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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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  • #7982
    Mwengwe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 454 ✭✭Mwengwe


    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    With the airports still open it's like the country is a sinking ship and you are tackling the hole below the water line but no matter how good you patch it up there's a steady new flow coming in that you simply can never stop until the airports are shut down.

    Ryanair are days away from grounding their fleets by all accounts. It won't be long before air travel in and out is more or less halted, it's never going to be completely closed though.


  • #7983
    mightyreds
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,965 ✭✭✭mightyreds


    ShooterSF wrote: »
    Off topic but for those of us that need a nice break Dropkick Murphy's currently having a live free concert on youtube and facebook...

    I was meant to see them Sunday last in Boston till this blew up, so watching with a can now!


  • #7984
    ITman88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 876 ✭✭✭ITman88


    rob316 wrote: »
    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.

    I can’t comprehend this.
    I spent time in palliative care with a relative and I left my phone in the car when I spent time with them.
    This was regular updates on her mum in her final hours. It just doesn’t sit right.
    I do hope she is comfortable.


  • #7985
    Mervyn Skidmore
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,244 ✭✭✭Mervyn Skidmore


    Where are people getting the figure of 20,000 irish in spain?


  • #7986
    maebee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,816 ✭✭✭maebee


    JP Liz V1 wrote: »
    Leo is a doctor, will he be helping on the front line

    He did, tonight.


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  • #7987
    Mwengwe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 454 ✭✭Mwengwe


    fritzelly wrote: »
    Don't believe everything you read on the internet - mother dying but don't worry I'll keep twitter updated, thats more like WTF

    Yeah, someone dying of Coronavirus - hard story to believe, you're right. Almost implausible


  • #7988
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 9,106 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Mervyn Skidmore wrote: »
    Where are people getting the figure of 20,000 irish in spain?

    Spain?


  • #7989
    Blueshoe
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,957 ✭✭✭Blueshoe


    Raconteuse wrote: »
    Based. On. What.

    By the way, I presume you're a virologist/epidemiologist? If not, wishful thinking is not a qualification.

    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.


  • #7990
    Christy42
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,111 ✭✭✭Christy42


    pjohnson wrote: »
    That'd the infected Holiday makers from Spain/ the Cheltenham wânks blowing up figures.

    More than likely just finding people and more people reaching the point where symptoms are showing.

    Look at the US. Nearly doubled it's daily figure from yesterday. That isn't because they an extra 900 people got infected a day later. It is because they are rolling out a heavier testing programme. They will find more cases and unfortunately more deaths from the virus. However it will help them save lives over all. Same thing here as we increase our testing even further than we have (the US is a bit behind everyone else).


  • #7991
    CinemaGuy45
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭CinemaGuy45


    Mervyn Skidmore wrote: »
    Where are people getting the figure of 20,000 irish in spain?


    RTE news said it the other night and it was 25'000.


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  • #7992
    05eaftqbrs9jlh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭05eaftqbrs9jlh


    Sir Oxman wrote: »
    Even Boucher-Hayes is raising a smile with me
    https://twitter.com/boucherhayes/status/1240023885891932162?s=20
    For the contextual montage.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtdKrju9nzc


  • #7993
    rob316
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,463 ✭✭✭✭rob316


    NIMAN wrote: »
    The world we live in nowadays unfortunately.

    Some can't put their phone down, even when a parent is dying in front of them.

    A new level of narcissism.

    Aye. The whole thing is tasteless and lacks sincerity. The cynic in me says its to get followers and be told how great you are.


  • #7994
    cj maxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 18,140 ✭✭✭✭cj maxx


    Kaisr Sose wrote: »
    "The calm before the storm, before the surge " is how I recall his words

    Actually yeah that was what freaked me out . Surge


  • #7995
    ITman88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 876 ✭✭✭ITman88


    fritzelly wrote: »
    Don't believe everything you read on the internet - mother dying but don't worry I'll keep twitter updated, thats more like WTF

    I actually thought I was the only who shared that sentiment!


  • #7996
    tobefrank321
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,621 ✭✭✭tobefrank321


    joeguevara wrote: »
    Banning air travel without WHO direction was impossible. Looking back on actions not taken will always show things in a bad light. But I think we are being seen as doing the most before others. U.K. allowing stereophonic concerts with tens of thousands on Friday night is disgusting. U.K. teachers on social media asking do they have to attend school worse.

    Nonsense. Other countries did it unilaterly. Speaking of the WHO their advice was madness.

    The first thing you do when there is a growing epidemic of something like cv is ban flights to and from that area and worry about legal issues later. Instead our government were afraid to act and its a huge reason why we are facing 15,000 cases by month end. This outcome was entirely predictable.


  • #7997
    ShooterSF
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,822 ✭✭✭ShooterSF


    mightyreds wrote: »
    I was meant to see them Sunday last in Boston till this blew up, so watching with a can now!

    Shame! But cheers to you andyours!


  • #7998
    Somedaythefire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 758 ✭✭✭Somedaythefire


    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.


  • #7999
    fr336
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,179 ✭✭✭✭fr336


    Does anyone keep thinking tomorrow is the day I'll wake up and you'll have "it" lol? I always just wake up with a cold etc never develops during the day etc.


  • #8000
    owlbethere
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,329 ✭✭✭owlbethere


    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.

    This is a fantastic thread and a great source of information and discussion. I can't see how closing it down would be of any benefit. I wasn't feeling well myself last week and I think it was more stress, anxiety, tiredness related. I was losing too much sleep reading and posting on boards and that contributed to me feeling not very great. So, I began to limit my time here and I feel better for it. I still dip in and out from here and I'm doing better. Closing it down would be rubbish.


  • #8001
    martin101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 417 ✭✭martin101


    Been moved to another building as backup incase our main department goes down. 50 of us where asked to do this. Walked in on Monday and my chair is backed onto the girl behind me, the two chairs are side by side no room at all if I put my arm out to the right I would place it on the guys should beside me. I made the decision to not go in tomorrow until the sort out a better seating plan. And if not I won't be going back. I don't mind getting this virus but I'm not willing to give it to other people who are vulrable like some of my family members. My job by the way isn't very important so it's not life and death if I'm there or not. Just in times like this I think employers need to look after their employees and not have 50 of us jammed into a room like that. I'm very angry over it to be honest. Sorry just had to get it off my chest. But peoples health is more important to me than a job. I'm there 20 years but I'd give it up tomorrow if they are going to mess around like this


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  • #8002
    Blueshoe
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,957 ✭✭✭Blueshoe


    Somedaythefire wrote: »
    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.

    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.


  • #8003
    RobertKK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,775 ✭✭✭✭RobertKK


    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.


  • #8004
    Somedaythefire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 758 ✭✭✭Somedaythefire


    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.


  • #8005
    An Ri rua
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,714 ✭✭✭An Ri rua


    JP Liz V1 wrote: »
    Leo is a doctor, will he be helping on the front line

    He moonlights as a brain surgeon too. Make sure and leave the door unlocked so that he can recalibrate you on his morning jog.

    Sweet Mother Jesus.


  • #8006
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 9,106 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Cilldara_2000 wrote: »
    https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1239998337253769216?s=20

    Well last weekend, in the branch I visited, toilets not working and not a hand sanitiser in sight. So fck U McDonalds and pizzz off - and wash your hands after pizzing off too!


  • #8007
    retro:electro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,039 ✭✭✭✭retro:electro


    fr336 wrote: »
    Does anyone keep thinking tomorrow is the day I'll wake up and you'll have "it" lol? I always just wake up with a cold etc never develops during the day etc.

    I’m paranoid about every little symptom I have. Some water went down the wrong way earlier and I was paranoid because I was still coughing sporadically for about ten minutes after. I also had a headache all day yesterday and thought “this is it”, but that’s more than likely because I had my head bet into my phone reading this thread all day. Have developed an obsession with routinely taking my temperature too! I’ve never known it to go above 36


  • #8008
    r93kaey5p2izun
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,962 ✭✭✭r93kaey5p2izun


    A friend wants to volunteer his services (ex medical scientist) but isn't sure if he's considered high risk or not and should instead be avoiding people. Couldn't get through to GP yesterday and doesn't really want to clog up their phone line or take up their time with a silly question. He was under the care of a consultant but hasn't seen him in around 15 months. It's a heart problem he takes medication for, but he thinks it will be considered ok. It's a pity there isn't a little more info about the underlying conditions given as there seems to be a few people unsure how careful they need to be.


  • #8009
    Raconteuse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,817 ✭✭✭Raconteuse


    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.
    Well you hardly think zero Italian rugby supporters had it surely?

    My point is, you're no better than the people coming up with these seemingly wild figures. We don't know. And you're even worse for stating your opinion as fact. "Quote me on that" - wtf?

    I do agree with you in that some folks seem to be throwing out mad forecasts, but we can't say anything for certain.

    We are being warned about a serious surge. Now I do think the worst case scenario is being put out there - and rightly so imo. Why give anything less? But that doesn't mean it's an impossibility.


  • #8010
    Kermit.de.frog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,096 ✭✭✭✭Kermit.de.frog


    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.


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  • #8011
    Blueshoe
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,957 ✭✭✭Blueshoe


    Raconteuse wrote: »
    Well you hardly think zero Italian rugby supporters had it surely?

    My point is, you're no better than the people coming up with these seemingly wild figures. We don't know. And you're even worse for stating your opinion as fact. "Quote me on that" - wtf?

    I do agree with you in that some folks seem to be throwing out mad forecasts, but we can't say anything for certain.

    We are being warned about a serious surge. Now I do think the worst case scenario is being put out there - and rightly so imo. Why give anything less? But that doesn't mean it's an impossibility.

    You think 100k infections in Ireland is a possibility?

    I'm not assuming anything. I'm not making wild claims either.


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