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

lillycakes2 · 03-04-2020 05:16PM

I am so mad with China right now, caused the virus. Now they getting millions from countries asking for help. WTF

cameramonkey · 03-04-2020 05:16PM

irishlad. wrote: »

People are so quick to point out the minor % of dodgy PPE or the testing problems we're having in this country.

It has just been stated that we're currently able to test everyone that's presenting for testing.

We're doing good lads, no where near a doomsday scenario here!

We are doing well in some aspects but we seem not to be able to test people and get results to them in good time. It is something that hopefully is being addressed but at the moment testing is way behind where it should be.

RugbyLad11 · 03-04-2020 05:16PM

Strazdas wrote: »

One very encouraging sign is that only one extra person seems to have been admitted to ICU in a 24 hour period (even though these numbers are not quite up to date as Tony says).

But only 15 of our 120 deaths were administered to ICU. So we could still see a lot of deaths even if our ICU numbers don't climb much

Naggdefy · 03-04-2020 05:17PM

Vast majority of cases in the east. Dublin is riddled with Covid, as our major population centre.

Strazdas · 03-04-2020 05:18PM

Vicxas wrote: »

424 new cases. Surge definitely happening

I believe the 'surge' is based on deaths in fact, not new cases (that's what I understood Dr Holohan to say).

Professor Moriarty · 03-04-2020 05:18PM

pjohnson wrote: »

And that's relevant how? People in nursing homes dont deserve this.

It's not a pleasant way to die. Would much rather have heart failure.

micks_address · 03-04-2020 05:18PM

Strazdas wrote: »

110 (up one on yesterday's number of 109).

Thank you. At least that means we have quite a bit of capacity still available. We are nowhere near having to triage cases based on capacity alone which is a good thing

wakka12 · 03-04-2020 05:18PM

Continual escalation in Turkey, 2800 new cases and 70 deaths, the number of people in ICU has grown to over 1250

Stheno · 03-04-2020 05:18PM

RugbyLad11 wrote: »

But only 15 of our 120 deaths were administered to ICU. So we could still see a lot of deaths even if our ICU numbers don't climb much

They need to sort out the nursing homes

shesty · 03-04-2020 05:18PM

Vicxas wrote: »

424 new cases. Surge definitely happening

Point to note.424 new cases is an 11% increase in cases.
Yesterday's figure of 404 was in fact a 12% increase.
I believe Leo Varadkar mentioned earlier in the week their aim is to keep that % figure as low as possible, they want it down near 5%.
Be wary of how you read numbers.
There is a sticky at the top of the forum.page showing the reported numbers each days, the numbers as a percentage increase and numbers of deaths among other things.Useful information.

easypazz · 03-04-2020 05:18PM

pjohnson wrote: »

And that's relevant how? People in nursing homes dont deserve this.

It is very relevant. It points to the national situation being not as bad as the numbers make it look.

JP Liz V1 · 03-04-2020 05:19PM

irishlad. wrote: »

People are so quick to point out the minor % of dodgy PPE or the testing problems we're having in this country.

It has just been stated that we're currently able to test everyone that's presenting for testing.

We're doing good lads, no where near a doomsday scenario here!

But why are so many still waiting for tests and results, some even have lost test swabs

Juwwi · 03-04-2020 05:19PM

It's a pity we couldn't just have George as the only journalist there and just let him ask 20 questions

is_that_so · 03-04-2020 05:19PM

bekker wrote: »

Tony Holohan just did a Pontius Pilate on nursing homes during a response to question.

Not really. He pointed out they should all be up to standard and following guidelines, some clearly are not. I'd see his original comments as assuming such standards were being followed. That's a HIQA purview anyway.

Johnny1999 · 03-04-2020 05:20PM

The PPE from China was probably stuff they had in a warehouse, thinking they would sell it someday. Just hang onto it.

Strazdas · 03-04-2020 05:20PM

RugbyLad11 wrote: »

But only 15 of our 120 deaths were administered to ICU. So we could still see a lot of deaths even if our ICU numbers don't climb much

For sure......deaths will be high for the next 7-10 days, irrespective of anything going on in ICU.

(Pressure on ICU beds was / is a massive concern of course though).

Naggdefy · 03-04-2020 05:20PM

Strazdas wrote: »

I believe the 'surge' is based on deaths in fact, not new cases (that's what I understood Dr Holohan to say).

2 days ago when we had 212 new cases you said new cases was the key figure. You're absolutely all over the place. At least posters like ITman1988 are consistent in their views and opinions.

fritzelly · 03-04-2020 05:21PM

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

When is the surge / peak expected, April 19th?

The Dr said (a couple of days ago) expect the peak in 2 weeks

is_that_so · 03-04-2020 05:21PM

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

But why are so many still waiting for tests and results, some even have lost test swabs

Very few now waiting for tests they said and the results issues will be resolved in the next 7-10 days.

Rvsmmnps · 03-04-2020 05:21PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvLx17NNlu0&fbclid=IwAR1mBU86KNVQEIHLseid9C4ZMNhkjTjE8b7sesn8AclrSWezGGIj8sqhVM4

03-04-2020 05:21PM

Itssoeasy wrote: »

Why is George lee covering this story ? He's the most depressing person RTÉ have. He doesn't help the mood. I know fergal bowers needs a break but surely there was someone else who could be covering this ?

George positively revels in misery, to the point of exaggeration. RTÉ needs a pragmatic journalist who is able to dissect the facts and figures competently. The viewing public deserve better.

1wizards sleeve · 03-04-2020 05:21PM

lillycakes2 wrote: »

I am so mad with China right now, caused the virus. Now they getting millions from countries asking for help. WTF

I'm hoping it's a case of having to deal with them.. countries have to wise up to them now. The list is to long of all the horrible practices they have .

irishlad. · 03-04-2020 05:22PM

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

But why are so many still waiting for tests and results, some even have lost test swabs

Well I'm guessing (hoping) it was due to a huge surge of people seeking a test. Now that things have eased off a bit, you'd imagine turnaround time should be speeding up.

kilkenny31 · 03-04-2020 05:23PM

Stheno wrote: »

They need to sort out the nursing homes

It's probably very difficult to "sort out" nursing homes. You have so many carers looking after the patients. One carer gets infected and infects one or two other carers which go on to infect the hospital. Very difficult to control this.

DevilsHaircut · 03-04-2020 05:25PM

Professor Moriarty wrote: »

It's not a pleasant way to die. Would much rather have heart failure.

They'd be given palliative care.

Sono Topolino · 03-04-2020 05:25PM

I wish those assholes who went to Cheltenham and got infected despite our collective pleading with them to cop the feck on could be denied healthcare and quarantined in a prison cell. How utterly irresponsible can you be?

fritzelly · 03-04-2020 05:26PM

shesty wrote: »

Point to note.424 new cases is an 11% increase in cases.
Yesterday's figure of 404 was in fact a 12% increase.
I believe Leo Varadkar mentioned earlier in the week their aim is to keep that % figure as low as possible, they want it down near 5%.
Be wary of how you read numbers.
There is a sticky at the top of the forum.page showing the reported numbers each days, the numbers as a percentage increase and numbers of deaths among other things.Useful information.

Even at a generous 5% daily increase that is still 8000+ in the space of 2 weeks from now. You can guesstimate the deaths and ICU from that...not good

Strazdas · 03-04-2020 05:26PM

Naggdefy wrote: »

2 days ago when we had 212 new cases you said new cases was the key figure. You're absolutely all over the place. At least posters like ITman1988 are consistent in their views and opinions.

Yes, and that is still the case. New cases are still the one to watch in terms of where the pandemic is going : people passing away this week would have been infected with Covid perhaps three or four weeks ago.

But the 'surge' and 'peak' which is being discussed are the death totals. That is why Dr Holohan was asked when he thought the surge would happen.

JP Liz V1 · 03-04-2020 05:26PM

What happened to the talk of the app and 15,000 tests per day, is that just all talk never happening

fritzelly · 03-04-2020 05:27PM

Rvsmmnps wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvLx17NNlu0&fbclid=IwAR1mBU86KNVQEIHLseid9C4ZMNhkjTjE8b7sesn8AclrSWezGGIj8sqhVM4

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