Covid 19 Part XXIV-37,063 ROI (1,801 deaths) 12,886 NI (582 deaths) (02/10) Read OP

440Hertz · 04-10-2020 06:04PM

Sunday figures are always a bit odd. I tend to think you’re best to look at it in 3 day averages of weekday results only.

dzsfah2xoynme9 · 04-10-2020 06:04PM

Numbers in Limerick are rising again unfortunately..

ACitizenErased · 04-10-2020 06:05PM

Stheno wrote: »

So level three seems to be having an effect in Dublin, why then move the rest of the country from 2-4?

Tony's in charge now, I'd assume he'd be more extreme.

CruelSummer · 04-10-2020 06:05PM

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

Youd think schools would be an obvious one to try and adjust for reduced numbers/social contacts, however we all know schools have adopted the hogwarts magic barrier spell against covid in Ireland, so no need to worry.

I cannot stand people that want our Education system to close. It is the most selfish non-sensical approach and punishing a group of people at minimal risk of serious complications from Covid. Schools closed for 6 MONTHS, they are now open and not before time. Everyone in the school community wants them open, bar some people with serious issues on this thread who seem bothered on a daily basis that Education is continuing.

branie2 · 04-10-2020 06:05PM

Good to see the numbers down again

Gael23 · 04-10-2020 06:05PM

Very positive number in Dublin. Not so for Cork though

Jim_Hodge · 04-10-2020 06:05PM

giveitholly wrote: »

https://twitter.com/higginsdavidw/status/1312798537655169024?s=19

He needs to reread the restrictions if he thinks there's there's little difference between level 3 and level 4.

igCorcaigh · 04-10-2020 06:06PM

stephenjmcd wrote: »

Theres a hell of alot more in level 4 than that but that article is full of speculation

Yes.

"essential retail and businesses that are primarily outdoors only can remain open. All other retail and personal services closed."

Time to get a haircut.

CIARAN_BOYLE · 04-10-2020 06:06PM

stephenjmcd wrote: »

Its still not near enough to warrant a change from level 2 for Kildare for example when put against national average

I strongly suspect a nationwide level 3 is coming. If its not I would expect 10 counties on level 3 atm.

CruelSummer · 04-10-2020 06:06PM

ACitizenErased wrote: »

Tony's in charge now, I'd assume he'd be more extreme.

Unfortunately I agree, but this is where we need a Government to step in and take charge of this situation.

TexasTornado · 04-10-2020 06:07PM

Jesus massive number again. There's just no end to this.

Tenzor07 · 04-10-2020 06:07PM

ACitizenErased wrote: »

Tony's in charge now, I'd assume he'd be more extreme.

If Doctor Death had his way we'll all be in "Level 5+++" by Halloween...

Blondini · 04-10-2020 06:07PM

No deaths is great.

Bit of a concern though when we think phew it's "only" 364 today.

stephenjmcd · 04-10-2020 06:07PM

CIARAN_BOYLE wrote: »

I strongly suspect a nationwide level 3 is coming. If its not I would expect 10 counties on level 3 atm.

Put those counties on 3 then, pretty straightforward. Can't put everywhere on 3 because other counties are worse off.

There's not a hope in hell the likes of Mayo for example with 26 per 100k should be on level 3

Happydays2020 · 04-10-2020 06:08PM

The reports about moving to level 4 have some truth to them.

Stheno · 04-10-2020 06:08PM

ACitizenErased wrote: »

Tony's in charge now, I'd assume he'd be more extreme.

Well I hope the government see reason

JP Liz V1 · 04-10-2020 06:10PM

Nelson Gigantic Whirlpool wrote: »

Numbers in Limerick are rising again unfortunately..

Dopes with house parties :mad:

Eod100 · 04-10-2020 06:10PM

CruelSummer wrote: »

Unfortunately I agree, but this is where we need a Government to step in and take charge of this situation.

Take charge by doing what exactly?

Gael23 · 04-10-2020 06:11PM

I think if level 4 was on the cards there would have been a cabinet meeting today

expectationlost · 04-10-2020 06:12PM

Of 364 cases reported tonight 100 in Dublin, 55 in Cork, 31 in Donegal, 24 in Limerick, 23 in Galway,17 Clare, 14 Sligo, 13 in Roscommon, 10 in Kerry, 8 in Tipperary, 8 in Wicklow, 7 in Kildare, 6 in Kilkenny, 6 Offaly, 5 in Cavan, 5 in Mayo, 5 in Meath, & 27 cases in 9 counties. https://twitter.com/juneshannon/status/1312802479688552451

Oranage2 · 04-10-2020 06:12PM

prunudo wrote: »

After the high numbers yesterday, I wonder is today a return to normal or was yesterday a sign of things to come.

600 was high, the average for daily positive swaps was approx 450. We're definitely heading in that direction of 600 plus daily but it'll will probably take a week to get there.

04-10-2020 06:12PM

Eod100 wrote: »

Take charge by doing what exactly?

Put the head in the sand.

CIARAN_BOYLE · 04-10-2020 06:13PM

stephenjmcd wrote: »

Put those counties on 3 then, pretty straightforward. Can't put everywhere on 3 because other counties are worse off.

There's not a hope in hell the likes of Mayo for example with 26 per 100k should be on level 3

It depends on if they want 1 set of rules for the whole country with a small number of exceptions or if they are happy to have 2 sets of rules splitting the country.

titan18 · 04-10-2020 06:13PM

Oranage2 wrote: »

600 was high, the average for daily positive swaps was approx 450. We're definitely heading in that direction of 600 plus daily but it'll will probably take a week to get there.

Hard to know until we see the swab number for today.

CruelSummer · 04-10-2020 06:13PM

Eod100 wrote: »

Take charge by doing what exactly?

Balancing the advice of NPHET with the wider impacts on society. NPHET’s brief is Covid, nothing else. The government’s brief is everything else, which we elected them to do. Not to hide behind medics with only Covid in mind.

Paddygreen · 04-10-2020 06:15PM

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Dopes with house parties :mad:

The cans of Galahad strewn on the floor are as empty as their cold dark hearts.

GooglePlus · 04-10-2020 06:15PM

Interesting week ahead.

Can't see a nationwide level 4 happening and don't think it'd make much sense but I can see nationwide 3 and Dublin heading to a 4.

stephenjmcd · 04-10-2020 06:15PM

CIARAN_BOYLE wrote: »

It depends on if they want 1 set of rules for the whole country with a small number of exceptions or if they are happy to have 2 sets of rules splitting the country.

Theres more than a small number of exceptions. The vast majority should be on level 2.

As I've already said there's a handful of counties that should be on 3. Dublin, Donegal, Monaghan, Roscommon, Longford and Cork

Goldrickssan · 04-10-2020 06:16PM

Why would we go to level 4? Dublin growth seems to be slowing now which is around the time you'd expect to see an impact after the restrictions 2 weeks ago.

Move more counties to level 3 but these level 4 merchants are just people who love mysery.

Let NPHET and the gov do their jobs - no matter what you think they know more than you about the progress of this virus.

Kh1993 · 04-10-2020 06:17PM

I’d be massively against another lockdown. (Or restrictions as they’re known as).

But at this stage it’s inevitable. What I’d hope for is that they get on with it, and stop the warnings, threats and widespread leaks. It’s embarrassing. Like a bold child being given out to.

If it’s a lockdown or widespread restriction, there must be a change in plan and communication. A high percentage aren’t listening anymore, they’ve gone down the personal responsibility road. This thread isn’t a snapshot of the population.

Any lockdown this time around must be time limited to ensure buy in. If you say the “3 weeks at a minimum” bs, it won’t be listened to or adhered too. A strict 3 week one might have a chance of working. And secondly, whether lockdown works or not, we must have a plan. No more lockdown, open, repeat. Whether it’s expand test and trace or ramp up hospital capacity, lockdown can’t be used or threatened again as a plan.

Covid 19 Part XXIV-37,063 ROI (1,801 deaths) 12,886 NI (582 deaths) (02/10) Read OP

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