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

spookwoman · 03-05-2020 06:03PM

Looney1 wrote: »

Why are we still sending samples to germany

Where does it say we are, sorry just saw the tweet from aircorps

ZX7R · 03-05-2020 06:11PM

spookwoman wrote: »

Where does it say we are

Irish air corps are flying samples over as part of our great expansion to 100000 tests a week.
Irish government extended the contract with the German lab

Martina1991 · 03-05-2020 06:11PM

Looney1 wrote:

Why are we still sending samples to germany

To maximise our capacity and prevent a backlog happening again.

spookwoman · 03-05-2020 06:18PM

.... If they had the capacity surely they would have no tests to send to germany.

Eod100 · 03-05-2020 06:22PM

Anyone know are people contact traced when they're deemed eligible for a test? Or only when they get a positive result? Because if it's taking days or even weeks, is that not a major hurdle that needs to be cleared before restrictions are eased?

ChelseaRentBoy · 03-05-2020 06:24PM

From some of the stuff I'm seeing on social media from around Dublin today we are going to see a huge spike again in a week or two.

Very disheartening

Martina1991 · 03-05-2020 06:24PM

spookwoman wrote:

.... If they had the capacity surely they would have no tests to send to germany.

If demand outweighs the supply why wouldn't we use the service of the German lab when that link is already established.

igCorcaigh · 03-05-2020 06:26PM

Just curious, but does anyone know the cost of the PCR test? As in, the reagents I assume.

coastwatch · 03-05-2020 06:33PM

spookwoman wrote: »

.... If they had the capacity surely they would have no tests to send to germany.

The german lab is part of the total capacity.

poppers · 03-05-2020 06:35PM

330 new csaes
19 new Deaths

niallo27 · 03-05-2020 06:35PM

Had to drive to cork today from limerick for an emergency. There is absolutely nobody on the road, its eery. I stopped on the motorway to close the boot properly. 3 minutes and not one car passed. Fair play to people, nobody is out.

sterz · 03-05-2020 06:35PM

sterz wrote: »

And nothing to add about the 1,900 number? That's the 3rd lowest number of new cases reported since March 11th.

@Kermit.de.frog, 174 deaths and 1,389 new cases reported today.

yourdeadwright · 03-05-2020 06:39PM

Personally I think it's quite clear the government have no clue what going on or what's going to happen and they have just given out dates to appease people, I reckon there plan is as it always has been wait till other countries do something and see how it pans out before we do it here,
I reckon by mid to late July pubs will be open and thins will be relatively back to normal

Jim_Hodge · 03-05-2020 06:40PM

yourdeadwright wrote: »

Personally I think it's quite clear the government have no clue what going on or what's going to happen and they have just given out dates to appease people, I reckon there plan is as it always has been wait till other. Ountries do something and see how it pans out before we do it here,
I reckon by mid to late July pubs will be open and thins will be relatively back to normal

July? Highly. Unlikely on current trends with the virus. Even when opened they will be vey different to what we were used to.

Gael23 · 03-05-2020 06:41PM

ChelseaRentBoy wrote: »

You've never made a mistake ?

Some mistakes are unforgivable and amount to incompetence to do your job

is_that_so · 03-05-2020 06:43PM

yourdeadwright wrote: »

Personally I think it's quite clear the government have no clue what going on or what's going to happen and they have just given out dates to appease people, I reckon there plan is as it always has been wait till other countries do something and see how it pans out before we do it here,
I reckon by mid to late July pubs will be open and thins will be relatively back to normal

They may or may not but it has been mapped out in very great detail and has all the looks of a lot of planning. I'd love to see your actual plan!

castletownman · 03-05-2020 06:44PM

ChelseaRentBoy wrote: »

From some of the stuff I'm seeing on social media from around Dublin today we are going to see a huge spike again in a week or two.

Very disheartening

You can't use select incidences from social media to paint the entire country with the same brush. And I guarantee that any spike (if there is any) would be confined to Dublin, it being the epicentre and all.

From where I am, its usually very busy on bank holiday weekends, but there is hardly a sinner on the roads. Was on the motorway earlier, and didn't encounter one car coming in either direction either- never thought I would see the day when it was apocalyptically quiet. I will say that things seemed to be busier on Friday alright, but I put that down to the weather being unsettled and people stocking up on food for the long weekend.

So basically what I am saying that one picture taken in Dublin doesn't translate to mass crowds countrywide.

hawkelady · 03-05-2020 06:45PM

kilkenny31 wrote: »

The jury is still out on the spike seen in other countries. Most countries are only a week or two into the relaxation of restrictions.

All well and good but you said that the virus will “ fizzle out” in the coming weeks !!! What ya smoking mate ? Cause the virus is still the same as it was on day 1. It’s going nowhere until the expects get a handle of it and a vaccine etc. It seems to be around 300 new cases every single day. Add all that up over 2 weeks even and it makes your statement utterly foolish looking

yourdeadwright · 03-05-2020 06:48PM

is_that_so wrote: »

They may or may not but it has been mapped out in very great detail and has all the looks of a lot of planning. I'd love to see your actual plan!

You must have missed that part where they said it was All open to changes

They print out a PDF for Leo to have in his pocket on the late latle and some people think the government are on top of things it's laughable

Class MayDresser · 03-05-2020 06:48PM

ChelseaRentBoy wrote: »

From some of the stuff I'm seeing on social media from around Dublin today we are going to see a huge spike again in a week or two.

Very disheartening

Acting the maggot? Same here down south, social distancing very low on some people's agendas. In as much as they are selfish in their thoughts and refusal to contribute to the general cause, my sympathies for them will be equally proportional if or when their time comes.

is_that_so · 03-05-2020 06:50PM

yourdeadwright wrote: »

You must have missed that part where they said it was All open to changes

No, it was actually the part where you published your plan.

yourdeadwright · 03-05-2020 06:53PM

is_that_so wrote: »

No, it was actually the part where you published your plan.

It's not my job to have a plan, Sure Leo said they changed the date of Barbers opening because Tony Holohan doesn't have hair and he does so he said they needed it open sooner

You can qoute me on this they will change there plans as other more proactive nations annocue how effect there changes are,
Nothing wrong with that butthey should just admit there waiting to see whaat happens else where before doing anything

ChelseaRentBoy · 03-05-2020 06:54PM

niallo27 wrote: »

Had to drive to cork today from limerick for an emergency. There is absolutely nobody on the road, its eery. I stopped on the motorway to close the boot properly. 3 minutes and not one car passed. Fair play to people, nobody is out.

Not in Dublin I'm afraid. Some terrible scenes of people gathering ruining it for everyone.

I live in Dublin and I can see an argument for different restrictions for Dublin compared to the rest of the country now.

iamwhoiam · 03-05-2020 06:56PM

ChelseaRentBoy wrote: »

Not in Dublin I'm afraid. Some terrible scenes of people gathering ruining it for everyone.

I live in Dublin and I can see an argument for different restrictions for Dublin compared to the rest of the country now.

Where are you in Dublin ? I am in Dublin and people are being very sensible

spookwoman · 03-05-2020 06:56PM

Martina1991 wrote: »

If demand outweighs the supply why wouldn't we use the service of the German lab when that link is already established.

That's what I just said. "If demand outweighs the supply" or to simply put it we don't have irish lab capacity.

What Username Guidelines · 03-05-2020 07:00PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

Where are you in Dublin ? I am in Dublin and people are being very sensible

Same. Cracking day today so went for a walk, and the roads and paths were surprisingly quiet. Really expected the ball to be dropped but it’s going ok in my area anyway.

Martina1991 · 03-05-2020 07:02PM

spookwoman wrote:

That's what I just said. "If demand outweighs the supply" or to simply put it we don't have irish lab capacity.

Irish capacity is increasing every week.

The important thing is that tests can be processed without causing another backlog.

Martina1991 · 03-05-2020 07:03PM

igCorcaigh wrote:

Just curious, but does anyone know the cost of the PCR test? As in, the reagents I assume.

Depends on the platform used.

In our hospital its about 200 euro per test.

bekker · 03-05-2020 07:09PM

stephenjmcd wrote: »

Italy reports 1,389 new cases of coronavirus and 174 new deaths.

Total of 210,717 cases and 28,884 deaths.

Italy

Dead/Resolved = 28884/110538 = 26.13%

Last time I checked it over 3 weeks ago it was ~36%, and ~44% a month ago.

So on that metric they're continuing to improve.

robbiezero · 03-05-2020 07:10PM

What Username Guidelines wrote: »

Same. Cracking day today so went for a walk, and the roads and paths were surprisingly quiet. Really expected the ball to be dropped but it’s going ok in my area anyway.

Same. Walked st annes and dollymount. Big crowds around, but small groups keeping distance. Havent seen a breach anywhere.

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

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