Covid 19 Part XX-26,644 in ROI (1,772 deaths) 6,064 in NI (556 deaths) (08/08)Read OP

23-07-2020 08:28AM

^^^^ I’ve seen a good uptake too.

I was concerned on Monday evening though when I went into my local shop. Around 7 girls had just finished their gaa training and came in. None of them had a mask on and they were back and forth to the counter (as kids do). I had hoped their parents would have provided them with face coverings and told them to wear them but there were no signs of having them at all.

Hopefully it was first day forgetfulness and will be different next Monday.

ZX7R · 23-07-2020 08:33AM

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

^^^^ I’ve seen a good uptake too.

I was concerned on Monday evening though when I went into my local shop. Around 7 girls had just finished their gaa training and came in. None of them had a mask on and they were back and forth to the counter (as kids do). I had hoped their parents would have provided them with face coverings and told them to wear them but there were no signs of having them at all.

Hopefully it was first day forgetfulness and will be different next Monday.

My small village local shop refuse to serve if you don't have a mask since Monday

Onesea · 23-07-2020 08:43AM

ZX7R wrote: »

My small village local shop refuse to serve if you don't have a mask since Monday

The kids can train together in gaa but as soon as they enter a shop they have to wear a mask.
How many months did we not wear masks in shops and the virus didn't notice?
Nice long q outside yet free for all inside.

Plumbthedepths · 23-07-2020 08:46AM

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

^^^^ I’ve seen a good uptake too.

I was concerned on Monday evening though when I went into my local shop. Around 7 girls had just finished their gaa training and came in. None of them had a mask on and they were back and forth to the counter (as kids do). I had hoped their parents would have provided them with face coverings and told them to wear them but there were no signs of having them at all.

Hopefully it was first day forgetfulness and will be different next Monday.

Face coverings are not recommended for young children.

owlbethere · 23-07-2020 08:50AM

ZX7R wrote: »

My small village local shop refuse to serve if you don't have a mask since Monday

My small village shop is the opposite. I've been once but asking others and the mask wearing is hit and miss. Definitely not be enforced where I am.

23-07-2020 08:52AM

Onesea wrote: »

The kids can train together in gaa but as soon as they enter a shop they have to wear a mask.
How many months did we not wear masks in shops and the virus didn't notice?
Nice long q outside yet free for all inside.

Inside / Outside - it is different you know

ChelseaRentBoy · 23-07-2020 08:53AM

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

^^^^ I’ve seen a good uptake too.

I was concerned on Monday evening though when I went into my local shop. Around 7 girls had just finished their gaa training and came in. None of them had a mask on and they were back and forth to the counter (as kids do). I had hoped their parents would have provided them with face coverings and told them to wear them but there were no signs of having them at all.

Hopefully it was first day forgetfulness and will be different next Monday.

Did you call them out on it?

Onesea · 23-07-2020 08:53AM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Inside / Outside - it is different you know

You get what I mean, none of it makes any sense. The government acting brainless on purpose would make you wonder.

Sparko · 23-07-2020 08:55AM

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Is the death the doctor from the Mater, in hospital fighting Covid for 3 months, brave selfish hero, RIP

I assume when you wrote selfish you meant selfless! RIP

23-07-2020 09:00AM

Onesea wrote: »

The kids can train together in gaa but as soon as they enter a shop they have to wear a mask.
How many months did we not wear masks in shops and the virus didn't notice?
Nice long q outside yet free for all inside.

The fact that they are training together means when they will then be in the vicinity of all other ages (the shop) they should wear a covering.

@plumb
These were girls of 11-12 years old.

Plumbthedepths · 23-07-2020 09:02AM

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

The fact that they are training together means when they will then be in the vicinity of all other ages (the shop) they should wear a covering.

@plumb
These were girls of 11-12 years old.

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/aac74c-guidance-on-safe-use-of-face-coverings/

The advice is face masks are not recommended for children under 13.

thelad95 · 23-07-2020 09:03AM

I'm now seeing up to 90% of people wearing masks in shops and retail. Makes me wonder how those who don't wear them feel about themselves, very proud I imagine, god forbid they be controlled by de gubberment.

23-07-2020 09:03AM

ChelseaRentBoy wrote: »

Did you call them out on it?

I mentioned it to the shop owner the following day. He wasn’t there on Monday eve just the younger staff He said he’d keep an eye out.

We’re a small village so I’m sure it was just new rules teething problems.

Plumbthedepths · 23-07-2020 09:05AM

thelad95 wrote: »

I'm now seeing up to 90% of people wearing masks in shops and retail. Makes me wonder how those who don't wear them feel about themselves, very proud I imagine, god forbid they be controlled by de gubberment.

Some people cannot wear masks. I posted this for another poster but it wouldn't hurt if you read it aswell

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/aac74c-guidance-on-safe-use-of-face-coverings/

23-07-2020 09:05AM

thelad95 wrote: »

I'm now seeing up to 90% of people wearing masks in shops and retail. Makes me wonder how those who don't wear them feel about themselves, very proud I imagine, god forbid they be controlled by de gubberment.

I bought some masks in a chemist recently and they were 1.50 each for disposable ones. That wont help.

Youd probably need to buy 3 or 4 washable ones. To rotate them.

23-07-2020 09:07AM

Plumbthedepths wrote: »

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/aac74c-guidance-on-safe-use-of-face-coverings/

The advice is face masks are not recommended for children under 13.

Oh right I didn’t know (my kids all grown up). Might need to stagger their entry to the shop. There was no malice in them just doing what normal kids do getting an item, paying for it, realising they have change, getting something else or standing there counting what money they have left between them and pooling funds

23-07-2020 09:09AM

If meat plants are experiencing high levels of covid. What is the chances of catching the virus from packets of chilled ham etc.

And what about other foods. Eg packs of fruit from Spain, or breads from other areas that may be delivered in short time.

ednwireland · 23-07-2020 09:11AM

latest scare story

Staycation favourites Kerry and Sligo are among the counties that have seen a rise in Covid-19 cases as more holidaymakers opt for a break at home.

https://www.msn.com/en-ie/health/familyhealth/coronavirus-cases-up-at-staycation-spots-as-doctors-worry-about-test-no-shows/ar-BB174NTG?ocid=spartan-ntp-feeds

23-07-2020 09:11AM

am I going mad here or what's the story with driving lessons. They cannot practice social distancing, the geometry doesn't favor it!

I saw two cars in my area last night and neither instructor nor customer had so much as a mask.. are they taking temperatures at the beginning of the lesson or something?

seems very odd

thelad95 · 23-07-2020 09:23AM

Second building site in Dublin has been shut after what looks like it could be another sizable cluster. I've said it already, seems to be a certain culture amongst the construction sector of simply laughing at this, there is a site near me and many workers go for lunch together with zero social distancing and sit outside talking for up to an hour. Many similar stories across Dublin.

Non solum non ambulabit · 23-07-2020 09:25AM

Onesea wrote: »

You get what I mean, none of it makes any sense. The government acting brainless on purpose would make you wonder.

Its about reducing the risk. We should always reduce risk where we can but in some instances we can't.

GooglePlus · 23-07-2020 09:27AM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

If meat plants are experiencing high levels of covid. What is the chances of catching the virus from packets of chilled ham etc.

And what about other foods. Eg packs of fruit from Spain, or breads from other areas that may be delivered in short time.

Not a notion but the day I have to start worrying about that will be the day I just give up altogether.

GooglePlus · 23-07-2020 09:31AM

thelad95 wrote: »

Second building site in Dublin has been shut after what looks like it could be another sizable cluster. I've said it already, seems to be a certain culture amongst the construction sector of simply laughing at this, there is a site near me and many workers go for lunch together with zero social distancing and sit outside talking for up to an hour. Many similar stories across Dublin.

To be fair to them, the messages are mixed everywhere. The government are saying "Danger" and the a lot of the public are saying "Scaremonger".

You're almost shunned now for believing government information and taking a careful stance.

schmoo2k · 23-07-2020 09:32AM

thelad95 wrote: »

I'm now seeing up to 90% of people wearing masks in shops and retail. Makes me wonder how those who don't wear them feel about themselves, very proud I imagine, god forbid they be controlled by de gubberment.

I bet 5% are like "****, **** must leave one in the car so I don't forget next time". When I walked to the shop last two times I forgot mine...

23-07-2020 09:40AM

ednwireland wrote: »

latest scare story

https://www.msn.com/en-ie/health/familyhealth/coronavirus-cases-up-at-staycation-spots-as-doctors-worry-about-test-no-shows/ar-BB174NTG?ocid=spartan-ntp-feeds

Whilst at the same time the government is pushing hard for staycations. The average man can't do a thing without being scalded from some direction

Sofa King Great · 23-07-2020 09:41AM

thelad95 wrote: »

Second building site in Dublin has been shut after what looks like it could be another sizable cluster. I've said it already, seems to be a certain culture amongst the construction sector of simply laughing at this, there is a site near me and many workers go for lunch together with zero social distancing and sit outside talking for up to an hour. Many similar stories across Dublin.

What makes you think it will be a sizeable cluster? Reports at the moment are that one person tested positive

is_that_so · 23-07-2020 09:42AM

thelad95 wrote: »

I'm now seeing up to 90% of people wearing masks in shops and retail. Makes me wonder how those who don't wear them feel about themselves, very proud I imagine, god forbid they be controlled by de gubberment.

Why do people spend so much time reflecting on the actions of people they don't know and will never get to know? Life is far too short to indulge in such pointless judgemental exercises. It's a lot more beneficial for everyone if you try to be a better version of yourself.

Padraig Mor · 23-07-2020 09:43AM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

If meat plants are experiencing high levels of covid. What is the chances of catching the virus from packets of chilled ham etc.

And what about other foods. Eg packs of fruit from Spain, or breads from other areas that may be delivered in short time.

Sweet **** all.

is_that_so · 23-07-2020 09:44AM

GooglePlus wrote: »

To be fair to them, the messages are mixed everywhere. The government are saying "Danger" and the a lot of the public are saying "Scaremonger".

You're almost shunned now for believing government information and taking a careful stance.

Where exactly is this "shunning" happening? I don't see much shunning or people being shunned except on social media and that is a heaving cesspit.

23-07-2020 09:54AM

GooglePlus wrote: »

Not a notion but the day I have to start worrying about that will be the day I just give up altogether.

I pour boiling water over fruit.

Covid 19 Part XX-26,644 in ROI (1,772 deaths) 6,064 in NI (556 deaths) (08/08)Read OP

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