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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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  • #1202
    pH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,188 ✭✭✭pH


    wadacrack wrote: »
    Dont think eradicating the virus is impossible and likely the only viable option in the long term. Would take years tho

    Certainly possible, we did it for smallpox, but it took years, a really good vaccine and a global commitment. And smallpox was far less virulent (in terms of epidemic potential) than covid-19 and it still took 25 years (1950-1975) of global effort.


  • #1203
    Gael23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,149 ✭✭✭✭Gael23


    ShayNanigan wrote: »
    Can't they give you a prescription anyway? I got a message from GP saying they will handle repeat prescriptions via email. Can you email the consultant?

    Just post a script to me?


  • #1204
    DOCARCH
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,890 Mod ✭✭✭✭DOCARCH


    Dr Gabriel Scally on RTE radio atm. He is honorary professor of public health at the University of Bristol.

    Speaking about the UK strategy....

    'strategy based on appalling science'

    'strategy based on mathematical formula'

    'strategy is to let the virus rip'

    'the fuse is burning'

    'if UK is right, the rest of the world is wrong'

    'travel between Ireland/UK should be minimised/restricted'


  • #1205
    Ulysses Gaze
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,570 ✭✭✭Ulysses Gaze


    Widdensushi wrote: »
    sinn Fein have all the jcbs

    They have a Mon-deeet to have those JCBs


  • #1206
    Nijmegen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,086 ✭✭✭Nijmegen


    Shn99 wrote: »
    University of Limerick said it could end up becoming an isolation unit if hospitals are overwhelmed. Expects to be closed until at least mid june.https://www.limerickpost.ie/2020/03/16/university-of-limerick-likely-to-become-location-for-covid-19-field-hospital-if-hospitals-become-overwhelmed/

    The Universities with contiguous campuses would make good spots for this in fairness. UCD would be perfect in Dublin - Few thousand student residences on-site and many of the teaching buildings have long wide corridors with classrooms and offices that aren't too dissimilar to hospital wards if you toss out the desks. Kitchens and cafes to feed everyone. Car parking. Can see this happening in a pinch.


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  • #1207
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    Tordelback wrote: »
    Tell them to piss off until this crisis is over. Good luck to them getting an eviction enforced. We've been through this before, remember.

    I agree, they will have no audience to complain to so tell them they will get paid when you get paid.


  • #1208
    elperello
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,970 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    ShayNanigan wrote: »
    Can't they give you a prescription anyway? I got a message from GP saying they will handle repeat prescriptions via email. Can you email the consultant?

    If you can't get the consultant revert to GP.
    Take action now.


  • #1209
    Ger Roe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,193 ✭✭✭Ger Roe


    Syncpolice wrote: »
    Is there any point overwhelming GPS with calls at this stage

    The info is out there

    You have to contact your GP. They are the first response mechanism in evaluating symptoms. Don't be going and reinventing the official system spreading misinformation and causing an unnecessary strain on the system.


  • #1210
    Cody montana
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,584 ✭✭✭Cody montana


    5 minutes folks.

    This is not a drill!


  • #1211
    suicide_circus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,802 ✭✭✭✭suicide_circus


    Cody montana wrote: »
    5 minutes folks.

    This is not a drill!
    whats in 5 minutes?


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  • #1212
    alastair
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,309 ✭✭✭✭alastair


    laugh wrote: »
    Yes we do.

    Nope. Unless you mean that old WWII Churchill yoke they have as a lawn ornament.


  • #1213
    whisky_galore
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,032 ✭✭✭✭whisky_galore


    Hamsterchops wrote: »
    Clusters in Tesco, Aldi, Dunnes, Lidl, Spar ...

    Wherever people gather in clusters, transmission is obviously possible!

    People still walking around, cycling in tight clusters, teens hanging around also.


  • #1214
    martingriff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,342 ✭✭✭✭martingriff


    DOCARCH wrote: »
    Hmmm....63 cases. :rolleyes:

    They quarantined people coming into the country from the start (AFAIK).

    Did not know there were 63 thanks for that


  • #1215
    Cody montana
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,584 ✭✭✭Cody montana


    suicide_circus wrote: »
    whats in 5 minutes?

    Lockdown....according to WhatsApp!

    3 minutes.


  • #1216
    is_that_so
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,136 ✭✭✭✭is_that_so


    Cody montana wrote: »
    5 minutes folks.

    This is not a drill!
    Just saw a council van. Can't say if it was armoured!


  • #1217
    Hurrache
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,374 ✭✭✭✭Hurrache


    suicide_circus wrote: »
    whats in 5 minutes?

    You've 5 minutes to get your shed comfortable.


  • #1218
    statesaver
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭statesaver


    Cody montana wrote: »
    5 minutes folks.

    This is not a drill!

    What happens ?


  • #1219
    is_that_so
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,136 ✭✭✭✭is_that_so


    whisky_galore wrote: »
    People still walking around, cycling in tight clusters, teens hanging around also.
    Shouldn't you be out waving your stick at them?!


  • #1220
    Axfrderr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 82 ✭✭Axfrderr


    ShayNanigan wrote: »
    What kind of an army doesn't have tanks?!
    One that doesn't need to go blasting shells of freedom all over the place.
    Sorry, it's just that I'm from a country where the police carries guns routinely and an army that has tanks and fighter jets.
    So?


  • #1221
    wellwhynot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 280 ✭✭wellwhynot


    Gael23 wrote: »
    Just post a script to me?

    Usually email. You can forward to your pharmacy via email. No need to print.


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  • #1222
    whisky_galore
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,032 ✭✭✭✭whisky_galore


    is_that_so wrote: »
    Shouldn't you be out waving your stick at them?!

    I don't have a stick, perhaps you have.


  • #1223
    kyote00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,664 ✭✭✭kyote00


    Power in my house just went ...... nearly used all my toilet rolls in one go....

    Just a fuse though, back on now.
    Cody montana wrote: »
    Lockdown....according to WhatsApp!

    3 minutes.


  • #1224
    fritzelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,117 ✭✭✭✭fritzelly


    And nothing!


  • #1225
    Working class heroes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,686 ✭✭✭Working class heroes


    Jesus!!!!!!!!!
    Run everyone, RUN!!!!!!!!

    Racism is now hiding behind the cloak of Community activism.



  • #1226
    deisedevil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,252 ✭✭✭deisedevil


    Cork Boy 53 wrote: »
    OK. I am showing symptons of the virus and have been ringing the HSE contact number to try to arrange a test but have been put on hold for ages. Anyone else experiencing this?

    Would be good to post updates about how you get on with that. I keep hearing that the whole testing situation is a pure disaster.


  • #1227
    Class MayDresser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 395 ✭✭Class MayDresser


    Just finished winding down my business until the foreseeable. I think the message is pretty clear widespread bar a few ****wits.


  • #1228
    Cody montana
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,584 ✭✭✭Cody montana


    kyote00 wrote: »
    Power in my house just went ...... nearly used all my toilet rolls in one go....

    Just a fuse though, back on now.

    I’ve taken the iodine tablets anyway.


  • #1229
    fritzelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,117 ✭✭✭✭fritzelly


    Going back to bed now


  • #1230
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 4,727 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Where are the army? They're 2 mins late


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  • #1231
    pH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,188 ✭✭✭pH


    statesaver wrote: »
    What happens ?

    There was a storm on Irish social media overnight saying basically that hot news from a secret army meeting was that there would be troops on the streets and lockdown by 11:00am today.

    But here's the problem, given what is happening in Spain/France/Italy now, there would be people shrieking on social media that the government wasn't taking this seriously and was putting us all in danger if they didn't have current plans for how to implement lockdowns and curfews!


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