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

EDit · 18-03-2020 02:33PM

Ger Roe wrote: »

Have you rung your GP to see what he thinks?

My wife did, she is on the waiting list for a test (she would Probably be considered medium risk) . If she’s got it, I’ve got it.

18-03-2020 02:33PM

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.

I'd say they haven't thought of that at all.

4068ac1elhodqr · 18-03-2020 02:34PM

amadangomor wrote: »

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.

One (very rough, non-clinical) test of chest infection would be the ability to hold your breath for 10secs (assuming this can be done easily beforehand).

If in doubt, don't go out.

MOD-This horsesh!t has been debunked already.

Roger_007 · 18-03-2020 02:34PM

Some good news at last.......Eurovision Song Contest is cancelled!

bottlebrush · 18-03-2020 02:34PM

Cypher_sounds wrote: »

Can’t get the jacks fixed?

Can only imagine.

Was it clogged up with all that bog roll?

wakka12 · 18-03-2020 02:34PM

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/covid-19-all-time-high-of-47-new-cases-in-singapore-14-day-stay-home-notice-will-now-apply
Nearly 50 new cases in Singapore, think they got too relaxed there recently . A friend of mine lives there and they were posting pictures of a street party there, nobody wearing masks gloves or anything

18-03-2020 02:34PM

Kolton Zealous Sandstone wrote: »

I emailed a plumber this morning.

They're here now.

The end of days has arrived.

Always the most unrealistic part of porn. Them showing up on time.

tbayers · 18-03-2020 02:35PM

Dunno if its been discussed but the fact Ciara Kelly (Newstalk Radio Presenter - former GP) can get a test on a Sunday and get results back in 2 days shows the inequality in this society.

I have had a lot of the symptoms since Saturday, finally rang doctor Monday and still waiting to get the test, never mind the results. In the meantime I am getting better and could recover by time I get the blood thing!

bilston · 18-03-2020 02:35PM

RugbyLad11 wrote: »

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

Wales as well

dan786 · 18-03-2020 02:35PM

Parts of UK finally doing the right thing:

Schools in Scotland are to close at the end of this week, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said.

All schools in Wales will close for an early Easter break by Friday at the latest, the Welsh government has announced.

18-03-2020 02:36PM

Ulysses Gaze wrote: »

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 administered through letting a virulent virus run through a society without a vaccination program.

Herd immunity is a phenomenon which has naturally ocurred in humans for 199,800 years. And other species for much longer.

We've been able to accelerate it and influence it via vaccination for the last 200 years.

In this case, I am referring to the approach of allowing herd immunity to happen naturally, and even accelerate it if possible through increased mixing.

The alternative is that everybody sits at home for 18 months waiting for a vaccine. People will die anyway, the economy will be ruined, our mental health will be ruined etc.

dummy_crusher · 18-03-2020 02:37PM

Cypher_sounds wrote: »

Can’t get the jacks fixed?

Can only imagine.

Maybe it's the beginning of this... :pac:

retro:electro · 18-03-2020 02:38PM

SusieBlue wrote: »

Its nothing to do with being obsessed with celebrities, its more to do with being able to put a face to the virus, meaning more of the deniers & naysayers might take it a bit more seriously.

The more famous people that come out with this, the more "real" it will feel to the public. The more real it feels, the better the chance they'll wash their hands, observe social distancing, and take other precautions, thus contributing to the delay of the spread.
That's why its a relief.

Exactly. Much better to have faces to those affected and be able to follow their journey, than have this mysterious ominous illness wash throughout society with thousands affected yet nobody willing to come forward and say they have it. That would make people panic more because we’d be wondering why. I know a lot would have felt relief that Tom Hanks and his wife are managing well and have been released from hospital. It’s good to get a rounded picture.

Ulysses Gaze · 18-03-2020 02:39PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Herd immunity is a phenomenon which has naturally ocurred in humans for 199,800 years. And other species for much longer.

We've been able to accelerate it and influence it via vaccination for the last 200 years.

In this case, I am referring to the approach of allowing herd immunity to happen naturally, and even accelerate it if possible through increased mixing.

The alternative is that everybody sits at home for 18 months waiting for a vaccine. People will due anyway, the economy will be ruined, our mental health will be ruined etc.

And you understand the potential consequences for society if you take this approach?

All of that in bold will happen anyway but the recovery time will be even greater.

You are advocating a long term, scorched earth policy.

ZX7R · 18-03-2020 02:40PM

Ulysses Gaze wrote: »

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.

It might also work in a smaller population.

18-03-2020 02:42PM

This bit with Stone Cold Steve Austin was gas on Monday. Leaning into it.

https://twitter.com/HighForShirai/status/1239771217835560960?s=20

foxyladyxx · 18-03-2020 02:42PM

amadangomor wrote: »

I'm classified as a potential case by my doctor.

Some symptoms for two weeks but today quite breathless and sore chest. Could be unrelated chest infection or could be Covid.

Good news is that if it is Covid I am probably not shedding the virus as it has been two weeks. Been told to self isolate for another week as a precaution.

Same here. I am quite concerned by the breathlessness. I was symptom free for two weeks and am now suffering from a chest infection it would appear.

10000maniacs · 18-03-2020 02:43PM

Trump back to his petulant nasty self again singling out the pharmaceutical companies based in Ireland saying we need to make our drugs here in the USA.
What a nasty piece of work.

blade1 · 18-03-2020 02:44PM

Deleted User wrote: »

The alternative is that everybody sits at home for 18 months

Now your talking!:)

blade1 · 18-03-2020 02:46PM

10000maniacs wrote: »

Trump back to his petulant nasty self again singling out the pharmaceutical companies based in Ireland saying we need to make our drugs here in the USA.
What a nasty piece of work.

He said that?
Wow how nasty can one get.

greenfield21 · 18-03-2020 02:46PM

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-18/99-of-those-who-died-from-virus-had-other-illness-italy-says?srnd=premium-europe

99% surely that number will go down, if not then isolatibg certain members of the community is the way to go.

18-03-2020 02:47PM

Ulysses Gaze wrote: »

And you understand the potential consequences for society if you take this approach?

All of that in bold will happen anyway but the recovery time will be even greater.

You are advocating a long term, scorched earth policy.

I have stated the consequences already. It is not a scorched earth policy once you effectively isolate those most at risk.

It is the best approach. It is much easier to isolate old and unhealthy people for 6 months than it is to isolate the entire population for 18 months.

ironingbored · 18-03-2020 02:48PM

Refractions wrote: »

Has she been spreading it over the airwaves the last two weeks??

I don't think that's how it spreads to be honest.

10000maniacs · 18-03-2020 02:50PM

blade1 wrote: »

He said that?
Wow how nasty can one get.

Well, using a Corona virus press conference as a platform for that type of crap.
And he called it the "Chinese" virus in the same conference.
Not sure if you were being sarky, but he is a knob.

TheAsYLuMkeY · 18-03-2020 02:52PM

10000maniacs wrote: »

Trump back to his petulant nasty self again singling out the pharmaceutical companies based in Ireland saying we need to make our drugs here in the USA.
What a nasty piece of work.

Boycott his golf resort.

whiskeyman · 18-03-2020 02:52PM

greenfield21 wrote: »

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-18/99-of-those-who-died-from-virus-had-other-illness-italy-says?srnd=premium-europe

99% surely that number will go down, if not then isolatibg certain members of the community is the way to go.

High blood pressure is an 'underlying condition'.

Most elderly folk I know, parents included, have high blood pressure and are taking medication for it.

silverharp · 18-03-2020 02:53PM

10000maniacs wrote: »

Trump back to his petulant nasty self again singling out the pharmaceutical companies based in Ireland saying we need to make our drugs here in the USA.
What a nasty piece of work.

Trump will be more interested in getting production out of China, which is a good move. im not sure what is nasty about that? arent France and Germany banning exports of medical equipment. Maybe the HSE should be looking at a but of self sufficiency if we cant trust foreign suppliers

shesty · 18-03-2020 02:53PM

America does not the concept of "society".It is really each man for himself over there and Trump is the worst example of it.Nasty piece of goods.

gerbilgranny · 18-03-2020 02:54PM

TheValeyard wrote: »

Eurovision cancelled. Well, not all bad suppose.

My daughter is really upset by this news. It's such a pity that they couldn't run it even with just videos and let people vote.

For some people Eurovision is a highlight of their year and I reckon it would have been boosted spirits (though obviously not for everyone).

Kidchameleon · 18-03-2020 02:55PM

10000maniacs wrote: »

Trump back to his petulant nasty self again singling out the pharmaceutical companies based in Ireland saying we need to make our drugs here in the USA.
What a nasty piece of work.

What? American president wants jobs in America? The cheek!

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