CoVid19 Part XI - 2,615 in ROI (46 deaths) 410 in NI (21 deaths)(29/03)OP upd 28/03

eagle eye · 27-03-2020 08:24PM

niallo27 wrote:

People still need to make money.

Not much good to them.if they're dead.

Achasanai · 27-03-2020 08:24PM

take everything wrote: »

I am surprised that no elite person has actually died from it. I try not to feed the conspiracy theoretic part of me but nothing surprises me anymore

The conspiracy theory I heard was that it was a flu targeting liberal, lefty types. The 'evidence' for this is that no right-wing equivalents have got the virus (this theory is constantly being updated in light of the ever-changing situation).

iamwhoiam · 27-03-2020 08:24PM

froog wrote: »

you leave Blathnaid alone.

I would if she stood that close to me

Cody montana · 27-03-2020 08:24PM

pjohnson wrote: »

God help us not another Leo pep talk full of fake numbers.

Oh shut up!

Cazale · 27-03-2020 08:25PM

Logan Roy wrote:

There's a gov announcement at half 8

There is no government announcement. It was a Virgin media news update on today's figures. On at half seven now.

New Home · 27-03-2020 08:25PM

eagle eye wrote: »

Not much good to them.if they're dead.

Ah, no, they just need some motivation!

:rolleyes:

Kermit.de.frog · 27-03-2020 08:25PM

ThomasFlynn wrote: »

Can anyone explain why Australia are doing so well?

Ireland (NI+ROI) - 35 deaths
Australia - 13 deaths

I've noticed daytime temperatures range between 25C in Sydney and 40C in Alice Springs at the moment, wonder if the weather is helping this. Ireland's never going to hit those temperatures this summer anyway mind.

You can't compare like with like between countries.

Too many different variables at play.

caveat emptor · 27-03-2020 08:25PM

Padre_Pio wrote: »

What difference does it make to the day to day life of people?

Whether the cases are 50 or 5000, the instructions are the same. Stay home, go out only when necessary.

Makes a big difference actually. As it’s a growing epidemic as time goes on the relative risk of exposure increases. Having up to date information allows you to conduct your own risk assessment . Will I eat pasta for next two weeks while this dies down or will I venture to supermarket for fresh supplies.

That’s how my head works anyway

0gac3yjefb5sv7 · 27-03-2020 08:25PM

When is the most likely timeline for Irish cases to peak?

iwillyeah1234 · 27-03-2020 08:25PM

Channel 4 news is now doing a side-by-side of Trump vs Governor Cuomo...

the contrast is utterly staggering.

Don't count me surprised if we see Cuomo stepping into the 2020 race at the very last minute.

rossie1977 · 27-03-2020 08:26PM

smallfryy wrote: »

How much more locked down can we get, really?

We aren't even close to phase 1 of a lockdown here in Ireland

Rjd2 · 27-03-2020 08:26PM

Ninthlife wrote: »

Only go out when necessary....this part is lost on some people

In law took whole family to Wexford yesterday cause it was nice out....

People wandering around for no apoarent reason

Its just impossible to get some people to listen

But ,,"nanny state " is bad. :eek:

Spanish Eyes · 27-03-2020 08:26PM

At this stage I would actually be relieved, and would welcome Italian/French/Spanish style restrictions from Monday on let's say.

The message about staying at home is not getting through to those who CAN stay at home. People are still going to work on public transport, people are out and about even if they keep their distance. Woolly messages won't work anymore.

By the looks of the projected stats this will only get worse, and I am a positive person most of the time.

Time to put the boot in and close the place down as best we can, leaving just essential services open, and strict rules about leaving the house.

Sorry if I sound alarmist, but really it's time for tough measures and decisive leadership (although they Gov etc. have been doing a great job so far), it's just that I don't think many will be responsible unless they are forced to do so. I suppose the next question is who will enforce it?

Anyway, onwards and upwards.

Banner2theend · 27-03-2020 08:26PM

Cazale wrote: »

There is no government announcement. It was a Virgin media news update on today's figures. On at half seven now.

And according to my sky tv listings another news update at half 8 on virgin media one tv.

elperello · 27-03-2020 08:27PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

Blathnaid ni Coffaigh on Nationwide and no way is she 6 feet apart from the people she is interviewing . Such a bad example on national TV

There was an announcement at the start that some of it was filmed before restrictions commenced.

all about the mane · 27-03-2020 08:27PM

pjohnson wrote: »

God help us not another Leo pep talk full of fake numbers.

He did very well last time out. People were very impressed.

An Ciarraioch · 27-03-2020 08:27PM

Cazale wrote: »

There is no government announcement. It was a Virgin media news update on today's figures. On at half seven now.

https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1243619368765972483

eagle eye · 27-03-2020 08:27PM

iwillyeah1234 wrote:

Don't count me surprised if we see Cuomo stepping into the 2020 race at the very last minute.

He'd win by landslide if he did.

niallo27 · 27-03-2020 08:28PM

rossie1977 wrote: »

We aren't even close to phase 1 of a lockdown here in Ireland

How many phases are there. Nearly every retail shop, pubs and restaurants are shut. How the **** do you not think we are not at phase 1.

Timberrrrrrrr · 27-03-2020 08:28PM

iwillyeah1234 wrote: »

from another poster in the thread earlier, it's been cancelled apparently.

Another poster mentioned that Leo is due to make a statement instead ( but no source link was given.)

Other posters are therefore predicting far a more rigorous lock-down , Spanish style.

I don't predict a Spanish style lock-down ( let's be honest - the auld Spanish police do like a bit of Fascism when they get a chance) - i think it'll be more like the British approach..

"please go home.. please... or else i'll fine you £30"

it'll be just enough of a threat, without becoming all Spanish Franco Police..

It's a £60 fine reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days, 2nd offence and it's £120

Downlinz · 27-03-2020 08:28PM

take everything wrote: »

I am surprised that no elite person has actually died from it. I try not to feed the conspiracy theoretic part of me but nothing surprises me anymore

The former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz who was also a millionaire from real estate has.

little bess · 27-03-2020 08:28PM

pjohnson wrote: »

God help us not another Leo pep talk full of fake numbers.

Really wonder if they’re fudging the numbers when I hear form a nurse who works at a hospital that they’re underreporting.

Widdensushi · 27-03-2020 08:29PM

news conference to ease restrictions ?

Acey10 · 27-03-2020 08:29PM

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thejournal.ie/coronavirus-latest-figures-7-5060075-Mar2020/%3famp=1

Ninthlife · 27-03-2020 08:30PM

Widdensushi wrote: »

news conference to ease restrictions ?

Wheres the logic in that

banie01 · 27-03-2020 08:30PM

Gintonious wrote: »

Not gonna lie...
Thought for a second that was a pic of BoJo on his sick bed

briany · 27-03-2020 08:30PM

iwillyeah1234 wrote: »

Channel 4 news is now doing a side-by-side of Trump vs Governor Cuomo...

the contrast is utterly staggering.

Don't count me surprised if we see Cuomo stepping into the 2020 race at the very last minute.

"Well, that whole Covid-19 outbreak took me to the limits of mental exhaustion for months on end. And now to immediately run for president."

rossie1977 · 27-03-2020 08:30PM

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

At this stage I would actually be relieved, and would welcome Italian/French/Spanish style restrictions from Monday on let's say.

We have to be realistic and understand any lockdown is going to take 3 weeks just to see exponential growth level off and another couple of weeks for it to fall.

And a lockdown is no joke, one trip to supermarket/or pharmacy per week but only by written request. Personal use of cars not allowed, public transport suspended.

People here are struggling now and all we did was shut a few pubs and schools.

Kermit.de.frog · 27-03-2020 08:31PM

We have passed the Danes in cases.

JP Liz V1 · 27-03-2020 08:31PM

419 of cases hospitalisations with 59 of those ICU

CoVid19 Part XI - 2,615 in ROI (46 deaths) 410 in NI (21 deaths)(29/03)*OP upd 28/03*

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CoVid19 Part XI - 2,615 in ROI (46 deaths) 410 in NI (21 deaths)(29/03)OP upd 28/03