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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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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 510 ✭✭✭trapp


    Forgive any ignorance but why the huge interest in the confirmed cases at this stage.

    We know the virus is here and given that so many will recover surely the the amount who have passed away is more relevant over coming weeks to show how we are coping.

    Numbers from Italy are somewhere we'll never go hopefully


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,492 ✭✭✭Sir Oxman


    People moan about our government but Christ almighty I'm happy Coveney (Leo) is running the show. Coveney really is a class act who is a real calm leader in crisis. Funnily enough in the face of a crisis it seems Sinn Fein, not surprisingly have gone into hiding.

    Fair play to our government for acting quickly, and transparently. There are things they should have done better such as screening the influx back from Cheltenham but all in all the response has been mostly excellent.


    All opposition parties have backed up the medical advice.
    They literally cannot do anything, they are not in charge.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 226 ✭✭0127647


    so welfare applications need to be printed and posted in

    nice to see dept of welfare is stuck in 1970 ffs

    how long will it take to process 140000 hand written forms

    if unions were obliging previously this should be doable online


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,317 ✭✭✭Sam Hain


    My whole family live in or close to Drumcondra, I’m there a lot. Bit scary having a drive through test centre so close to home. It’s literally less than 30 second walk away.

    No worse than Mayo fans visiting.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,162 ✭✭✭autumnbelle


    Could lockdown be announced at 8 along with the figures?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,922 ✭✭✭GM228


    Anyone else got a sneaking suspicion that there is a lot they aren't telling us about this virus? How are young health professionals dying from it? Over exposure? I don't get it, I thought if you get it you are then immune to it. Please forgive my ignorance if this has already been discussed.

    If you get the virus, your body may start building an immunity to it, the problem is the resulting disease. Immunity helps prevent future infection, it is not a cure to the damage already done.


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


    trapp wrote: »
    Forgive any ignorance but why the huge interest in the confirmed cases at this stage.

    We know the virus is here and given that so many will recover surely the the amount who have passed away is more relevant over coming weeks to show how we are coping.

    Numbers from Italy are somewhere we'll never go hopefully
    It's the numbers that the system can cope with.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,287 ✭✭✭givyjoe


    leavingirl wrote: »
    Nothing to do with the Toyota Corona virus. Oh, and before you call me names the data is from our friends in the CDC.

    6.9% deathrate from the flu in the US this 2019/2020 flu season.

    https://www.contagionlive.com/news/us-flu-cases-reach-32-million-pediatric-hospitalization-rates-hit-record-high

    That nonsense figure was quoted a few threads back, it's not even remotely correct.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,829 ✭✭✭Cork Boy 53


    walshb wrote: »
    No figures today?

    Due to be announced at 8pm with a significant increase expected.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,265 ✭✭✭youtube!


    Well its obvious that the reason for the delayed announcement is because the figure has reached a pre-arranged agreement which will see our country taking more stringent steps so expect a big number increase (around 100) and also a new strategy to cope with it. My opinion is lockdown .


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 551 ✭✭✭leavingirl


    givyjoe wrote: »
    That nonsense figure was quoted a few threads back, it's not even remotely correct.

    The CDC are lying?


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,942 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    Is usual to do a death rate based on closed cases as for the active ones we don't know how it's going to end.

    Ok so the death rate is pretty meaningless right now then until all cases are resolved.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,117 ✭✭✭✭Kermit.de.frog


    Could lockdown be announced at 8 along with the figures?

    No. In any case it would leak long before and it is the Taoiseach that would announce it, not the DOH.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 309 ✭✭Tootsie_1


    walshb wrote: »
    SF are very quiet alright..

    Is it because they may have to work with FG and god forbid, maybe back them up?

    Mary Lou was just on the news there not long ago ? They can’t run the show they have to let FG handle it which they are. I’ve seen Mary more the last week than I’ve seen MIcheal Martin ...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 325 ✭✭flashforward


    Due to be announced at 8pm with a significant increase expected.

    Can this press conference be viewed somewhere?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,336 ✭✭✭✭Strazdas


    If the number of new cases is going to be as high as reported surely the lockdown has to be ramped up as soon as possible.

    We're not far off a major lockdown in practise already.

    The steep jump in cases is now underway.....time for maximum vigilance in the next 7 days and treating every person you meet as potentially having the virus.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 677 ✭✭✭Tordelback


    trapp wrote: »
    Numbers from Italy are somewhere we'll never go hopefully

    The only difference so far is time, and population size. We're on the very same track, that's why drastic action is so vital.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,015 ✭✭✭kingshankly


    Imagine Shinners were in Power would be concentrating all their efforts to get a united Ireland


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,189 ✭✭✭Cilldara_2000


    I agree that FG are doing well here at.

    But what's this bs about SF? Wtf would you expect them to do or say? Are they any less visible than FF, Greens, SocDems, Labour, Militant Tendency/Trotskyite International, &c? I mean the middle of an international and national crisis but sure don't let the opportunity to have a go at SF pass. FFS.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 114 ✭✭dummy_crusher


    0127647 wrote: »
    so welfare applications need to be printed and posted in

    nice to see dept of welfare is stuck in 1970 ffs

    how long will it take to process 140000 hand written forms

    if unions were obliging previously this should be doable online

    Don't you have a public services card and a mygov.ie account?


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  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 42,939 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lord TSC


    People moan about our government but Christ almighty I'm happy Coveney (Leo) is running the show. Coveney really is a class act who is a real calm leader in crisis. Funnily enough in the face of a crisis it seems Sinn Fein, not surprisingly have gone into hiding.

    :confused:

    Sinn Fein AND Finna Fail have backed off because they know there's more important **** happening right now than playing politics.

    It's insane people think that sort of thing should even be on anyone's radar. Right now, the focus should be on providing all the support they can to those currently in charge. Neither can do anything other than help pass whatever measures are nessecary.

    If they were out trying to undermine Leo, would you be happy?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,336 ✭✭✭✭Strazdas


    Can this press conference be viewed somewhere?

    Yes, RTE News Now will show it live


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,111 ✭✭✭✭Jim_Hodge


    My whole family live in or close to Drumcondra, I’m there a lot. Bit scary having a drive through test centre so close to home. It’s literally less than 30 second walk away.

    What's scary? You'll not catch it from people driving past you. ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,922 ✭✭✭GM228


    Can this press conference be viewed somewhere?

    RTE News Now.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 775 ✭✭✭WildWater


    Boris late to the party and still manages to come with one arm as long as the other.


    This guy would have been right at home at the Somme in 1916. 'Right lads over the top. Now, where's my tea.'


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,492 ✭✭✭Sir Oxman


    Can this press conference be viewed somewhere?
    I'd say RTE News Now channel and god forbid, the RTE Player <best of luck with that one>


  • Posts: 13,688 ✭✭✭✭ Harper Mealy Frisbee


    Imagine Shinners were in Power would be concentrating all their efforts to get a united Ireland

    A united Ireland is exactly what we need at the moment.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,030 ✭✭✭daheff


    Andrew76 wrote: »
    Why exclude Active cases?

    Total Cases: 27,980
    Total Deaths: 2,158 = 7.7%

    Because they can go either way.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,829 ✭✭✭Cork Boy 53


    Could lockdown be announced at 8 along with the figures?

    Depending on how high they are possible but unlikely.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 484 ✭✭little bess


    0127647 wrote: »
    so welfare applications need to be printed and posted in

    nice to see dept of welfare is stuck in 1970 ffs

    how long will it take to process 140000 hand written forms

    if unions were obliging previously this should be doable online


    I thought they have an online application option now, no?
    Sure lots of people wouldn't even have printers, I know we don’t, it recently broke and we haven’t replaced it.


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