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

Strazdas · 17-03-2020 11:08PM

Nermal wrote: »

Let’s say we don’t have 15,000 cases at the end of March.

Let’s say it’s 1,500.

Keep the restrictions?

Loosen them?

Indefinite suppression isn’t a plan.

Keep them for now anyway.....it would be very risky to lift them too soon.

But the authorities would also be ecstatic at such numbers.

weldoninhio · 17-03-2020 11:08PM

saabsaab wrote: »

Exactly, there are a few holes in the strategy. There should be an aerosol disinfectant spray on all public transport. Also our cash needs disinfecting as the number of hands it goes through will mean it is and will increasing be a virus vector.

Seen a post from a GoAhead driver on Monday complaining that the bus he was driving hadn’t been cleaned, never mind disinfected after the previous nights shift.

CinemaGuy45 · 17-03-2020 11:08PM

Ace2007 wrote: »

Well the please stay at home approach - didn't really work,

Then we had the what I'll call "Social Media" approach - over the weekend - every "celeb" on it telling folk to stay in etc.

Yet so many people just don't listen, so maybe hard facts will work.

I have to go out and work in the morning I am well stocked up.
Working for eight hours loads of people with a few hand sanitisers stuck up does not make me feel safe.

I don't care about myself but I have elderly folks living with me.

STB. · 17-03-2020 11:08PM

ITman88 wrote: »

It not done my folks any good!! Absolute hysteria and fear at home!!
Italy is almost 3 times as densely populated with an older age profile so I’m hoping those figures don’t come true

No they are not.

Northern Italy where a lot of the contagion spread, is also where the affluent members live. They have a health service second to none. Or should I say they had before a pandemic came and ravaged it.

They also had 7500 ventilators and they hadn't enough. The surgeons on the ground had to make very tough decisions about who lived and who died. That amounted to not treating people under 60 so that the younger people could use the ventilators.

If the figure is only a fraction of the 15k, it will still be a massive drain on the health infrastructure we don't have and the equipment we don't have enough of.

Stop with the overstating claims. This is quite fúcking serious.

Jinglejangle69 · 17-03-2020 11:09PM

Only a matter of time before people turn on the government even though they are doing their best.

People just can't stay calm and need to be spoon-fed and reassured.

That's when we see law and order issues.

Mental Mickey · 17-03-2020 11:09PM

Bunny Colvin wrote: »

He would have done fine imo.

Don't think so

rossie1977 · 17-03-2020 11:09PM

Trump was slated because he banned flights from the EU and not Ireland and UK where infection rates were higher than some EU countries.

He then went on to blame the EU all the while the virus was already out of control in the US

kaymin · 17-03-2020 11:10PM

Ace2007 wrote: »

I love how posters attack the government,

When Harris cancelled the Ireland v Italy Rugby game, the abuse on boards - over dramatic etc, now we look back and think that was a good idea - and look how many more sporting occasions have been cancelled - pretty much the entire world....

You say it's the government fault - what about the IRISH that travelled to Italy and came back here - do they not have to take any responsibility?

I read people saying they should have closed the airports - so what do you do with the thousands of Irish abroad - something like 20,000 in Spain alone - just leave them there?

I was posting on the 2 February about flights from North Italy arriving unhindered into Dublin airport. I wasn't looking back then - I was watching government / HSE incompetence realtime.

If one could expect the masses to behave responsibility then there would be no need for the gardai or courts system.

Controlled return of Irish from abroad could have been arranged. There was a template there from China.

maebee · 17-03-2020 11:10PM

Contrast the UK and Irish government pressers today. The UK pm spoke for a few minutes, said very little and handed over to his Chancellor of the Exchequer. It's all about the economy in the UK, more about humanity here. I never voted FG in my life but have to say that Leo, Harris and Coveney are a million miles ahead of Trump and Bojo.

Raconteuse · 17-03-2020 11:10PM

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Don't think so

Why not?

Cilldara_2000 · 17-03-2020 11:11PM

Ficheall wrote: »

https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20200316/14584244111/
Suing to prevent companies making a vaccine. Sweet f*cking Jesus.

I stopped at the headline "SoftBank Owned Patent Troll, Using Monkey Selfie Law Firm, Sues To Block Covid-19 Testing, Using Theranos Patents"

This looks like random words thrown at a sentence.

This article explained it words I could understand: https://www.businessinsider.com/theranos-patents-fortress-labrador-diagnostics-lawsuit-biofire-coronavirus-tests-2020-3?r=US&IR=T

Communism becomes more attractive day by day.

pookiesboo · 17-03-2020 11:11PM

I know this will probably get lost with the volume of posts but anyone else's mental health suffering?
I'm a carer for both my parents in their seventies ,my mother had a polio as a child so as a result as a curvature in her spine she has copd,had a bad heart attack a couple of years ago and is on an oxygen machine at least 12 hrs a day to help her breathe. My dad also has diabetes and has his other health issues. I'll be doing the shopping for them now so my dad doesn't have to leave the house, I'm just petrified,absolutely petrified I'll catch it and infect them. We also have five or six different carers in rotation coming in to assist me throughout the week. I've found myself sobbing uncontrollably the past few days, the enormity of this if it affects either of my parents, God forbid, I can't even bring myself to type it

comedown · 17-03-2020 11:11PM

I guarantee the same people complaining about Leo's speech are the very same types that boasted "I'm still going on my holidays it's only a flu" two weeks ago. Clowns.

hotmail.com · 17-03-2020 11:11PM

rossie1977 wrote: »

Trump was slated because he banned flights from the EU and not Ireland and UK where infection rates were higher than some EU countries.

He then went on to blame the EU all the while the virus was already out of control in the US

No one cares about Trump's madness at the moment in Ireland.

frillyleaf · 17-03-2020 11:12PM

I feel the government have really ramped up their response this week which is fantastic to see. I saw a video of the testing centre and it looks very well planned out.

I’ve heard of people needing to wait to the end of the week for testing. What is involved in the process and why does it take so long got them to get tested ?

Mental Mickey · 17-03-2020 11:12PM

Raconteuse wrote: »

Why not?

IMO he NEVER came across as someone in control

pH · 17-03-2020 11:12PM

ceadaoin. wrote: »

Remember when people on here were slating the US for restricting arrivals from china? And when they banned travel from europe? Do they still think it's a bad thing
I wonder?

China's quarantine (14 days in a secure facility) might be the way to go.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/1880125/international-travellers-to-beijing-to-pay-for-quarantine

It's not a 'ban' but it gets the job done.

Ninthlife · 17-03-2020 11:13PM

comedown wrote: »

I guarantee the same people complaining about Leo's speech are the very same types that boasted "I'm still going on my holidays it's only a flu" two weeks ago. Clowns.

Alot of those posters have gone very quiet

Although I did see one admit he was wrong and realised the seriousness of it so kudos to that individual

skimpydoo · 17-03-2020 11:14PM

Fart wrote: »

I beg to differ.

Do you think she queefs?

Sober Crappy Chemis · 17-03-2020 11:14PM

pookiesboo wrote: »

I know this will probably get lost with the volume of posts but anyone else's mental health suffering?
I'm a carer for both my parents in their seventies ,my mother had a polio as a child so as a result as a curvature in her spine she has copd,had a bad heart attack a couple of years ago and is on an oxygen machine at least 12 hrs a day to help her breathe. My dad also has diabetes and has his other health issues. I'll be doing the shopping for them now so my dad doesn't have to leave the house, I'm just petrified,absolutely petrified I'll catch it and infect them. We also have five or six different carers in rotation coming in to assist me throughout the week. I've found myself sobbing uncontrollably the past few days, the enormity of this if it affects either of my parents, God forbid, I can't even bring myself to type it

There’s lots of us here in the same boat.
Stick with the facts from trustworthy sources.
This thread is not that place.

I spend lots of time away from this thread.

Take care. You are not alone.

giveitholly · 17-03-2020 11:14PM

pookiesboo wrote: »

I know this will probably get lost with the volume of posts but anyone else's mental health suffering?
I'm a carer for both my parents in their seventies ,my mother had a polio as a child so as a result as a curvature in her spine she has copd,had a bad heart attack a couple of years ago and is on an oxygen machine at least 12 hrs a day to help her breathe. My dad also has diabetes and has his other health issues. I'll be doing the shopping for them now so my dad doesn't have to leave the house, I'm just petrified,absolutely petrified I'll catch it and infect them. We also have five or six different carers in rotation coming in to assist me throughout the week. I've found myself sobbing uncontrollably the past few days, the enormity of this if it affects either of my parents, God forbid, I can't even bring myself to type it

Can't give you advice but try keep strong,you are doing your very best and your parents know that no matter their health,is there anyone close to you that you could talk to,even talking about it can lift your spirits,Stay strong,you are doing a brilliant job

RoryMac · 17-03-2020 11:15PM

weldoninhio wrote: »

How does that work on a busy bus, Luas or train??

Well if you can't walk, cycle, drive or work from home I'd say the best you can do is wear a mask and be on top of the advice around handwashing and not touching your face. Maybe look to start early/late to avoid the main busy periods.

Not ideal I know but again we're all reliant on others doing their bit so if someone feels like their coming down with an illness they need to stay off public transport and isolate themselves

ITman88 · 17-03-2020 11:15PM

STB. wrote: »

No they are not.

Northern Italy where a lot of the contagion spread, is also where the affluent members live. They have a health service second to none. Or should I say they had before a pandemic came and ravaged it.

They also had 7500 ventilators and they hadn't enough. The surgeons on the ground had to make very tough decisions about who lived and who died. That amounted to not treating people under 60 so that the younger people could use the ventilators.

If the figure is only a fraction of the 15k, it will still be a massive drain on the health infrastructure we don't have and the equipment we don't have enough of.

Stop with the overstating claims. This is quite fúcking serious.

I know it’s serious stop patronising.

I said I hope we don’t get those figures but of course you ignore the facts I stated by saying no they have not.

The facts I stated are true so

Blueshoe · 17-03-2020 11:15PM

pookiesboo wrote: »

I know this will probably get lost with the volume of posts but anyone else's mental health suffering?
I'm a carer for both my parents in their seventies ,my mother had a polio as a child so as a result as a curvature in her spine she has copd,had a bad heart attack a couple of years ago and is on an oxygen machine at least 12 hrs a day to help her breathe. My dad also has diabetes and has his other health issues. I'll be doing the shopping for them now so my dad doesn't have to leave the house, I'm just petrified,absolutely petrified I'll catch it and infect them. We also have five or six different carers in rotation coming in to assist me throughout the week. I've found myself sobbing uncontrollably the past few days, the enormity of this if it affects either of my parents, God forbid, I can't even bring myself to type it

Shop during the middle of the day or early morning. Keep sanitizer in the car and wear gloves while shopping. Throw the gloves away before getting in the car. Obviously don't have too much social interaction for this period

Try not to worry. Just take the proper precautions and you will be fine. If 15000 people get the virus it's still only .3% percent of the population.

The odds are vastly in your favour

rob316 · 17-03-2020 11:15PM

STB. wrote: »

No they are not.

Northern Italy where a lot of the contagion spread, is also where the affluent members live. They have a health service second to none. Or should I say they had before a pandemic came and ravaged it.

They also had 7500 ventilators and they hadn't enough. The surgeons on the ground had to make very tough decisions about who lived and who died. That amounted to not treating people under 60 so that the younger people could use the ventilators.

If the figure is only a fraction of the 15k, it will still be a massive drain on the health infrastructure we don't have and the equipment we don't have enough of.

Stop with the overstating claims. This is quite fúcking serious.

Doesn't matter, the infection spread undetected in a highly densely populated region.

To put how densely populated it is its the same size of munster with 10m people vs 1m people.

CinemaGuy45 · 17-03-2020 11:17PM

Blueshoe wrote: »

Shop during the middle of the day or early morning. Keep sanitizer in the car and wear gloves while shopping. Throw the gloves away before getting in the car. Obviously don't have too much social interaction for this period

Try not to worry. Just take the proper precautions and you will be fine. If 15000 people get the virus it's still only .3% percent of the population.

The odds are vastly in your favour

Thats 15000 by the end of the month.

Raconteuse · 17-03-2020 11:17PM

Blueshoe wrote: »

He banned flights from the Eu and quickly added in the UK and Ireland. He was slated for it.

Canada has banned non nationals from entering the country. No grief for Trudeau.

Boris wants the elderly to isolate. Got slated for it

Leo says the same this evening. Calls it cocooning. Not a bad word said against him.

Plenty being said against him. The dishonesty is unreal here.

Clarence Boddiker wrote: »

Yes exactly, the "everyone is stupid except me" attitude is running rampant throughout the Irish population.

You still haven't clarified what on earth you're talking about.

bekker · 17-03-2020 11:17PM

Just back from putting bins out, like to add my thanks and appreciation for those preforming another essential and under appreciate public health service.

JP Liz V1 · 17-03-2020 11:17PM

pookiesboo wrote: »

I know this will probably get lost with the volume of posts but anyone else's mental health suffering?
I'm a carer for both my parents in their seventies ,my mother had a polio as a child so as a result as a curvature in her spine she has copd,had a bad heart attack a couple of years ago and is on an oxygen machine at least 12 hrs a day to help her breathe. My dad also has diabetes and has his other health issues. I'll be doing the shopping for them now so my dad doesn't have to leave the house, I'm just petrified,absolutely petrified I'll catch it and infect them. We also have five or six different carers in rotation coming in to assist me throughout the week. I've found myself sobbing uncontrollably the past few days, the enormity of this if it affects either of my parents, God forbid, I can't even bring myself to type it

It's a hard situation for all, I also look after elderly relatives who have underlying health issues as do I but I must carry on while being very careful, take care yourself, I do appreciate Leo's speech but it has scaried me even more

IamtheWalrus · 17-03-2020 11:17PM

pookiesboo wrote: »

I know this will probably get lost with the volume of posts but anyone else's mental health suffering?
I'm a carer for both my parents in their seventies ,my mother had a polio as a child so as a result as a curvature in her spine she has copd,had a bad heart attack a couple of years ago and is on an oxygen machine at least 12 hrs a day to help her breathe. My dad also has diabetes and has his other health issues. I'll be doing the shopping for them now so my dad doesn't have to leave the house, I'm just petrified,absolutely petrified I'll catch it and infect them. We also have five or six different carers in rotation coming in to assist me throughout the week. I've found myself sobbing uncontrollably the past few days, the enormity of this if it affects either of my parents, God forbid, I can't even bring myself to type it

I got very anxious and worried a few days back but made a commitment to myself not to let it happen again, so I only occasionally dip into the news to see the headlines. Might be worth a try. Reading opinion pieces and so forth will drive you up the wall. It's hard but just trust that the government is doing all is can. The mind has an evolutionary tendency to fear the worst so be aware of it playing tricks on you. Talk to others about your fears. You're not alone.

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