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

Blueshoe wrote: »

So you are assuming the fans had the virus.

Italy had a 12.5% daily increase in cases today. Lowest since the virus was noticed there.
Based. On. What?

Based on figures released by the Italian government. Not pulled out of thin air like what's currently happening on here.

They tested less today than they did yesterday. Why? I don’t know but it could be they didn’t have enough tests. That number means nothing in isolation.

Blueshoe wrote: »

Let's discuss again on Friday then. That'll be a few more days.

China only had 22 positive cases today. 19 of those were citizens who have returned from overseas They are going back to work.
Complete lockdown is the only way to win.

Sure. It could also be that less people are coming forward with symptoms. We just don’t know after a single day. Hopefully it is good news.

Looks like we are entering a new phase of this...

Germany over 2,000 new cases and 9 deaths today

USA almost 2,000 new new cases so far today. Huge jump, pretty much doubled from yesterday. 23 new deaths.

Spain looks like end close to 2,500 today when the full figures come out in the morning. 191 deaths so far for Monday.

Strength and will from the human race is the only thing to get through this all

Touch wood when this is over we will be stronger people

RobertKK wrote: »

A lot of people were taken in by show over substance with Leo's speech.

The reality is the disease is out of control here and no one will take responsibility for the lack of measures that allowed it to get out of control.

The speech did have touches of Independence Day and Churchill's finest hour. I hope the actions are solid but the words are coming from some millennial speech writer that's a bit woke and watches too much Netflix and isn't sufficiently grounded in the nuts and bolts of this particular material.
Overall, vital that a speech be made. But there's a whiff of Oh look I'm in a film again Mammy about it.
Can't imagine Enda Kenny, or Charlie Haughey, saying 'We will prevail'.
We will though

RobertKK wrote: »

A lot of people were taken in by show over substance with Leo's speech.

The reality is the disease is out of control here and no one will take responsibility for the lack of measures that allowed it to get out of control.

There is no stopping this disease every country in the world is in the same position now. Lockdown etc are only going to slow it down. We will get large numbers infected the best we can hope for is that it occurs in a frequency that is manageable by the health service.
Covid 19 is out of control worldwide.

I still think fire is the answer...

If you have OCD, please stop reading now.

The following may be of use to some people able to adapt it to their own circumstances. NB I normally live alone.

My SOP is based on locking out any possibility of virus transmission from a pre-sterilised area, and sterilizing all objects introduced into that area.

Going out of my apartment, I roll back door mat, put on the shoes, kept in a box by the front door, and handling via inside surfaces only retrieve the pair of gloves kept in same box, exit apartment and put on gloves, using inside only method.

If I need to remove my gloves while out, I use a bare hand to retrieve keys, touch-pen or bank card, and when they are returned to pocket, removing and replacing glove in same manner as outlined above.

On returning I use above procedure to open outer door etc. with keys, using elbows, knuckles etc to navigate to my apartment. Only touch rails and other surfaces with gloved hand.

When I return, if shopping, I place plastic shopping bag in a separate box, remove shoes, and return to their box with gloves, then fold back doormat to it's normal position.

Next wash hands thouroghly.

Carefully retrieve each item form shopping bag, holding with a tissue, wipe it down with disposable sterilizer cloth, or if possible, cut away and discard packaging into shopping box, and place into the 'sterilized' box.

Virus remains active for up to a day on packaging, and up to three days on plastic surfaces. Fabric surfaces unknown but apparently a short time. Still always wash hands thoroughly after changing clothes.

Using this 3 box SOP I have believe there is no need for me to worry about frequent hand washing as long as I remain within my apartment.

I am lucky in that I can shut virus transmission worries off using this SOP, and restricting personal interaction outside of this environment.

It must be a nightmare attempting to stay safe in a family environment, especially involving young children. Hopefully above may also be of some assistance to those seeking to protect a vulnerable individual in such an environment.

If still alive in December it will have worked, otherwise ...

NB
If working from home, up, wash showered, shaved and properly dressed by normal work time. Put a schedule in place and stick to it. Take breaks and walks. Without sticking to some plan and routine it's terribly easy to become lax and fall into a depressive cycle. Been there, done that and I'm never lonely when alone.

Just thinking how inconsequential and far away stuff like the RIC commemoration, Catherine Noone's comments or what David Cullinane shouted seem today. None of those things really matter at all now. This virus has changed everything in our political landscape.

I come face to face with well over 700 people a day in a local shop. Theyd stand about 3 feet away from me.

Back in again tomorrow now

Europe is now the epicentre of this virus.

To any nurses and medical care workers who maybe post here I just wanna say best of luck and health to you! You guys are effectively our new defence force and you're awesome!