How will schools be able to go back in September?

They don't have numbers to catch everybody speeding either but the prospect of being caught is enough for a lot (not all) of people.

If a guard could land on a bus or walk into a shop and fine whoever they see not complying, we'd definitely see more compliance.

People have gotten so lax on masks it's sad. No desire to keep virus down, no consideration for other people.

Fines won't cover every situation but they'd certainly make people think twice. People hate getting hit in the pocket

jimmytwotimes 2013 wrote: »

If there were on-the-spot fines on masks from Gardaí, people wud wear them.

No they wouldn't. What happens when you don't pay the fine? Jail? Won't happen, government can't risk mass disobedience.

While we're on the subject of the Guards why don't they have to wear a mask when piling into a car together while my builder mate can only out two people in his 5 seater van due to h&s guidelines.

Rules make no sense they way they've been rolled out. Maybe we give all the students a toasted sandwich at sus time and they'll be grand.

average_runner

jimmytwotimes 2013 wrote: »

They don't have numbers to catch everybody speeding either but the prospect of being caught is enough for a lot (not all) of people.

If a guard could land on a bus or walk into a shop and fine whoever they see not complying, we'd definitely see more compliance.

People have gotten so lax on masks it's sad. No desire to keep virus down, nó consideration for other people.

Fines won't cover every situation but they'd certainly make people think twice. People hate getting hit in the pocket

Just need shops to say no mask no entry.

drunkmonkey wrote: »

No they wouldn't. What happens when you don't pay the fine? Jail? Won't happen, government can't risk mass disobedience.

While we're on the subject of the Guards why don't they have to wear a mask when piling into a car together while my builder mate can only out two people in his 5 seater van due to h&s guidelines.

Rules make no sense they way they've been rolled out. Maybe we give all the students a toasted sandwich at sus time and they'll be grand.

€135 fine has been introduced in France.

If they can do it....

average_runner

jimmytwotimes 2013 wrote: »

€135 fine has been introduced in France.

If they can do it....

Big marches and riots in Germany over masks.
French have a bigger police force

average_runner wrote: »

Just need shops to say no mask no entry.

I pointed out yesterday that's what I have seen this weekend in two different shops. Staff stopping people from entering without masks.

average_runner wrote: »

Just need shops to say no mask no entry.

I was queuing to get into Penneys the other day and a couple walked in ignoring the sd queuing and he had his mask under his nose. The security pointed it out to another staff member, who went after them asked them to go back out and queue and put the mask on properly if they were going into the store. All very polite and resulted in people joining queue and mask on properly, no fuss.

I realise not everyone will be so polite when this is said to them but it is a start.

average_runner wrote: »

Big marches and riots in Germany over masks.
French have a bigger police force

Amazed we observe any laws at that rate

PhilOssophy

Thread is in the TLDR category, but I think we have reached the point where it seems the only 2 things we don't want to do is school and work. Crowds of young people thrashing Kilkee, another crowd dispersed in Portugal, house parties all over the place. We were afraid to do the leaving cert 2 months ago but there has been no problem doing absolutely everything and anything since?

We need to get back to school and college come what may and for the Covid payment to end.

If the teacher needs to be in a glass box at the front of the classroom, wearing a face shield, whatever - it has to be done.

average_runner wrote: »

Just need shops to say no mask no entry.

This is the problem, you've ignored all other health advice, it"s become all about the mask.
How about no entry without cleaning your hands. How about not standing on top of other people just because you've a mask.

If schools don't look after the basics they are screwed, the mask is an add on not a replacement for other guidelines.

jimmytwotimes 2013 wrote: »

Amazed we observe any laws at that rate

We turn people on each other instead, schools are a perfect example. We've turned the people who would like to socialize against parents. Guards don't need to be involved they can kick back and watch us beat each other.

PhilOssophy wrote: »

Thread is in the TLDR category, but I think we have reached the point where it seems the only 2 things we don't want to do is school and work. Crowds of young people thrashing Kilkee, another crowd dispersed in Portugal, house parties all over the place. We were afraid to do the leaving cert 2 months ago but there has been no problem doing absolutely everything and anything since?

We need to get back to school and college come what may and for the Covid payment to end.

If the teacher needs to be in a glass box at the front of the classroom, wearing a face shield, whatever - it has to be done.

Actually most people want school to reopen but it is farcical to think that we have so many requirements in line with NPHET and international health policy re masks sd etc and yet none apply to schools unlike schools around Europe which everyone keeps telling us to be more like as they are open albeit with restrictions.

drunkmonkey wrote: »

This is the problem, you've ignored all other health advice, it"s become all about the mask.
How about no entry without cleaning your hands. How about not standing on top of other people just because you've a mask.

If schools don't look after the basics they are screwed, the mask is an add on not a replacement for other guidelines.

Why would you assume schools wont look after the basics?

We are trying in regards the impossible sd requirement and hand hygiene and cough etiquette has long been a thing in primary schools along with insisting the children stop picking their noses as it is yuck

drunkmonkey wrote: »

This is the problem, you've ignored all other health advice, it"s become all about the mask.
How about no entry without cleaning your hands. How about not standing on top of other people just because you've a mask.

If schools don't look after the basics they are screwed, the mask is an add on not a replacement for other guidelines.

Clearly

Nobody is saying, wear a mask and forget all other methods used to stop spread of virus. Do we have to mention them all while we're discussing the mask issue?

Obviously cover cough, don't touch face, sanitise/wash hands regularly, wear mask, follow SD

One isn't exclusive of the others and won't be presented as such at schools.

[Deleted User]

We have proof that masks don’t work. We flattened the curve and kept it flat for a couple of months without masks. Nobody was wearing them in supermarkets or anywhere and we weren’t all catching Covid.

In fact, since more started wearing masks, the numbers have began increasing. Very possibly due to incorrect mask usage and constant fidgeting at your face while wearing it.

I know a lot of people that hate wearing the mask so much that they just won’t go to places were masks are required.

The stats in Ireland show that kids won’t die of Covid anyways. Waste of time making their lives miserable with masks.

Deleted User wrote: »

We have proof that masks don’t work. We flattened the curve and kept it flat for a couple of months without masks. Nobody was wearing them in supermarkets or anywhere and we weren’t all catching Covid.

In fact, since more started wearing masks, the numbers have began increasing. Very possibly due to incorrect mask usage and constant fidgeting at your face while wearing it.

I know a lot of people that hate wearing the mask so much that they just won’t go to places were masks are required.

The stats in Ireland show that kids won’t die of Covid anyways. Waste of time making their lives miserable with masks.

We flattened the curve by closing everything down and instigating a lockdown.
Numbers increasing as people not wearing masks and not sd when socialisiing house parties etc as they are mingling again and lockdown eased

PhilOssophy wrote: »

Thread is in the TLDR category, but I think we have reached the point where it seems the only 2 things we don't want to do is school and work. Crowds of young people thrashing Kilkee, another crowd dispersed in Portugal, house parties all over the place. We were afraid to do the leaving cert 2 months ago but there has been no problem doing absolutely everything and anything since?

We need to get back to school and college come what may and for the Covid payment to end.

If the teacher needs to be in a glass box at the front of the classroom, wearing a face shield, whatever - it has to be done.

We already know DCU and UCD are online until after Christmas at a minimum.

drunkmonkey wrote: »

If schools don't look after the basics they are screwed, the mask is an add on not a replacement for other guidelines.

Don't think any of us teachers want them as a replacement, more so in addition to.

drunkmonkey wrote: »

If schools don't look after the basics they are screwed, the mask is an add on not a replacement for other guidelines.

Don't think any of us teachers want them as a replacement, more so in addition to.

Boggles

Deleted User wrote: »

I know a lot of people that hate wearing the mask so much that they just won’t go to places were masks are required.

Jesus, imagine been that contrary.

We're all different but I don't see how people get so personally aggrieved over having to wear a mask. Fairly simple thing to do I'd have thought.

They're not being asked to give a kidney.

khalessi wrote: »

Why would you assume schools wont look after the basics?

We are trying in regards the impossible sd requirement and hand hygiene and cough etiquette has long been a thing in primary schools along with insisting the children stop picking their noses as it is yuck

I think they'll try but it's an impossible ask of them especially heading into winter with the usuals sniffles. Teachers were first out and last in and I've a feeling there more paranoid than most and rightly so.
I really don't see how they can pull it off, I'm guessing we'll see shutdowns in the first few hours not weeks.
Shops mask or no mask I take the strategy of in and out as quick as I can, know exactly what I'm going in for and hopefully back out the door in 5 minutes. (I'm basing that on it takes 20 minutes to become a close contact). That's a whole different ball game than a class environment so the risk is times 1000 of infection.

I'm very concerned of the Government strategy, this should have all been tested through the summer. I'm not overly concerned about my kids getting it, bringing it home is worrying though.

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I know a lot of people that hate wearing the mask so much that they just won’t go to places were masks.

Imagine being that stubborn.

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wirelessdude01 wrote: »

Imagine being that stubborn.

It's not necessarily a bad thing, if it's not an essential visit then people who don't want the hassle (whatever their reason might be) will avoid it altogether.

I don't go anywhere unless I've no other choice these days. I don't bring my younger kids to the shops and haven't since March because it isn't necessary for me.

I'm sure there are many people still avoiding non essential trips etc and there are benefits to that approach.

iamwhoiam

One of the problems now is the lack of strong leadership . In the beginning and up till very lately we sat down at 6 and watched the News . We hung on the R rate , the figures and the calm but authoritative voice of Tony
We waited to hear what Leo and Simon had to say , we listen and we agreed . We did as told , we stayed in , we scrubbed our hand if we so much as walked around the block . We had trust in them , we were led by them and we stayed within our guidelines
Now many are not listening , grown tired of the News and the R and the figures
We are not shocked into being careful , we are not stunned with deaths and ICU figures
Therin lies the problem , if the community was careful and spread contained the schools could open more safely
Then if Covid is not in the community the schools will be far safer
We have no real , strong , insistent leadership telling us that message and ensuring we get that message
If we want the schools open the community has to be far more intolerant of any breaches of the guidelines .

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

Don't think any of us teachers want them as a replacement, more so in addition to.

Your ignoring all the risks improper use can cause, I'm saying I see it daily in retail I think you've an impossible job if your going to try and seek compliance in a school environment.

Think about what happens if someone has it and their mask usage throughout the day. Think about everything else they do, think about lunchtime when there gone to spar. If someone has it in school it's going to spread mask or no mask.

I'd go as far as saying there should be mandatory temperature checks on they way on but then how do you pick up the asymptomatic if there a big danger as we're lead to believe.