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

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

iwillyeah1234 · 27-03-2020 08:31PM

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.

whilst i fully sympathise with your sentiments, you have to remember that we operate under Common Law and policing by consent - like the British system.

This is utterly different to the Napoleonic legal system in Italy/Spain/France.

My best guess is that the Gardai are watching how the British police have implemented the lockdown in England, and are advising the government on how to implement something similar within our Common Law legal system.

pjohnson · 27-03-2020 08:32PM

little bess wrote: »

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

Well the testing has been a disaster and the ICU figures are two days old and cumulative (for some reason).

So pretty clear the "official" numbers are a poor reflection of reality

Not in Kansas · 27-03-2020 08:32PM

iwillyeah1234 wrote: »

Video from NY hospital

https://nypost.com/2020/03/27/coronavirus-in-ny-video-shows-disturbing-crowded-hospital-er/

"A shocking new Facebook video shows disturbing, crowded conditions inside the emergency room at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens — with gurneys crammed side by side and sick patients waiting on chairs amid the coronavirus pandemic."

The very hospital Trump was born in. Wonder what he has to say about that.

Spanish Eyes · 27-03-2020 08:32PM

rossie1977 wrote: »

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.

I understand all that, but I think it has to happen. Look at the number of deaths in Italy and Spain and they are in full lockdown.

Better to do it now with more or less immediate effect. We will cope.

New Home · 27-03-2020 08:32PM

rossie1977 wrote: »

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.

Of course it's no joke, but it's necessary. But it seems to me that people are following Homer's school of thought, i.e. "If it's hard to do, it's not worth doing, boy.".

Not Now John · 27-03-2020 08:33PM

My wife redeployed within HSE today to a swab centre, starting next week. We knew it would probably come, but it's real now. It should be a controlled environment at least. I really feel for staff at hospitals and their families.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who went to Cheltenham or took their skiing holidays post February, et al. You are special kinds of Oirish, and no mistake. The best kind. I hope ye had your craic, because that's all that matters.

stockshares · 27-03-2020 08:34PM

Banner2theend wrote: »

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

Is it Virgin Media Only?

shesty · 27-03-2020 08:34PM

rossie1977 wrote: »

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.

Everything is shut.I don't know where you are living but the only things open around me in a fairly wide radius are supermarkets and pharmacies.
Nobody is out and about.

JP Liz V1 · 27-03-2020 08:34PM

An Ciarraioch wrote: »

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

No DOH briefing tonight but Taoiseach speech, it's getting bad

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