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

bilston · 17-03-2020 11:49PM

hurikane wrote: »

Poor choice of words. They accounted for the deaths, their health systems, doctors and nurses are doing all they can to save them.

Jeepers sorry for causing offence, I'll word it better next time

tobefrank321 · 17-03-2020 11:49PM

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

If possible limit direct contact with your parents as much as possible. Follow rules on social isolation. Use disposable gloves if possible when shopping.
However and this is a more general point, outside carers are a potential carrier of cv. The HSE needs to issue advice to carers as they are at risk of infecting the elderly. Contact should only be essential for the next few weeks. Dinners and shopping should be left outside the door to avoid direct contacts. Difficult but nessecary precautions.

ITman88 · 17-03-2020 11:50PM

xabi wrote: »

Might be a good idea to lock this thread, reading between the lines, this is doing harm to those suffering with mental health.

Been a few posts suggesting that now

sudzs · 17-03-2020 11:50PM

Beginning to wonder if there's something wrong with me for thinking Leo's speech was third rate schmaltz.

But don't get me wrong, I think the three lads are doing a decent job, well, Coveny and Harris anyway. But the Leo love in, I just don't get it.

Putting it down to people being infantalised by the general air of fear of the covid19 virus and its consequences. ��

MrMusician18 · 17-03-2020 11:50PM

When was the last time we had a ministerial address under the broadcasting act? 2008?

Larbre34 · 17-03-2020 11:51PM

Do you know the only cohort who aren't falling apart and ****ting their pants (at least not this reason)?

The elderly!! Now take a lesson from them and pull yourself together.

The Country and the Planet will get through this, but only if everyone has a word with themselves about perspective, proportion and common sense.

weldoninhio · 17-03-2020 11:51PM

OneEightSeven wrote: »

Probably have another COVID-19 death on our hands soon:

https://twitter.com/carnsoreboxer/status/1240038086635118592

Why would someone put something like that on Twitter?? Social media is a virus.

Deeper Blue · 17-03-2020 11:51PM

To the people saying "I told ye all about this in January"

Nobody cares

sudzs · 17-03-2020 11:51PM

xabi wrote: »

Might be a good idea to lock this thread, reading between the lines, this is doing harm to those suffering with mental health.

Or maybe they could not read any more.

rob316 · 17-03-2020 11:52PM

OneEightSeven wrote: »

Probably have another COVID-19 death on our hands soon:

https://twitter.com/carnsoreboxer/status/1240038086635118592

Asthma, COPD, immobile and 88 years old. Good that poor woman wont suffer anymore.

Anyone else find it absolutely bizarre he is live tweeting about his mother dying.

ITman88 · 17-03-2020 11:52PM

pjohnson wrote: »

You should lecture your folks about how important saving the economy is instead.

They don’t need lecturing, it’s also one of their considerations.
I appreciate you trying to be spiteful tho

Akrasia · 17-03-2020 11:52PM

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Palliative care is brilliant in end of life care. I know this from sad experience.

Should be super funded to deal with those poor unfortunates who just will not survive this.

Make their passing as easy as possible. This is the new reality.

This is a contagious disease, not cancer. The very brutal reality is that people will die alone, separated from their loved ones. It’s awful, but that is the reality

daheff · 17-03-2020 11:53PM

Augme wrote: »

This is frighteningly naive tbh. 15,000 will get it by the end of this month. We will be doing well to keep they figure under 100,000.

To the people who are querying the 15k figure, we're still not 14days since the Italian rugby fans came over to visit.

Looking at the last few nights announcements I've noticed the majority of cases are in the east(Dublin & surroundings).

I would suspect most cases came in contact with these Italian fans. Expect numbers to be close to the 15k.

Let's hope they are less though.

Larbre34 · 17-03-2020 11:53PM

weldoninhio wrote: »

Why would someone put something like that on Twitter?? Social media is a virus.

If it helps them, so be it, maybe they don't have much other support. Let her be.

AllGunsBlazing · 17-03-2020 11:53PM

MrMusician18 wrote: »

When was the last time we had a ministerial address under the broadcasting act? 2008?

The 2010 bailout?

Panrich · 17-03-2020 11:55PM

I can’t get my head around the 15k cases by the end of the month. It took Italy 16 days to go from 300-15000 and they’ve been the fastest.

babybuilder · 17-03-2020 11:55PM

CinemaGuy45 wrote: »

Being following this since January when China was being hit hard.
When I stated posting on here I tried to warn people what was coming.

Many of us were accused of scaremongering and when we were proven correct we were accused of enjoying the whole thing and getting a thrill out of it.

I have elderly folks I am really afraid for them I am afraid I will get this thing and give it to them.:(

Early on I new I was correct from a factual point but until the last few days it has not really felt real if that makes any sense.

Selfish people packing out those pubs over the weekend was infuriating.
Same morons who said this was only a flu went on a panic buying session.

Seeing all the jobs losses and the economy going into the toilet is upsetting I will admit I did not really see that coming.

lots of heads in the sand. I must make a collage of those health spokespersons saying" only one or two cases"(prick with blonde hair on prime time) and others " we shouldn't do anything to disrupt the economy" (prick from RCSI) among others.

tuxy · 17-03-2020 11:55PM

Is anyone else enjoying the peace and quiet?

Not even the sound of a single car driven past my house in the last hour.

Jinglejangle69 · 17-03-2020 11:55PM

joeguevara wrote: »

So many people have believed fake leaks, fake WhatsApp messages and pure bs. A leader of a country outlining the truth, expectations, advice and words of hope is exactly what was needed.

I am no fan of Leo or Fine Gael, but he addressed everyone and if everyone followed it we would be in a good state of affairs. But queues for ice cream today. Beaches full. Kids out playing on street. Plans for house parties tonight going into overload but calling a nation address ineffective.

We need to take responsibility for our actions.

Good luck with that.

A nation of arseholes.

Larbre34 · 17-03-2020 11:55PM

daheff wrote: »

I would suspect most cases came in contact with these Italian fans. Expect numbers to be close to the 15k.

Would you? And did you enjoy your long years of studying epidemiology?

tobefrank321 · 17-03-2020 11:56PM

daheff wrote: »

To the people who are querying the 15k figure, we're still not 14days since the Italian rugby fans came over to visit.

Looking at the last few nights announcements I've noticed the majority of cases are in the east(Dublin & surroundings).

I would suspect most cases came in contact with these Italian fans. Expect numbers to be close to the 15k.

Let's hope they are less though.

Well for all those who say the government are doing a good job, the issue of the Italian rugby fans showed otherwise. Those flights should have been banned. It was utterly incompetent to postpone a game but allow the fans to come.

JP Liz V1 · 17-03-2020 11:56PM

I am going to watch Overboard now, I love Kurt Russell and he is still legally single, will he ever marry Goldie Hawn

Blueshoe · 17-03-2020 11:56PM

1wizards sleeve wrote: »

So a virus can't spread. And multiply is that what you are saying. Now as I said I have no idea what the final numbers will be. And I'd suggest\guess you have not a clue either. So instead of laughing at people . You might act like an adult.

China gives you all the information you need. Lock a country down completely, treat as many as you can. Some will die most will recover. It's a virus

22 new infections in China today. 19 of those travelled from overseas.

3 weeks from now new cases in Italy will be dropping quickly. Quote me on that.
Life will go on. The economic effects for all will be much more severe and long lasting

Heres Johnny · 17-03-2020 11:57PM

daheff wrote: »

To the people who are querying the 15k figure, we're still not 14days since the Italian rugby fans came over to visit.

Looking at the last few nights announcements I've noticed the majority of cases are in the east(Dublin & surroundings).

I would suspect most cases came in contact with these Italian fans. Expect numbers to be close to the 15k.

Let's hope they are less though.

Most of the population are in the east (Dublin and surroundings to be exact). Its denser than anywhere else too. This is bigger than Italian rugby fans coming over now.

RandomViewer · 17-03-2020 11:57PM

What's the story on going into work, I'm not in tomorrow, Thursday, industrial setting, close proximity work stations, not making anything essential

saabsaab · 17-03-2020 11:58PM

NDWC wrote: »

To the people saying "I told ye all about this in January"

Nobody cares

They didn't care in January also.

tuxy · 17-03-2020 11:58PM

RandomViewer wrote: »

What's the story on going into work, I'm not in tomorrow, Thursday, industrial setting, close proximity work stations, not making anything essential

You would have to ask your employer about that.

Duggie2012 · 17-03-2020 11:58PM

Anyway do we even know if many of those fans even came over?

MrMusician18 · 17-03-2020 11:58PM

AllGunsBlazing wrote: »

The 2010 bailout?

Maybe. Did Cowen make one?
Before that was it Haughey with the "living way beyond our means" address?

Or was there one for the GFA or Omagh?

cannotlogin · 17-03-2020 11:58PM

It might be of comfort to some to print or post something similar on their door, especially if some well intended visitors aren't getting the message.

https://winstercreations.com/collections/covid-19-coronavirus-disease-prints

No connection with the above and not suggesting anyone buy them.

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