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

martingriff · 17-03-2020 08:41PM

An Ciarraioch wrote: »

We won't know until the weekend if the measures taken last Thursday have slowed the pace.

Due to how long symptoms may not appear it be longer then the weekend

17-03-2020 08:41PM

expectationlost wrote: »

all I want from Leo is honest about how long this is going to go on for, best scientific estimate, so we can plan on that basis

With all due respect, that’s a total bollix question to ask- no one knows, least of all, Leo.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 17-03-2020 08:41PM

Shn99 wrote: »

Doubt itll be 29th of March, doing my LC this year. Hopefully its after the easter holidays were back to normal.

Not a hope. What I could see happening is LC and JC classes brought back maybe 2 or 3 days a week to prepare for the exams but all other classes will be suspended till September at the earliest or possibly August if the spread was well Under control by then.

banie01 · 17-03-2020 08:41PM

igCorcaigh wrote: »

Not sure if I've seen Contagion.

Did any of these dystopian pandemic movies ever feature scenes of loockdowns like what's happening now in some countries?

Contagion is that movie tbh.
It's a fairly realistic view of a virus with a lower R/0 than Corona but a far higher fatality rate.

emeldc · 17-03-2020 08:41PM

RobbingBandit wrote: »

Tomorrow at 0600 hours THE PURGE BEGINS

What does that mean ffs

Dinarius · 17-03-2020 08:41PM

awec wrote: »

Unless I'm misunderstanding your point, that is NOT a 10% mortality rate.

Correct.

Mortality is a % of total diagnosed cases, not a % of new daily cases.

D.

DeanAustin · 17-03-2020 08:42PM

retro:electro wrote: »

Imagine if it was leo live from Temple Bar wishing us all a happy st Patrick’s day sloshed

Please let this be true with the cabinet doing a rendition of Sweet Caroline at the end.

Hobgoblin11 · 17-03-2020 08:42PM

Leo has tested positive?

jam_mac_jam · 17-03-2020 08:42PM

banie01 wrote: »

Sitting down to watch Contagion with the wife and kid!
Please hold all questions until the end of the presentation

Don't do it to yourself.Fomites.

893bet · 17-03-2020 08:42PM

Boggles wrote: »

If the Broadcast starts with Leo in a wooden shed with one lamp we know where it is going.

Perhaps it's fate that today is the 17th of March, and you will once again be fighting for our freedom. Not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution… but from annihilation. We're fighting for our right to live. To exist. And should we win the day, the 17th of March will no longer be known as an Paddy’s Day, but as the day when the world declared in one voice: We will not go quietly into the night! We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on! We're going to survive! Today we celebrate our Independence Day!

Acedia. · 17-03-2020 08:42PM

MipMap wrote: »

It's only been about 9 days since the first case was detected !
I know it seems like ages. Give it some time. Unfortunately it takes time for people to die also so expect that too.

At the same time The number of serious cases has been at 6 since 13th March and I find that suspicious as 2 died since then but the number stayed at 6.

I understand that the first death in Ireland was tested after he died so number of deaths rose by 1 while the number of active cases stayed the same. The total number of cases quietly rose by 1 that day.

Jinglejangle69 · 17-03-2020 08:42PM

Seems some people are excited at a lockdown.

Its not gonna happen and it would be a disaster.

Dank Janniels · 17-03-2020 08:42PM

hairyslug wrote: »

We're going to Ibiza
Whoah! Back to the island
Whoah! We're gonna have a party
Whoah! In the Mediterranean Sea

More like:
Boom boom boom boom
I wana go boom boom
Lets spend tonight quarentene together
together in my room!

RoryMac · 17-03-2020 08:42PM

Bogwoppit wrote: »

Sky box is gone now

Part of the lockdown

wakka12 · 17-03-2020 08:43PM

I'm amazed at the amount of cases in iceland, up to 250 now and I would assume they are all in the only town on the island which only has a population of 130k

Sir Oxman · 17-03-2020 08:43PM

Falthyron wrote: »

What I would give for some chat about a 'backstop' or 'a hard Brexit' these days...

Salad days indeed.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 17-03-2020 08:43PM

Shn99 wrote: »

Doubt itll be 29th of March, doing my LC this year. Hopefully its after the easter holidays were back to normal.

Not a hope. What I could see happening is LC and JC classes brought back maybe 2 or 3 days a week to prepare for the exams but all other classes will be suspended till September at the earliest or possibly August if the spread was well Under control by then.

bennyl10 · 17-03-2020 08:43PM

Plumbthedepths wrote: »

Not a fan of Leo or his party but I have been impressed with his and his governments actions even if they are only following advice. It is obvious they are listening to experts and the good of the people seems to be their collective priority, although all the other parties seem to giving their support aswell. Corny I know but we are all in this together, the virus does not discriminate.

They’ve handled this quite well

And I think that speech(if it is a ‘come together’) isn’t even misplaced!

Show unity and just keep getting across that we all need to play a part

STB. · 17-03-2020 08:43PM

No more travel between European Countries for non nationals from each respective country until the end of next month.

Emergency powers to do whatever in the interests of public greater public health coming in by end of week.

The border is going to be an issue, because the Brits have been badly advising all of their citizens and those in Northern Ireland.

NIMAN · 17-03-2020 08:43PM

Maybe Kylie is having a new tour

niallo27 · 17-03-2020 08:43PM

Leo at 9.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF7M0FISH5Y

17-03-2020 08:44PM

emeldc wrote: »

What does that mean ffs

One post per day on board.ie - choose wisely :P

froog · 17-03-2020 08:44PM

is it RTE 1 or RTE news or what?

beolight · 17-03-2020 08:45PM

NasserShammaz wrote: »

If anyone wants to party there's a paddies day party happening across the road in an apartment. Place is rocking terrible music the lot

1-800-TALIBAN

c montgomery · 17-03-2020 08:46PM

Hobgoblin11 wrote: »

Leo has tested positive

For sexiest taoiseach ever?

Drumpot · 17-03-2020 08:46PM

expectationlost wrote: »

all I want from Leo is honest about how long this is going to go on for, best scientific estimate, so we can plan on that basis

In fairness they have been great the last week Among other things at communication and transparency so I’d trust whatever is said tonight. So important that we can feel so confident in our government at this time.

I know it’s not very important but if there was another election Tomorrow I’d be voting FG all the way. Harris, Varadker and the way the government have been handling this has been so impressive. All authorities seem to be so quick to react as needed.

c montgomery · 17-03-2020 08:47PM

Hobgoblin11 wrote: »

Leo has tested positive

For sexiest taoiseach ever?

storker · 17-03-2020 08:48PM

jackboy wrote: »

A mortgage is just a long term gamble so there won’t be much sympathy.

Don't talk rot. A mortgage is how people secure a stable home for themselves.

optogirl · 17-03-2020 08:48PM

Man Vs ManUre wrote: »

Fair City looks daft tonight. They filmed for their paddy’s day night a couple weeks ago I guess and they are all in the pub drinking. Scriptwriters should be sacked.

They film about 6 weeks in advance. You think the scriptwriters should be sacked for that? They've done worse ðŸ˜

Cilldara_2000 · 17-03-2020 08:49PM

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