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

Kidchameleon wrote: »

To all the people offended that president Trump refered to it as the "Chinese virus", tell me, what do you call the Spanish Flu?

the Fort Riley, Kansas, Flu

Graham wrote: »

There's lots of reports of reports of reports.

Anything from the horses mouth?

I know, I'm cynical but if the WHO are making such recommendations why can't I find them on the WHO info pages?

Read the link https://www.france24.com/en/20200318-avoid-ibuprofen-for-coronavirus-symptoms-who-says


Asked about the study, WHO spokesman Christian Lindmeier told reporters in Geneva the UN health agency's experts were "looking into this to give further guidance."

"In the meantime, we recommend using rather paracetamol, and do not use ibuprofen as a self-medication. That's important," he said.

He added that if ibuprofen had been "prescribed by the healthcare professionals, then, of course, that's up to them."

First Two deaths in Pakistan today 36 and 50yo. God help them and other countries like them, their healthcare system below average and with large population it is spreading fast.

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Can someone explain how takeaway isnt a risk? Like someone preparing and touching your food is ok?

Your not sitting beside a number of people for a period of time who could cough and splutter over you for a start. You not touching surfaces etc.
Wash your hands before eating it, no issue keeping takeaways open it might keep some businesses afloat

Aegir wrote: »

Because what I said is true.

There was no about turn, the U.K. has its plans to combat this just as Ireland does. Both governments are doing what it right for their own country.

Which is how it should be.

Wow. No it is not true. So you can't accept they now have changed tack. It's as i suspected you can't accept that people are criticising the UK approach because it undermines are, you have to see an ulterior motive.

Graham wrote: »

There's lots of reports of reports of reports.

Anything from the horses mouth?

I know, I'm cynical but if the WHO are making such recommendations why can't I find them on the WHO info pages?

https://www.euronews.com/2020/03/18/coronavirus-fact-check-what-do-we-know-about-ibuprofen-and-covid-19

In a statement to Euronews, the WHO said they are “aware of concerns on the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, for the treatment of fever for people with COVID-19.”

The WHO added that are quickly reviewing the reports, they were not aware of a “published clinical or population-based data” on the matter.

“We gathering further evidence on this issue before making a formal recommendation”.

tough times for compulsive gamblers to get a fix

Kidchameleon wrote: »

To all the people offended that president Trump refered to it as the "Chinese virus", tell me, what do you call the Spanish Flu?

I caught the flu while staying in a small hotel in Seville there a while back. Turns out there was a doctor also staying there at the same time. He was able to diagnose me and prescribe me meds etc.

Really took me by surprise.

Nobody expects the Spanish inn physician.

Sober Crappy Chemis wrote: »

Is there any solace in our low death rate or is too early to consider? No smartarse answers ....

I found great confidence in the number of people currently in ICU. 6 atm.

So what happens if you suspect you have it, you get tested at home but feel relatively okay. Do they let you recover at home? What happens after that then do they call every so often to test you until you’re negative?

Mervyn Skidmore wrote: »

Who maintains the robots?

Other robots?

retro:electro wrote: »

So what happens if you suspect you have it, you get tested at home but feel relatively okay. Do they let you recover at home? What happens after that then do they call every so often to test you until you’re negative?

Heard from a local HSE source only 4 of the cases in Cork (out of ~ 30) are currently in hospital so I would say yes. Regular check-ups.