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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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    #5192
    timhenn
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 514 ✭✭✭timhenn


    Mervyn Skidmore wrote: »
    I have a feeling that those calling for a "full lockdown" for the last fortnight will now be the same ones saying that "they're taking our freedom away".

    The lack of self-awareness is amazing! Up to a few short hours ago, there were people saying that the government were doing a great job. They were doing all they can and asking what more can they do?

    Now, these same people are still saying what a great job the government are doing even though they have changed course. Do these people not have a brain of their own? Do they just follow blindly? No matter what the government say, they will agree it's the best move.


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    #5193
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 5,917 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    pgj2015 wrote: »
    look the reality is leo and anyone else in government doesnt give a $hit about the Irish people, you would be very naive to think they do.

    so if i want to go for a 4 km run i will, i wont be a prisoner in my own home.

    Given that you think a camera man doing their job being given a slap by a member of the public order unit was asking for it, I hope you meet a similar type of garda while out and about.


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    #5194
    con747
    Registered Users Posts: 5,855 ✭✭✭con747


    fritzelly wrote: »
    How did you do shopping beforehand - failing to see what has changed???

    In my case my OH works in a sector that is vital so is doing 14-17 hour days since the beginning of the month 7 days a week. We are a 1 car household and her hours do not coincide with supermarket opening. So, I have to try get people i don't know to get my shopping is what has changed for me and numerous others in that boat. Also we live in the middle of nowhere with no nearby neighbours.

    Don't expect anything from life, just be grateful to be alive.



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    #5195
    blackcard
    Registered Users Posts: 3,863 ✭✭✭blackcard


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    I think you miss my point. My run will now be on busy paths where distancing is impossible, whereas up until today it has been me in isolation. So in my specific case I am now more at risk of spreading the virus. I’m not going to not run (as I am allowed to do, despite your ‘stay at home’ protestations)

    Obviously, they should have said that these rules should apply to everyone except woody22


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    #5196
    Whehey!
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭Whehey!


    Was there anything about hotels or guesthouses having more restrictions ?


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    #5197
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 4,727 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Think people are been deliberately obtuse with the 2km thing. There are no measuring tapes. They’re literally asking us to just stay close to home.

    And not pack out the Phoenix park, Glendalough, beaches, other parks etc.

    It’s not so hard to understand.


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    #5198
    MrMusician18
    Registered Users Posts: 7,230 ✭✭✭MrMusician18


    Can someone tell me why this thread is being allowed to be swamped by what are clearly rereg posters and another cohort (or indeed maybe the same) of individuals that have resurrected a bunch of old dormant accounts.

    They are all taking a contrarian view, pushing falsehoods and being a downright pain in the arse.


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    #5199
    bekker
    Registered Users Posts: 912 ✭✭✭bekker


    Dana Mealy Tyrant wrote: »
    Surprised that serious cardiac illnesses are excluded from the cocooning list.
    Maybe part of the same crapola as went they went on with over the aborted testing expansion.

    There just aren't the resources to include all high-risk groups in 'Cocooning', it is going to be a problem to achieve it satisfactorily for the categories included.

    HSE is still in talks/negotiation with local authorities to organise the voluntary sector to provide the every-day support services.

    cf HSE Guidelines on Cocooning


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    #5200
    Alun
    Registered Users Posts: 21,422 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Strazdas wrote: »
    15 minute walk sounds like it would be under the 2km limit so you should be absolutely fine. I'm guessing 20 minutes walk approx would take you outside the area (unless you normally tear along)

    There is no "2km" limit, where are you getting this from? You're allowed to exercise within a 2km radius of your home. Two totally different things.


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    #5201
    Hedgehod55
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭Hedgehod55


    Jake1 wrote: »
    SO, even though you've just admitted, you are more at risk of spreading virus, you still choose to run?

    :(

    He takes his orders from the government, don't you know?

    Why would he bother using something called context, when he can play the victim card instead?


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    #5202
    Ace2007
    Registered Users Posts: 19,687 ✭✭✭✭Ace2007


    paul71 wrote: »
    So if the local Guards are gone why would you think there is going to be a problem driving to the local shop, but better yet if you are in a rural area like me, get up and do something to help your nieghbours if they need it

    And now Paul, come on - you don't expect Con to get up and doing something worthwhile and positive during this outbreak do you?


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    #5203
    BoatMad
    Registered Users Posts: 13,702 ✭✭✭✭BoatMad


    Cilldara_2000 wrote: »
    There might well be no long term damage from this or there might well be a lot. The Irish government, the EU and the ECB have many tools available to them to mitigate any economic problems.

    They say GDP will be down by x% for the year. It's sort of irrelevant. I'd be much more interesting in comparing GDP per quarter afterwards with GDP in the same quarters in previous years.

    There will be massive long term economic damage from this , that’s one certainty , estimates are now aporaching -7% of GDP from a + 3-5 % pervious , that’s depression terrority


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    #5204
    Sean 18
    Registered Users Posts: 204 ✭✭Sean 18


    Yes Leo's next big announcement we re going to weld up the doors to your house s like China and some people would say it's for the best


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    #5205
    El Weirdo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,646 ✭✭✭✭El Weirdo


    Polar101 wrote: »
    Public transport, but now it's "restricted only to essential workers and to people providing essential services".
    No.
    The main rule is to STAY AT HOME. The only times you can leave your home are:
    • to travel to or from work if you are providing an essential service The full list of essential services is available here.
    • to shop for food
    • to collect medical prescriptions and medical supplies and attend medical appointments
    • to carry out vital services like caring (including family carers)
    • for brief individual exercise - within 2 kilometres of your house. (You can bring children but must keep 2 metres away from others for social distancing)
    • for farming


    You should not hold any private or public functions and this includes family functions for family who don't live in the same house.
    All community centres will close. All public transport will be restricted to those carrying out essential travel for the reasons outlined above.


    https://www.gov.ie/en/news/7e0924-latest-updates-on-covid-19-coronavirus/


    It's really fucking simple.


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    #5206
    EmptyTree
    Registered Users Posts: 748 ✭✭✭EmptyTree


    JP Liz V1 wrote: »
    How do you view the latest county by county breakdown for Ireland please?


    https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/summary/


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    #5207
    Need a Username
    Registered Users Posts: 1,566 ✭✭✭Need a Username


    irishgeo wrote: »
    The guards might disagree with you.

    I’ve asked about that but other than snark I’ve not recurved an answer - unless it got lost the last few pages.

    If that guy goes out for a run what are the the guards supposed to do about it? He is is on his own - unless he is hassling people then what harm.

    I need to collect a couple of parcels tomorrow. Am I not allowed to walk to my sister’s house?


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    #5208
    Purple Mountain
    Registered Users Posts: 13,021 ✭✭✭✭Purple Mountain


    Funsterdelux wrote: »
    They have to put a date on these things, we all know its going to go on longer

    I thought they put Easter Sunday on it so we would all be resurrected on that day :D

    To thine own self be true



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    #5209
    growleaves
    Registered Users Posts: 7,719 ✭✭✭growleaves


    A 2km run is about what a convicted murderer on 23-hour lockdown would get in the worst US prison.

    Yet people here don't want anyone to go for a quick run even where they won't come into contact with anyone.

    Most accidents happen in the home so spare us the BS about how you're more likely to need the emergency services when outdoors.


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    #5210
    Need a Username
    Registered Users Posts: 1,566 ✭✭✭Need a Username


    irishgeo wrote: »
    The guards might disagree with you.

    I’ve asked about that but other than snark I’ve not recurved an answer - unless it got lost the last few pages.

    If that guy goes out for a run what are the the guards supposed to do about it? He is is on his own - unless he is hassling people then what harm.

    I need to collect a couple of parcels tomorrow. Am I not allowed to walk to my sister’s house?


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    #5211
    con747
    Registered Users Posts: 5,855 ✭✭✭con747


    Ace2007 wrote: »
    And now Paul, come on - you don't expect Con to get up and doing something worthwhile and positive during this outbreak do you?

    Twat is all i can say.

    Don't expect anything from life, just be grateful to be alive.



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    #5212
    theballz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,272 ✭✭✭theballz


    Honestly I f**kin hate bats after all this.


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    #5213
    Spanish Eyes
    Registered Users Posts: 15,890 ✭✭✭✭Spanish Eyes


    normanoffside wrote: »
    Nice if you have a garden.

    Yes, I and many others are fortunate that way. Sorry if I offended anyone. But even if in an apartment/flat you can walk 2k around the area.

    It is just easier to be lazy with a garden. You can pretend you are doing your 10k steps but just cabbaging with the kindle.

    Needs must and we have to adapt to the new normal.


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    #5214
    thelad95
    Registered Users Posts: 7,812 ✭✭✭thelad95


    They probably don't want to say it to prevent mass panic and fear mongering but I think checkpoints/blockades will become the norm for the next while.


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    #5215
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users Posts: 85,177 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    Whehey! wrote: »
    Was there anything about hotels or guesthouses having more restrictions ?

    Are they not all closed already?
    https://forumofgames.com/




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    #5216
    BoatMad
    Registered Users Posts: 13,702 ✭✭✭✭BoatMad


    con747 wrote: »
    In my case my OH works in a sector that is vital so is doing 14-17 hour days since the beginning of the month 7 days a week. We are a 1 car household and her hours do not coincide with supermarket opening. So, I have to try get people i don't know to get my shopping is what has changed for me and numerous others in that boat. Also we live in the middle of nowhere with no nearby neighbours.

    So how did you shop before , and what’s wrong with others shopping for a few weeks


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    #5217
    kingshankly
    Registered Users Posts: 7,540 ✭✭✭kingshankly


    Need a Username wrote: »
    I’ve asked about that but other than snark I’ve not recurved an answer - unless it got lost the last few pages.

    If that guy goes out for a run what are the the guards supposed to do about it? He is is on his own - unless he is hassling people then what harm.

    I need to collect a couple of parcels tomorrow. Am I not allowed to walk to my sister’s house?

    No pretty sure Leo mentioning your man off boards is allowed to walk to his sisters house


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    #5218
    growleaves
    Registered Users Posts: 7,719 ✭✭✭growleaves


    Yes Leo's next big announcement we re going to weld up the doors to your house s like China and some people would say it's for the best

    No they'd say it didn't go far enough and that he's too soft.


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    #5219
    Need a Username
    Registered Users Posts: 1,566 ✭✭✭Need a Username


    growleaves wrote: »
    A 2km run is about what a convicted murderer on 23-hour lockdown would get in the worst US prison.

    Yet people here don't want anyone to go for a quick run even where they won't come into contact with anyone.

    Most accidents happen in the home so spare us the BS about how you're more likely to need the emergency services when outdoors.

    I actually don’t understand the running and jogging.

    I see people do it all the time and wonder do they know how stupid they look. :D


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    #5220
    Whehey!
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭Whehey!


    JP Liz V1 wrote: »
    Are they not all closed already?

    Nope still open


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    #5221
    MrMusician18
    Registered Users Posts: 7,230 ✭✭✭MrMusician18


    Need a Username wrote: »
    I’ve asked about that but other than snark I’ve not recurved an answer - unless it got lost the last few pages.

    If that guy goes out for a run what are the the guards supposed to do about it? He is is on his own - unless he is hassling people then what harm.

    I need to collect a couple of parcels tomorrow. Am I not allowed to walk to my sister’s house?

    Do you really need the guards to tell you what to do? The instructions are to stay at home except for the reasons outlined, dozens of times on thread at this stage.

    You are instructed to not make social calls to family.


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