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

Duke of Url wrote: »

What’s the point in ramping up testing without the means to process the tests.

Like much else in this country, based on the idea that big headline numbers will be understood to be meaningful effective action.

Any increase is to be welcomed, but the continuing hiding of the daily tests processed figure is reminiscent of the HSE at it's fudging worst.

Snow Garden wrote: »

Great table but any chance of a graph/chart?

Worrying upward/steep trend in that total cases graph.

An Ciarraioch wrote: »

Given the ramping up of testing, we just need to hope that deaths don't become a daily feature. At least there are fewer cases in ICU.

I do not think the increase of testing equate to more people dying. If they are that bad they are already in hospital and tested

antodeco wrote: »

Agree with the comment the Gardai are on top of things. Saw a few if the vans yesterday dispersing groups of teenagers. The Gardai all looked like the ARU lads.

That would have been the public order unit. Permanent members assigned to that unit now in all areas.

froog wrote: »

the government really shouldn't have put out that 15,000 figure. now people think we're doing great just cause we're not hitting 30% increases every day. our response is weak compared to many other countries.

Are there any comparisons for tests per capita or each county at each stage ?

caveat emptor wrote: »

We are not talking about washing hands. That works at cleaning your hands though.

By general public do you mean people who can understand what's written and think about in the context of daily live. i.e if the virus can be airborne for 3 hours that if they have to go shopping, they can reduce the risk of breathing the virus in by using a respirator / goggles etc.

I understand most people would swallow a brick if you gave it to them but I think you should give the "general public" a bit more credit. We have to break chains of transmission.

You still didn't answer my question, where does it say about public requirements to wear masks and gloves?

Instead you chose to attack me personally, namely: my username, do I deny everything, and my views on the Moon Landing... This beggars belief really. It's exhausting and petty.

So, I'm very interested to know what PPE you would propose the public to employ when they have to go shopping? What are your specific recommendations? What grade respirators would you advise and so forth? Have you passed on your advice about PPE to Health Officials?

Also, what experience do you personally have in the utilisation of PPE during a pandemic of a novel virus?

In addition, in relation to the virus being airborne, that was one study, we do not know with 100% certainty that SARS-CoV-2 is airborne.

Initially we were informed it's not airborne, then one small laboratory study (conducted under laboratory conditions) illustrated some droplets to remain airborne for a few hours. Once again, this is just one study.

You'll probably ask do I work for the Defence Forces too, since I commended Naval Personnel for providing an ideal testing base for the virus in Cork.

Thank you once again to LE Eithne and Naval Personnel who will be carrying out the testing.

Naval Personnel are well versed and experienced in the use of PPE and coping with crisis situations.

Everyone in the Country is on a learning curve, please keep mindful of that before attacking me personally and insulting my intelligence.

Will be more clarity on school closures tomorrow
https://twitter.com/newschambers/status/1242153312079753223?s=21

So the horse racing goes on

Does that mean that bookies are still open?