Relaxation of restrictions Part II

growleaves · 23-04-2020 01:07PM

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

And don't forget saying things like "people wont put up with it much more" while sat at home on their laptops like the rest of us

Lol

ixoy · 23-04-2020 01:07PM

Strumms wrote: »

It’s been spelt out very clearly that the fastest pathway to this being fixed is by everyone sucking it up, dealing with restrictions, playing their part by being disciplined ... being a bit bored, being a bit lonely, whatever but being very much alive... happy and content too that these temporary feelings and emotions will pass with these restrictions and we’ll win this fight and keep people alive...

There's also the discipline required that people don't seem to be able to adhere too 100% of the time. Maybe it's just not crossing the road as much any more when they see someone approaching. Or talking to the neighbour within 1m and not 2m. Maybe visit the family because they "know" they're okay. That's very difficult to combat and will be more so if people think nothing else is going to change so they might as well get what they can from the current restrictions. If they had a goal they could see on the horizon, it might help.

I've been very strict myself but the above is what I see just looking out the window.

Strumms · 23-04-2020 01:18PM

Yes

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

And don't forget saying things like "people wont put up with it much more" while sat at home on their laptops like the rest of us

Yeah, That’s always a good one, what are people going to do ? Get out and riot ? Write a strongly worded letter ?...

“Dear minister, I am writing to you to convey my disappointment at the lockdown restrictions. I am used to meeting my sister Dorothy in Bewleys every Thursday morning for a cup of coffee and a chocolate eclair. With the restrictions we have to endure this is not possible. This is causing both of us some distress. The best I could do was talk to her over the phone, with a cup of tea (I had no coffee) and a packet of monster munch... she was unusually irritable as she could not understand me as I was chewing those noisy bastards with a great degree of conviction. Either way, I’d appreciate that even with the crisis I’d if restrictions would be lifted, I understand that people will die as a result but Dolly and I miss each other, miss non snack based treats and strolling arm and arm up Grafton St to the cheery calls of.. “heore, spare change missuz ?”

Gregor Samsa · 23-04-2020 01:19PM

Gregor Samsa wrote: »

Irish Times: “Traffic numbers on the State’s main roads rise almost 8%”

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/traffic-numbers-on-the-state-s-main-roads-rise-almost-8-1.4235228

Just to counter my own posting on this matter, Transport Infrastructure Ireland are saying that there is no measurable increase in road traffic and the 7.65% rise reported isn't accurate.

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/no-increase-in-road-traffic-despite-anecdotal-claims-says-government-1.4236046

HeidiHeidi · 23-04-2020 01:19PM

BahusD wrote: »

There have been many lies surrounding the recent Corona Virus outbreak in the US

But this latest one really takes the cake!

Right now, it is all over the news…

And believing it puts you in lethal danger,

Read the full story here : bit(dot)ly/3eTZIGK

Yeah, no, thanks all the same.

MadYaker · 23-04-2020 01:21PM

So what do people think we’ll get on may 5th? Increase to 5k? Clothes shops and DIY shops allowed to open? Hopefully we get a plan for the summer at least.

Supercell · 23-04-2020 01:26PM

Gregor Samsa wrote: »

Just to counter my own posting on this matter, Transport Infrastructure Ireland are saying that there is no measurable increase in road traffic and the 7.65% rise reported isn't accurate.

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/no-increase-in-road-traffic-despite-anecdotal-claims-says-government-1.4236046

I find it interesting that the first uses actual electronic traffic counters, the second is "our analysis", I know which one I believe.
I'd love to know if there are google figures on this publically available?, with so many people carrying their android phones around this should be easily verifiable.

Gregor Samsa · 23-04-2020 01:27PM

MadYaker wrote: »

So what do people think we’ll get on may 5th? Increase to 5k? Clothes shops and DIY shops allowed to open? Hopefully we get a plan for the summer at least.

More shops/business to open if they can apply strict social distancing seems likely to me. I don't really know how the exercise radius will go.

I think any revised plan is going to be for 4 or 5 weeks, and then assessed. I can't imagine them committing to anything for 3 or 4 months into the future, things are just too uncertain at that scale.

23-04-2020 01:27PM

Supercell wrote: »

I find it interesting that the first uses actual electronic traffic counters, the second is "our analysis", I know which one I believe.
I'd love to know if there are google figures on this publically available?, with so many people carrying their android phones around this should be easily verifiable.

My eyes have had millions of years to evolve. I think I’d just as soon trust them

munsterlegend · 23-04-2020 01:30PM

Gregor Samsa wrote: »

More shops/business to open if they can apply strict social distancing seems likely to me. I don't really know how the exercise radius will go.

I think any revised plan is going to be for 4 or 5 weeks, and then assessed. I can't imagine them committing to anything for 3 or 4 months into the future, things are just too uncertain at that scale.

I think they will set out a plan for the future lifting of restrictions too with schools being at the forefront of such a plan.

Irish Aris · 23-04-2020 01:31PM

Gregor Samsa wrote: »

More shops/business to open if they can apply strict social distancing seems likely to me. I don't really know how the exercise radius will go.

I think any revised plan is going to be for 4 or 5 weeks, and then assessed. I can't imagine them committing to anything for 3 or 4 months into the future, things are just too uncertain at that scale.

I think the same. Any easing of restrictions will probably be reviewed after the first couple of weeks to make sure that things are under some control. I reckon the June bank holiday weekend will be in the mix on decision making.

Gregor Samsa · 23-04-2020 01:31PM

Deleted User wrote: »

My eyes have had millions of years to evolve. I think I’d just as soon trust them

You really shouldn't.

Why Science Tells Us Not to Rely on Eyewitness Accounts
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/do-the-eyes-have-it/

Observer bias
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Observer_bias

etc. etc...

Nermal · 23-04-2020 01:33PM

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

So you're part of the bunker brigade and a lockdown merchant if you're just enjoying your days ff and making the most of it and waiting patiently for the restrictions to lift without complaining too much, that's what I'm doing anyway.
Why don't the people moaning on here go out and protest like they're doing in America? If you're not doing this you're as much a part of the bunker brigade as I am, except you're whining about the economy etc on forums.

It's important to repeat the truth to ourselves.

In a few year's time, you'll be telling one another that the government acted on the best data they had and that you always privately thought the lockdown went a bit to far.

It'll be the new 'we all partied'.

Speaking of which, from the UK, if you'd like to see the results of lockdown derangement syndrome in the context of 08/09:

https://twitter.com/EdConwaySky/status/1253240940455755779?

23-04-2020 01:33PM

Gregor Samsa wrote: »

You really shouldn't.

Why Science Tells Us Not to Rely on Eyewitness Accounts
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/do-the-eyes-have-it/

Observer bias
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Observer_bias

etc. etc...

Go away with your science

alwald · 23-04-2020 01:44PM

Nermal wrote: »

It's important to repeat the truth to ourselves.

In a few year's time, you'll be telling one another that the government acted on the best data they had and that you always privately thought the lockdown went a bit to far.

It'll be the new 'we all partied'.

Speaking of which, from the UK, if you'd like to see the results of lockdown derangement syndrome in the context of 08/09:

https://twitter.com/EdConwaySky/status/1253240940455755779?

Why the comparison of 08/09 with the current situation? The problems are different and so are the solutions and rebound.

Tenzor07 · 23-04-2020 01:49PM

Gregor Samsa wrote: »

More shops/business to open if they can apply strict social distancing seems likely to me. I don't really know how the exercise radius will go.
I think any revised plan is going to be for 4 or 5 weeks, and then assessed. I can't imagine them committing to anything for 3 or 4 months into the future, things are just too uncertain at that scale.

As well as we're doing, I get the feeling the current lockdown will be extended to June 2nd before another review.

Varadkar has said "However, he cautioned that certain stricter measures might have to be introduced."

Weather than means we follow the Spanish or Italian lockdowns and remove the 2km allowance for exercise completely, and only once a day allowance to leave your home for essential medical or food supplies and with a signed form required...

RugbyLad11 · 23-04-2020 01:50PM

Strumms wrote: »

Yes

Yeah, That’s always a good one, what are people going to do ? Get out and riot ? Write a strongly worded letter ?...

“Dear minister, I am writing to you to convey my disappointment at the lockdown restrictions. I am used to meeting my sister Dorothy in Bewleys every Thursday morning for a cup of coffee and a chocolate eclair. With the restrictions we have to endure this is not possible. This is causing both of us some distress. The best I could do was talk to her over the phone, with a cup of tea (I had no coffee) and a packet of monster munch... she was unusually irritable as she could not understand me as I was chewing those noisy bastards with a great degree of conviction. Either way, I’d appreciate that even with the crisis I’d if restrictions would be lifted, I understand that people will die as a result but Dolly and I miss each other, miss non snack based treats and strolling arm and arm up Grafton St to the cheery calls of.. “heore, spare change missuz ?”

They won't riot but they will stop obeying orders like the 2km limit

ixoy · 23-04-2020 01:53PM

Tenzor07 wrote: »

As well as we're doing, I get the feeling the current lockdown will be extended to June 2nd before another review.

I'd be very surprised if that were the case. I doubt they'd get buy in from the public if they did, judging by what many of us can see is already happening.

I'd also be surprised if any ease up is as great as some people expect. Germany's gradual easing in stages certainly seems like a sensible approach.

Cork Boy 53 · 23-04-2020 01:54PM

RugbyLad11 wrote: »

They won't riot but they will stop obeying orders like the 2km limit

Well in that case a few need to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law as an example to other violators.

KrustyUCC · 23-04-2020 01:54PM

MadYaker wrote: »

So what do people think we’ll get on may 5th? Increase to 5k? Clothes shops and DIY shops allowed to open? Hopefully we get a plan for the summer at least.

Think they will need a bigger expansion than out to 5km

Travel will need to be increased so people can go see friends, family, those in relationships not living together but in a socially distanced way

seamusk84 · 23-04-2020 01:56PM

Tenzor07 wrote: »

As well as we're doing, I get the feeling the current lockdown will be extended to June 2nd before another review.

Varadkar has said "However, he cautioned that certain stricter measures might have to be introduced."

Weather than means we follow the Spanish or Italian lockdowns and remove the 2km allowance for exercise completely, and only once a day allowance to leave your home for essential medical or food supplies and with a signed form required...

Not going to happen. There are genuine concerns of the damage to people’s mental health now and also economic carnage. I can 100% assure you it won’t be extended.

2km limit to go and restaurants and business allowed reopen with strict restrictions. Intense monitoring and testing will begin properly to keep track of any spikes.

Genuinely there is no way there will be an extension until June. Not sure where you got that from?

23-04-2020 01:56PM

Strumms wrote: »

Yes

Yeah, That’s always a good one, what are people going to do ? Get out and riot ? Write a strongly worded letter ?...

“Dear minister, I am writing to you to convey my disappointment at the lockdown restrictions. I am used to meeting my sister Dorothy in Bewleys every Thursday morning for a cup of coffee and a chocolate eclair. With the restrictions we have to endure this is not possible. This is causing both of us some distress. The best I could do was talk to her over the phone, with a cup of tea (I had no coffee) and a packet of monster munch... she was unusually irritable as she could not understand me as I was chewing those noisy bastards with a great degree of conviction. Either way, I’d appreciate that even with the crisis I’d if restrictions would be lifted, I understand that people will die as a result but Dolly and I miss each other, miss non snack based treats and strolling arm and arm up Grafton St to the cheery calls of.. “heore, spare change missuz ?”

This shows your complete misunderstanding of how people go against this. If people want to stop adhering to the 'lockdown', it won't be a ****ing riot. They'll simply start socialising, meeting their friends etc.

RugbyLad11 · 23-04-2020 01:57PM

Cork Boy 53 wrote: »

Well in that case a few need to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law as an example to other violators.

The guards are not even out any more, they were only for the PR exercise over the Easter bank holiday weekend.

After people have been locked in inside for months thousands will stop obeying the orders every day, so good luck prosecuting them all!

KrustyUCC · 23-04-2020 02:01PM

Tenzor07 wrote: »

As well as we're doing, I get the feeling the current lockdown will be extended to June 2nd before another review.

Varadkar has said "However, he cautioned that certain stricter measures might have to be introduced."

Weather than means we follow the Spanish or Italian lockdowns and remove the 2km allowance for exercise completely, and only once a day allowance to leave your home for essential medical or food supplies and with a signed form required...

When did he say that?

Can't see that working here

Not sure there is a need either

BanditLuke · 23-04-2020 02:03PM

seamusk84 wrote: »

Not going to happen. There are genuine concerns of the damage to people’s mental health now and also economic carnage. I can 100% assure you it won’t be extended.

2km limit to go and restaurants and business allowed reopen with strict restrictions. Intense monitoring and testing will begin properly to keep track of any spikes.

Genuinely there is no way there will be an extension until June. Not sure where you got that from?

You can't 100% guarantee that. Stop talking sh1te

BanditLuke · 23-04-2020 02:04PM

RugbyLad11 wrote: »

The guards are not even out any more, they were only for the PR exercise over the Easter bank holiday weekend.

After people have been locked in inside for months thousands will stop obeying the orders every day, so good luck prosecuting them all!

It's been a month not months and nobody is locked inside

HeidiHeidi · 23-04-2020 02:04PM

RugbyLad11 wrote: »

The guards are not even out any more, they were only for the PR exercise over the Easter bank holiday weekend.

After people have been locked in inside thousands will stop obeying the orders, so good luck prosecuting them all!

I was stopped at a checkpoint this morning....

Everyone I've heard - Leo, CMO, etc etc - have all, without exepctions, said the relaxation of measure will be step-wise, observing the effects of each step as they happen for an increase in infections. They have also said that the start of the relaxations only MAY happen on 5/5 - it all depends on where the numbers, and more importantly the testing capabilities, are by then.

I don't know where posters are getting this "guaranteed it's all over on 5th May" attitude from!

My biggest concern is that they really don't seem to have got a handle on the testing - there's not a lot of detail being given about it, and any that is given seems to be vague or fudged somehow.

I really don't know what the problem is, but my gut feeling is that there is a problem with ramping testing up to the point where we can relax restrictions - and I really wish they'd be clearer and more up front about it.

MadYaker · 23-04-2020 02:08PM

Tenzor07 wrote: »

As well as we're doing, I get the feeling the current lockdown will be extended to June 2nd before another review.

Varadkar has said "However, he cautioned that certain stricter measures might have to be introduced."

Weather than means we follow the Spanish or Italian lockdowns and remove the 2km allowance for exercise completely, and only once a day allowance to leave your home for essential medical or food supplies and with a signed form required...

I think this is unlikely. The government have to be super careful with the language they are using but I think they also know that people need a morale boost, even if its only something small like more shops open. The Spanish and Italians implemented those measures when the virus was out of control. We just about have it under control here, our situation isn't even vaguely similar. Though if we get some more small bit of freedom on 5th any sign of a spike in numbers will see that rolled back.

cian68 · 23-04-2020 02:08PM

seamusk84 wrote: »

Genuinely there is no way there will be an extension until June. Not sure where you got that from?

Same place you got your info from I suppose. Everybody is pulling stuff out their arse

pgj2015 · 23-04-2020 02:13PM

one of my neighbours just took an overdose. he had been distraught that he had become so isolated in his home due to the restrictions (not being allowed visit his neighbours and friends) and this is only 6 weeks into lockdown, what will things be like if we have to deal with months of these restrictions?

Relaxation of restrictions Part II

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