »
    That seems a ridiculously low number - if you have 4 kids
    Well if I have to choose between the 4 kids and the wife.....


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    #48
    cnocbui
    Registered Users Posts: 19,729 ✭✭✭✭cnocbui


    Pseudonym121 wrote: »
    I just wanted to post this. This was sent to me by a US colleague.

    Well, politeness has been stripped away and the Norwegians are calling it like it is re: the US healthcare system. It is going to be GRIM over there for the next year.

    I found this to be a very good overview of the US health system. Written by an Australian Doctor who moved there and was comparing and contrasting the two systems. Some of the comments at the end regarding the cost of medicines are eye-watering. The link to the previous blog page with the outline is a must also.


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    #49
    BorneTobyWilde
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    It will hit home even further when someone '' high up'' becomes a victim, whether a celebrity, or politician


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    #50
    appledrop
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    Doing a clear out of house today + found Irish Times article from February 29th. That's only 2 weeks ago.

    Figures then for Italy was 655 confirmed cases + Spain was 25 cases .

    Holy F@@k look at them both now.


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    #51
    limnam
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    Conspiracy theory:

    During leaders debate when Mary Lou was asked how she would fix the pension age problem

    She said it would fix itself.

    :cool::cool::cool::cool:


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    #52
    Lundstram
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    Spare a thought for all those pub workers - bar staff, cleaners and security guards who will wake up in the morning without a job through no fault of their own. Particulalry the full-time staff, I was one myself many moons ago. Their future looks bleak.


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    #53
    Renjit
    Registered Users Posts: 949 ✭✭✭Renjit


    niallo27 wrote: »
    I posted this last night but i think it was lost but is it not odd that only 20% on the princess cruise tested postive even though more than likely more than 80% to 90% should have been. It was rampant on it.

    It may be an outlier. The virus was pussyfooting around :pac:


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    #54
    [Deleted User]
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    kerrycork13 wrote: »
    I have 2 worries

    Firstly I'm a 41 yr old male. Mild asthmatic healthcare assistant in my local daycare centre. Living with my parents 75 and 81, no major health issues but not totally healty either those.

    Secondly my 10 year old daughter lives an hour away with her mom and I'm wondering is it safe to go and see her and then come home afterwards.

    Any constructive feedback or opinion on this is very welcome . can do without smart answers.

    Thanks in advance.

    If your daughter is out and about a lot. If there are visitors constantly coming and going in her house, then absolutely not. Every interaction is a risk - we’ve been asked to keep interactions to a minimum. You’ll need to talk to the mother to see just how busy is her household.


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    #55
    Omackeral
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    branie2 wrote: »
    I heard that the virus was manmade

    Who told you that, your cat?


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    #56
    Beasty
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    Lashes28 wrote: »
    A new thread every two days?? It's doubling as quick as the coronavirus
    Think we've hit the peak. Reckon this one will still be going on Wednesday...


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    #57
    kerrycork13
    Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭kerrycork13


    fritzelly wrote: »
    Is your kid mingling with other kids? Skype

    No not since the schools closed. She's an only child. Skype is fine but this could be months. I'm not being selfish but she is my daughter and I love but I'm obv torn.


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    #58
    syngindub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,798 ✭✭✭syngindub


    i've not been on reddit in 4 days !!


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    #59
    Nijmegen
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    kerrycork13 wrote: »
    No not since the schools closed. She's an only child. Skype is fine but this could be months. I'm not being selfish but she is my daughter and I love but I'm obv torn.

    I’m chatting to my parents on the phone every day now and there’s an unspoken thing that we may not see one another again if one of them gets sick. It’s grim. But you’re risking a lot to go see your loved ones now.


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    #60
    Beasty
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    branie2 wrote: »
    I heard that the virus was marmalade
    Novel - I'll see if I can get my teeth into that one......

    :)


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    #61
    Shn99
    Registered Users Posts: 1,353 ✭✭✭Shn99


    If this 2 week lockdown works and we see a reduction of cases towards the end of it, do we not run the risk of reigniting it when we return to normal again?


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