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

wakka12 wrote: »

Israel bans all outdoor sports and walking

I think such measures are just ridiculous

I agree. That said, I think these measures only become necessary if people take this piss. Obviously if everyone goes cycling or running alone it’s no issue, but if some people continue to go out in groups or hang around after chatting then the easiest solution in terms of the police not having to waste time dealing with it, is a blanket ban

wakka12 wrote: »

Woulda thought most gyms were closed, my two local gyms ucd and flyefit both closed

I meant a rush to them when this crisis ends..

wakka12 wrote: »

Israel bans all outdoor sports and walking

I think such measures are just ridiculous

Do you feel the further restrictions introduced here are ridiculous?

PTH2009 wrote: »

true

have a few weights at home and its easy to do a few body excercises too with or without weights

Did some gyms let members bring stuff home ??

That wont burn much calories. Need more movement. That's a good point by Walshb. That could have serious enough implications. Comfort eating may also happen due to being inside so much and struggling mentally. The implications of this are just so bad. If their are quite long term restrictions

Away With The Fairies wrote: »

I did read it. If it keeps mutating, a vaccine won't work.

You realise the flu mutates regularly and we have vaccines for it?

You saw the word "mutate" and the rest is just assumptions based on nothing.

Was there any further update on the ages of the two people who passed away yesterday?

wadacrack wrote: »

That wont burn much calories. Need more movement. That's a good point by Walshb. That could have serious enough implications. Comfort eating may also happen due to being inside so much and struggling mentally. The implications of this are just so bad. If their are quite long term restrictions

That would still be more than the majority of people in this country would do at home so I wouldn't be running anyone down just because you need to see more calorie burnz

wadacrack wrote: »

That wont burn much calories. Need more movement. That's a good point by Walshb. That could have serious enough implications. Comfort eating may also happen due to being inside so much and struggling mentally. The implications of this are just so bad. If their are quite long term restrictions

We spent a lot on an elliptical machine for christmas. At the time I was worried it was too much and we wouldn't use it enough but glad of it now! There are plenty of workouts available on youtube though if people need guidance. Even yoga and meditation will help with people's mental health so that's something to look into also.

Leo by allowing the takeaway food sector and restaurants to operate a takeaway service has opened up a whole new front for the Covid19 virus to be transmitted by the food handlers onto the food and packaging being supplied to their customers, bull-sh*itting about how so many people get their protein from takeaway food operators , well let me tell you Taoiseach this virus loves you, have all these food handlers been tested for Codid19 wait till the clusters are traced back to your policy on takeaways will you have apology ready for the people who will have died from this inaction.

terenc wrote: »

Leo by allowing the takeaway food sector and restaurants to operate a takeaway service has opened up a whole new front for the Covid19 virus to be transmitted by the food handlers onto the food and packaging being supplied to their customers, bull-sh*itting about how so many people get their protein from takeaway food operators , well let me tell you Taoiseach this virus loves you, have all these food handlers been tested for Codid19 wait till the clusters are traced back to your policy on takeaways will you have apology ready for the people who will have died from this inaction.

In that case you should close all supermarkets as someone has to touch every product to put it on a shelf.

Spanish soldiers find bodies in Madrid retirement homes

Spanish soldiers deployed to help fight the coronavirus outbreak have been finding elderly patients abandoned, and sometimes dead, at care homes.

The army has been charged with helping to disinfect retirement homes in Spain, one of the countries worst hit by the pandemic.

Dozens of deaths from Covid-19 have been recorded at facilities across the country.

"We are going to be strict and inflexible when dealing with the way old people are treated in these residences," Defence Minister Margarita Robles said in an interview with television channel Telecinco.

"The army, during certain visits, found some old people completely abandoned, sometimes even dead in their beds," she added.

link https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/0324/1124967-spain-coronavirus/

cameramonkey wrote: »

Borris wants to spread the blame. He will be held up as the worst UK PM when the body count comes in.

Another ‘elephant trap’ for Labour?

terenc wrote: »

Leo by allowing the takeaway food sector and restaurants to operate a takeaway service has opened up a whole new front for the Covid19 virus to be transmitted by the food handlers onto the food and packaging being supplied to their customers, bull-sh*itting about how so many people get their protein from takeaway food operators , well let me tell you Taoiseach this virus loves you, have all these food handlers been tested for Codid19 wait till the clusters are traced back to your policy on takeaways will you have apology ready for the people who will have died from this inaction.

Everywhere is still allowing food deliveries and takeways, not just ireland. It is said there is little risk and no evidence that it is transmitted by food. Wipe down the boxes, remove the food onto plates immediately. Wash hands before eating. It's fine. Of all the ways you might get it, food is probably way down the list. It's a lifesaver for essential workers who dont have time to go to shopping or for those who cant prepare their own food for various reasons. And also it allows local restaurants to stay in business. It shouldn't be taken away

KiKi III wrote: »

Presumably if you boil your own potatoes or pasta at home, any germs/ virus on them is killed.

And the packaging?

Have any figures for cases today been released?