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

ShineOn7 wrote: »

For sure!

Are the treatments getting better?

There needs to be more discussion about treatments tbh. Not just on here, but in general

I think it is more a case of a younger demographic getting infected and mostly asymptomatic cases. Also you have a point about medical care being better now (more experience) and I would guess that most people are now taking daily doses of vitamin C and D which will also help in fighting the virus. Also social distancing and masks probably means less viral load exposure.

Is today the first Wednesday there has been a big difference between the number of positive tests (46) and cases announced? I know we have had this for a few weeks with the Monday/Tuesday figures, but weren’t wednesdays always fairly close?

If they are retests then great, if not then the weekly average isn’t down (would be very similar to last weeks if 15-20 of the ‘missing’ tests should have been in today’s figure). Not a major concern as cases would still be stable, but unusual to see this midweek.

polesheep wrote: »

Once they got to grips with the nursing/care homes and elderly/vulnerable people took care it was never going to be as dangerous. The very tactic that some were vilified for suggesting at the beginning of all this.

It was running rampant in the community and that rightly had a higher priority. There was also an assumption that care homes were doing things right back then. Many were not.

Jim_Hodge wrote: »

No offence intended whatsoever but I was just thinking that. It's very confusing to see the testing figures early in the day and then get the positive cases at announced. Maybe we should just wait for the announced figures. It's a shame, as the testing figures were of great interest when they reflected positive fases.

No you're right. There was a stage where they were accurate but now it's a toss of the coin.

Deleted User wrote: »

A feck, and I was in Clare Sunday. How long have I got?

14 days in the pen!

Deleted User wrote: »

So one serology study in India invalidates all the others which are trending towards 0.65%?

I wouldnt say that but its certainly part of the overall picture.

Its insofar interesting as at a 57% rate it appears that it went right through those slums. Not sure we have that kind of data from anywhere else yet.

setanta1984 wrote: »

Only 8 in hospital in a country of 5 million is truly brilliant and really should be highlighted more. It's been less than 15 for ages now, but is largely ignored when the media and everyone else is in panic mode.

Just for comparison of how badly things could be, Oklahoma with a population of 1 million less than Ireland currently has 663 in hospital due to COVID.

Great job by everyone for observing the usual rules. It really isn't that difficult, boring for sure, but hopefully we are all working together, as most are. Fair play to everyone.

Go on to the Restriction thread and see how this might all end in tears though. They are manic over there!

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Great job by everyone for observing the usual rules. It really isn't that difficult, boring for sure, but hopefully we are all working together, as most are. Fair play to everyone.

Go on to the Restriction thread and see how this might all end in tears though. They are manic over there!

I've noticed a lot more mask wearing in my local supermarket. It was fairly busy this evening and I don't think I saw a single person without a mask, including staff.

A few weeks ago, only a minority were wearing masks. Great to see, tbh.

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Great job by everyone for observing the usual rules. It really isn't that difficult, boring for sure, but hopefully we are all working together, as most are. Fair play to everyone.

Go on to the Restriction thread and see how this might all end in tears though. They are manic over there!

The real test will be when the schools and universities open. The obvious plan is to keep the numbers as low as possible but it could easily balloon again once more things open.

Having a mandatory quarantine for arrivals will be seen as essential soon so I don't know why they're not doing it now? Perhaps trying to get the last few dollars from the Americans during tourist season.

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Great job by everyone for observing the usual rules. It really isn't that difficult, boring for sure, but hopefully we are all working together, as most are. Fair play to everyone.

Go on to the Restriction thread and see how this might all end in tears though. They are manic over there!

If you want to see manic, try this thread yesterday evening.

ACitizenErased wrote: »

Analysis of cases as of midnight Monday 27th July - 25,928 cases (+38)

Healthcare Workers +6
Clusters +9
Cases associated with clusters +16

Age Range Affected
0-4 +1
5-14 +3
15-24 +7
25-34 +11
35-44 +7
45-54 +5
55-64 +3
65-74 No Change
75-84 +1
85+ No Change

Cases by County
Cavan +1
Clare +8
Donegal +1
Dublin +14
Galway +2
Kildare +3
Laois +3
Leitrim +1
Louth +1
Meath +1
Sligo +1
Westmeath +1

I thought Mondays case were 11?

https://www.rte.ie/amp/1155831/

Oranage2 wrote: »

The real test will be when the schools and universities open. The obvious plan is to keep the numbers as low as possible but it could easily balloon again once more things open.

Having a mandatory quarantine for arrivals will be seen as essential soon so I don't know why they're not doing it now? Perhaps trying to get the last few dollars from the Americans during tourist season.

Agree, opening of schools after such a long time is a big issue. Over to Norma Foley now to steer it through.

The US market is gone now, well for this year anyway, and if you think I feel sad for the gouging Jarveys in Killarney, I don't anymore. As if any native Irish person would be caught dead in one of them things. Plenty more lovely places in Ireland for the natives.

Stay in Ireland, wash your hands, keep your distance and avoid crowded places.

Or get the virus and pass it on. Over to you.