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

greenpilot · 25-03-2020 07:13AM

I lost my job a week ago. 4 Kids and a Mortgage.
Last night, for the first time in around 10 years, I slept well.
My wife and I sat on the floor in front of the stove talking ****e until 2am. We haven't done this in years as we have both been working. (Turns out she's sound enough!)
My teenagers have begun to read books again.
No more aircraft flying over the house. You only notice this when it stops. We live near Knock Airport.
Yesterday, I showed my son how to fish. We caught nothing, but he told me he had the best day ever.

People are calling this to end, and it will. But I can tell you one thing, it has placed a mirror on humanity and I don't think things will go back to the way it was.
I haven't a bean. But I couldn't be happier, despite the horror around me.

RollieFingers · 25-03-2020 07:15AM

Haven't seen much of a difference around after Varadkar's announcement yesterday, actually seems to be more people about for this time of the morning in the city, and the bus I just got off was much busier than the previous two days.

amadangomor · 25-03-2020 07:16AM

maebee wrote: »

I shared a what's app of a vid of ppl in cars queuing for testing today in Pairc Ui Chaoimh (don't know how to share it here) to a friend in Scotland, who was baffled by it. He's (loosely) in the medical profession and told me that there's no such thing as "public" testing there. It's only done when you get to the hospital stage. If you want to get a private test it will cost you £350 !!!. He was amazed when I told him that we've set up 30+ centres in the past week and that ppl with symptoms are getting tested for free. This little island of ours is a million miles ahead of the "big boys".

For all our failings as a country the government do care about the people when it comes down to something like this. Was tough when we became independent but looks like it certainly worked out in the end.

Scotland had the chance of Independence and didn't take it. I wonder when they see the antics of Boris and the Tories who only care about big business, will they go for it next time.

25-03-2020 07:16AM

6 wrote: »

Anyone awaiting a test with a cough only are now probably not in scope I'd assume?

If they only have a cough they should stop ringing the doctors asking and asking about when they will be tested. If they develop more symptoms, that’s when they should contact and update their doctor.

Sligo testing centre should be up and running today or tomorrow. Currently they have 8 cases. I hope it stays that way.

harr · 25-03-2020 07:18AM

So gone from testing anyone with even mild symptoms back to testing those with only certain symptoms. So what happened to not everyone gets the same symptoms , surely better to test as many as possible but to prioritise health care workers . So for people with mild symptoms they won’t be tested and in turn won’t be added to official figures.
Is this a backward step ? I know the directive is from WHO.

25-03-2020 07:21AM

harr wrote: »

So gone from testing anyone with even mild symptoms back to testing those with only certain symptoms. So what happened to not everyone gets the same symptoms , surely better to test as many as possible but to prioritise health care workers . So for people with mild symptoms they won’t be tested and in turn won’t be added to official figures.
Is this a backward step ? I know the directive is from WHO.

It's a forward step. It'll free up testing spots and let us prioritise testing for people who really need it.

macnug · 25-03-2020 07:21AM

snoopboggybog wrote: »

I'm a bit worried. So say we isolate for three months and everything goes back to normal what happens if a major outbreak starts happening again? Do we all self isolate again?

Its a bit worrying that no vaccine has been produced after nearly three months. To get the amount needed for the over 60's and people with underlying medical conditions could take a long long time for the entire world. I'm no medical expert but could it be a few years before the vaccine is readily available if one ever is?

I just want this to end.

Theres been a few vaccines developed it just takes time to see if they work and they dont have any major side effects.

https://www.clinicaltrialsarena.com/news/china-covid-19-vaccine-trial-begins/

Ficheall · 25-03-2020 07:22AM

harr wrote: »

So gone from testing anyone with even mild symptoms back to testing those with only certain symptoms. So what happened to not everyone gets the same symptoms , surely better to test as many as possible but to prioritise health care workers . So for people with mild symptoms they won’t be tested and in turn won’t be added to official figures.
Is this a backward step ? I know the directive is from WHO.

As many as possible, but (aside from healthcare workers) prioritize people with more symptoms - eg., if you can only test one person a day, better for it to be John who has a cough and a fever, than Mary who only has a cough. Then if no one else more urgent comes along, you can test Mary tomorrow.

pc7 · 25-03-2020 07:23AM

Greenpilot what a lovely post, wishing you and the family the best for the future.

amadangomor · 25-03-2020 07:23AM

6 wrote: »

Anyone awaiting a test with a cough only are now probably not in scope I'd assume?

I presume you will still be in the queue for testing. It said on RTE website that the new criteria is for new cases i.e. from now on.

"New rules have been introduced for Covid-19 testing, which means patients will need to meet revised criteria to qualify in future."

https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0325/1126202-those-seeking-test-must-display-two-major-symptoms/

25-03-2020 07:25AM

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

I got that dose on January 5th. I passed it on to my dad. If it were COVID19 he would be dead but amoxicillin had his chest feeling better within a few days.

IT WAS NOT COVID19

Why would he be dead?

amadangomor · 25-03-2020 07:26AM

6 wrote: »

It's a forward step. It'll free up testing spots and let us prioritise testing for people who really need it.

There will be people who really need it who will not be tested because of this but if testing capacity is limited they have no other choice other than to try and weed out the more serious cases.

25-03-2020 07:27AM

amadangomor wrote: »

I presume you will still be in the queue for testing. It said on RTE website that the new criteria is for new cases i.e. from now on.

"New rules have been introduced for Covid-19 testing, which means patients will need to meet revised criteria to qualify in future."

https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0325/1126202-those-seeking-test-must-display-two-major-symptoms/

Nope, you now won't be tested. These people will need to contact their GP. They'll only get a test presumably if they fall into the new category.

From your article

All patients who have not yet been swabbed, and who do not have an appointment for a test date, will not now be tested and will be required to reengage with their GP.

amadangomor · 25-03-2020 07:28AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Why would he be dead?

Holy **** we did not have Covid-19 here after Christmas!! Present evidence or be quiet with this anecdotal BS.

25-03-2020 07:31AM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Why would he be dead?

He has a tracheotomy. Had a severe stroke in 2016. Developed epilepsy. Is catheterised and the slightest hint of a urinary tract infection wipes him out and if a UTI takes hold (which it does on occasion) he doesn’t even know we are in the room with him.

25-03-2020 07:31AM

amadangomor wrote: »

Holy **** we did not have Covid-19 here after Christmas!! Present evidence or be quiet with this anecdotal BS.

It's just a question.

sidcon · 25-03-2020 07:31AM

Wow

25-03-2020 07:32AM

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

He has a tracheotomy. Had a severe stroke in 2016. Developed epilepsy. Is catheterised and the slightest hint of a urinary tract infection wipes him out and if a UTI takes hold (which it does on occasion) he doesn’t even know we are in the room with him.

Do the same stats apply for everyone? As in, do you have the same chance of being asymptomatic if you're old?

Shelly66 · 25-03-2020 07:34AM

amadangomor wrote: »

Holy **** we did not have Covid-19 here after Christmas!! Present evidence or be quiet with this anecdotal BS.

I agree , if I had visited my gp Friday week ago when criteria changed I would have been tested. I had racking cough , chest pressure, no fever. I had 2 lots of antibiotics and steroids. There are other cold viruses going so stop panicking ppl. If I’d have had it I am in close contact with an 87 yr old dad and sister who had major surgery, and immediate family. There all ok . It was bronchitis I had. Fully agree too many getting tested is creating a backlog and those you need help are having delays accessing. If you get it bad you will know from the fever, aches and pains , etc.

Blueshoe · 25-03-2020 07:34AM

US has approved a 2 TRILLION dollar bill to boost the economy.
Stock market up 20% in two days

Corporations have been bailed out.
3000 dollars to each American household
Small businesses bailed out
Hundreds of billions to the health care infrastructure

Stock markets around Asia and Europe have also rallied

amadangomor · 25-03-2020 07:34AM

6 wrote: »

Nope, you now won't be tested. These people will need to contact their GP. They'll only get a test presumably if they fall into the new category.

From your article

Thanks for the correction

Sir Oxman · 25-03-2020 07:35AM

There's an NHS nurse on Good Morning Britain saying in her hospital in the North of England they are being asked to SHARE protective masks due to lack of PPE.

SHARE masks!

25-03-2020 07:35AM

Anyways, milkshake, that sounds really rough if he gets it. Sorry to hear it.

Jim Gazebo · 25-03-2020 07:35AM

sidcon wrote: »

Wow

That is crazy.

Roger_007 · 25-03-2020 07:36AM

Even if these restrictions are successful is stopping the spread of the virus, it’s going to be a brave politician who would lift or even moderate the restrictions.
It’s relatively easy to announce the stopping of activities. What would be the circumstances in which activities can be restarted? Because of the long incubation time of the disease it would be almost impossible to determine a point in time where there is no danger of a new outbreak.

amadangomor · 25-03-2020 07:36AM

Shelly66 wrote: »

I agree , if I had visited my gp Friday week ago when criteria changed I would have been tested. I had racking cough , chest pressure, no fever. I had 2 lots of antibiotics and steroids. There are other cold viruses going so stop panicking ppl. If I’d have had it I am in close contact with an 87 yr old dad and sister who had major surgery, and immediate family. There all ok . It was bronchitis I had. Fully agree too many getting tested is creating a backlog and those you need help are having delays accessing. If you get it bad you will know from the fever, aches and pains , etc.

I presume you are self isolating? You should presume you have Corvid-19 until told otherwise. Lots of people have no temperature with it. Who you didn't potentially pass it on to proves nothing.

25-03-2020 07:38AM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Do the same stats apply for everyone? As in, do you have the same chance of being asymptomatic if you're old?

I’m not 100% sure but the age range of those who have passed away would suggest they get hit hardest. His underlying conditions would have him as probable to pass away from it.

My mum is older than my dad. She’s nearly 85. Apart from a blood pressure tablet for mild hypertension, she is as fit as a fiddle. Her chances of fighting the virus would be good.

But I don’t want my folks used as a test study

Shelly66 · 25-03-2020 07:41AM

amadangomor wrote: »

I presume you are self isolating? You should presume you have Corvid-19 until told otherwise. Lots of people have no temperature with it. Who you didn't potentially pass it on to proves nothing.

No have not been self isolating. I am caring for others . My Gp listened to my lungs on the Thursday said I was ok. I have been caring for my family. Now if I had those symptoms now I would be . This was two weeks ago nearly and critereria has changed. I trusted my gp at the time , I did not have it ??

weldoninhio · 25-03-2020 07:46AM

6 wrote: »

Nope, you now won't be tested. These people will need to contact their GP. They'll only get a test presumably if they fall into the new category.

From your article

So that’s the WHO’s “Test, Test, Test” blown off.

Shelly66 · 25-03-2020 07:48AM

greenpilot wrote: »

I lost my job a week ago. 4 Kids and a Mortgage.
Last night, for the first time in around 10 years, I slept well.
My wife and I sat on the floor in front of the stove talking ****e until 2am. We haven't done this in years as we have both been working. (Turns out she's sound enough!)
My teenagers have begun to read books again.
No more aircraft flying over the house. You only notice this when it stops. We live near Knock Airport.
Yesterday, I showed my son how to fish. We caught nothing, but he told me he had the best day ever.

People are calling this to end, and it will. But I can tell you one thing, it has placed a mirror on humanity and I don't think things will go back to the way it was.
I haven't a bean. But I couldn't be happier, despite the horror around me.

This is a lovely post on this site. Would love to see more positive posts . Thinking of you and your family . Said to husband there are many families worse off than us that need help financially

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