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

An Ciarraioch · 03-04-2020 09:16PM

Jim_Hodge wrote: »

Never having seen Reddit, I'm none the wiser.

/s??

When someone posts a comment that is obviously sarcastic, but adds /s/ at the end of the sentence to avoid any potential misinterpretation.

BarryD2 · 03-04-2020 09:18PM

gabeeg wrote: »

Johnson, Trudeau & Merkel - does it pay to be associated with catching or isolating for the virus? Lesson there for Trump.

IAMAMORON · 03-04-2020 09:18PM

deise08 wrote: »

Sorry if already posted,
Here's a strange one
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2020/0403/1128426-italy-and-russia-spar-over-alleged-coronavirus-spies/

Italy was engaged in a war of words with Russia over allegations Moscow hid spies among doctors it had sent to the country's coronavirus epicentre near Milan.

The unusual exchange between the traditionally friendly nations followed the publication of an Italian newspaper story about the purportedly nefarious nature of the Russian mission.

The Russians came last week to help disinfect hospitals and care homes in a northern Italian region that has recorded over half of the country's 14,681 official Covid-19 deaths.

It was a chance for Russian President Vladimir Putin to exert "soft power" at a moment of dire weakness for the West.

But Italy's La Stamp newspaper said Thursday that the 104-strong contingent of doctors and experts almost certainly included officers from Russia's GRU military intelligence agency.

Given the way this virus is spreading I reckon Russia are massively undercooking their books.

We have more infections than Russia....

Jim_Hodge · 03-04-2020 09:19PM

harr wrote: »

I can notice the social distancing getting less and less the last few days , groups of teenagers and over 70,s all out and about doing what they want. Guards not continuing policing it as much..last weekend we had checkpoints and plenty of patrols .
People are getting restless and impossible to police the lockdown just by asking people...

Don't judge the whole country on this. Around here is like a ghost town and even the daily walkers and runners have reduced to a trickle.

J. Marston · 03-04-2020 09:20PM

An Ciarraioch wrote: »

When someone posts a comment that is obviously sarcastic, but adds /s/ at the end of the sentence to avoid any potential misinterpretation.

I prefer not to spoon-feed my sarcasm.

billyhead · 03-04-2020 09:21PM

So how many can we predict to ultimately die from this virus in Ireland before a vaccine is available. I know it's a wild guess but could it be 5000 or more?

Jim_Hodge · 03-04-2020 09:22PM

An Ciarraioch wrote: »

When someone posts a comment that is obviously sarcastic, but adds /s/ at the end of the sentence to avoid any potential misinterpretation.

Thanks.

His sarcasm fell well flat so.

Jim_Hodge · 03-04-2020 09:23PM

J. Marston wrote: »

I prefer not to spoon-feed my sarcasm.

Quality sarcasm doesn't need it.

RugbyLad11 · 03-04-2020 09:24PM

harr wrote: »

I can notice the social distancing getting less and less the last few days , groups of teenagers and over 70,s all out and about doing what they want. Guards not continuing policing it as much..last weekend we had checkpoints and plenty of patrols .
People are getting restless and impossible to police the lockdown just by asking people...

And it hasn't even been a week yet since lockdown started. Imagine what it will be like if the lockdown is still here in June and beyond, everyone will be about.

Cork Boy 53 · 03-04-2020 09:24PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Apologies for being nosey, by the way. Hope you get sorted. Don’t be afraid to ask people for help. Situations like this brings out the best in people.

And unfortunately also the worst.

kwestfan08 · 03-04-2020 09:24PM

What chance do ye reckon we get to the stage social contact can go back to normal?. Pubs open by September?

Boggles · 03-04-2020 09:25PM

J. Marston wrote: »

Guy showed remarkable restraint by not swinging that wheelie-bin at her head...

https://twitter.com/charliehtweets/status/1245722007947411458

Straight into the wheelie bin with her and her phone.

gabeeg · 03-04-2020 09:26PM

BarryD2 wrote: »

Johnson, Trudeau & Merkel - does it pay to be associated with catching or isolating for the virus? Lesson there for Trump.

Trump's approval rating is up too.

This is what I'm talking about. And perhaps I was unfair to single out an individual poster here, but it seems to be a human phenomenon rather than a measured response to what was objectively a poor reaction to this virus across the board.

I think we're telling ourselves that the powers that be are doing a great job because we sincerely want that to be the case. The alternative is too scary.

We're all locked in our gafs tonight because western governments failed to learn from Asia.
"Could never happen here".

RugbyLad11 · 03-04-2020 09:27PM

deise08 wrote: »

Sorry if already posted,
Here's a strange one
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2020/0403/1128426-italy-and-russia-spar-over-alleged-coronavirus-spies/

Italy was engaged in a war of words with Russia over allegations Moscow hid spies among doctors it had sent to the country's coronavirus epicentre near Milan.

The unusual exchange between the traditionally friendly nations followed the publication of an Italian newspaper story about the purportedly nefarious nature of the Russian mission.

The Russians came last week to help disinfect hospitals and care homes in a northern Italian region that has recorded over half of the country's 14,681 official Covid-19 deaths.

It was a chance for Russian President Vladimir Putin to exert "soft power" at a moment of dire weakness for the West.

But Italy's La Stamp newspaper said Thursday that the 104-strong contingent of doctors and experts almost certainly included officers from Russia's GRU military intelligence agency.

Don't ever let the PR fool you, the likes of Russian and China are not helping Italy and others because they want to help, they are doing it so they can gain something out of it.

BorneTobyWilde · 03-04-2020 09:30PM

China did not tell those with virus to go home to infect rest of family, they dragged them kicking and screaming out of cars, stores, off the street, and isolated them in hotels so on.
The West are too PC to beat this virus. Takes a bit of olde school methods to beat it. It's why Italy cannot find that curve.

MipMap · 03-04-2020 09:32PM

RugbyLad11 wrote: »

And it hasn't even been a week yet since lockdown started. Imagine what it will be like if the lockdown is still here in June and beyond, everyone will be about.

The Spanish flu ripped through Europe in 1918 when no one had a clue about curves or flattening them. It took 6 weeks to peak and 6 more to die down.
3 months.
It killed 130 million worldwide in a world with 30% of the population we have now.
Flattening this curve will make 3 months 6 months at least and right now Covid 19 is not even in the halfpenny league in comparison.
We have to hope that we have got a whole lot smarter in 100 years.
It's going to be a lot longer that a week or two.

JP Liz V1 · 03-04-2020 09:32PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Has anyone heard the rumour that a major US manufacturer just produced 30,000 vibrators because one of Trump's covid19 task force is dyslexic???

I shouldn't laugh or thank that but did, it cheered me up

Sam Quentin · 03-04-2020 09:32PM

J. Marston wrote: »

Guy showed remarkable restraint by not swinging that wheelie-bin at her head...

https://twitter.com/charliehtweets/status/1245722007947411458

Not enough tin-foil available for her hat.

stephenjmcd · 03-04-2020 09:33PM

kwestfan08 wrote: »

What chance do ye reckon we get to the stage social contact can go back to normal?. Pubs open by September?

Around June sometime would be my guess

Refractions · 03-04-2020 09:33PM

Jim_Hodge wrote: »

Quality sarcasm doesn't need it.

Some clown couldnt get that France, Italy and Spain were reporting multiples of our death count. I said "Same population in every country right?". It wasn't exactly hilarious but I didnt think anyone would think i was serious.

Fuggedaboutit. (Or do i need to explain that one to you too?)

Strazdas · 03-04-2020 09:34PM

harr wrote: »

I can notice the social distancing getting less and less the last few days , groups of teenagers and over 70,s all out and about doing what they want. Guards not continuing policing it as much..last weekend we had checkpoints and plenty of patrols .
People are getting restless and impossible to police the lockdown just by asking people...

I saw photos from O'Connell Street / Henry Street yesterday and Gardai were stopping both drivers and people on foot and asking them what their reason for being in the city centre was.

Away With The Fairies · 03-04-2020 09:34PM

sgsdfsdfsd wrote: »

Ok, I'm gonna prove that I can't think for myself either.
I don't know the situation he was in, but what is the rule here in relation to 2km, surely if you found yourself 60km away for a valid reason you could go home? Or am I just thick.

Apparently you're not allowed to ask any type of questions here.

JP Liz V1 · 03-04-2020 09:36PM

hotmail.com wrote: »

It seems that we're going to buy more defective equipment from the suppliers in China.

Is there no where else we can get them?

Yes I wondered can anywhere in Ireland mass produce PPE

bekker · 03-04-2020 09:36PM

An Ciarraioch wrote: »

Interesting PDF link on the various requirements to be met before a lockdown can be lifted - currently, no European country comes close to meeting these:

https://preventepidemics.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COV020_WhenHowLoosenFaucet_v4.pdf

Good sources, appears quite reputable and as you rightly say a very interesting read.

Hard to see how our shambolic data capture, without drastic improvement, would ever allow us to meet criteria.

Away With The Fairies · 03-04-2020 09:36PM

Refractions wrote: »

Some clown couldnt get that France, Italy and Spain were reporting multiples of our death count. I said "Same population in every country right?". It wasn't exactly hilarious but I didnt think anyone would think i was serious.

Fuggedaboutit. (Or do i need to explain that one to you too?)

Some clown? Thanks

Duke of Url · 03-04-2020 09:37PM

Vivienne23 · 03-04-2020 09:38PM

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Yes I wondered can anywhere in Ireland mass produce PPE

Doubt it to the scale required at the minute but people forget we Irish are quick learners and can be taught anything if someone had the know how and good training techniques it would definitely be a worthwhile business to get into

JP Liz V1 · 03-04-2020 09:38PM

A field hospital is being set up in Limerick, yesterday tented marquee with extra beds set up in Cork by Mercy hospital

Talisman · 03-04-2020 09:41PM

keynes wrote: »

4 flights coming in from the UK tonight and a few hours later another one coming in from the world's virus epicenter, New York. This is an outrage that's not receiving the attention it deserves. What's the point of us staying inside while flights from the world's virus hotspots are continually coming in unchecked?

Get Dee on de case! Beaumont is just a stone's throw from the airport. She'd probably be glad of the break from hiding in the bushes outside the hospital.

skellig_rocks · 03-04-2020 09:42PM

IAMAMORON wrote: »

Given the way this virus is spreading I reckon Russia are massively undercooking their books.

We have more infections than Russia....

I thought one of Putin's doctor is tested positive for coronavirus.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/russias-top-coronavirus-doctor-who-shook-hands-with-putin-tests-positive/

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-putin/putin-to-hold-meeting-by-video-conference-after-contact-with-coronavirus-doctor-kremlin-idUSKBN21J54T

Putin to hold meeting by video-conference after contact with coronavirus doctor: Kremlin

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