CoVid-19 Part IX - 785 cases ROI (3 deaths) 108 in NI (1 death) (20 March) Read OP

BattleCorp · 20-03-2020 07:25PM

An Ciarraioch wrote: »

Thankfully, he'd have to invade your space for 15 minutes to make any difference, so the actual trolley/basket is your biggest danger there!

Eh, no. That 15 minute thing is bollix. If the fcuker coughs on you, then you might catch it.

Snow Garden · 20-03-2020 07:25PM

threeball wrote: »

Heard of one guy in Carrick on Shannon who was in Tesco. Staff couldn't give him a product he wanted as it was sold out so he spat at them. They should have had him arrested and charged with assault.

And Leitrim have no cases

Nesta99 · 20-03-2020 07:25PM

glasso wrote: »

source?

My own 2 eyes and knowing the area that I live in and people that are still going to these pubs. I will tell you sepcifically in a pm if you wish. If there was a way to report this to a public health official I would - maybe there is but i'd imagine that until todays legislation that passed the Seanad and is signed in to law by the President and subsequently evoked, that there isnt a whole lot that can be done with a publican saything things like 'private party' or there is less than 100 people inside. There are definitely 3 pubs in my area that are 'open'!! Short of going in and taking pics or video you will just have to take my word for it as the source.

I can assure you I have no agenda or reason to exaggerate. It is a genuine concern, and as somebody that will be facing any crisis directly in the hospital enviornment (Resuss and ICU) anything that puts the community in greater risk and by extension myself and my colleagues at greater risk seriously p!sses me off.

My Uncle who has significant comorbidities (diabetic, heart disease, COPD) after years of smoking and drinking was in one of these places, with his cronies, and then landed home to my Aunt who also has respiratory issues. He couldnt flipping stay away from a pub and did the whole 'sure we're all gonna die one day':mad: Hieght of self centered selfishness imo!!

Mantis Toboggan · 20-03-2020 07:26PM

Tell me how wrote: »

If we miss Leo's prediction by 10,000 by the end of the month, it is a sign that everything which has been done worked, rather than it wasn't needed.

His prediction came after the lockdown

mcmoustache · 20-03-2020 07:26PM

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

I'd smack the fcuker with a hurley

That would be the right way to go about it. Keeping your distance and all that. Keeps us all safe.

SleetAndSnow · 20-03-2020 07:26PM

Germany have over 4.5k today and still only two in ICU, Don't think that can be right if we have 12?

lbj666 · 20-03-2020 07:26PM

joeguevara wrote: »

At this stage there is no protocol. Have you considered all types of risk. What if ran out of petrol and needed to get it in a filling station. The person behind the counter could be positive. Or the person in the queue. Or if the car broke down and you had to be transported by a driver who is positive.

Is cabin fever that bad at this stage for a trip to the beach. Would an early morning walk when no people around be better. I think taking the least risky option while still remaining healthy is of paramount importance. You are the best person to make the decision but think about scenarios rather than best case.

OK thats paranoia, go to the beach, keep yer distance including in the shop, wipe yer hands after using the pump. Pay by card.

pjohnson · 20-03-2020 07:27PM

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

Germany have over 4.5k today and still only two in ICU, Don't think that can be right if we have 12?

12 in ICU?

pH · 20-03-2020 07:27PM

Pinkpotato wrote: »

I get so frustrated when I see people calling for lock down.
The government are not saying it in so many words, but read between the lines.
We need to slow the spread.
Slow it down. Not Stop it.
There is no point stopping the virus unless we close the borders and don't let a single person in or out ever again. Or until we have a vaccine in 1 or 2 years. Because even if we get to 0 cases after a lock down. As soon as its lifted, holidays will happen, the spread will start again.
It's about flattening the Curve not stopping it
We need to catch the virus so we can build immunity and protect the vulnerable. We are taking the measures because if we all catch it together then the hospitals will not cope.
However if we all catch it at different times, the hospitals will cope and lives will be saved.
In either of the 2 models the department presents to us, there is never a less amount of people who have it. There may well be a lock down, but it will be after a certain amount of us have already got it.

Ok then - do some maths.

5% of people who catch covid-19 will need critical care.
At max our hospital system can deal with 50 new critical cases per day.
So we cannot have more than 1,000 new cases per day without overloading the health service. (1,000 people catching the virus means 50 of then need icu)
There are 4.9 million people in Ireland 70% of them would need to be infected for 'herd immunity' (3.43 million)
3,430,000 / 1,000 = 3,430 days (9 years 5 months) of lockdown

fritzelly · 20-03-2020 07:27PM

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Is 69 Cork figure?

Would be 66 of released figures - they are about 2 days behind today's numbers in their breakdown

JP Liz V1 · 20-03-2020 07:28PM

Monaghan no cases

threeball · 20-03-2020 07:28PM

Tell me how wrote: »

4 People from one family died in New Jersey. Two more are critical after 7 contracted the disease.

NY Times.

Obesity is going to be an associated cause of a huge amounts of deaths in the US once this disease is contracted

An Ciarraioch · 20-03-2020 07:28PM

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Is 69 Cork figure?

66:

https://www.radiokerry.ie/seven-cases-coronavirus-kerry/

BattleCorp · 20-03-2020 07:28PM

An Ciarraioch wrote: »

The local supermarket is giving out disposable gloves, then once you're finished your shop, there's a sanitising dispenser at the exit - also have hand sanitizer in the car afterwards.

This might sound stupid but you have to be taught how to take off contaminated gloves as you could easily contaminate your hands while taking off the gloves.

trapp · 20-03-2020 07:30PM

PokeHerKing wrote: »

In normal times I'd agree but I think western democracies greatest strength and appeal is going to be its biggest downfall during this crisis.

Exactly I've been thinking about this and in other crisis, terrorist attacks for example, in France, London, Berlin, Nice etc the defiant response of showing no fear and continuing to live our lives as we choose has stopped the terrorists from winning.

This freedom compared to a state like China is likely why europe is being affected so badly.

Having said that I think this freedom, even if curtailed at present, must never be taken away as the freedom to live is our greatest asset.

threeball · 20-03-2020 07:30PM

Nesta99 wrote: »

My own 2 eyes and knowing the area that I live in and people that are still going to these pubs. I will tell you sepcifically in a pm if you wish. If there was a way to report this to a public health official I would - maybe there is but i'd imagine that until todays legislation that passed the Seanad and is signed in to law by the President and subsequently evoked, that there isnt a whole lot that can be done with a publican saything things like 'private party' or there is less than 100 people inside. There are definitely 3 pubs in my area that are 'open'!! Short of going in and taking pics or video you will just have to take my word for it as the source.

I can assure you I have no agenda or reason to exaggerate. It is a genuine concern, and as somebody that will be facing any crisis directly in the hospital enviornment (Resuss and ICU) anything that puts the community in greater risk and by extension myself and my colleagues at greater risk seriously p!sses me off.

My Uncle who has significant comorbidities (diabetic, heart disease, COPD) after years of smoking and drinking was in one of these places, with his cronies, and then landed home to my Aunt who also has respitory issues. He couldnt flipping stay away from a pub and did the whole 'sure we're all gonna die one day':mad: Hight of self centered selfishness imo!!

Report it to the guards. They'll take a dim view of this carry on.

Acosta · 20-03-2020 07:30PM

Could the government order that all unaccompanied minors stay in doors until further notice?

Tell me how · 20-03-2020 07:30PM

threeball wrote: »

Obesity is going to be an associated cause of a huge amounts of deaths in the US once this disease is contracted

Wouldn't necessarily have been the case in Italy China or South Korea, I would have thought. Certainly not to same level as US maybe.

Kaisr Sose · 20-03-2020 07:31PM

Jin luk wrote: »

Friday March 20th Update

Apologies for the length of this post. I hope you find it useful.

1. Our Practice

..... Text removed...

Regards

Dr Shane Corr
Carrickmacross
Co. Monaghan

Are you Dr Shane Corr?

JP Liz V1 · 20-03-2020 07:31PM

Tell me how wrote: »

4 People from one family died in New Jersey. Two more are critical after 7 contracted the disease.

NY Times.

Cork Boy 53 · 20-03-2020 07:31PM

pjohnson wrote: »

12 in ICU?

Yes. Although that figure is only accurate up to midnight on Wednesday.

Ce he sin · 20-03-2020 07:31PM

cjmc wrote: »

We are self isolating . What's the protocol on taking the kids to the beach to stave off cabin fever. Won't go near anyone , just drive there, let them run around for an hour or two then into the car and home. Is that still allowed?

Just bear in mind just how many other people have the same idea! Went to my nearest beach, people everywhere. Went to amenity walkway, car park full so went for a stroll around the nearby industrial estate. Nobody walks there.

Jin luk · 20-03-2020 07:31PM

Kaisr Sose wrote: »

Are you Dr Shane Corr?

No.

mick987 · 20-03-2020 07:32PM

coolshannagh28 wrote: »

McDonnell was speechless on the BBC news earlier.

The had a union guy on as well and he said it was more than they ask / hoped for

kieran. · 20-03-2020 07:33PM

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Monaghan no cases

Washing diesel / hands, all the same up here!!

fritzelly · 20-03-2020 07:34PM

Nooooooo - that's it we're truly screwed now

https://twitter.com/BNODesk/status/1241085285494112256

Akrasia · 20-03-2020 07:34PM

An Ciarraioch wrote: »

The local supermarket is giving out disposable gloves, then once you're finished your shop, there's a sanitising dispenser at the exit - also have hand sanitizer in the car afterwards.

Where exactly are you getting hand sanitizer from? I haven’t seen a bottle of the stuff in weeks The Aldi in Ennis had a bottle of shower spray at the door to ‘disinfect’ people on the way in. (I don’t think heavily diluted vinegar is a proven disinfectant) and there wasn’t a single bottle of anti bacterial spray left anywhere in the shop, or any shop I’ve been in recently

mick987 · 20-03-2020 07:34PM

Snow Garden wrote: »

And Leitrim have no cases

Yes but there was six arrests for sheep worrying last night.

Kaisr Sose · 20-03-2020 07:35PM

Jin luk wrote: »

No.

I am wondering why are you posting in his name?

blade1 · 20-03-2020 07:35PM

Jurgen Klopp wrote: »

Target of €50,000 met and passed

€91,624 at current standing

Thanks for that just donated there!

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CoVid-19 Part IX - 785 cases ROI (3 deaths) 108 in NI (1 death) (20 March) Read OP