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

tobefrank321 · 18-03-2020 02:12PM

I really hope those testers doing drive through testing disinfect between each test. Sticking their hands in people's mouths is asking for spreading covid19 if they don't get it right.

05eaftqbrs9jlh · 18-03-2020 02:13PM

whiskeyman wrote: »

Newstalk's Ciara Kelly has it.
Probably been posted already?
Only a matter of time before more high profile people have it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtdKrju9nzc

I actually called Ciara Kelly having it on Friday. I hope Miriam doesn't have it but since Claire Byrne is self-isolating, there's a chance it's in RTÉ to some extent.

John Oliver also did his show in an empty studio the other day because their studio is being cleaned after two people in the office were confirmed as having coronavirus. It was jarring. Probably intentionally. Very effective.

iwillyeah1234 · 18-03-2020 02:14PM

beolight wrote: »

Have to agree and we need a journalist to probe this further next time Leo, Simon etc bring up South Kotea as the model to follow It’s basically a wartime situation and as such the HSE mantra/paranoia about privacy needs to be put to one side nobody is asking for identities or eircodes just locations .....: it may have a beneficial effect as it will dawn on some of the foolhardy ones just how close they maybe to it

as i pointed out earlier in the thread, the South Korean government is allowed legally to publish all records of a Corona case's movements - credit card transactions, mobile phone GPS, transport movements etc. The data is anonimised, but where the case was moving geographically, they publish - and they publish to social media apps in Korea!

Part of a policy of extreme transparent messaging.

This greatly assists with members of the public coming forward to get tested. ( they also have a massive "test test test" program )

beolight · 18-03-2020 02:15PM

Reassuring to see it so empty

1800_Ladladlad wrote: »

This is the Blanchardstown at the moment. Taken from the cafe in Marks and Spencer facing towards the fountain/Dunnes.

Dunnes is the only supermarket that has its own separate door which should be utilised for public to use. Keeping the entire centre open for the sake of a few shops is putting retail staff at risk along with the security and maintenance staff that have to be present as well. If you can afford to shop in Marks, then fair play to you but from what iv been told the food hall is not busy atall. There are three chemist's in the centre too, they should be closed as there are plenty in the surrounding areas that are open and are accessible.

I'm not only thinking of my mother but all of the unnecessary staff who's health is at risk. I was one of them for 10 years. I would much rather wait in a line outside a chemist in a surrounding area than risk possibly infecting staff in unnecessary and confined areas who should not have to be there

gabeeg · 18-03-2020 02:15PM

If all our telly and radio presenters get sick, I'm willing to answer the country's call

Stone Deaf 4evr · 18-03-2020 02:15PM

tobefrank321 wrote: »

I really hope those testers doing drive through testing disinfect between each test. Sticking their hands in people's mouths is asking for spreading covid19 if they don't get it right.

yeah, you tell em!

dummy_crusher · 18-03-2020 02:15PM

tobefrank321 wrote: »

I really hope those testers doing drive through testing disinfect between each test. Sticking their hands in people's mouths is asking for spreading covid19 if they don't get it right.

Ah stop now, you don't think they're taking every precaution to prevent infecting other people and themselves? Some BS.

Gael23 · 18-03-2020 02:16PM

Looks likely the leaving cert is off.

18-03-2020 02:16PM

billybonkers wrote: »

Are the banks and post offices closed? I would have thought they would be essential services.

They are still open.

Friday is pension day. That’s gonna be a nightmare. My brother got form to collect my mums pension for her.

EDit · 18-03-2020 02:17PM

amadangomor wrote: »

Cough that started in the chest, sore throat for 2/3 days, headache for maybe one day, slightly off food for a day or two. No temperature, little bit tired but nothing out of the ordinary. Was slightly out of breath for last few days and worse today. Sore chest when breathing today.

This is exactly what myself and my wife have had for the last 5-6 days. The lack of persistent cough and fever has made me think it’s just a cold, but we are self-isolating anyways

18-03-2020 02:20PM

bb12 wrote: »

i see the government are in talks with the banks this afternoon re helping people with mortgages, loans etc

wonder if they will apply the same to themselves and if they're gonna take everyone's property tax bill out of their banks accounts on the 21st?

It was already said a few days back that it’s not being taken.

Cw85 · 18-03-2020 02:21PM

I have tonsillitis at the moment, started coming on yesterday. I get it every 3 months so was kind of expecting it and on a waiting list to get them out. Rang doctor this morning and went down to collect a prescription, you have to wait outside and they bring it out to you. A lot of the symptoms I have are similar to to Covid-19 such as aches and pain, fever, sore throat and shortness of breath but I know it's the tonsollities as I have these symptoms every 3 months for the past 3 years.

Cork Boy 53 · 18-03-2020 02:21PM

gabeeg wrote: »

If all our telly and radio presenters get sick, I'm willing to answer the country's call

"Liveline. Talk to gabeeg." Seems workable.

joeguevara · 18-03-2020 02:21PM

beolight wrote: »

Have to agree and we need a journalist to probe this further next time Leo, Simon etc bring up South Kotea as the model to follow It’s basically a wartime situation and as such the HSE mantra/paranoia about privacy needs to be put to one side nobody is asking for identities or eircodes just locations .....: it may have a beneficial effect as it will dawn on some of the foolhardy ones just how close they maybe to it

But the issue is undetected cases would mean a drop of guard if published where positive hits are.

18-03-2020 02:22PM

gabeeg wrote: »

346 new cases in the Netherlands. 15 deaths.

The mad fools are still going down the herd immunity route. They're in huge trouble.

Herd immunity is the best approach once you fully pre-isolate as many vulnerable people as possible. Quarantine those with the highest risk and let everyone else carry on as normal. Some young/healthy people will die but not many, most will have a typical flu.

In this case people should actually be encouraged to mix more than ever, not less. In no time at all most of us will have caught it, after a few months you can progressively lift the quarantine. Old people may still die as you lift the quarantine but you do it in groups (eg 65-67 the first month, 67-69 the next month etc) so it won't overwhelm the system. And we're talking months in the future so we will have rakes of ventilators by then.

If you don't effectively isolate the at-risk then herd immunity approach will be a disaster.

beolight · 18-03-2020 02:22PM

Agreed it works but doubtful if it could be introduced to such a level here but they can certainly pinpoint towns/ villages/ estates etc where confirmed cases are located
The onus is on a journalist being brave enough to ask the right question.......do their research anticipate the prepped answers and follow with the correct line of questioning and not being waffled off track

Come back Vincent Browne your country needs you

iwillyeah1234 wrote: »

as i pointed out earlier in the thread, the South Korean government is allowed legally to publish all records of a Corona case's movements - credit card transactions, mobile phone GPS, transport movements etc. The data is anonimised, but where the case was moving geographically, they publish - and they publish to social media apps in Korea!

Part of a policy of extreme transparent messaging.

This greatly assists with members of the public coming forward to get tested. ( they also have a massive "test test test" program )

V8 Interceptor · 18-03-2020 02:23PM

"We're in the EU, freedom of movement is what its about" Simon A

"Stopping flights from Italy just wouldn't work" Simon B

They've attempted to be the best boys in the class to get a pat on the head from their big brothers in the EU (and spreading the virus all over Ireland in the process) and then Germany, the big boss man, goes and closes its borders. LMAO

Cupatae · 18-03-2020 02:23PM

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The UK is doing a mighty job

sReq | uTeK · 18-03-2020 02:24PM

nacho libre wrote: »

As leading experts have stated, the answer to controlling this virus is in better treatments, alongside the restrictive measures being taken, a vaccine will not solve the issue. These reports about a vaccine being found remind me of various articles claiming a cure for cancer.

That said A vaccine will be of course be developed but its takes time for it to be trialled and approved for human usage. According to the experts that can take up to a year.

The Vaccine will absolutely alleviate the stress on the system, a vaccine is not a cure but it is a huge step in PREVENTION! by preventing future cases we have more time to ensure the recovery of existing cases.

RandomName2 · 18-03-2020 02:25PM

V8 Interceptor wrote: »

then Germany, the big boss man, goes and closes its borders. LMAO

But not before they infected Italy

amadangomor · 18-03-2020 02:27PM

EDit wrote: »

This is exactly what myself and my wife have had for the last 5-6 days. The lack of persistent cough and fever has made me think it’s just a cold, but we are self-isolating anyways

I was coughing more in the morning and few times during the day and getting phlegm up. This is maybe an indication of not having Corvid as the doctor said non producing cough is more typical. He said the symptoms can vary a lot though. Same with the fact that I had no temperature.

The fact that I am a bit breathless now is why he is thinking a possible case.

RugbyLad11 · 18-03-2020 02:27PM

Schools set to close on Friday in Scotland, I wonder if NI will follow

gabeeg · 18-03-2020 02:28PM

Cupatae wrote: »

The UK is doing a mighty job

The Dutch are much, much worse than the UK. Incredibly.

Cork Boy 53 · 18-03-2020 02:28PM

Kolton Zealous Sandstone wrote: »

I emailed a plumber this morning.

They're here now.

The end of days has arrived.

Desperate for work at this stage I imagine. Take all necessary health precautions.

Ulysses Gaze · 18-03-2020 02:28PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Herd immunity is the best approach once you fully pre-isolate as many vulnerable people as possible. Quarantine those with the highest risk and let everyone else carry on as normal. Some young/healthy people will die but not many, most will have a typical flu.

In this case people should actually be encouraged to mix more than ever, not less. In no time at all most of us will have caught it, after a few months you can progressively lift the quarantine. Old people may still die as you lift the quarantine but you do it in groups (eg 65-67 the first month, 67-69 the next month etc) so it won't overwhelm the system. And we're talking months in the future so we will have rakes of ventilators by then.

If you don't effectively isolate the at-risk then herd immunity approach will be a disaster.

Herd immunity is usually achieved through a vaccination program; as is the case with measles, mumps and HPV, to name a few.

Herd immunity isn’t normally achieved through letting a virulent virus run through a society without a vaccination program.

Herd Immunity without a vaccine program is like playing Russian Roulette.

Hence why the British are rowing back on it.

cloudatlas · 18-03-2020 02:30PM

spookwoman wrote: »

Don't listen to her she gets on my wick with her holier than thou attitude

Why not listen to her? she’s a medical professional.

TheValeyard · 18-03-2020 02:30PM

Eurovision cancelled. Well, not all bad suppose.

Ger Roe · 18-03-2020 02:30PM

EDit wrote: »

This is exactly what myself and my wife have had for the last 5-6 days. The lack of persistent cough and fever has made me think it’s just a cold, but we are self-isolating anyways

Have you rung your GP to see what he thinks?

cloudatlas · 18-03-2020 02:32PM

gabeeg wrote: »

The Dutch are much, much worse than the UK. Incredibly.

Actually things are improving in the uk

Cypher_sounds · 18-03-2020 02:32PM

Kolton Zealous Sandstone wrote: »

I emailed a plumber this morning.

They're here now.

The end of days has arrived.

Can’t get the jacks fixed?

Can only imagine.

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