Relaxation of restrictions Part II

hmmm · 05-05-2020 03:17PM

Don't laugh now, but opening the pubs would be easier if they didn't serve alcohol, or limited customers in some way. Pissed people staggering into toilets and generally unable to be physically distant does not sound like a good place to start to relax restrictions.

NIMAN · 05-05-2020 03:18PM

Ginger n Lemon wrote: »

Pretty interesting. Just googled "Denmark lifting restrictions", 9/10 top results from google are over 2 weeks old.

They've been lifting restrictions since 14th of April. Surely if there is a spike in cases or deaths from their reckless approach of not staying at home for further 3 months we would hear about that?

Kinda feel like - Denmark opens up & does ok, no news coverage.

UK reports 400 more deaths - all over the news.

Could the "save the 70 year olds" brigade please enlighten me, are Denmark people much healthier than here? or is covid19 much weaker in Denmark?

News tends to report the negative rather than the positive.....especially Irish news.

iamwhoiam · 05-05-2020 03:19PM

mollser wrote: »

This is kind of the exact time that kids use the parks though! They are generally doing home school from 9 - 12 (generally with rte2's show from 11 to 12), then go out for air in the afternoon!

Better to have the parks from 9 to 11 for the over 70's ffs

Jesus are people ever happy . The over 70 have been inside fir 6 weeks . Give them a break now

Ginger n Lemon · 05-05-2020 03:20PM

NIMAN wrote: »

News tends to report the negative rather than the positive.....especially Irish news.

I know that. But its getting criminal at this point, they are depressing a lot of our population and if 1 suicides, erm, can RTE be sued?

Mental health issues are being affected severely nowadays and good few people watch news and take it as a holy bible. Disgraceful

mollser · 05-05-2020 03:23PM

gmisk wrote: »

If they are finished at 12....go out at 12...that's a big gap til 130.

tends to be when they have their lunch though! It's also about filling the day for the kids.

They have been fkd over in this much more than any other group, and now the over 70's have a license to revert to glowering at them. Sick of this sh!t.

gipi · 05-05-2020 03:24PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Pubs not a business?
Should open at the same time as restaurants. With the same rules - social distancing enabled by seating plan, capacity based on seats available and table service only. Looking forward to reserving my favourite table at the local pub.

If going to a pub means reserving a table (or getting a table and staying at it), with no standing at the bar, no mingling between tables to chat with friends, no large table gatherings, no music, etc.....then it seems that all you'd be going for is to sit still and have a drink, and we've been doing that at home for the past 2 months. Would many go back to the pub?

Not saying we can go back to the old routine, just musing...

Penfailed · 05-05-2020 03:26PM

bloodless_coup wrote: »

Great to see, life moving on and leaving the doomsdayers lock up in their houses wearing tinfoil hats.

To what benefit...if there's no work going on?

iamwhoiam · 05-05-2020 03:26PM

mollser wrote: »

tends to be when they have their lunch though! It's also about filling the day for the kids.

They have been fkd over in this much more than any other group, and now the over 70's have a license to revert to glowering at them. Sick of this sh!t.

Bring a picnic lunch to the park at 12 . Or go at 3:30 when it nice and quiet .
And I beg your pardon but why would you think over 70,s would glower at your kids ? The vast majority are grandparents who adore kids

gmisk · 05-05-2020 03:27PM

mollser wrote: »

tends to be when they have their lunch though! It's also about filling the day for the kids.

They have been fkd over in this much more than any other group, and now the over 70's have a license to revert to glowering at them. Sick of this sh!t.

The time picked seemed a tad odd alright in Spain they picked 10-12 for over 70s.
It's also only guidance in Dublin I really doubt it will be enforced in any way at all.

Ginger n Lemon · 05-05-2020 03:28PM

Penfailed wrote: »

To what benefit...if there's no work going on?

There is work going on. There are plenty of barbers who provide a safe haircut, make a living wage and contribute to society.

And then there are people who collect 350 eur per week and think that pubs should not be allowed to re open as how could they possibly do social distancing there.

mollser · 05-05-2020 03:28PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

Bring a picnic lunch to the park at 12 . Or go at 3:30 when it nice and quiet .
And I beg your pardon but why would you think over 70,s would glower at your kids ? The vast majority are grandparents who adore kids

You clearly haven't been out with kids over the last 7 weeks

Not so bad the last few weeks but at the start, when they were considered vectors and superspreaders, it was awful!

iamwhoiam · 05-05-2020 03:29PM

gmisk wrote: »

The time picked seemed a tad odd alright in Spain they picked 10-12 for over 70s.
It's also only guidance in Dublin I really doubt it will be enforced in any way at all.

I think maybe the idea behind it was because the shops have elderly hours between 9-12 . Although I do agree that possibly the morning would be more suitable for the park times

gmisk · 05-05-2020 03:30PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

I think maybe the idea behind it was because the shops have elderly hours between 9-12 . Although I do agree that possibly the morning would be more suitable for the park times

Ah your could be right, that might be the logic.
But surely they shouldn't be shopping that much?
I know my folks who are just under 70 do one huge shop a week.

iamwhoiam · 05-05-2020 03:31PM

mollser wrote: »

You clearly haven't been out with kids over the last 7 weeks Not so bad the last few weeks but at the start, when they were considered vectors and superspreaders, it was awful!

I am saddened to read that , very unfair on the kids . In my opinion it hasn’t even been established that they are in any way more infectious than anyone else .

Kermit.de.frog · 05-05-2020 03:32PM

easypazz wrote: »

Its nothing short of criminal now the damage that is being done with this kick the can down the road plan.

Compared to the time frames in most other places we are almost alone as a complete outlier.

Do you realise how ridiculous you are all going to look behaving the way you are if/when the second wave occurs and the health system ends up overwhelmed and a more comprehensive lock down needs to be put in place?

It's just this reckless, selfish and belligerent attitude from the handful of posters here could really come back to bite you.

It's not a good place to be psychologically in my opinion when this blows up again in our faces.

However, I endorse the government's sensible and prudent approach.

We need to do everything we can to avoid the worst consequences of the next wave of the virus.

The measures are entirely appropriate, the time line is great and the vast majority of right thinking people in this country fully accept it is the correct way forward.

Work with science, not belief. It will all work out better in the end :cool:

iamwhoiam · 05-05-2020 03:33PM

gmisk wrote: »

Ah your could be right, that might be the logic.
But surely they shouldn't be shopping that much?
I know my folks who are just under 70 do one huge shop a week.

Yeh . I do one big shop once a week too . No need to go any more often . It does seem a bit odd to pick a time when kids are more likely to be out
I will be going walking in a park early as I think it’s probably best when the families are not yet out

gmisk · 05-05-2020 03:35PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

Yeh . I do one big shop once a week too . No need to go any more often . It does seem a bit odd to pick a time when kids are more likely to be out
I will be going walking in a park early as I think it’s probably best when the families are not yet out

I agree early would be best I walk the dog at 8/830 and always very quiet.
If the weather turns as well it will also get even quieter.

Ginger n Lemon · 05-05-2020 03:36PM

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

Do you realise how rediculous you are all going to look behaving the way you are if/when the second wave occurs and the health system ends up overwhelmed and a more comprehensive lock down needs to be put in place?

It's just this reckless, selfish and belligerent attitude from the handful of posters here could really come back to bite you.

It's not a good place to be psychologically in my opinion when this blows up again in our faces.

However, I endorse the government's sensible and prudent approach.

We need to do everything we can to avoid the worst consequences of the next wave of the virus.

The measures are entirely appropriate, the time line is great and the vast majority of right thinking people in this country fully accept it is the correct way forward.

Work with science, not belief. It will all work out better in the end :cool:

Kermit could we work with facts please instead of science? Science predicted 65,000 dead from Swine flu in UK, 392 died. So, pass.

Ok so Denmark, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Norway, Finland have all opened up their economies, schools opened since 14th of April in Denmark, barbers 21st of April.

Where are those spikes? where is the 2nd wave?? Why are thousands of people not dying in those countries? Why is Bundesliga going to play its games on 16th of May, are they mad?

Ohhh the dreaded 2nd wave, must be applicable in Ireland only?

05-05-2020 03:41PM

mollser wrote: »

You clearly haven't been out with kids over the last 7 weeks Not so bad the last few weeks but at the start, when they were considered vectors and superspreaders, it was awful!

Being honest with you. I think it would be easier to have set times for kids to go out . They don't understand they need to distance so they are running everywhere on foot, scooter and bike. I have never seen so many wobbly kids on bikes as the last few weeks.
I'm not elderly but tend to go out early morning or late evening to avoid hordes of rugrats on wheels.
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JPCN1 · 05-05-2020 03:42PM

Fann Linn wrote: »

According to data presented to Govt there is no clamour from the public for the lifting of restrictions and its just a vocal minority making that demand an ESRI report states in today's Times.

According to Martin Wall also in Today's Irish Times...

"This means there are about 1.23 million workers relying on State support for all or part of their income"

That is beyond bleak... even if we get many of them back to work with the promised State loans the fact that tourism sector has missed a summer means a great many will be non viable.

timmy_mallet · 05-05-2020 03:42PM

mollser wrote: »

You clearly haven't been out with kids over the last 7 weeks Not so bad the last few weeks but at the start, when they were considered vectors and superspreaders, it was awful!

Yep. Still awful. When in reality it's the selfish, obese and unhealthy elderly that have caused it. Kids bear the full brunt of this when they are the least at risk, the least likely to acquire and the least likely to spread. Lock them all down to save Jimmy Hamburger and his 20 smokes.

Penfailed · 05-05-2020 03:48PM

Ginger n Lemon wrote: »

There is work going on. There are plenty of barbers who provide a safe haircut, make a living wage and contribute to society.

And then there are people who collect 350 eur per week and think that pubs should not be allowed to re open as how could they possibly do social distancing there.

About a week or so ago, those that wanted to open the country up again on here were saying, "It's not about getting to the pub, we just want our economy moving again." Now every second post from the same people is pub related *shrugs shoulders*

jmayo · 05-05-2020 03:51PM

Ginger n Lemon wrote: »

Kermit could we work with facts please instead of science? Science predicted 65,000 dead from Swine flu in UK, 392 died. So, pass.

Ok so Denmark, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Norway, Finland have all opened up their economies, schools opened since 14th of April in Denmark, barbers 21st of April.

Where are those spikes? where is the 2nd wave?? Why are thousands of people not dying in those countries? Why is Bundesliga going to play its games on 16th of May, are they mad?

Ohhh the dreaded 2nd wave, must be applicable in Ireland only?

Aren't you being a bit disingenuous when you don't give the full picture about the Bundesliga supposedly going to play their matches.
You don't mention they are in empty stadiums, may involve a ban on players celebrataing together and even rumour they may have to wear masks ?

In fact 10 people linked to top two tiers have been confirmed with covid19 this week.

tobefrank321 · 05-05-2020 03:51PM

JPCN1 wrote: »

According to Martin Wall also in Today's Irish Times...

"This means there are about 1.23 million workers relying on State support for all or part of their income"

That is beyond bleak... even if we get many of them back to work with the promised State loans the fact that tourism sector has missed a summer means a great many will be non viable.

But you also have public sector workers who are paid by the state.

And also pensioners.

And a range of social supports everyone receives in normal times.

We cannot afford a lockdown long term or even to go into lockdown again. We have to become world class at living with this virus which likely means masks on public transport and for public facing workers until there is a vaccine.

robbiezero · 05-05-2020 03:53PM

Ginger n Lemon wrote: »

Kermit could we work with facts please instead of science? Science predicted 65,000 dead from Swine flu in UK, 392 died. So, pass.

Ok so Denmark, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Norway, Finland have all opened up their economies, schools opened since 14th of April in Denmark, barbers 21st of April.

Where are those spikes? where is the 2nd wave?? Why are thousands of people not dying in those countries? Why is Bundesliga going to play its games on 16th of May, are they mad?

Ohhh the dreaded 2nd wave, must be applicable in Ireland only?

Reading this thread, you would think the Irish are a different species to other countries.

Drunks,
Can't obey rules,
Overweight,
can't stop touching each other
.........

Naos · 05-05-2020 03:54PM

Ginger n Lemon wrote: »

Youve pointed out that the deaths in this country are low because of lockdown restrictions. I am unsure of this, because there is a country out there with nearly identical death rate but with no lockdown restrictions. Thats the "incorrect part". There is another country out there too, Belarus, no lockdown, less than 200 deaths, population 9.5m. its an unpopular country I admit, but it exists, and videos of 1000 + body bags on the streets in Belarus are not exactly circulating are they...

Right then, let's look at our closest neighbour who ignored the lockdown.

They have around twice as many deaths as us per 100k. Care to explain that one?

Kermit.de.frog · 05-05-2020 03:57PM

jmayo wrote: »

Aren't you being a bit disingenuous when you don't give the full picture about the Bundesliga supposedly going to play their matches.
You don't mention they are in empty stadiums, may involve a ban on players celebrataing together and even rumour they may have to wear masks ?

In fact 10 people linked to top two tiers have been confirmed with covid19 this week.

The statement that those countries have "opened up their economies" is not true either.

They have taken minimal initial steps in a graduated approach each to varying degrees. They are not functioning normally, far from it.

And they are on notice to increase the measures they lift over the next few months again should cases and transmission spike.

There is a lot of simplistic fake news going around (mostly by anti government illumunati fearing cranks) that's being picked up by reasonably intelligent people who just have certain vulnerabilities to the impact (employment or whatever)...and that's fine, some are worried.

It does not change the reality of the situation though and ridiculous remedies like "how many people have died since April 21st?" are not impressive either given the nature of the risks.

It's all ludicrous argument but you have to accept that. It's a tiny minority and no matter what you say they don't listen anyway.

So just let them roll with it in my humble opinion.

It does not change anything.

Ginger n Lemon · 05-05-2020 03:57PM

jmayo wrote: »

Aren't you being a bit disingenuous when you don't give the full picture about the Bundesliga supposedly going to play their matches.
You don't mention they are in empty stadiums, may involve a ban on players celebrataing together and even rumour they may have to wear masks ?

In fact 10 people linked to top two tiers have been confirmed with covid19 this week.

I dont think so. I actually think that German government are so confident this is not a deadly disease that they are allowing 22 guys get in close contact with each other for 90 minutes. On 1 corner you ll easily have 18 lads grappling with each other.

You are right, 10 players from 1734 tested did have covid19 and are now isolated. And its still going ahead. And thats wonderful. We need strong leaders like Germany have, who are not going to be flip flopping their strategy based on "models" or "estimates" or "dreaded 2nd wave might come, lets give it 3 more months stay at home to save lives and put people into poverty".

Naos · 05-05-2020 03:58PM

hmmm wrote: »

Don't laugh now, but opening the pubs would be easier if they didn't serve alcohol, or limited customers in some way. Pissed people staggering into toilets and generally unable to be physically distant does not sound like a good place to start to relax restrictions.

When they open pubs, I think it would be a good idea to have time limit for your stay, say 2 hours or so.

Considering there will be less occupants allowed in due to social distancing measures, it will mean more people get to enjoy going to the pub for a few pints as well as limit the amount people can drink, so there's less chance of breaking social distancing etiquette.

I realise that's a bit draconian but it's possibly the best way to start things off.

Penfailed · 05-05-2020 04:00PM

jmayo wrote: »

Aren't you being a bit disingenuous when you don't give the full picture about the Bundesliga supposedly going to play their matches.

He has form for not giving the full picture. Yesterday it was that some pubs in Spain are opening. Turns out, it was four Spanish islands with a low C-19 infection rate and they are only allowed to open the outdoor areas at a 30% capacity...but yeah, HEADLINE - Pubs in Spain open but not here waaaahhhhh.

Relaxation of restrictions Part II

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