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

smelly sock · 17-03-2020 12:21PM

Akrasia wrote: »

Unless you’re making life support machines for a living a complete staff walkout would be justified if they let him come to work

Offices should be closed nationwide.

Absolute BS whats happening. Peoole getting on public transport. Hotbed for viral transmissions.

Hobgoblin11 · 17-03-2020 12:22PM

As a human I feel bad for the human race, the wanton pursuit of wealth and experience is what will be likely be our downfall, mother nature is now trying to put a kerb to these things,we should take heed or we will be forced to, Greta's coming will save us Amen

jackboy · 17-03-2020 12:22PM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Well I was privy to information that wasn't in the public sphere, it did not have a date but it was expected to be announced sunday after a meeting with government but the actions Saturday night seemed to have cooled the Jets. Lesson learned there on calling a time as it wasn't stated for definite when the plan kicks in. I do still believe we will see it shortly, tbh were half way there already.

If you are hinting at a full lockdown being announced I dont think anyone will be surprised. So far in this crisis, everything the government has said will not happen, has happened.

tuxy · 17-03-2020 12:22PM

all about the mane wrote: »

What do you want them to do?

They could turn into that super state over night. The one that Brexiteers told us about.
Then they would have the power to force every EU country to give up on their own effort to help Italy.

Ger Roe · 17-03-2020 12:22PM

VinLieger wrote: »

But out senior EU rep isnt lying about how we tried to contain it while the facts show they let many people fly in and out while things were obviously quite bad.

We shouldnt have let them in but this italian guy trying to blame the EU is just scapegoating.

Ok ... so we wait until it's 'quite bad' here and then we will be in the same place as they are and do the same things.

I didn't realise that was the plan.

TheAsYLuMkeY · 17-03-2020 12:22PM

Gretas Gonna Get Ya! wrote: »

I've never been Leo Varadkar's biggest supporter if I'm being completely honest...

However, does anyone else feel a small bit more reassured in this particular scenario, that our country is being led by a qualified doctor... rather than our friends next door, who are being led by a... erm... qualified game show contestant??

I'm not sure how good a doctor Leo is/would have been... but at least he should have some sort of rudimentary understanding of what the HSE will be facing over the next few weeks and months? And as such, should be well placed to make sensible decisions to help them and the country get through this!

That's my thinking anyway... for whatever it's worth! (Although I sincerely hope the UK can get through this too, obviously!)

I have to be honest, my criticism for Leo during this crisis is limited, but not non existent. Better than it was before.

EDit · 17-03-2020 12:23PM

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

Case confirmed at UCC anyway. Good thing they closed the colleges!

I thought they’d given up contact tracing as it is not worthwhile once you have over a certain number of cases?

smelly sock · 17-03-2020 12:23PM

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

The issue with that idea is those bills will add up and still have to be paid. You'll still need to be putting money aside for them. If anything it might cause further stress waiting for the eventual massive bill.

Now is the time to cut out shyte like 100 euro+ monthly sky packages, 60 quid mobile packages (if out of contract), look at all those tenner a month subscriptions (which add up rapidly), gym membership (you probably can't use anyway) etc.

Cut back where you can. It's good advice anytime really

So if you disconnect netflix and sky but have to remain inside what do you do?

drunkmonkey · 17-03-2020 12:23PM

tuxy wrote: »

If I PM you can I gain access to that whatsapp group?

It's not WhatsApp. If I let you on the WhatsApp you'd be very concerned about what danger front line staff are in across the country, as I stated when I can facuate the problem the don't know is there I'll post it, could be a couple of days though.
We need to name business premises where there has been cases as a matter of urgency and isolate those who've been there for a few days.

Eric Cartman · 17-03-2020 12:23PM

I genuinely believe the UK are trying to kill the elderly, I cannot fathom any other reason for their dithering approach

Tippex · 17-03-2020 12:24PM

RugbyLad11 wrote: »

Yesterday Simon Harris announced that there will be a recruitment drive today, does anyone know the website where the jobs will be posted?

Afaik this is it https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/oncall/

Mortelaro · 17-03-2020 12:24PM

kwestfan08 wrote: »

Any word how many of the 223 cases have been hospitalised? Or are the majority just self isolating at home.

I know of two who are home from hospital fully recovered

smelly sock · 17-03-2020 12:25PM

Ger Roe wrote: »

Ok ... so we wait until it's 'quite bad' here and then we will be in the same place as they are and do the same things.

I didn't realise that was the plan.

That seems to be the plan. Let people gather in work environments for as long as possible. Run public transport etc also.

Doc07 · 17-03-2020 12:25PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

To be fair of course a pharmacist would be raging over that. They make a tonne of money selling the stuff.

For anyone interested in facts and not ****housery

https://www.hpra.ie/homepage/medicines/news-events/item?t=/covid-19-infection-anti-inflammatory-and-anti-hypertensive-medicines&id=2d2c0d26-9782-6eee-9b55-ff00008c97d0

drunkmonkey · 17-03-2020 12:25PM

EDit wrote: »

I thought they’d given up contact tracing as it is not worthwhile once you have over a certain number of cases?

I think they should priorities it for contacting front line people asap, how much damage can a nurse, doctor, garda, solder do in a small space of time to our front line. If that falls were ****ed to put it mildly.

YFlyer · 17-03-2020 12:26PM

Are the off licence times today based on normal Tuesday times or would it be like Sunday times?

all about the mane · 17-03-2020 12:26PM

Mortelaro wrote: »

I know of two who are home from hospital fully recovered

Could these people now be a very valuable resource as they can’t get it again?

nacho libre · 17-03-2020 12:27PM

smelly sock wrote: »

So if you disconnect netflix and sky but have to remain inside what do you do?

Read a book. Work on your memoirs? Learn to play cards? Put a jigsaw together?
DIY work, if you are that way inclined.
A bit of exercise. People coped with life years ago without Netflix and Sky.

smelly sock · 17-03-2020 12:27PM

Eric Cartman wrote: »

I genuinely believe the UK are trying to kill the elderly, I cannot fathom any other reason for their dithering approach

Yeh. Ours isnt to far ahead imo.

They are taking the advise of their medical experts. They are saying schools wont have much of an impact on the spread. What have we done apart from hit the easy targets like pubs and schools thats way above what the brits havent done?

Plumbthedepths · 17-03-2020 12:27PM

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts wrote: »

The water in the Venice canals is clear since the lockdown: https://twitter.com/ikaveri/status/1239660248207589383?s=21

I've been to Venice several times, amazing to see the clarity of the water now.

wakka12 · 17-03-2020 12:27PM

Some large jumps outside Europe again this morning

Malaysia +108
Philippines +45
Indonesia +38
Thailand +30
Iraq +21
Kazakhstan +22
Mexico +30

Most of the world now appears to be at the stage most of Western Europe was at about a week ago

giveitholly · 17-03-2020 12:27PM

Mortelaro wrote: »

I know of two who are home from hospital fully recovered

We are getting updates everyday of new cases,I wonder is there anyway of getting updates on people recovered,if nothing else it would be some good news in the midst of all this adversary

Eric Cartman · 17-03-2020 12:27PM

YFlyer wrote: »

Are the off licence times today based on normal Tuesday times or would it be like Sunday times?

Sunday 12:30-10pm

Ger Roe · 17-03-2020 12:27PM

all about the mane wrote: »

Could these people now be a very valuable resource as they can’t get it again?

No one is sure if they can't get it again. There is not enough accurate data yet, only time will tell.

_Kaiser_ · 17-03-2020 12:28PM

smelly sock wrote: »

So if you disconnect netflix and sky but have to remain inside what do you do?

Pick one or the other, or strip out the stuff like HD addons, sky sports (not much on anyway), look at getting a freesat box (a straight replacement if you don't have SkyQ etc)

Same thing with mobiles. Stop paying Vodafone 60+ a month when you can get the same thing cheaper elsewhere (again, assuming you are out of contract)

There's lots of savings to be made with minimal real sacrifice.

smelly sock · 17-03-2020 12:29PM

nacho libre wrote: »

Read a book. Work on your memoirs? Learn to play cards? Put a jigsaw together.
DIY work if you are that way inclined.
A bit of exercise. People coped with life years ago without Netflix and Sky.

Yeh years ago socialising wasnt banned and they could get out and about. Ffs. If we go into a stricter lockdown, which is doubtful, people will need a distraction.......a jigsaw. Mother of jaysus.

dummy_crusher · 17-03-2020 12:29PM

Doc07 wrote: »

Please only take medical advice from official sources like HSE or HPRA websites.

https://www.hpra.ie/homepage/medicines/news-events/item?t=/covid-19-infection-anti-inflammatory-and-anti-hypertensive-medicines&id=2d2c0d26-9782-6eee-9b55-ff00008c97d0

I want to also add this: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/media/pressrel/advice-about-anti-inflammatory-medication-and-covid-19.html

Burty330 · 17-03-2020 12:29PM

Getting those flat-pack hospitals China erected in 6 days could be a good idea.

Kaisr Sose · 17-03-2020 12:29PM

Mortelaro wrote: »

I know of two who are home from hospital fully recovered

Have they started to publish recovered patients yet? This will become an important number over time.

smelly sock · 17-03-2020 12:30PM

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

Pick one or the other, or strip out the stuff like HD addons, sky sports (not much on anyway), look at getting a freesat box (a straight replacement if you don't have SkyQ etc)

Same thing with mobiles. Stop paying Vodafone 60+ a month when you can get the same thing cheaper elsewhere (again, assuming you are out of contract)

There's lots of savings to be made with minimal real sacrifice.

Thats more constructive than building a jigsaw to be fair.

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