Covid 19 Part XXIX-85,394 ROI(2,200 deaths) 62,723 NI (1,240 deaths) (26/12) Read OP

stephenjmcd wrote: »

277 swabs from 11,856 tests. 2.3% positivity.

Given the tech issues and the variance lately difficult to tell what cases might be

If EVERY swab since last Friday was a new case, there is a potential backlog of 488 cases, including the circa 100 from yesterday.

It probably isn't quite that high, but a figure of 400 today can't be ruled out. However, for the last 4 weeks, cases on Fridays have been a good bit less than swans, so ...who knows!!

Why is the EU slower than the UK getting this delivered?

stephenjmcd wrote: »

277 swabs from 11,856 tests. 2.3% positivity.

Given the tech issues and the variance lately difficult to tell what cases might be

At least 70 from yesterday to be added in so 347 cases or more is a possibility tonight. Good to see the 7 day positivity rate rate drop again after stuck on 2.7 for the last number of days.

That's good news

MerlinSouthDub wrote: »

Some of the fall could be due to deaths, unfortunately.

Of course, sadly. Still the lowest number in ICU since early October I think.

Ficheall wrote: »

What data would you provide people with, 72sheep?

Data will never be perfect and that is why there is an onus to explain the specific shortcomings of the set you have chosen. We have been told that the lockdown is necessary to ensure our health system is not overwhelmed (neglecting the ever-lurking, and unknowable, 'long term covid'). That means we need to see data that shows the load on hospitals e.g. bed occupancy vs last year etc. Instead we get a chart of 'football results' for people to cheer.

HSE are only doing half of their job and then leaving the rest to the media (and online bloggers). Shamefully irresponsible.

[Deleted User] wrote: »

If there is a big number tonight, I wonder if they’ll be as quick to point out that it’s backlog...

Think we all know they won’t.

Not a hope of that happening. And if 400+ cases reported this evening all journalists will report the number as cases from the last 24 hours. George Lee will freak out over the rise from yesterday.

KrustyUCC wrote: »

Cases have 'doubled' since yesterday

Tony is very worried lol

Very concerned.

They said something yesterday about an IT error accounting for a shortfall of 100, so I'm expecting it'll be over 300 anyway

leanin2019 wrote: »

Very concerned.

They said something yesterday about an IT error accounting for a shortfall of 100, so I'm expecting it'll be over 300 anyway

Tony also said they'd break out today's total to show the numbers relating to the IT issue.

What Username Guidelines wrote: »

5yo woke up with a tickly throat and slight cough this morning, it's kinda weird when you hear stories about people who had mild symptoms and didnt request a test and isolate immediately, as there was definitely a little bit of "well, is this it or just a tiny cough or two?"

Erred on the side of caution, especially due to medical history, GP agreed and organised a test, of course she hasn't coughed once since 7am :rolleyes: But better to be safe than sorry, so kept her off school and wife and I are staying in until test this afternoon.

Test at 3.45pm yesterday, results back almost bang on 24hrs, negative thankfully.

What Username Guidelines wrote:

Test at 3.45pm yesterday, results back almost bang on 24hrs, negative thankfully.

Great to hear some really good news. Happy for you.

6 deaths, 265 cases.

The backlog due to the IT issues will be included in tomorrow's case numbers. Dept of health noting in the press release that tomorrow's will be higher due to this but that the cases will have been contract traced and case management process hasn't been delayed