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Covid19 Part XVI- 21,983 in ROI (1,339 deaths) 3,881 in NI (404 deaths)(05/05)Read OP

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  • #8102
    Mam of 4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,912 ✭✭✭✭Mam of 4


    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »
    No it's not

    You can't drive to a location to exercise. That 5KM is your exercise area

    That means no driving. You cannot go for a drive withing the 5km.

    You can go for a walk , OR a v drive within the 5km, once you maintain social distancing.


  • #8103
    Quantum Erasure
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,615 ✭✭✭Quantum Erasure




  • #8104
    bennyl10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,591 ✭✭✭bennyl10


    walshb wrote: »
    This May 18 gradual business opening is, of course, dependent on how well we have curtailed the virus?

    Surely businesses like hairdressers can’t open no matter what the state of play is?

    They’re going to be final phase


  • #8105
    Fann Linn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,050 ✭✭✭Fann Linn


    Lesnar Defender wrote: »
    Why does he have an EU flag behind him?


    He who pays the Piper....


  • #8106
    SCOOP 64
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭SCOOP 64


    PirateShampoo wrote: »
    2 more weeks will break people.
    its nearly 3, that 2k to 5k will made a big difference, pointless.


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  • #8107
    speckle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,251 ✭✭✭speckle


    He is a terrible public speaker.. like a robot.


  • #8108
    gazzer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,050 ✭✭✭gazzer


    So bars will open in the 5th phase. That will be around the end of August so.


  • #8109
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,414 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    I'm so bloody sick of the lockdown, and i really hate that its been extended.

    But it's the right call. I won't die having to stay home another few weeks, but people sure as **** would die if restrictions were stopped now. It'll be an unpopular decision for a lot of people, but its one that was needed.


  • #8110
    Vicxas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,613 ✭✭✭✭Vicxas


    Are we getting the actual road map today?


  • #8111
    Jizique
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,143 ✭✭✭Jizique


    speckle wrote: »
    He is a terrible public speaker.. like a robot.

    Are you more of a Johnson or a Trump fan?
    He spoke better the last time but he has been excellent on Brexit and Covid


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  • #8112
    DeanAustin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,885 ✭✭✭DeanAustin


    Roger_007 wrote: »
    I’m not a fan of Leo or his strategy but to give him his due he spoke very well.

    I didn't to be honest. He spoke better the last time. He did alright but looked like he was reading it, the sentiment seemed artificial and the hand actions forced.

    He wasn't great this time but it is a tough gig.


  • #8113
    Snow Garden
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,126 ✭✭✭Snow Garden


    Snow Garden wrote: »
    I think they'll start opening up employments soon using a phased approach/timeline using specified groups of workers.
    They will start with outdoor construction workers and then add another grouping 3 weeks later.

    Leo was listening...


  • #8114
    PirateShampoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,406 ✭✭✭PirateShampoo


    FionnK86 wrote: »
    Two more weeks, be grand lads!

    Two more weeks for some.


  • #8115
    bloodless_coup
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭bloodless_coup


    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »
    No it's not

    You can't drive to a location to exercise. That 5KM is your exercise area

    That means no driving. You cannot go for a drive withing the 5km.

    Do you have an actual source for that?


  • #8116
    Exclamation Marc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,399 ✭✭✭✭Exclamation Marc


    smelly sock wrote: »
    Economy closed for another 2 weeks. Madness. Stats show under 40s arent as affected by this than the vunerable groups or elderly. But hey, keep them locked up.

    Yeah and it's not like the under 40s can pass it on directly or indirectly to those who are vulnerable or elderly and massively exacerbate it... Oh hang on....

    Genius.


  • #8117
    walshb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58,503 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    speckle wrote: »
    He is a terrible public speaker.. like a robot.

    I kind of agree. Very stiff, awkward, uninspiring..


  • #8118
    titan18
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,052 ✭✭✭✭titan18


    bennyl10 wrote: »
    They’re going to be final phase

    Where to seeing that


  • #8119
    Happy4all
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,089 ✭✭✭Happy4all


    UrbanFret wrote: »
    You can ring in an order and go and collect it around here. This system is Working perfectly.

    Every hardware shop around here has no paint in stock


  • #8120
    Jim_Hodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,108 ✭✭✭✭Jim_Hodge


    Lesnar Defender wrote: »
    Why does he have an EU flag behind him?

    All government press briefings are done with our flag and the EU flag in the background. What's your problem with that? Or are you so stuck for something to find fault with?


  • #8121
    walshb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58,503 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    PirateShampoo wrote: »
    Good for you, a lot more arnt.

    And maybe it’s these people you need to address your issues, to?


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  • #8122
    bloodless_coup
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭bloodless_coup


    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »
    No it's not

    You can't drive to a location to exercise. That 5KM is your exercise area

    That means no driving. You cannot go for a drive withing the 5km.

    Do you have an actual source for that?


  • #8123
    speckle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,251 ✭✭✭speckle


    Mam of 4 wrote: »
    You can go for a walk , OR a v drive within the 5km, once you maintain social distancing.

    Didn't he say drive or walk alone if cocooning?


  • #8124
    gmisk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,408 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    I actually found Leos speech quite emotional.....it might be just me


  • #8125
    zzfh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 318 ✭✭zzfh


    Any date for gyms re-opening?


  • #8126
    fullstop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,801 ✭✭✭✭fullstop


    smelly sock wrote: »
    Economy closed for another 2 weeks. Madness. Stats show under 40s arent as affected by this than the vunerable groups or elderly. But hey, keep them locked up.

    And before anyway slates me its perfectly acceptable to have a view that the economy is now more important than this lockdow.
    Sure keep saying it every day and it might make it true.


  • #8127
    Gynoid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,524 ✭✭✭Gynoid


    I'm very relieved. Social distancing is impossible in my work place. Gives me another 2 weeks to consider my options, including looking for different work if it comes to it unfortunately if they won't let me work from home. Which is a pity because I like my work. But I like my health more. Gives us all another 2 weeks to learn more about this virus, get testing and contact tracing up to scratch and study the epidemiological trends in Ireland and elsewhere. I know some feel frustrated but I feel relieved.


  • #8128
    UrbanFret
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,051 ✭✭✭UrbanFret


    Happy4all wrote: »
    Every hardware shop around here has no paint in stock
    Yeah that sold out a while back. New stock is limited at the moment.


  • #8129
    This is it
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,109 ✭✭✭This is it


    It's what was expected I suppose. It is what it is, hopefully hardware, etc. opening helps some that are stuck home struggling with little to do.


  • #8130
    0gac3yjefb5sv7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,947 ✭✭✭0gac3yjefb5sv7


    So on the 18th, can we travel anywhere yeah? No mention of it. Or of the other 5 stages. What a terrible announcement.


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  • #8131
    Jim_Hodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,108 ✭✭✭✭Jim_Hodge


    smelly sock wrote: »
    Economy closed for another 2 weeks. Madness. Stats show under 40s arent as affected by this than the vunerable groups or elderly. But hey, keep them locked up.

    And before anyway slates me its perfectly acceptable to have a view that the economy is now more important than this lockdow.

    Christ! Do under 40s live in some sort of bubble with no contact with any other age group?
    Ask any nurse working with Covid patients and they'll tell you how many under 40s are seriously ill.

    It is acceptable to have your views but that doesn't make them remotely logical.


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