CoVid19 Part XII - 4,604 in ROI (137 deaths) 998 in NI (56 deaths)(04/04) Read OP

Shelly66 · 31-03-2020 04:08PM

Hrududu wrote: »

Also, every flippin' kid in Dublin is on a scooter. Walking to the shop at the moment is either completely empty streets a la 28 days later, or a family of five spread out across the path, each child careening in a different direction on a scooter.

Dodging out of the way is keeping my fitness up though, so theres that.

Was saying to neighbor today we should be walking different sides of road similar to way traffic flows ie keep to left path this avoids having to move onto road to avoid someone least ppl heading same direction. Same rule applies on a one way street . I think it would help if they brought in a rule of guidance like that

31-03-2020 04:08PM

auspicious wrote: »

There is scientific data out there that suggests some diets available to us are better at reducing blood pressure and diabetes and heart disease risk than others.

Plus exercise, which unfortunately is curtailed at the moment if you want to do it outside, and may become impossible if restrictions are tightened further.

RugbyLad11 · 31-03-2020 04:11PM

It is only gonna get worst...risk of suicide rising amid global Covid-19 lockdown

https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2020/03/578972/risk-suicide-rising-amid-global-covid-19-lockdown

silverharp · 31-03-2020 04:15PM

RugbyLad11 wrote: »

It is only gonna get worst...risk of suicide rising amid global Covid-19 lockdown

https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2020/03/578972/risk-suicide-rising-amid-global-covid-19-lockdown

with somewhere like the US road fatalities will be down etc. and shootings .

yourdeadwright · 31-03-2020 04:17PM

RugbyLad11 wrote: »

It is only gonna get worst...risk of suicide rising amid global Covid-19 lockdown

https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2020/03/578972/risk-suicide-rising-amid-global-covid-19-lockdown

Madly enough in the past during times of war , famine, outbreaks, suicide has dropped ,
A lot of issues that lead to thinking of suicide are immaterial or the worry about judgement by others is society for your self perceived failings ,Could be failing yourself or family or whatever ,But in time of real struggle the immaterial becomes a less of a worry and no one has time to judge others because everyone is in the same boat of just trying to survive .

Now it could be different in these times, due to social media and the likes still being available, but generally suicide rates drop

An Ciarraioch · 31-03-2020 04:18PM

Aegir wrote: »

Scotland didn’t do anything different to the rest of the UK.

South Wales has a direct fast rail link to London, so there would be a lot more people travelling to and from that area, which is probably how the virus spread so quickly there.

Also, Wales apparently has a significantly older population than either Scotland or England.

bilston · 31-03-2020 04:19PM

Harry Palmr wrote: »

How far is the UK estimated to be from the likely peak? Same as us or earlier?

They reckon the week after Easter I think, W/C 13th April so about two weeks, but probably another two weeks beyond that before things start improving.

BorneTobyWilde · 31-03-2020 04:20PM

Away With The Fairies wrote: »

I'm fed up trying to prepare my food in an aseptic manner. Opening fridge, wash hands, open press, wash hands, get plate and cutlery, wash hands.

But if no one else in house, or no one else other than who is there already then you would not need to. They're your germs, enjoy them.

Kermit.de.frog · 31-03-2020 04:23PM

Ireland needs this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRDNrk1iwFs

Naggdefy · 31-03-2020 04:24PM

Way too much talk here about a randomer Paddy Cosgrave on twitter.

Most of the country don't know who he is or give fcuks about a lad that looks like Brendan O'Connor dressed up like Fr. Brian singing Who's in the House from 20 years ago.

auspicious · 31-03-2020 04:24PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Plus exercise, which unfortunately is curtailed at the moment if you want to do it outside, and may become impossible if restrictions are tightened further.

That's it. Exercise can be limited for many so diet is really something to concentrate on. Sort out your salt and sugar intake, high cholesterol foods intake etc before Autumn if this graph ( posted by DeVore ) remains accurate.

stephenjmcd · 31-03-2020 04:25PM

Away With The Fairies wrote: »

I'm fed up trying to prepare my food in an aseptic manner. Opening fridge, wash hands, open press, wash hands, get plate and cutlery, wash hands.

Why ? If your in your own house theres absolutely no need to be doing this.

All you need to do is wash your hands regularly especially after coming in from outside. But you dont need to wash them each time you touch something in the house, just pointless

31-03-2020 04:26PM

Gynoid wrote: »

You dont have to do that. Your home is fine. Just be careful with the things you are bringing in. Leave what you can outside in car, or shed, or back hall to "settle" after shopping, for a few days, wipe what you have to bring in immediately with a cloth soaked in something that sterilises. But once you are in and shoes off at front door your home is your sanctuary.

I use a small pliers to pick up stuff. Also have a pair of scissors to cut open packaging etc while holding it with the pliers to lessen the chance of having to handle packaging directly when trying to access whats inside.

Reati · 31-03-2020 04:27PM

stephenjmcd wrote: »

Why ? If your in your own house theres absolutely no need to be doing this.

All you need to do is wash your hands regularly especially after coming in from outside. But you dont need to wash them each time you touch something in the house, just pointless

Think it was in Irish independent or something to do this if shopping was contaminated as protection

tobefrank321 · 31-03-2020 04:27PM

Shelly66 wrote: »

That’s exactly what husband said , we may end up like other countries no going out for walks or excercise

They can introduce all the restrictions they want, but there's no enforcement of existing ones and there won't be of new ones.

Our government will always go for punishing those who abide by the rules over punishing those who don't.

Its always a small minority of idiots who make life difficult for everyone. Its probably the same "rebels" who flew to Italy and back, then went to Cheltenham, then headed en masse to the pubs and are now out there flouting the 2km rule. You know the kind of people who can't sit still for a minute.

weisses · 31-03-2020 04:29PM

Deleted User wrote: »

I use a small pliers to pick up stuff. Also have a pair of scissors to cut open packaging etc while holding it with the pliers to lessen the chance of having to handle packaging directly when trying to access whats inside.

you will do miracles with a pack of condoms

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts · 31-03-2020 04:30PM

cnocbui wrote: »

I would add to that, wipe down your shopping before putting it away and then wash your hands one final time, then life as normal.

Yeah, true. Wash the hands, disinfect anything you can that has entered the house and anything you touched before getting to the sink to wash your hands, then relax and practice normal good hygiene.

Seamai · 31-03-2020 04:31PM

Snow Garden wrote: »

India handling this very badly.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/30/india-wracked-by-greatest-exodus-since-partition-due-to-coronavirus

Saw a news clip earlier of hundreds of people being hosed down with a bleach solution, they don't stand a chance unless maybe with everything they're exposed to on a daily basis their immune systems are a bit more resilient.

RebelButtMunch · 31-03-2020 04:32PM

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts wrote: »

Yeah, true. Wash the hands, disinfect anything you can that has entered the house and anything you touched before getting to the sink to wash your hands, then relax and practice normal good hygiene.

If it helps, my neighbours are doing their grocery wash down routine outside the house. It takes one potential contamination step out of the loop.

kilkenny31 · 31-03-2020 04:33PM

tobefrank321 wrote: »

They can introduce all the restrictions they want, but there's no enforcement of existing ones and there won't be of new ones.

Our government will always go for punishing those who abide the rules over punishing those who don't.

Its always a small minority of idiots who make life difficult for everyone. Its probably the same "rebels" who flew to Italy and back, then went to Cheltenham, then headed en masse to the pubs and are now out there flouting the 2km rule. You know the kind of people who can't sit still for a minute.

This is getting really tiring. The few idiots that are making it difficult for everyone are the people who are looking out their windows waiting for someone to make a mistake so they can come on here and tell everyone about it. We're in a virtual lockdown. Worry about yourself. As a country people are doing great. We will have no further restrictions. I'd imagine in a couple of weeks they will lift some restrictions. We are not Italy or Spain we are Ireland. We live differently to those coutries. We live in semi detached and detached houses. We don't need the same restrictions as them.

Muahahaha · 31-03-2020 04:34PM

Wild goats marauding through an empty Welsh town

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/video/2020/mar/31/goats-take-over-empty-welsh-streets-llandudno-coronavirus-lockdown-video

Fr_Dougal · 31-03-2020 04:34PM

tobefrank321 wrote: »

There's no need for new restrictions if existing restrictions are implemented properly and those who break them are fined.

Can you fire up your qualifications to make this statement please, in your own time. Be great to see how they stack up against medical experts.

Thanks.

Urethral Buttercup · 31-03-2020 04:35PM

Deleted User wrote: »

I use a small pliers to pick up stuff. Also have a pair of scissors to cut open packaging etc while holding it with the pliers to lessen the chance of having to handle packaging directly when trying to access whats inside.

Some of you people are absolutely mental.

bekker · 31-03-2020 04:35PM

BloodBath wrote: »

A pretty meaningless figure when most recoveries are not tested with no estimate of unconfirmed cases.

The actual death rate is being estimated to be between 0.6% and 0.7% at the moment putting it at 6-7 times deadlier than the flu.

Agreed, but as good as anything else, and more consistent when used on a single countries figure over time. But testing selection criteria can vary over time as evidenced in Ireland.

There is no evidence for COVID-19 yet available, to back a generally agreed death rate which is based on the annual incidence.

Comparison of death rates to those of a virus for which widespread vaccination is available and to which various age cohorts have previous exposure generated immunities are not valid.

'... The proportion of people who have died from the disease varies strikingly from country to country. Researchers warn that there are so many uncertainties — not least over the true number of infections — that it remains almost impossible to draw firm conclusions about the death rate. '

is_that_so · 31-03-2020 04:36PM

Steve F wrote: »

Some are still treating it as Holidays.

More restrictions on the way.......?

Most people doing most things most of the time has been the CMO mantra. Not seeing that holiday thing personally but anecdotes are not evidence of widespread behaviour. We should see by the end of this week just how well all of it is being observed and working for us.

Hector Savage · 31-03-2020 04:37PM

The fact that it looks like Wimbledon will be cancelled shows the reality of the length of these shutdowns.

Wimbledon cancellation means still in lockdown in July!!!

Christ....

easypazz · 31-03-2020 04:38PM

tobefrank321 wrote: »

Its always a small minority of idiots who make life difficult for everyone. Its probably the same "rebels" who flew to Italy and back, then went to Cheltenham, then headed en masse to the pubs and are now out there flouting the 2km rule. You know the kind of people who can't sit still for a minute.

That's not fair. At the time people were not as wise to the situation as they are now and there were no travel advisories in place.

It is the UK governments fault not to cancel Cheltenham.

paleoperson · 31-03-2020 04:38PM

tobefrank321 wrote: »

They can introduce all the restrictions they want, but there's no enforcement of existing ones and there won't be of new ones.

Our government will always go for punishing those who abide by the rules over punishing those who don't.

Its always a small minority of idiots who make life difficult for everyone. Its probably the same "rebels" who flew to Italy and back, then went to Cheltenham, then headed en masse to the pubs and are now out there flouting the 2km rule. You know the kind of people who can't sit still for a minute.

The 2km rule is stupid and I will flout it as I please.

You are 100% WRONG to think the people flouting it are the ones who took risks before, I am extremely careful and have been for a long time now. I have been social isolating since long before most people were and when people like yourself were still going around taking it easy and getting within 2 metres of people all over the place. I'm not spreading anything, try worrying about your own actions as others have said.

Mod: Banned for a day (from OP: If they post about it here, or encourage others to flout the rules, trying to appear macho, or thinking they are above the rules or simply being a smart arse, posting privileges will be removed)

jonnny68 · 31-03-2020 04:38PM

Practically everyone ive come across is practising social distancing i haven't seen anyone recently who isn't whether that be in the supermarket or on the street when im going for a walk, so i do believe we are on the right track, hopefully in a few weeks things will become less restrictive.

On a lighter note, id anyone else hanging for a pint:pac: jaysus when this is all over there will be the mother of all sessions

DOCARCH · 31-03-2020 04:40PM

Hector Savage wrote: »

Wimbledon cancellation means still in lockdown in July!!!

Christ....

Not really.

I suspect 'lockdown' will lift a lot quicker, but life will not return to normal for a long time (both in the UK and Ireland)....no sports events, no concerts, no mass gatherings.

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CoVid19 Part XII - 4,604 in ROI (137 deaths) 998 in NI (56 deaths)(04/04) Read OP