Covid19 Part XV - 15,251 in ROI (610 deaths) 2,645 in NI (194 deaths) (19/04) Read OP

polesheep · 14-04-2020 10:59AM

virginmediapls wrote: »

And that this point, you lose all credibility - you're divorced from reality if you think hospitals aren't already stretched. Can certainly tell you don't work in one.

My wife is an ICU nurse. It's you that has no credibility.

14-04-2020 10:59AM

fin12 wrote: »

Father pleading on 96fm now for Simon Harris to reply to his emails regarding how his disabled son will be treated if he was to contract the virus.

Simon Harris pure disgrace, answers twitter emails about a f*cking Easter bunny but can’t get in contact with this man.

Simon Harris is not a medical professional, and should not comment in any way on hypothetical treatment plans for a specific case.

Blanco100 · 14-04-2020 11:00AM

RugbyLad11 wrote: »

Which one will give him the better PR

Harris is a "delegator" in the worst sense of the word. He is completely incapable of making any kind of decision be it big or small.

He will always make mention of referring to the experts, which some people may see as laudable (they are more qualified etc..), but there is a time when one wonders about whether a trained monkey can do this.

He has no qualifications whatsoever, no life experience in real life work prior to political life and only in Ireland could he ascend to a ministerial position with that background.

He is the worst kind of coached politician, PR'd to within an inch of his existence in order to sound interested, empathetic and competent.

smelly sock · 14-04-2020 11:00AM

virginmediapls wrote: »

Don't mind that, smelly socks says it will be fine to send everyone back to work. Let's open the floodgates tomorrow.

Jesus this forum would make you lose faith in humanity at times.

Where did I say that?

Are you advocating we destroy sectors vital to the economy with an indefinite shut down?

Well?

Red for Danger · 14-04-2020 11:00AM

BLIZZARD7 wrote: »

What's the relevance of this?

In roughly 6 weeks the government will be taking measures to let it run through. Possibly starting with creche going children and their mainly younger parents.
Its a somewhat controlled action aim at the lesser vulnerable section.
How well a country has done up to that point won't be all that relevant in the face of the drastic action they're gonna be taking.

speckle · 14-04-2020 11:00AM

stephenjmcd wrote: »

https://twitter.com/FergalBowers/status/1250003948125204481?s=19

A very good thread here and with the WHO to announce guidelines today for the lifting of restrictions this gives you a good idea as to their thinking.

He also said in terms of social living that we can return to this pre vaccination so long as people take responsibility if they feel unwell. For example if you even have a common cold symptom going forward you simply dont go out and work from home if possible.

I wonder how that going to work for people with allergys especially in countrys with high levels odf the aformentioned?

fin12 · 14-04-2020 11:02AM

easypazz wrote: »

Can the man not follow procedures to ensure the child does not get infected?

Go and listen to the interview , it’s about how people with disabilities will be discriminated against if a health care worker has to make a decision who gets the ventilator.

hmmm · 14-04-2020 11:02AM

easypazz wrote: »

Nobody expects back to normal on May 5.

It will be a phased reopening.

I think there are plenty who do think this. In particular, there are lots of people who think that if we all stay indoors for a few weeks, no exercise, no shopping etc. this will all go away faster. They're curtain-twitching like mad everytime their neighbours so much as appear at the door.

Obviously it won't simply go away - we will be living with it for a long time.

The only question now is how do we best ensure it doesn't overwhelm us, while getting on with our lives.

virginmediapls · 14-04-2020 11:02AM

easypazz wrote: »

"Grow up"

When people start coming out with childish retorts you know they are beaten.

Destroying the economy will destroy a lot of lives.

Balance is needed, that is all people are saying.

We have to learn to live with this.

Grow up isn't a childish retort. It's a plea. I would make the same plea to you.

Lets see how your older or high-risk relatives and friends "just live with it" then. Best of luck with that.

Harry Palmr · 14-04-2020 11:03AM

"Hello Mary Lou"....

JPCN1 · 14-04-2020 11:04AM

Longing wrote: »

Maybe we could have let's say HSE police in every town or supermarket. Just idea. Sick people will leave their homes no question about it.

HSE Police, theres a very scary thought.

Let's just hope the HSE can manage their basic functions this time and manage to get 24 hour test and results. That would be something that would help us all.

hmmm · 14-04-2020 11:04AM

fin12 wrote: »

He is the Minister for Health and he could at least acknowledge this mans emails.

I notice you have nothing good to say about anything in this thread, interesting.

I don't think it's the job of the Minister for Health to reply to individual emails about specific cases. He's a Minister and needs to be working on strategy, he's not the Ombudsman.

virginmediapls · 14-04-2020 11:04AM

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

The one good thing about this virus is that it's exposing how mental the economy cultists are. There's a virus with no treatment killing thousands of people daily? Better focus on hypothetical deaths that could happen because of economic problems instead. It's bizarre stuff.

Just absolute insanity.

These people have horses in this race and it's very clear by the uninformed vitriol being spewed.

fin12 · 14-04-2020 11:04AM

murpho999 wrote: »

Do you expect him to get in touch with every tweet, email and correspondance he recieved?

There are other people that man on the radio can speak to rather than the minister who wouldn't have the answer anyway.

Oh f*ck off,
I forgot answering queries about an Easter bunny is much more important.

gabeeg · 14-04-2020 11:05AM

easypazz wrote: »

Nobody expects back to normal on May 5.

It will be a phased reopening.

Yeah, that will take about two years or so

polesheep · 14-04-2020 11:06AM

You can tell that restrictions will soon be eased and some sort of normality will return soon by the fact that threads are becoming obviously political again.

Wombatman · 14-04-2020 11:06AM

I think it's fair to say that most countries in Europe have been hit by this to a similar degree. How they reacted and how much warning they got differs for sure.

Anyway their any point in a travel ban once restrictions are eased?

I mean if we are running trains and buses here why not planes between countries?

14-04-2020 11:07AM

https://mobile.twitter.com/dublinbarista/status/1249758305146286080

polesheep · 14-04-2020 11:07AM

virginmediapls wrote: »

Just absolute insanity.

These people have horses in this race and it's very clear by the uninformed vitriol being spewed.

And you don't?

smelly sock · 14-04-2020 11:07AM

virginmediapls wrote: »

Grow up isn't a childish retort. It's a plea. I would make the same plea to you.

Lets see how your older or high-risk relatives and friends "just live with it" then. Best of luck with that.

They should continue to cocoon and isolate.

I'd argue that if the restrictions were eased on a phased basis it would actually free up vita services for the vulnerable like home delivery of shopping etc thus helping them to stay safer.

Nobody is telling high risk groups to get back out and start to mingle. But a strong economy is vital to help look after them.

Iamabeliever · 14-04-2020 11:08AM

Will face masks become the norm? Seems only logical when we start lifting some restrictions

virginmediapls · 14-04-2020 11:08AM

polesheep wrote: »

My wife is an ICU nurse. It's you that has no credibility.

So is mine, actually.

Glad that your wife is working in ideal conditions, being supplied with fit-for-purpose PPE and not having to work extended hours.

Mine isn't so lucky.

Red for Danger · 14-04-2020 11:09AM

Phased "lettings it run through" is far more accurate way of putting it than "phased reopning"

Reopening kinda suggests you'll be able avoid.

14-04-2020 11:10AM

fin12 wrote: »

Go and listen to the interview , it’s about how people with disabilities will be discriminated against if a health care worker has to make a decision who gets the ventilator.

Health workers will have to make hard decisions, and each case will be treated on its merits as it should. Luckily, for now we don't appear to have had to make these decisions but it will happen.

Gael23 · 14-04-2020 11:11AM

Mary Lou has tested positive

smelly sock · 14-04-2020 11:12AM

polesheep wrote: »

And you don't?

He knows old people like the rest of us.

New Home · 14-04-2020 11:13AM

eagle eye wrote: »

I had a very brief meeting in the bank this morning. While there I observed a local publican enter the premises and deposit a bunch of cash. He doesn't own and isn't involved in any other businesses.

That was probably his Communion money.

easypazz wrote: »

Can the man not follow procedures to ensure the child does not get infected?

Jesus. What next, "Let them eat cake"?

podgeandrodge · 14-04-2020 11:14AM

Gael23 wrote: »

Mary Lou has tested positive

SINN FÉIN LEADER Mary Lou McDonald has confirmed that she received a positive diagnosis for Covid-19 yesterday.

In a statement, McDonald said she was tested on 28 March.

She has thanked everyone who has sent their good wishes over the past number of weeks and said she will be back at work next Monday.

She said:

“Yesterday afternoon, I received a positive diagnosis for Covid-19 having been tested on Saturday, 28th March.

“The Public Health Doctor informs me that I am no longer infected or infectious, and this is a great relief after weeks of being very unwell.

“I had a setback in my recovery at the weekend and developed post-viral pleurisy in my right lung. I am on medication and responding very well, and I fully expect to be back at work next Monday.

McDonald said her thoughts and solidarity are with everyone who is sick at this time, stating that her gratitude is with the doctors, nurses, carers and everyone who looks after the public.

“My sympathy is with every bereaved family. I am heartbroken for you.

“My appeal to everyone is to stay safe, stay home and stay apart. You do not want to get this virus.

“Thanks to everyone who has asked after me and sent good wishes. Your kindness is much appreciated and I’ll be back next week. There is much work to be done – Ireland must change for the better.”

14-04-2020 11:15AM

fin12 wrote: »

Oh f*ck off,
I forgot answering queries about an Easter bunny is much more important.

It communicates to children about what is going on. And is general in nature. The minster for health should never comment on individual ongoing or hypothetical cases- never. Something he was to say may be construed as direction or guidance to medical professionals, and as such bring undue influence on clinical decisions.

JPCN1 · 14-04-2020 11:15AM

Gael23 wrote: »

Mary Lou has tested positive

I wish her a speedy recovery.

Covid19 Part XV - 15,251 in ROI (610 deaths) 2,645 in NI (194 deaths) (19/04) Read OP

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