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

cosanostra wrote: »

Revolute might be an option for you check it out

I was looking at that.
They are pensioners and the AIB is sort of appealing to them!

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?

Which didn’t even start in Spain.

Cork Boy 53 wrote: »

TBH that poster should just be ignored. Constant bashing of everyone and everything. I foolishly responded to her posts a few times. I won`t be doing it anymore.

You and cork girl should hook up when this blows over. 🀣

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?

There are very different reasons for that, and as much as you'd like to ignore context, most people don't. :rolleyes:

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?

Political correctness wasnt a thing 100 years ago

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”.