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

caveat emptor · 27-03-2020 10:28PM

Tell me how wrote: »

Then you don't know they definitely had it.

right you are. If only there was some way to confirm what their doctors suspected? Medicine is supposed to be a science. Test, test , oh wait don't test.

Totally Tropical · 27-03-2020 10:28PM

The country is put on lockdown.Community transmitions are now at 51%.It's now out of control in the USA, while there is still people dying by the hundreds in Italy.Perhaps some of the numbskulls, who were flippant about this, might take it seriously now.I don't know how this will pan out, will my friends and family be alive at the end of this.But i do know this is a grave situation, and i fear it's going to get a hell of a lot worse, before it gets better.Worrying times indeed for us all.I think today was the day, where it finally hit home that this country, is in serious trouble.

27-03-2020 10:28PM

paddythere wrote: »

That's really annoying though and ridiculous. How are they possibly gonna enforce it: stop people in the middle of a jog and ask them how far away they live?
I'm all for restrictions but I wont be changing my jogging routines

No big deal if you're a jogger IMO. I'm a bike rider, was looking forward to a 100km ride tomorrow. Not going to happen now. I will not be a self absorbed pr*ck and ignore the restrictions because they are inconvenient to me.

igCorcaigh · 27-03-2020 10:28PM

Can we go out in twos? Same household.

RicketyCricket · 27-03-2020 10:28PM

Last few pages were torture to read.The idiots are out in force tonight.

tom1ie · 27-03-2020 10:29PM

Why the hell is there 12 Irish citizens on a cruise ship in panama at this stage.
Did they not know the **** was gonna hit the fan, no?

JTMan · 27-03-2020 10:29PM

Some questions:
- If you work in a non-essential non-retail service are you still allowed travel to your office/work?
- The official announcement states that there are additional shop closures. Which shops have been added to the list?

Thanks.

c.p.w.g.w · 27-03-2020 10:29PM

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?

In the same boat, currently in work and none of the managers have a clue. We produce medical devices that are only used in elective procedures.

elperello · 27-03-2020 10:29PM

paddythere wrote: »

That's really annoying though and ridiculous. How are they possibly gonna enforce it: stop people in the middle of a jog and ask them how far away they live?
I'm all for restrictions but I wont be changing my jogging routines

Jog on

Minnie Snuggles · 27-03-2020 10:29PM

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

I agree in regard to Simon Harris, this is taking it's toll on him, he is as worried as us all but doing very well in his role

He answered questions today sent to him by children, it was lovely.
https://www.facebook.com/rtenews/videos/3046484045403718/

Antares35 · 27-03-2020 10:29PM

paddythere wrote: »

Yea I was actually warning people about this virus on january but this 2km thing is ****ing stupid

If everyone decided to only follow restrictions they agreed with there would be no point having any.

paddythere · 27-03-2020 10:29PM

Hurrache wrote: »

So small minded that you need to be forced to do something?

No I use my own brain and analyse the validity of the restrictions myself. What difference does it make if I run 2 km out of my zone

kilkenny31 · 27-03-2020 10:29PM

71 patients in ICU.

paddythere · 27-03-2020 10:30PM

Hurrache wrote: »

So small minded that you need to be forced to do something?

No I use my own brain and analyse the validity of the restrictions myself. What difference does it make if I run 2 km out of my zone

walshb · 27-03-2020 10:30PM

paddythere wrote: »

That's the kinda spirit that will get us through this

Come on, Paddy...

You don't want to be that person who appears online "this is Paddy. Paddy goes jogging during global pandemics when his country urges him not to. Paddy is a pr1ck. Don't be like Paddy."

Hurrache · 27-03-2020 10:30PM

billyhead wrote: »

How are you at a greater risk of contracting the virus if you bend the 2km rule?

Eh, the worry is with spreading it, have a bit of common sense.

igCorcaigh · 27-03-2020 10:30PM

Totally Tropical wrote: »

The country is put on lockdown.Community transmitions are now at 51%.It's now out of control in the USA, while there is still people dying by the hundreds in Italy.Perhaps some of the numbskulls, who were flippant about this, might take it seriously now.I don't know how this will pan out, will my friends and family be alive at the end of this.But i do know this is a grave situation, and i fear it's going to get a hell of a lot worse, before it gets better.Worrying times indeed for us all.I think today was the day, where it finally hit home that this country, is in serious trouble.

I keep thinking that I may have seen my parents IRL for the last time

ruwithme · 27-03-2020 10:31PM

The guards with the new community policing cars will be on every crossroads in the country for the next few days. anyone thinking of going anywhere will need the valid reason.

wadacrack · 27-03-2020 10:31PM

tom1ie wrote: »

Why the hell is there 12 Irish citizens on a cruise ship in panama at this stage.
Did they not know the **** was gonna hit the fan, no?

I couldn't believe this. After the Diamond Princess situation and in the middle of pandemic. The stupidity of some people is mind boggling.

paddythere · 27-03-2020 10:31PM

Antares35 wrote: »

If everyone decided to only follow restrictions they agreed with there would be no point having any.

Then they should have thought about that before bringing in a ridiculous arbitrary restriction on exercise

cannotlogin · 27-03-2020 10:31PM

deise08 wrote: »

Is it just th colour on my TV or do Tony's eyes look a little pink?
,
Hoping it's tiredness from all his work.

I thought his eyes didn't look well too.

The man is probably exhausted. I hope that's all it is.

hotmail.com · 27-03-2020 10:31PM

JTMan wrote: »

Some questions:
- If you work in a non-essential non-retail service are you still allowed travel to your office/work?
- The official announcement states that there are additional shop closures. Which shops have been added to the list?

Thanks.

Still waiting on the info to be published.

gmisk · 27-03-2020 10:31PM

paddythere wrote: »

Yea I was actually warning people about this virus on january but this 2km thing is stupid

No it isn't. For one it might stop every Tom dick and Harry galavanting to the seaside, pier or forest park at the glimpse of some sunshine.

Class MayDresser · 27-03-2020 10:31PM

kilkenny31 wrote: »

71 patients in ICU.

That and the fact a frontline worker gave their life is what galls me most.

Kermit.de.frog · 27-03-2020 10:31PM

tom1ie wrote: »

Why the hell is there 12 Irish citizens on a cruise ship in panama at this stage.
Did they not know the **** was gonna hit the fan, no?

Maybe we can let Darwin take it's course with some of these things?

walshb · 27-03-2020 10:31PM

ruwithme wrote: »

The guards with the new community policing cars will be on every crossroads in the country for the next few days. anyone thinking of going anywhere will need the valid reason.

The whole country visiting sick relatives.

blockfighter · 27-03-2020 10:31PM

paddythere wrote: »

No I use my own brain and analyse the validity of the restrictions myself. What difference does it make if I run 2 km out of my zone

Well done, you're an idiot.

27-03-2020 10:31PM

J. Marston wrote: »

Gonna be a rake of Christmas babies this year.

If you can impregnate your Mrs from 2 metres, I'll be the first to subscribe to your Pornhub channel.

Frank Bullitt · 27-03-2020 10:32PM

FVP3 wrote: »

We need a national government with Mary Lou as Minister of Health. However my understanding is that Sinn Fein don't like the idea of governing.

The worrying thing now is that the Oireachtas is supposedly not able to legislate. However that's just a law we can surely fix.

Things are bad enough as it is.

Actually, has anyone seen her recently?

munsterlegend · 27-03-2020 10:32PM

Elle Tasty Gymnasium wrote: »

To be honest, as a healthcare worker in the critical care division, I think that the government is acting very well. The general consensus amongst my colleagues is that Varadkar and Harris are handling this really well. It was an unpredictable crisis. There is an amazing mobilisation of resources and support plans. The hospital is a collegiate place at the moment. From top-down, I think that the government, the HSE and individuals want to really help fight this virus. Ultimately, the decision was made to value lives above all else in this country.

I think that those who tout the health of the economy above all else and criticise the 'draconian' measures lack a certain foresight re:the excess mortality if we don't try to curb the spread. Social distancing is one of the few interventions which has a demonstrated benefit. To forego this, would be to set a fire in a forest. While we would have the short-term benefits of the economy proceeding as status quo, this contagious illness would propagate. The cost of sustaining an overwhelmed health service would be financially unviable. Additionaly, illness results in loss of life, which results in loss of vital skills and earning potential. For example, a healthcare worker costs an inordinate amount of time and money to train, both at an undergraduate and postgraduate level. Furthermore, a healthcare worker will pay taxes to the economy for 40 years. Either way, the economy will be in an equally bad state. I am glad that our government chose the life-conserving route.

Ní neart go cur le chéile

I wish you well in the weeks ahead.

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