Covid 19 Part XXI-27,908 in ROI (1,777 deaths) 6,647 in NI (559 deaths)(22/08)Read OP

ACitizenErased · 21-08-2020 05:19PM

wadacrack wrote: »

You should probably judge him on his actions not on how he seems. Their is still a lockdown in Kildare he is obviously still concerned

I'm judging him based on what he said. 16% community transmission in Kildare vs 20% nationwide. Only reason Kildare is still in lockdown is because of the sheer number of cases.

Atlantic Dawn · 21-08-2020 05:20PM

Bit of a row? Reminds me of the EU when Vin B tore in to them.

screamer · 21-08-2020 05:21PM

What a feeble response from Donnelly there to his reaction to the Clifden 81.
Where is Meehole? Hiding? Seems like it.

KrustyUCC · 21-08-2020 05:21PM

ACitizenErased wrote: »

Oh. Well that's probably why nobody took part.

It certainly would put me off taking part anyway

ACitizenErased · 21-08-2020 05:21PM

Donnelly sounds like he's trying to get a job narrating some documentary

Martina1991 · 21-08-2020 05:22PM

DevilsHaircut wrote:

There was an abysmal response to the antibody survey; only 35% of those selected agreed to take part. They 'weighted' the results.

I know someone who was selected for the study. The initial uptake was quite positive. Loads replied to the letter and answered the questionnaire about travel, symtoms etc.

Where it fell down was people just didnt turn up tp the hotel or wherever to have the actual blood sample taken.

KrustyUCC wrote:

They don't tell people afterwards whether they have antibodies or not unfortunately

The participants were told their results.
They got a letter a couple of weeks ago.

DevilsHaircut · 21-08-2020 05:22PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Jesus that’s an horrendous study. About the only conclusion that can be drawn is some people had it

I see it more as the response rate indicating the level of national cohesion.

Which, despite our constant refrains that 'we're in this together', is not the case.

Many, including the usual 'vested interest' suspects, care only about their optics.

paddyisreal · 21-08-2020 05:23PM

So take out the clusters and community transmission in kildare is the same as other counties, they haven't a clue what they are at. Meat factories back open and schools open, this is going to be some winter. Still people waiting in kildare chilling for test results 11 days and counting.

KrustyUCC · 21-08-2020 05:23PM

Martina1991 wrote: »

The participants were told their results.
They got a letter a couple of weeks ago.

Strange

I know two who did take part but haven't got any letters

ACitizenErased · 21-08-2020 05:24PM

Is the PR woman here trying to stop questions?

DevilsHaircut · 21-08-2020 05:25PM

plodder wrote: »

Disappointing response rate, but they could hardly force people to take part.

The one thing these studies can't measure though...

T-cells, bro.

Fancy a bitcoin investment tailored specifically for you?

buried · 21-08-2020 05:25PM

ACitizenErased wrote: »

Is the PR woman here trying to stop questions?

Pathetic. Who is that wan anyways? How f**king dare she

thomas 123 · 21-08-2020 05:27PM

ACitizenErased wrote: »

Is the PR woman here trying to stop questions?

Shocking, seems to want to call it early also.

Disgrace.

buried · 21-08-2020 05:27PM

Seriously, who was that faceless nameless woman who shut off the questions? Glynn and Donnelly are well trained to shut up when she butted in, whoever she is.

normanoffside · 21-08-2020 05:28PM

Donnelly should just shut up here.

podgeandrodge · 21-08-2020 05:28PM

online link?

speckle · 21-08-2020 05:29PM

KrustyUCC wrote: »

It certainly would put me off taking part anyway

jus read original link to scopi you could choose to be informed of your results for covid antibody... just incase they do another one.... It is also a shame that GP's still cant request them aswell.

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/scopi-covid-19-research-project/

Poorside · 21-08-2020 05:29PM

Asking questions at a press conference? The cheek of them.
The government go from looking bad to worse every single day.

Atlantic Dawn · 21-08-2020 05:29PM

Losing the press on their side is not a good move.

thomas 123 · 21-08-2020 05:29PM

buried wrote: »

Seriously, who was that faceless nameless woman who shut off the questions? Glynn and Donnelly are well trained to shut up when she butted in, whoever she is.

Don’t know who but you can be sure we are paying for her

Arghus · 21-08-2020 05:29PM

"And we won't get it all right the next time either"

Super confidence there Stephen.

is_that_so · 21-08-2020 05:30PM

buried wrote: »

Seriously, who was that faceless nameless woman who shut off the questions? Glynn and Donnelly are well trained to shut up when she butted in, whoever she is.

She'd likely be a functionary with an eye on the clock. It happens at the DoH briefings too.

plodder · 21-08-2020 05:31PM

DevilsHaircut wrote: »

T-cells, bro.

Fancy a bitcoin investment tailored specifically for you?

What's your point?

21-08-2020 05:31PM

is_that_so wrote: »

She'd likely be a functionary with an eye on the clock. It happens at the DoH briefings too.

She had her eye on far more than the clock

normanoffside · 21-08-2020 05:31PM

Arghus wrote: »

"And we won't get it all right the next time either"

Super confidence there Stephen.

The more he talks the more he digs a hole for himself.

I don't think he actually believes or understands anything he says. His brain just thinks 'what do they want to hear ?' and his mouth spouts out nonsense marketing talk as result.

Morrison J · 21-08-2020 05:32PM

Actually think Donnelly is doing ok here. Been thrown into a difficult spot. MM hiding to limit damage and Leo clearly tactically only showing face when things are positive.

is_that_so · 21-08-2020 05:32PM

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

I nearly feel sorry for him. They knew there would be difficult questions today. Where's the Taoiseach?

He's Minister for Agriculture today! It's Donnelly's brief anyway. Harris used to do a fair number of solo sessions too.

ACitizenErased · 21-08-2020 05:32PM

Morrison J wrote: »

Actually think Donnelly is doing ok here. Been thrown into a difficult spot. MM hiding to limit damage and Leo clearly tactically only showing face when things are positive.

Is this a joke?

21-08-2020 05:32PM

DevilsHaircut wrote: »

I see it more as the response rate indicating the level of national cohesion.

Which, despite our constant refrains that 'we're in this together', is not the case.

Many, including the usual 'vested interest' suspects, care only about their optics.

The best thing in the study was the random selection. Once less than 40% responded it ceased to be random. Those who choose to take part are no longer a representative sample and therefore conclusions can’t be drawn on the prevalence for anything but those who responded.

dirkmeister · 21-08-2020 05:32PM

Am I imagining things or is Donnelly implying that the guidelines were clear but the population were too thick to understand them?!

Christ, he is a very poor speaker.

Covid 19 Part XXI-27,908 in ROI (1,777 deaths) 6,647 in NI (559 deaths)(22/08)Read OP

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