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

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  • #4082
    thomas 123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,013 ✭✭✭thomas 123


    LuckyGent88 wrote: »
    Otherwise the returning doctors, nurses wouldn’t get back and also the government has an obligation to return its citizens safely from abroad such as the Peru situation.

    The airport is still physically there.

    Charter flights and cargo can go on and passenger flights can be stopped.


  • #4083
    holyhead
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,249 ✭✭✭holyhead


    Have to say I think Varadkar, Harris and Holohan are doing a good job on behalf of the country. They have exuded a sense of calm, composure and a strategy about this pandemic. It is uncharted waters for all concerned. Sadly more people will die and I would take the 12th of April as being another date from which this situation will be reviewed. This looks likely to continue on for weeks to come unfortunately.


  • #4084
    RobertKK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,782 ✭✭✭✭RobertKK


    Kermit.de.frog wrote: »
    So NO ONE is to go to work now unless it's for essential public work and public transport is only for essential public workers?

    Is that correct?

    Farmers, people working in the food sector and people who sell the food are also essential workers.


  • #4085
    yosser hughes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,063 ✭✭✭yosser hughes


    Lundstram wrote: »
    :rolleyes:

    We are lightyears ahead of them.

    The likes of the twats q'ing in Howth for a bag of chips has caused this lockdown.

    How do you figure that?


  • #4086
    is_that_so
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,132 ✭✭✭✭is_that_so


    Jimbob1977 wrote: »
    This is an honest question...

    If this was 1990 and there was no social media... would corona virus be a mere footnote on Page 11 of a newspaper??
    We'd have noticed the ICUs being overrun and there'd have been loads of experts on Spanish Flu, very much a living memory outbreak.


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  • #4087
    awec
    Administrators Posts: 56,497 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    retro:electro wrote: »
    If your local supermarket is further than 2k from you, what’s the story there? Will this actually be enforced like?

    Lads, they're not commanding you to starve to death.


  • #4088
    MEGA BRO WOLF 5000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,885 ✭✭✭✭MEGA BRO WOLF 5000


    Thargor wrote: »
    I work in a medical device factory, do you think that will be classed as essential or will it be shut on Monday?

    Same boat, American company too... I'd say no.


  • #4089
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 2,050 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    blackcard wrote: »
    They are all banned

    Are building sites shut?


  • #4090
    amadangomor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,144 ✭✭✭amadangomor


    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    Life under the Black And Tans was easier.

    Are all of your 52K posts this insightful? :rolleyes:


  • #4091
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 2,050 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    blackcard wrote: »
    They are all banned

    Are building sites shut?


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  • #4092
    owlbethere
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,329 ✭✭✭owlbethere


    With new restrictions coming in tonight:

    Would we be allowed to shop in a larger supermarket in town or do we have to remain local and shop in a small local shop?


  • #4093
    Tomrota
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 338 ✭✭Tomrota


    So will the coffeeshops close tomorrow? No?


  • #4094
    FVP3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,187 ✭✭✭FVP3


    Thargor wrote: »
    I work in a medical device factory, do you think that will be classed as essential or will it be shut on Monday?

    Definitely stay open, you'd think.


  • #4095
    obi604
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,552 ✭✭✭obi604


    dan786 wrote: »
    2Km radius is only for exercise and not for other essential needs. Food, Doctor, Medicines etc. I think you can go further for these.



    Please everyone read and understand this.

    And also stop going on about your bloody runs.


  • #4096
    Roger_007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,886 ✭✭✭✭Roger_007


    These ‘extra’ restrictions are absolutely futile. Once you start making exceptions to the stay-at-home rule the thing falls apart. It only takes one person in any household to go out shopping or to work or for any other reason and they bring the virus back with them.
    All these measures are just window dressing. The horse has bolted long ago. All efforts should be concentrated on devising ways to protect the at-risk groups. The rest of us can just take our chances.


  • #4097
    Funsterdelux
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,376 ✭✭✭Funsterdelux


    walshb wrote: »
    He is a fidget

    Same every time he is on

    Hes always taking his glasses on and off, fixing his notes.


  • #4098
    Mantis Toboggan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,770 ✭✭✭✭Mantis Toboggan


    Economy will take years to recover, we could be back to 1980's type unemployment.

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



  • #4099
    Boggles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,336 ✭✭✭✭Boggles


    banie01 wrote: »
    cocooning strategy.

    film__2777-cocoon--hi_res-f6f11bc4.jpg


  • #4100
    cnbyz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 102 ✭✭cnbyz


    whats the story with rents ? missed that part


  • #4101
    FVP3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,187 ✭✭✭FVP3


    Tomrota wrote: »
    So will the coffeeshops close tomorrow? No?

    Most have already, near me anyway. My fear is a lot of small shops will close, as customers dwindle.


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  • #4102
    SEPT 23 1989
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43,038 ✭✭✭✭SEPT 23 1989


    amadangomor wrote: »
    Are all of your 52K posts this insightful? :rolleyes:

    He is a good lad


  • #4103
    walshb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,840 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    amadangomor wrote: »
    Are all of your 52K posts this insightful? :rolleyes:

    52 k?

    I'm actually envious


  • #4104
    Mervyn Skidmore
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,265 ✭✭✭Mervyn Skidmore


    Are the "lockdown" cohort on here finally satisfied?


  • #4105
    amadangomor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,144 ✭✭✭amadangomor


    DellyBelly wrote: »
    It's till midnight? My family have a place in West Cork it's okay to head there tonight so I presume? Better to be in lockdown by a beach rather in the city I think. Thank goodness I didn't have a glass of wine this evening
    Don't think there would be a problem to head down in the morning if you are going there to sensibly self isolate.


  • #4106
    Hurrache
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,714 ✭✭✭✭Hurrache


    Mysteriouschic wrote: »
    Don’t know how the airports are staying open makes this 2 weeks pointless if passengers are still coming in. Cargo etc is fine

    Numbers show they're more likely to catch it when they get here than bring it back with them,.

    Can we put an end to this narrow minded idea that we're importing and spreading from those all our new cases?


  • #4107
    Class MayDresser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 395 ✭✭Class MayDresser


    amadangomor wrote: »
    Are all of your 52K posts this insightful? :rolleyes:

    It's called humor.


  • #4108
    timmy_mallet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,165 ✭✭✭timmy_mallet


    Mrcaramelchoc wrote: »
    Doom merchant

    He'd love it on here so


  • #4109
    dan786
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,395 ✭✭✭dan786


    owlbethere wrote: »
    With new restrictions coming in tonight:

    Would we be allowed to shop in a larger supermarket in town or do we have to remain local and shop in a small local shop?

    The 2km restrictions is only for excercise and not for other essential needs which includes food.


  • #4110
    smallfryy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29 ✭smallfryy


    DellyBelly wrote: »
    It's till midnight? My family have a place in West Cork it's okay to head there tonight so I presume? Better to be in lockdown by a beach rather in the city I think. Thank goodness I didn't have a glass of wine this evening

    Oh wow!! Definitely, get your supplies and chill out by the beach! Your 2 weeks will fly. So lucky!


    I'm in a manky estate and all our kids are acting disturbed and rabid and this point...


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  • #4111
    Conall Cernach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,998 ✭✭✭Conall Cernach


    gmisk wrote: »
    I think a serious amount of people have taken up jogging in the last month.
    I walk the dog rain or shine...I would have rarely seen anyone out running now cant move for them. I am walking a seriously zig zag route to avoid them
    Yeah, it's been like Picadilly Circus in the forest park beside me this last couple of weeks. Normally you might see 1 or 2 an evening.


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