alwald wrote: » There is possibility that no vaccine/cure will be found for COVID-19 just like other viruses such as HIV, respiratory syncytial virus, and the cancer-causing Epstein-Barr virus to name few. The current lockdown measures are temporary and will last a while, that's certain, and I expect them to last until June. Once the measures will start to be lifted businesses/shops will open bit by bit with strict measures such as social distancing as we need to learn to live with this virus. Pubs, restaurants, hotels, gyms and a wide range of other businesses might never open again if the virus is still with us and WFH will become the norm. I see that some countries are beginning to lift some restrictions but this doesn't mean they won't bring them back if the number of infections/deaths increase again. I also noticed some "experts" here talking about immunity with certainty. To date there is no proof that a person previously infected is totally immune and we have no idea of the long term effects of this virus on the human body.
Stateofyou wrote: » Well a trip for such a celebration isn't allowed according to our own gov't, and Gardaí at check points inquiring about what their essential trip is would/should have then turned them back upon discovering if they had of been stopped. So, very irresponsible reporting.
JoeA3 wrote: » Not in reference to you at all, I hadn’t seen your post. In my opinion people should take the restrictions as broad guidelines to follow and apply a degree of common sense to those guidelines, to suit their own circumstances. Does the 2k limit make sense to my own situation, living in a rural area, where I could walk for 5k comfortably without coming within 5 metres or another person? Of course not. So just do what feels comfortable to you in your own surroundings, within reason imo and spend less time worrying about what others are doing.
iamwhoiam wrote: » There was a clip on the news of a family arriving to the parents house to celebrate their 65th Wedding Anniversary . They rang the bell then all stepped back over 2 metres to clap and chat .
Cork Boy 53 wrote: » Have a read of the HSE consultant`s comments on the use of face masks at the beginning of this thread.https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=112856017#
Cork Boy 53 wrote: » As far as I am aware only one European country (Austria I think) has made mask wearing compulsory so it remains to be seen if there will be a reduction in cases due to this. If not worn and used properly masks can actually increase the risk of transmission rather than reduce it.
carolmon wrote: » If that's a reference to me I think it's a bit unfair... I was just asking for clarity. I had an invitation to a friend's garden yesterday which I refused because I thought it wasn't allowed so yes I was confused when I saw this on the news last night as to what was and wasn't allowed.
Blueshoe wrote: » People only want to see certain sectors opened first. Iv heard construction as one. It's sort of an experiment to see what happens to these workers while others can continue to work from home in their PJ's. The government and hse advisors will make the call as to who goes back first and when. There always has to be cannon fodder.
paw patrol wrote: » I don't agree. We could stop road deaths by banning all cars. But we know that's not practical. That is what we are doing now. .
JoeA3 wrote: » It was on the news lastnight. Elderly couple in their 90’s, their 65th wedding anniversary and all their children / grandchildren were gathered outside their house. Maybe the entire extended family live within 2k... maybe not! The curtain twitchers on here aren’t happy but good luck to them I say!
Cork Boy 53 wrote: » And on the very same day Spanish authorities have announced almost 3500 new virus cases. This relaxation may not last for too long if the death toll and ICU cases spike again.
OMM 0000 wrote: » Hasn't that been proven be a myth? The US Surgeon General was just saying that to scare people into not wearing masks, so the hospitals will have enough supplies. Also, putting on a surgical mask is utterly simple. Only a child or a person with a physical disability may struggle with it.
Stateofyou wrote: » I'm not sure what your specifically referring to, but it sounds like the "people celebrating" could be people actually living together? RTE have journalists going out to report feel good news stories, but they're not actually joining the party as a celebrant. That's how it looks to me without knowing what you're specifically referencing. Do you have a link?
carolmon wrote: » That was my understanding then why is RTE News showing people celebrating special occasions in front gardens?
FloatingVoter wrote: » Call your friend and meet them. Keep the 2m distance. All perfectly normal and legal. It's having a party of 20 randomers around that's an issue.
Stateofyou wrote: » That's not the rule. Pulled from Gov.ie The only reasons you can leave your home Stay at home in all circumstances, except in the following situations: to travel to and from work where the work is considered an essential service. The full list of essential services is available here working in an essential shop, bank or post office. The full list of essential shops, post offices and banks is available here to buy food, medicines and other health products for yourself, your family or someone who is vulnerable or 'cocooning' to attend medical appointments for vital family reasons including caring for children, elderly or vulnerable people but excluding social family visitsto exercise within 2 kilometres of your house. You cannot exercise with people from outside your household
Sheep Shagger wrote: » Agreed it needs to a phased basis but can only happen when the testing backlog has cleared so that anyone with symptoms can be tested, get results back and isolate in a quick time frame. Can see offices, pubs/restaurants and large gatherings like sports events and concerts being the last to go back. No reason why shops etc couldn't with enforced numbers in at a time in place. Likewise for trades including construction.
Sheep Shagger wrote: » Agreed it needs to a phased basis but can only happen when the testing backlog has cleared so that anyone with symptoms can be tested, get results back and isolate in a quick time frame.
Cork Boy 53 wrote: » If not worn and used properly masks can actually increase the risk of transmission rather than reduce it.
