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

ZX7R · 21-03-2020 12:27PM

jackboy wrote: »

Just wondering what is going to happen when we eventually get to zero cases in Ireland. If we open up everything thing again the virus will establish itself again eventually unless we completely ban travel on and off the island.

I can’t see how we can be without some level of lockdown in the long term, possibly a couple of years. How can this end any quicker?

I don't think the emphasis is on zero cases been reached , one the initial sure of case's is delt with it will be a matter of control relaxing of current restrictions.
And hopefully keeping new cases to a manageable number.
You can't have a lockdown for years the outcome would be worse compared to the virus.
People need to realize life will just have to adjust

Shn99 · 21-03-2020 12:27PM

School closures may be extended into April or May, Taoiseach tells Fine Gael TDs"
https://www.thejournal.ie/school-closures-extended-5052049-Mar2020/
By reopening the schools so soon, would they not run the risk of the virus peaking a 2nd time?

iwillyeah1234 · 21-03-2020 12:28PM

Local Tesco , outside London. Taken by daughter a few minutes ago. That’s the meat section.

galwaybabe · 21-03-2020 12:28PM

MadYaker wrote: »

I've been wondering about this. Obvoiusly not many flights now but surely you'd always be able to go up to Belfast and get a boat across? Irish Ferries appear to still be running also?

Irish Ferries is still running. I rang Dept of Foreign Affairs about this and they said they didn't see restrictions kicking in "yet

sterz · 21-03-2020 12:29PM

iwillyeah1234 wrote: »

Local Tesco , outside London. Taken by daughter a few minutes ok. That’s the meat section.

Ok?

enda1 · 21-03-2020 12:29PM

Hobgoblin11 wrote: »

Germany and Switzerland are not very touchy feely like the Latin countries

In northern Italy people don’t really kiss each other on the cheeks as a greeting. It’s a weird myth that’s been perpetrating.

Naggdefy · 21-03-2020 12:30PM

The One Doctor wrote: »

Ok, this is nonsense. Unless you have access to a time machine, you have no evidence to suggest anything of the sort. Spanish flu and COVID 19 are not related to each other. Spanish flu happened at the birth of the science of virology, and COVID 19 is 102 years later. Please don't extrapolate one from the other.

You are just scaremongering if you do.

The line is often stated were 100 odd years later as a positive. I don't think so. No commercial flights back then. Less travel within countries. A less urban population globally. Today we have a more entitled world, generally, where individual human rights have put more focus on the self, the individual. In short many are more selfish. People were more inter dependent back then. We feel more invincible today, your comment shows it. We think we know it all, are more advanced. That's dangerous, leads to complacency.

iwillyeah1234 · 21-03-2020 12:30PM

MadYaker wrote: »

I've been wondering about this. Obvoiusly not many flights now but surely you'd always be able to go up to Belfast and get a boat across? Irish Ferries appear to still be running also?

Things are changing day by day. No guarantees.
It’s a big risk. If she wants to move home to Ireland and has quit her U.K. job , then ok. Otherwise stay put.

Widdensushi · 21-03-2020 12:30PM

Shn99 wrote: »

School closures may be extended into April or May, Taoiseach tells Fine Gael TDs"
https://www.thejournal.ie/school-closures-extended-5052049-Mar2020/
By reopening the schools so soon, would they not run the risk of the virus peaking a 2nd time?

the schools probably won't be open till September, just keep moving the deadline till they have more information to make the right decision

Gods Gift · 21-03-2020 12:31PM

galwaybabe wrote: »

First Post in the Covid threads.

I have a couple of queries that I hope someone can answer.

My daughter has been living in the UK for the last few years and has decided to come home to wait this crisis out over here. She is getting a ferry on Monday.

My queries are as follows :-

1. She would ideally like to get tested as soon as possible when she gets back. Is this possible if she does not have any symptoms? If so, how does she arrange this if she is not registered with a doctor here in Ireland?

2. Should she isolate from me in our home? Bear in mind she has no symptoms.

Thanks in advance
GB

Won’t be tested if your showing no symptoms

Would be good practice to isolate for 14 days.

iwillyeah1234 · 21-03-2020 12:31PM

sterz wrote: »

Ok?

Autocorrect typo. “A few minutes ago”

elperello · 21-03-2020 12:32PM

Hobgoblin11 wrote: »

Kenny Rogers clearly said enough is enough

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51986611

RIP Kenny, a class act.

The Gambler - an anthem for social distancing.

"Know when to walk away, know when to run".

spookwoman · 21-03-2020 12:32PM

new 3355 deaths 233
https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1241324270896250880?s=20

galwaybabe · 21-03-2020 12:32PM

iwillyeah1234 wrote: »

Things are changing day by day. No guarantees.
It’s a big risk. If she wants to move home to Ireland and has quit her U.K. job , then ok. Otherwise stay put.

She lost both of her jobs in the last week unfortunately. She asked her landlord for some leeway on the rent and he said no.

sterz · 21-03-2020 12:35PM

iwillyeah1234 wrote: »

Autocorrect typo. “A few minutes ago”

My post was more a 'so what'? We saw these types of posts a week ago and it didn't do any favours to anyone.

Just don't think it's helpful to spread photos like that.

schmoo2k · 21-03-2020 12:35PM

Ireland are currently ranked 19th worst when death rate is normalized by population.

https://observablehq.com/@gordonsmith/covid-19-normalized-by-population

...and UK is higher than China...

Hobgoblin11 · 21-03-2020 12:36PM

enda1 wrote: »

In northern Italy people don’t really kiss each other on the cheeks as a greeting. It’s a weird myth that’s been perpetrating.

i call BS, the culture in Italy doesnt vary that much!

Gods Gift · 21-03-2020 12:37PM

This is why ireland was so pissed off with the UK’s approach to this crisis. I know 2 couples who are now coming “home” to ireland now.

Bigboldworld · 21-03-2020 12:38PM

I’m close to Mater and the amount of ambulances flying by in last day or so is frightening, i think they should go total lockdown for couple months, china gives a bit of hope

elperello · 21-03-2020 12:39PM

galwaybabe wrote: »

First Post in the Covid threads.

I have a couple of queries that I hope someone can answer.

My daughter has been living in the UK for the last few years and has decided to come home to wait this crisis out over here. She is getting a ferry on Monday.

My queries are as follows :-

1. She would ideally like to get tested as soon as possible when she gets back. Is this possible if she does not have any symptoms? If so, how does she arrange this if she is not registered with a doctor here in Ireland?

2. Should she isolate from me in our home? Bear in mind she has no symptoms.

Thanks in advance
GB

You should consult this official source for details of testing.

https://www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx5vO2byr6AIVgrTtCh0V_A3cEAAYASAAEgJW6_D_BwE

As for isolating I can say that two members of my extended family have returned, one from Australia and one from New Zealand. They are both self isolating for 14 days.

Keep safe.

BluePlanet · 21-03-2020 12:39PM

Testing should NOT be restricted to those showing symptoms.

I'm listening to RTE One and this doctor is talking to Brendan.
Ireland are making the SAME MISTAKES that Italy and Spain have made.

Most virus shedding occurs before symptoms and during the 1st week of symptoms.

People infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes the disease, may test positive for the virus both before and after they have symptoms. But a new study of nine people who contracted the virus in Germany suggests that people are mainly contagious before they have symptoms and in the first week of the disease.

Patients produced thousands to millions of viruses in their noses and throats, about 1,000 times as much virus as produced in SARS patients, Clemens Wendtner, director of infectious disease and tropical medicine at Munich Clinic Schwabing, a teaching hospital, and his colleagues found. That heavy load of viruses may help explain why the new coronavirus is so infectious.

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/coronavirus-most-contagious-before-during-first-week-symptoms

threeball · 21-03-2020 12:40PM

Longing wrote: »

Maybe God allowed the pandemic for man's sins. So he allowed Satan to go ahead.

God will see his faithful in these troubled times. Who call out to him.

God is all love he does not target anyone. Sin kills man.

That's why it's killing all the old religious types.

GM228 · 21-03-2020 12:41PM

We have all been warned not to turn to the likes of WhatsApp/social media or updates, but, the WHO has just launched a WhatsApp Health Alert messaging update service!

Text "hi" to +41 798 931 892 to access.

And no this is NOT a scam, from yesterday's WHO Situational Report 60:-

https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20200320-sitrep-60-covid-19.pdf?sfvrsn=8894045a_2

To increase access to reliable information, WHO has partnered with WhatsApp and Facebook to launch a WHO Health Alert messaging service. This service will provide the latest news and information on COVID-19, including details on symptoms and how people can protect themselves. The Health Alert service is now available in English and will be introduced in other languages next week. To access it, send the word "hi" to the following number on WhatsApp: +41 798 931 892.

MD1990 · 21-03-2020 12:43PM

BluePlanet wrote: »

Testing should NOT be restricted to those showing symptoms.

I'm listening to RTE One and this doctor is talking to Brendan.
Ireland are making the SAME MISTAKES that Italy and Spain have made.

Most virus shedding occurs before symptoms and during the 1st week of symptoms.

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/coronavirus-most-contagious-before-during-first-week-symptoms

Of course it would be great to have unlimited testing.

But every country in the world wants testing kits.

In a few weeks more people will be able to get tested & then the anti body test too.

otnomart · 21-03-2020 12:43PM

Mervyn Skidmore wrote: »

I think the Dutch and the Brits have one thing in common though, they are extremely arrogant people. They'll probably continue on with their current policies.

The Netherlands are now considering a full lockdown "depending on people's behaviour"
https://nltimes.nl/2020/03/21/full-lockdown-possible-depending-peoples-behavior-health-agency-boss

Blueshoe · 21-03-2020 12:43PM

Burning sinuses, headache, coughing and upset stomach.
I have all of these slowly come on. Bad today but only a cough is one of the symptoms of Covid19 so I shouldn't be worrying right?

Class MayDresser · 21-03-2020 12:44PM

GM228 wrote: »

We have all been warned not to turn to the likes of WhatsApp/social media or updates, but, the WHO has just launched a WhatsApp Health Alert messaging update service!

Text "hi" to +41 798 931 892 to access.

And no this is NOT a scam, from yesterday's WHO Situational Report 60:-

https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20200320-sitrep-60-covid-19.pdf?sfvrsn=8894045a_2

I know you mean well but I won't be signing up to that. Updates with how many people have died in the last hour? No thanks. I'd be jumping off the nearest bridge within a day.

syngindub · 21-03-2020 12:44PM

MD1990 wrote: »

Of course it would be great to have unlimited testing.

But every country in the world wants testing kits.

In a few weeks more people will be able to get tested & then the anti body test too.

Anti body test will be a game changer

Gods Gift · 21-03-2020 12:45PM

People showing symptoms are already waiting days for results. Throw in another 100k getting tests for the sake of it and be waiting months.

This is it · 21-03-2020 12:45PM

Blueshoe wrote: »

Burning sinuses, headache, coughing and upset stomach.
I have all of these slowly come on. Bad today but only a cough is one of the symptoms of Covid19 so I shouldn't be worrying right?

Ring a doctor or helpline and ask them ffs, that'd be better than asking randomers off the internet for medical advice.

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