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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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  • #7652
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 8,856 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Mr. teddywinkles wrote: »
    So what's the story lads. Do I get up and go to work tomorrow or not?

    If you’re in charge of Teddy’s, wrinkling, then yes, absolutely.


  • #7653
    Jinglejangle69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,123 ✭✭✭Jinglejangle69


    Funsterdelux wrote: »
    Who's having parties?

    What the heck

    Don't be fooled.

    This country is full of self centred arse holes and scum bags who will be having parties right now not caring one iota about their fellow people.

    But will be the first to moan they are homeless and the government care about them.


  • #7654
    timhenn
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 514 ✭✭✭timhenn


    jam_mac_jam wrote: »
    Yeah my sister who has asthma is forced to come to work even though she can work from home.

    It's disgraceful. I know there are some people who can't work from home but in the case where they can work from home then they should.

    Can they get away with this? It's putting lives at risk. My friend lives with her parents who are getting on in years. She's close to refusing to go in but is afraid of losing her job.


  • #7655
    blackcard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,317 ✭✭✭blackcard


    Sir Oxman wrote: »
    Well, it's only the 7th time a Taoiseach has addressed the nation so it's pretty important.
    When the leader of a country tells us calmly that this is going on and on and we don't know when it will end I think it's important.

    He basically said we have the capacity to help anyone in distress and that it will happen but we will recover but that there is a cost.

    He hit all the main points, social distancing, possible new measures dependant, listen to the experts not pricks on social media, look after each other but stay apart.
    He called out the ones who will battle and get us through it including transport providers, shop workers etc
    He mentioned schoolkids and what they can do to help looking at many months of no school.

    The nitty gritty to help people is already in motion and it better be big enough to help people through this.
    I'm sure we'll hear all about the main measures in the next day or so.

    And I say this as a self topranked hater of FG and it's ideology - He did what needed doing in that broadcast.
    The next few days with detailed assistance measures will be the time to criticise if they fall short.

    What were the other 6 times that a Taoiseach addressed the nation? De Velera in response to Churchill? Jack Lynch? Charlie Haughey telling us to tighten our belts?


  • #7656
    babybuilder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭babybuilder


    olestoepoke wrote: »
    My wife works in a pharmacy. I'm working from home with the kids. She is our biggest worry now. Where's one of the first place a sick person goes? Into their pharmacy. She's doing her best by washing her hands and using sanitiser but they have been unbelievably busy with customers in the last couple of weeks. It's an ill wind that doesn't blow for someone, her boss is taking in twice what he normally does in a day.

    Keep at least 2 meters away from customers. Plenty of ventilation.


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  • #7657
    Volthar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 326 ✭✭Volthar


    Sir Oxman wrote: »
    Well, it's only the 7th time a Taoiseach has addressed the nation so it's pretty important.
    When the leader of a country tells us calmly that this is going on and on and we don't know when it will end I think it's important.

    He basically said we have the capacity to help anyone in distress and that it will happen but we will recover but that there is a cost.

    He hit all the main points, social distancing, possible new measures dependant, listen to the experts not pricks on social media, look after each other but stay apart.
    He called out the ones who will battle and get us through it including transport providers, shop workers etc
    He mentioned schoolkids and what they can do to help looking at many months of no school.

    The nitty gritty to help people is already in motion and it better be big enough to help people through this.
    I'm sure we'll hear all about the main measures in the next day or so.

    And I say this as a self topranked hater of FG and it's ideology - He did what needed doing in that broadcast.
    The next few days with detailed assistance measures will be the time to criticise if they fall short.

    It was a good speech. One thing I did not like was that he borrowed from Churchill but I can forgive that. I do not support FG but in fairness, we are lucky he and his pals are at the helm. This govt has a bit of experience already and since he is a doc himself, at least he knows first hand what our system is capable of. Anyway, I think I have no choice but root for them.


  • #7658
    Vivienne23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 238 ✭✭Vivienne23


    Does anyone know if the spread in Italy Spain are in mostly large cities or are numbers in rural areas also as high ?

    This has been bugging me for a while and I can’t seem to find an answer


  • #7659
    Seamai
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,250 ✭✭✭Seamai


    BorneTobyWilde wrote: »
    Miriam just coughed onto her cards

    She didn't want to be upstaged by Claire Byrne in her brand new Finnish sauna last night.


  • #7660
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 5,917 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    See our resident national party shills are active enough tonight.

    Go f*ck yourselves lads


  • #7661
    olestoepoke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,383 ✭✭✭olestoepoke


    Volthar wrote: »
    Can't the boss provide a screen to protect the staff? Or install a door with a window and a slide through the drawer to protect the staff? Card contactless payments only and stuff.
    A lot of pharmacies have don't exactly what you've suggested but not heres yet.


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  • #7662
    Ninthlife
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,466 ✭✭✭Ninthlife


    Raconteuse wrote: »
    So much "Waaaah I can't take responsibility for myself the government needs to make me".

    You are not children ffs.

    In fairness i have to admit having the attention span of a 10 year old


  • #7663
    irishguy1983
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,389 ✭✭✭irishguy1983


    Felt like he had watched Presidents speech from Deep Impact or Armageddon - very articulate but over the top.....Very frightening and looking at figures from rest of the world there is no need....25,000 in a Italy have picked up virus from 60,000 million and yet from 5 million we will have 15,000 in a few days....Speeches like that terrify people...


  • #7664
    joeguevara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,247 ✭✭✭joeguevara


    Mr. teddywinkles wrote: »
    So what's the story lads. Do I get up and go to work tomorrow or not? Cause leo vonfu

    Is there a company/work WhatsApp group? If so there should be information. If not i would nominate one member of staff to be liaison with HR or Boss. I think until there is information forthcoming from the employer, make yourself available but don’t go in unless directed. If can work from home then do. If can’t then there is troubling times ahead.


  • #7665
    Jim_Hodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,101 ✭✭✭✭Jim_Hodge


    vladmydad wrote: »
    Leo didn’t stop the flights from Italy for weeks and imported this virus

    I WILL POST THIS UNTIL ITS BURNED INTO YOUR MINDS

    Change the record and catch yourself on, spamming this ad infinitum. This is a perfect example of how what could have been a useful thread had been destroyed.

    I'm out.


  • #7666
    lawred2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,749 ✭✭✭✭lawred2


    Not sure why we're still pussyfooting around the CTA. Shut borders with the UK down. And flights into Ireland from outside the EU like the rest of the bloc.


  • #7667
    babybuilder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭babybuilder


    Volthar wrote: »
    It was a good speech. One thing I did not like was that he borrowed from Churchill but I can forgive that. I do not support FG but in fairness, we are lucky he and his pals are at the helm. This govt has a bit of experience already and since he is a doc himself, at least he knows first hand what our system is capable of. Anyway, I think I have no choice but root for them.
    It's the HSE I'd worry about.


  • #7668
    Spanish Eyes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,121 ✭✭✭✭Spanish Eyes


    fritzelly wrote: »
    Can anyone tell me what the subject of the day will be tomorrow to get het up about?
    Running out of topics now.

    Just being mischievous now, but the haircuts and the highlights for m and f respectively will be interesting.

    Tanning, nails, getting fat and out of shape because gyms are closed, the list is endless.


  • #7669
    New Home
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 78,116 Mod ✭✭✭✭New Home


    Vivienne23 wrote: »
    Does anyone know if the spread in Italy Spain are in mostly large cities or are numbers in rural areas also as high ?

    This has been bugging me for a while and I can’t seem to find an answer

    One of the places that was locked down completely (with road blocks, checkpoints, etc) is a rural place.


  • #7670
    RandomName2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭RandomName2


    Syncpolice wrote: »
    It would have came in anyway

    Well no, not necessarily. Certainly not if all countries had imposed quarantine on anybody coming in from China. I'm sure that the high cost associated with this will make governments the world over a little bit more careful in future.

    Anyway, that time is predominantly passed (except for China, who has to ensure it is not reinfected). We can talk about war guilt after the war is won.


  • #7671
    statesaver
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭statesaver


    Achasanai wrote: »
    Was that the one where he talked about what an amazing job he's done with regards to tackling the virus? And making digs at the press? And his political opponents? The man's using the conferences as a platform for 2020.

    The one he was on about US states doing what they have to do to fight the virus with federal backing and US Army MASH units if needed.
    Plus financial aid for struggling families.


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  • #7672
    phobia2011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,300 ✭✭✭phobia2011


    Thank fcuk michael martin is not addressing us, I would truly **** the course!!


  • #7673
    fritzelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,116 ✭✭✭✭fritzelly


    Level 42 wrote: »
    If you can't catch it twice and are recovered from the first one and are virus free there be no need to isolate so would there

    Getting a "negative" test does not mean virus free - enough cases where people tested positive again weeks later


  • #7674
    cj maxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,649 ✭✭✭✭cj maxx


    I can't help thinking that Ireland missed a chance to close all ferries/ planes in and out. But at least when they copped on they tried to make up for it. GB might turn out worse of all


  • #7675
    Sawduck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,713 ✭✭✭Sawduck


    nthclare wrote: »
    Hopefully he'll be ok, a lot of people are not prepared for this and they will crack up, lacking social skills, empathy and understanding.

    That's why I have a small circle of people I trust.
    This will test people's ability to adapt.

    Im lucky enough to be in the wilderness and away from it all...

    Live off rabbits and fish, you never know a stag might fall dead on land some evening, plenty of fishing and foraging not too far away either.

    Sorry to hear about your cousin

    Thank you, I hope she will be OK too, it's her first job, only there a month, the wilderness is the place to be noe


  • #7676
    Ninthlife
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,466 ✭✭✭Ninthlife


    timhenn wrote: »
    What will that achieve?

    The employer will have to set out what they are doing to ensure a safe working environment.

    If remote working isnt on it ask why they arent adhering to DoH recommendations but allowing others to remote work


  • #7677
    Raconteuse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,817 ✭✭✭Raconteuse


    irishguy1983 wrote: »
    Felt like he had watched Presidents speech from Deep Impact or Armageddon - very articulate but over the top.....Very frightening and looking at figures from rest of the world there is no need....25,000 in a Italy have picked up virus from 60,000 million and yet from 5 million we will have 15,000 in a few days....Speeches like that terrify people...
    I've reckoned for a while that there is a strategy of "create awareness of the worst case scenario" and I agree with it, because it might make those who are cavalier and complacent take things seriously.


  • #7678
    Vivienne23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 238 ✭✭Vivienne23


    New Home wrote: »
    One of the places that was locked down completely (with road blocks, checkpoints, etc) is a rural place.

    Was that because it was a holiday destination ? Or just it was near it ?

    I’m trying to get my head around are the large numbers mostly from densely populated areas I’m sure there’s a graph somewhere I just have to look harder


  • #7679
    Mervyn Skidmore
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,210 ✭✭✭Mervyn Skidmore


    irishguy1983 wrote: »
    Felt like he had watched Presidents speech from Deep Impact or Armageddon - very articulate but over the top.....Very frightening and looking at figures from rest of the world there is no need....25,000 in a Italy have picked up virus from 60,000 million and yet from 5 million we will have 15,000 in a few days....Speeches like that terrify people...
    If you think only 25,000 in Italy have or have had this virus you are very wrong. The real number is probably in the hundreds of thousands. There could well be 15,000 cases here as we speak.


  • #7680
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91,073 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    How many parents will be celebrating Mother's Day and Father's Day alone, cocooning will finish some off before the damn Covid19 virus
    https://forumofgames.com/




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  • #7681
    rossie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,433 ✭✭✭✭rossie1977


    Vivienne23 wrote: »
    Does anyone know if the spread in Italy Spain are in mostly large cities or are numbers in rural areas also as high ?

    This has been bugging me for a while and I can’t seem to find an answer

    Italy spread started in a group of small towns in Lombardy before moving to bigger cities like Milan.

    By the time Italian government put virus epicentre in lockdown it was too late.


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