SusieBlue wrote: » Get down off your high horse, I obviously wouldn’t show up unannounced at someone’s house. The reality of it is that many of my friends and family feel the exact same way as I do so if I were to do it, they would be consenting willing participants.This virtue signalling cliches about saving lives and the HSE is getting really old, I have been staying home, I have been staying safe and I have supported the HSE. I have willingly sacrificed my job, my well-being and my mental health for 9 weeks now. I now need an exit plan and I need some hope. You are the extremely delusional if you think this kind of life is sustainable, practical, or healthy in its own right, because it isn’t. We’re going to have a whole new set of problems in a few months as a result of these restrictions. And I don’t mean economic ones. You don’t seem to have a shred of empathy or compassion for the thousands of people whose lives have been turned upside down by this pandemic, instead you arrogantly lecture us as if we’re bold children who need to be put in their place. It’s beyond patronising and patience is wearing thin. How you think the Irish people will just accept this and do as their told for an indefinite amount of months, with no hope or end in sight is laughable. It won’t happen.
polesheep wrote: » Infections were a big problem some time ago, but they did manage to sort that out. I'm no fan of the HSE, it's a monstrosity, however, it's packed with brilliant people. The blame for the HSE lies with the politicians that created it and the many politicians that have failed to replace it with a properly functioning service.
BanditLuke wrote: » That you would put family and friends at risk because of your own well being isn't good enough. We all miss our old life and are sacrificing A LOT. Stay at home. Stay safe amd support the HSE.
Gael23 wrote: » Heard that the 2km rule will be extended to 5km but not sure that’s accurate
SusieBlue wrote: » Get down off your high horse, I obviously wouldn’t show up unannounced at someone’s house. The reality of it is that many of my friends and family feel the exact same way as I do so if I were to do it, they would be consenting willing participants. This virtue signalling cliches about saving lives and the HSE is getting really old, I have been staying home, I have been staying safe and I have supported the HSE. I have willingly sacrificed my job, my well-being and my mental health for 9 weeks now. I now need an exit plan and I need some hope. You are the extremely delusional if you think this kind of life is sustainable, practical, or healthy in its own right, because it isn’t. We’re going to have a whole new set of problems in a few months as a result of these restrictions. And I don’t mean economic ones. You don’t seem to have a shred of empathy or compassion for the thousands of people whose lives have been turned upside down by this pandemic, instead you arrogantly lecture us as if we’re bold children who need to be put in their place. It’s beyond patronising and patience is wearing thin. How you think the Irish people will just accept this and do as their told for an indefinite amount of months, with no hope or end in sight is laughable. It won’t happen.
drunkmonkey wrote: » and if there asymptomatic super spreaders?
BanditLuke wrote: » That you would put family and friends at risk because of your own well being isn't good enough. We all miss our old life and are sacrificing A LOT.Stay at home. Stay safe amd support the HSE.
drunkmonkey wrote: » Not a pop at your wife but there have being short comings across the health services and not just in nursing homes. You do see there is a significant risk though? Infections in hospitals were a problem long before Covid.
polesheep wrote: » They are only required to isolate if they have symptoms. If they cannot isolate at home they are offered an alternative.
polesheep wrote: » My wife works in a hospital nursing Covid-19 patients. I do not feel any additional risk. I trust her professionalism and that of her colleagues.
drunkmonkey wrote: » This is from a regional hospital to a maternity hospital, madness.There is no isolating going on at home, that's pretty much impossible to do and even more impossible to police. Looking at the numbers they need to keep out of the community for a few weeks. That's going to be very tough on them but it needs to happen.
drunkmonkey wrote: » This is from a regional hospital to a maternity hospital, madness. There is no isolating going on at home, that's pretty much impossible to do and even more impossible to police. Looking at the numbers they need to keep out of the community for a few weeks. That's going to be very tough on them but it needs to happen.
easypazz wrote: » That scenario is unacceptable, if you are in a COVID ward you should not be in any other ward. I know a healthcare worker who was sent to city west to quarantine when infected. I would expect regular testing and when they get home they isolate away from the rest of the family and if positive test the rest of the family who will have maintained distancing from everybody else anyway so it didn't spread.
SusieBlue wrote: » I can only speak for myself but I feel a lot safer going out to the supermarket, to collect a takeaway etc. now than I did 6 weeks ago. I went back on my calendar last night and realised I actually went into voluntary lockdown myself the weekend of the 22nd of February. I did this because deniers were still rife, no one was really paying attention to social distancing and most businesses hadn’t made any adjustments to their operations. No one was yet paying attention to the data coming out of other countries. So since then I haven’t left the house, only to buy food or medicine. I simply didn’t feel safe. Now though, people get it. For the most part the guidelines are observed. Yes there are a few people who are still ignoring them, but they are getting the wrath of Joe Soap for it. It isn’t socially acceptable and those that break the rules are judged harshly for their actions in the court of public opinion. When I go to the shop, people keep away. People wear gloves and the majority carry hand sanitiser with them. They cough into their elbows & some wear masks. I’m not scared any more. I am still observing the current rules, I haven’t broken them once and don’t intend to do so either. But this is now week 9 for me. I have more than done my bit, I have more than played my part. I am suffering immensely under the current restrictions, I miss my family and I sorely miss my friends. I miss being productive member of society and having a job. I miss being able to distract myself from my anxiety by going to the gym, calling to a friend, going for a spin or meeting my cousin for coffee. I miss my old life. I know some people were never sociable and are introvert by nature and they might be enjoying this time but this is torture for me. I and many others are sacrificing A LOT by obeying the government and the fact that this is repeatedly belittled & dismissed is infuriating. I will continue to do as I’m asked but unless some hope is given on the 5th I’m not sure how long I’ll be able to keep this up. It’s going to get to the point where I will have to prioritise my own well-being and if that’s means I’m breaking the rules by visiting my family/friends, then so be it.
drunkmonkey wrote: » Your not getting this, take my friend for example, working a few days a week in a hospital with Covid wards and the rest in the maternity hospital, returns home after work probably picks up a bit of shopping on the way, there kids and husband are out any about while there at work. Can you not see the issue with them returning back to the the community after work every day. Isn't it quite obvious at this stage or are you of the mind that none of the 5000+ health care workers have infected anyone. I do think we need to get real and wake up to what the numbers are telling us.
scamalert wrote: » correction:active cases 8,942 currently not 18k.
easypazz wrote: » Yeah we should shoot them to stop the spread.:rolleyes: Infected vermin the lot of them.
drunkmonkey wrote: » Irish Times
The government allowed places of worship, gyms and entertainment venues such as clubs to reopen, provided there is no crowding, people wear face masks and facilities keep records of those in attendance and monitor their health conditions, such as by taking their temperatures.When Lee Young-ha went to the gym for the first time in weeks, she was required to sanitize her hands, take her temperature twice and exercise with a mask on.
stephenjmcd wrote: » So yesterday was 4,847 meaning 217 in 1 day. You'd have to assume thats down to nursing homes firstly. What a complete and utter mess. They were so focused on getting the general population to comply that the long term residential care settings were completely forgotten about.
nthclare wrote: » He's the man, probably prefers standing around in his rugger jersey and deck shoes telling his latest date how greashe his loife is, and she's looking outside losing the will to live... Imagine thinking the Burren is full of wolly jumper's, bad music etc FFS it's easy to distinguish the classes in this thread. Millennials and their ideas of a good time, one bed apartment dweller's with a sliver of sunlight coming through maybe 37 minutes a day working 60 hrs a week for that..
gozunda wrote: » Source?
drunkmonkey wrote: » We're now at 5,064 healthcare workers with it, out of a total 18,431, how many of that 13,367 are friends, family and patients of health care workers? Why are no journalists asking that question? Why are health care workers still allowed to come back to the community after work?
easypazz wrote: » Yeah that walk from Fanore beach, up along the green road, rising high above the sea with breath taking views over the Aran Islands, then sweeping around into Galway bay with views of Galway city and Connemara and the wild ocean is pretty sh1t alright.
