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CoVid19 Part X - 1,564 cases ROI (9 deaths) 209 in NI (7 deaths) (25 March) *Read OP*

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  • #1322
    laugh
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    Trump has all the yes men out today.


  • #1323
    RobertKK
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    Remember if you are a young person with no underlying health condition, getting this virus doesn't mean you will be ok, there are younger people with no known health condition who have have died elsewhere.
    Being young and healthy is not a guarantee one will be ok if they get the virus. It has to be taken seriously by all.


  • #1324
    giveitholly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,219 ✭✭✭giveitholly


    BorneTobyWilde wrote: »
    Nail Saloons closed, Hair Dressers closed, Spa Centres closed, Gyms closed,
    Things are getting ugly out there .

    Literally


  • #1325
    Cypher_sounds
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,268 ✭✭✭Cypher_sounds


    Omackeral wrote: »
    Working in a prison myself. It's a bit surreal. On the landings the prisoners are pretty much playing ball to be fair to them. But in exercise yards and recreation halls they're acting the b*llox because it's just themselves out there. There's also plenty of uncertainty among staff as to what the plan is if there's an outbreak. There's proposals to take shifts in blocks of 2 weeks solid on campus and things like that. It's another world in there that you mightn't think of but life has to go on.

    Can I ask do you know the type of prisoners they released last week? We’re the 200 mostly elderly?


  • #1326
    [Deleted User]
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    Gardai having to attend numerous spots today around the country and man carparks because popular areas were rammed packed with wholly selfish cúnts - Bettystown, Clogherhead, Glendalough, Lahinch are examples of places I saw reports from. Meanwhile, the rest of us are actually suffering or sacrificing something during this pandemic for the greater good, even if we don't have the virus ourselves, even if we're not frontline workers, even if we might not be in a high risk demographic.

    That was a cracker of a day, it's been a decent week as far as Irish weather in March goes. It definitely crossed my own mind this weekend for us to go on a hike in some place like Glendalough or Carlingford. It's the OH's birthday this weekend, I was due to work for it until my industry got obliterated this week, and it would have been nice to do something outdoors in that weather and clear the minds.

    Not worth it though, not with the very large potential downside in play. I'm not looking for a medal or an invitation to the Áras here, just for us all not to be such fúckin eejits - selfish, ignorant or otherwise. Also, don't unnecessarily stretch our frontline personnel at their most testing time, maybe don't have them acting as the most over qualified parking attendants in the country.

    Never mind a lockdown from the Army and Gardai, we just don't have the numbers for a nationwide lockdown China-style. No, what this apparently requires is Mother Nature's intervention - Good ol' Irish gloomy-arse grey cloud and drizzle for the next two months. Along with the Gardai and Army, it would be like an invaluable third wing to our defense forces during this crisis.

    On a related note - Great to see the number of Irish cases stable but more importantly, ICU cases and deaths remaining relatively low so far. Still, I can't help but see the reports of this promising news as a double-edged sword. People hear this and think 'sure we have this virus beaten/under control', then flock to the beach, or relax any social distancing methods they might have employed.


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  • #1327
    [Deleted User]
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    CsokisCsiga wrote: »
    Nope. Pure entitlement - it's extremely selfish to take any action to spread the virus to a community you don't live in. These rural areas should be able to delay the virus as much as possible, and they are vastly less well-served by medical facilities than Dublin. These communities stand to suffer hugely and are already making sacrifices. I can't even go home to my family and when I see entitled people with more money than civic sense are carelessly going to my area without any regard for the people who live there, it boils my blood.

    I suppose you could also say that if you want to cough on fruit and vegetables in the supermarket, you have every right to do so, because you're a customer?

    OMG you waited 6 years to make your first post. All it took was a global pandemic.

    :pac::pac::pac:


  • #1328
    pah
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    owlbethere wrote: »
    That lad is getting a lot of hammering and it's not very fair. I'm not a fan of him. He was trying to make some sort of a point that didn't come across very well. He was arguing that some places will need to stay open like DIY shops so people at home isolating themselves or maintaining social distancing can keep occupied and he gave two examples of painting/DIY and gardening. You could probably add in a list of other shops that could help people during this time like bookshops and craft shops.


    More likely that one of his constituents owns a big hardware store and asked if he'd put in a good word in the Dáil


  • #1329
    bekker
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    UrbanFret wrote: »
    Russia has told its citizens to go into lockdown for 15 days or go to jail for 5 years. That's advice for you.
    Crap, source?


  • #1330
    Irish_rat
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    BorneTobyWilde wrote: »
    Nail Saloons closed, Hair Dressers closed, Spa Centres closed, Gyms closed,
    Things are getting ugly out there .

    Makeup shortages next.


  • #1331
    signostic
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    laugh wrote: »
    Trump has all the yes men out today.

    He didnt seem to know the name of the FEMA guy...


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  • #1332
    old_aussie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,410 ✭✭✭old_aussie


    When every country is in lock down, is that when Poo Bear's going to attack?

    I'm just gonna leave a large pot of honey out, that should distract him.


  • #1333
    Gentleman Off The Pitch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 603 ✭✭✭Gentleman Off The Pitch


    owlbethere wrote: »
    "Lied to the world about this virus for a long time".

    Right now, I'm not a fan of China or their practices and their wet markets and I'm certainly not going to defend them here. There's a few things that don't sit well with me. I don't think they lied about this virus for a long time. My understanding is that some people started showing up in hospitals in December showing signs of chest problems and pneumonia. It was in January when it was discovered that there's a new virus with a new pathogen. They really didn't have a long time to lie to the world about this virus.

    So what in your opinion constitutes a long time when you're dealing with a virus growing exponentially and the potential for a global pandemic?


  • #1334
    Sir Oxman
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    RobertKK wrote: »
    Remember if you are a young person with no underlying health condition, getting this virus doesn't mean you will be ok, there are younger people with no known health condition who have have died elsewhere.
    Being young and healthy is not a guarantee one will be ok if they get the virus. It has to be taken seriously by all.
    I think now that it was a big mistake talking like anyone under 60 was immune.


  • #1335
    Cypher_sounds
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,268 ✭✭✭Cypher_sounds


    signostic wrote: »
    He didnt seem to know the name of the FEMA guy...

    And you clearly do :pac:


  • #1336
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    Cypher_sounds wrote: »
    Can I ask do you know the type of prisoners they released last week? We’re the 200 mostly elderly?

    From my own landing the few that got out were all near to the end of their sentence anyway, things like a few weeks left, maybe a couple of months at most. One had a medical condition. None of them in for violent crime. All of them with exemplary disciplinary records. Age didn't seem to be a factor.


  • #1337
    signostic
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    Cypher_sounds wrote: »
    And you clearly do :pac:

    If he worked for me I would :pac::pac:


  • #1338
    ITman88
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    Irish_rat wrote: »
    Makeup shortages next.

    That’s when the real truth will come out in the wash


  • #1339
    elperello
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    owlbethere wrote: »
    That lad is getting a lot of hammering and it's not very fair. I'm not a fan of him. He was trying to make some sort of a point that didn't come across very well. He was arguing that some places will need to stay open like DIY shops so people at home isolating themselves or maintaining social distancing can keep occupied and he gave two examples of painting/DIY and gardening. You could probably add in a list of other shops that could help people during this time like bookshops and craft shops.

    If food shops can be kept open so can hardware/diy/garden centre.

    Apart from the gardening/diy side of the business normal house repair and maintenance will need to continue.

    For instance if repairs are needed after a storm.


  • #1340
    derossi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 231 ✭✭derossi


    "This too shall pass".


  • #1341
    Logan Roy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 452 ✭✭Logan Roy


    Sir Oxman wrote: »
    I think now that it was a big mistake talking like anyone under 60 was immune.

    Are you actually saying you'd prefer if the government / authorities lied to people? :eek:


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  • #1342
    Timberrrrrrrr
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    Irish_rat wrote: »
    Makeup shortages next.

    Things could get ugly :)


  • #1343
    Cypher_sounds
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    signostic wrote: »
    If he worked for me I would :pac::pac:

    Old age is getting to him and the chemicals from the fake tan.


  • #1344
    PhantomHat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 151 ✭✭PhantomHat


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Gardai having to attend numerous spots today around the country and man carparks because popular areas were rammed packed with wholly selfish cúnts - Bettystown, Clogherhead, Glendalough, Lahinch are examples of places I saw reports from. Meanwhile, the rest of us are actually suffering or sacrificing something during this pandemic for the greater good, even if we don't have the virus ourselves, even if we're not frontline workers, even if we might not be in a high risk demographic.

    That was a cracker of a day, it's been a decent week as far as Irish weather in March goes. It definitely crossed my own mind this weekend for us to go on a hike in some place like Glendalough or Carlingford. It's the OH's birthday this weekend, I was due to work for it until my industry got obliterated this week, and it would have been nice to do something outdoors in that weather and clear the minds.

    Not worth it though, not with the very large potential downside in play. I'm not looking for a medal or an invitation to the Áras here, just for us all not to be such fúckin eejits - selfish, ignorant or otherwise. Also, don't unnecessarily stretch our frontline personnel at their most testing time, maybe don't have them acting as the most over qualified parking attendants in the country.

    Never mind a lockdown from the Army and Gardai, we just don't have the numbers for a nationwide lockdown China-style. No, what this apparently requires is Mother Nature's intervention - Good ol' Irish gloomy-arse grey cloud and drizzle for the next two months. Along with the Gardai and Army, it would be like an invaluable third wing to our defense forces during this crisis.

    On a related note - Great to see the number of Irish cases stable but more importantly, ICU cases and deaths remaining relatively low so far. Still, I can't help but see the reports of this promising news as a double-edged sword. People hear this and think 'sure we have this virus beaten/under control', then flock to the beach, or relax any social distancing methods they might have employed.

    Sorry I don't share your thoughts on our 'stable' figures.
    I think the slow uptake and delay with testing atm is giving us a skewed view of our current status. We're way in deeper than what you think. I'm concerned once we get testing our huge backlog which is roughly 40 thousand people and whatever is after that the numbers of infected is going to shoot up.
    Already they're saying hospitals are beginning to feel the pressure


  • #1345
    UrbanFret
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    BorneTobyWilde wrote: »
    Nail Saloons closed, Hair Dressers closed, Spa Centres closed, Gyms closed,
    Things are getting ugly out there .


    I'd say in a matter of weeks bush will be back. Just think of all the snowflakes out there who have never seen a woman with pubes. That might make them stay indoors.;)


  • #1346
    elbyrneo
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    Anyone know globally what the youngest death with no known underlying conditions?


  • #1347
    GooglePlus
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    Logan Roy wrote: »
    Are you actually saying you'd prefer if the government / authorities lied to people? :eek:

    No, it'd be telling the truth.

    Young people in their 20's are being hit hard by this, it won't be the walk in the park they're currently enjoying.


  • #1348
    Sir Oxman
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    Logan Roy wrote: »
    Are you actually saying you'd prefer if the government / authorities lied to people? :eek:
    No.
    But the overwhelming tone was those under 60 or 50 were effectively immune.
    This isn't so.


  • #1349
    UrbanFret
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    bekker wrote: »
    Crap, source?


    Whatspp where else. Isn't that were everyone gets their info these days?;)


  • #1350
    ITman88
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    elperello wrote: »
    If food shops can be kept open so can hardware/diy/garden centre.

    Apart from the gardening/diy side of the business normal house repair and maintenance will need to continue.

    For instance if repairs are needed after a storm.

    Keep open as many businesses as possible that can carry out transactions in a safe manner.

    DIY is essential, the houses in this country will be in great shape come Summer


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  • #1351
    JP Liz V1
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    Harvey Weinstein tests positive for coronavirus
    https://forumofgames.com/




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