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

Kermit.de.frog · 21-03-2020 12:37AM

Irish Times reporting the govt is to follow the UK in paying a significant portion of worker's payments if they are to be laid off. To be announced next week.

JP Liz V1 · 21-03-2020 12:39AM

bob mcbob wrote: »

Yes at the moment almost no-one is immune so everyone is in the same boat - isolation. In say 6 weeks the infections have dropped off to manageable levels so the isolation has relaxed but maybe only 20% have immunity as they have had covid. Infections start rising again and isolation is re-introduced. The 20% will say why am I included - I have immunity. They will then probably ignore the isolation orders.
When that happens the "we are all in this together" community spirit is broken.

Like a Werewolf game I'm lost

stephenjmcd · 21-03-2020 12:39AM

Seamai wrote: »

We're not far of that here. When I went out for a walk today of the 30 or so businesses I past only 4 were open, a garage, a chemist, a supermarket and the other essential an off license.

That's basically all that's left open in my area too. Vast majority of places followed the pubs on Monday morning by closing up

fritzelly · 21-03-2020 12:40AM

Like this, probably should have added your parent, sister, brother...

https://twitter.com/BNODesk/status/1241151085160599552

igCorcaigh · 21-03-2020 12:40AM

bob mcbob wrote: »

Yes at the moment almost no-one is immune so everyone is in the same boat - isolation. In say 6 weeks the infections have dropped off to manageable levels so the isolation has relaxed but maybe only 20% have immunity as they have had covid. Infections start rising again and isolation is re-introduced. The 20% will say why am I included - I have immunity. They will then probably ignore the isolation orders.
When that happens the "we are all in this together" community spirit is broken.

I see your point.

We need to ensure people comply with this for the long term, when needed.

I see your point.

It's easy in the early days of crisis, but what about 2,3,6 months. One year
Christmas.

This will be tricky.

solidasarock · 21-03-2020 12:41AM

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

Irish Times reporting the govt is to follow the UK in paying a significant portion of worker's payments if they are to be laid off. To be announced next week.

Thats good to here. But man. This whole situation is going to leave us in a bigger hole then the crash did isnt it?

V8 Interceptor · 21-03-2020 12:41AM

Not 'til the Country has been riddled with this virus has our craven media even broached the most mind numbingly obvious subject.

What kind of a Nation is it that doesn't have any journalists willing to ask the most basic of questions in the middle of a crisis?

Strazdas · 21-03-2020 12:42AM

Corkgirl20 wrote: »

I’m still finding this so surreal!
I think this stage is difficult because its “ the calm before the storm” and everybody is questioning and waiting to see how bad it’s going to get.
It’s very hard to sit around and wait and hope that everything put in place is enough.

There was a good article in the Irish Times yesterday from a guy who feels we won't go the way of Italy and Spain. He used a lot of stats such as us having a much younger population than the European average, being more dispersed physically and the fact we moved quite quickly with social distancing.

Lord Trollington · 21-03-2020 12:42AM

V8 Interceptor wrote: »

Not 'til the Country has been riddled with this virus has our craven media even broached the most mind numbingly obvious subject.

What kind of a Nation is it that doesn't have any journalists willing to ask the most basic of questions in the middle of a crisis?

What questions would these be ?

Lord Trollington · 21-03-2020 12:42AM

V8 Interceptor wrote: »

Not 'til the Country has been riddled with this virus has our craven media even broached the most mind numbingly obvious subject.

What kind of a Nation is it that doesn't have any journalists willing to ask the most basic of questions in the middle of a crisis?

What questions would these be ?

Lord Trollington · 21-03-2020 12:42AM

V8 Interceptor wrote: »

Not 'til the Country has been riddled with this virus has our craven media even broached the most mind numbingly obvious subject.

What kind of a Nation is it that doesn't have any journalists willing to ask the most basic of questions in the middle of a crisis?

What questions would these be ?

igCorcaigh · 21-03-2020 12:43AM

solidasarock wrote: »

Thats good to here. But man. This whole situation is going to leave us in a bigger hole then the crash did isnt it?

Yes it will. But we need to share out this in a must juster way than 2008.

jos28 · 21-03-2020 12:43AM

I know we've been told that wearing a mask is a waste of time, it cannot prevent you catching the virus . Apparently it can only prevent you from transmitting it if you have it. Surely we should all wear them regardless. Many of us could be Asymptomatic, surely wearing masks would be beneficial

stephenjmcd · 21-03-2020 12:44AM

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

Irish Times reporting the govt is to follow the UK in paying a significant portion of worker's payments if they are to be laid off. To be announced next week.

Watched Pascal tonight on the late late and he didn't really want to talk about going down that route but mentioned that anything and everything was on the table really.

I'd be surprised if we went down that route, simply where will the money come from. They've already committed 3 billion, which partly comes from the rainy day found amongst other sources but they're going to have to borrow huge amounts if they want to go this way.

Also sounded like a minister who was preparing to rebuild the country again, I'd be surprised now if they didn't look for a deal on government that kept Pascal, simon and leo in there

Tell me how · 21-03-2020 12:44AM

V8 Interceptor wrote: »

Not 'til the Country has been riddled with this virus has our craven media even broached the most mind numbingly obvious subject.

What kind of a Nation is it that doesn't have any journalists willing to ask the most basic of questions in the middle of a crisis?

You couldn't even ask it in a post not to mind in the middle of a crisis.

ACitizenErased · 21-03-2020 12:45AM

Strazdas wrote: »

There was a good article in the Irish Times yesterday from a guy who feels we won't go the way of Italy and Spain. He used a lot of stats such as us having a much younger population than the European average, being more dispersed physically and the fact we moved quite quickly with social distancing.

Any link to this? Interested in reading.

fritzelly · 21-03-2020 12:45AM

V8 Interceptor wrote: »

Not 'til the Country has been riddled with this virus has our craven media even broached the most mind numbingly obvious subject.

What kind of a Nation is it that doesn't have any journalists willing to ask the most basic of questions in the middle of a crisis?

Another night - same agenda

MOR316 · 21-03-2020 12:45AM

jos28 wrote: »

I know we've been told that wearing a mask is a waste of time, it cannot prevent you catching the virus . Apparently it can only prevent you from transmitting it if you have it. Surely we should all wear them regardless. Many of us could be Asymptomatic, surely wearing masks would be beneficial

Wear one if you want

Lord Trollington · 21-03-2020 12:46AM

Strazdas wrote: »

There was a good article in the Irish Times yesterday from a guy who feels we won't go the way of Italy and Spain. He used a lot of stats such as us having a much younger population than the European average, being more dispersed physically and the fact we moved quite quickly with social distancing.

Time will tell. From the outside looking in it looks like it's been handled quite well be Leo and his team .

Ultimately we'll be judged probably on the numbers in 2 weeks. It's a bit surreal really.

It's like looking at a car coming at you at speed in slow motion.

V8 Interceptor · 21-03-2020 12:47AM

Lord Trollington wrote: »

What questions would these be ?

Umm...…..Why have our borders remained wide open since the European outbreak began?

c montgomery · 21-03-2020 12:47AM

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

Irish Times reporting the govt is to follow the UK in paying a significant portion of worker's payments if they are to be laid off. To be announced next week.

Can't see that happening

If someone is on 200k are they going to pay the same % as someone on 40k?

Basic payment to everyone is what I predict

ChikiChiki · 21-03-2020 12:48AM

Corkgirl20 wrote: »

I’m still finding this so surreal!
I think this stage is difficult because its “ the calm before the storm” and everybody is questioning and waiting to see how bad it’s going to get.
It’s very hard to sit around and wait and hope that everything put in place is enough.

Despite my initial reservations been watching this in other countries and I think we are doing well. Read somewhere that we have thrown more money at this per capita than South Korea who had a fantastic response.

I'm hopeful and encouraged to date.

Tell me how · 21-03-2020 12:48AM

c montgomery wrote: »

Can't see that happening

If someone is on 200k are they going to pay the same % as someone on 40k?

Basic payment to everyone is what I predict

UK capped payments at 2500/month.

marilynrr · 21-03-2020 12:48AM

jos28 wrote: »

I know we've been told that wearing a mask is a waste of time, it cannot prevent you catching the virus . Apparently it can only prevent you from transmitting it if you have it. Surely we should all wear them regardless. Many of us could be Asymptomatic, surely wearing masks would be beneficial

I think they say that some people might be more likely to touch their faces to adjust the masks, than they would if they weren't wearing a mask and that's why it's not that straightforward!

V8 Interceptor · 21-03-2020 12:48AM

fritzelly wrote: »

Another night - same agenda

What's the matter with you people! Why don't you give a sh1t?!!

Lord Trollington · 21-03-2020 12:48AM

jos28 wrote: »

I know we've been told that wearing a mask is a waste of time, it cannot prevent you catching the virus . Apparently it can only prevent you from transmitting it if you have it. Surely we should all wear them regardless. Many of us could be Asymptomatic, surely wearing masks would be beneficial

I think the issue is supply of masks . I know certainly if I was wearing a mask it would stop me rubbing the stubble on my face. One thing I learned in the last number of weeks is that I rub my face an outrageous number of times daily. Maybe because I so handsome. Who knows

cnocbui · 21-03-2020 12:50AM

jos28 wrote: »

I know we've been told that wearing a mask is a waste of time, it cannot prevent you catching the virus . Apparently it can only prevent you from transmitting it if you have it. Surely we should all wear them regardless. Many of us could be Asymptomatic, surely wearing masks would be beneficial

Masks can protect you and reduce the risk of getting infected. The material they are made from doesn't work like a one-way valve. The nonsense about this promulgated by some health authorities is incomprehensible, outside of being deliberately untruthful in order to preserve the supply for health workers.

Westernyelp · 21-03-2020 12:50AM

V8 Interceptor wrote:

Muppets on here were doing mental summersaults to deny flights with thousands of people were and are still coming into Ireland every day. Yet now that a "Professor" has pointed out the bleeding obvious the Sheeple will probably take note.

'Muppets' and 'Sheeple' in the same post. Excellent.
This is new for everybody. Everybody is on a steep learning curve here. Condescension helps nothing.

Lord Trollington · 21-03-2020 12:50AM

V8 Interceptor wrote: »

Umm...…..Why have our borders remained wide open since the European outbreak began?

Maybe because the answer to that is so obvious that any journalist who wasn't 5 years old would have felt silly asking it.

BorneTobyWilde · 21-03-2020 12:51AM

I wonder what the weekend brings regarding social distancing. Hope it happens, so many are letting the cause down

''I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you want to make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change''

https://streamable.com/dbpmu

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