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

wadacrack · 14-12-2020 07:14PM

Tony are you concerned?

Tony: Yes I am (wry smile )

Seamai · 14-12-2020 07:20PM

Arghus wrote: »

I think the reason that they don't show the graphics is so that the signer providing the sign language can remain in the picture.

I'm sure the technology is there to show the graphics and have the signer to one side. It's hardly rocket science.

caveat emptor · 14-12-2020 07:22PM

UK briefing. They are talking about the "variant. "

On the new variant, Prof Whitty added: “It would be surprising, not impossible, but surprising if this had evolved to be able to get around the vaccine.”

normanoffside · 14-12-2020 07:23PM

I notice someone just handed Tony a cup of water and he took it and drank straight from it. He’s obviously not worried about surface spread.

Arghus · 14-12-2020 07:25PM

Lorraine Nolan is good value so far.

harr · 14-12-2020 07:26PM

Really need to learn to live with this somehow.. further serious lockdowns in January will finish off a lot of small businesses. I personally know two small business owners who have been in business 40 years and it’s looking likely This Christmas will be the last Christmas open.
My sons services ( special needs) cut since March and some expected to return in January but again all depends on what level restrictions we are in.
First speech and language appointment pencilled in for 6 the January.

Arghus · 14-12-2020 07:26PM

Cringe question.

From Zara, who else.

Eod100 · 14-12-2020 07:27PM

normanoffside wrote: »

I notice someone just handed Tony a cup of water and he took it and drank straight from it. He’s obviously not worried about surface spread.

What do you mean by surface spread in this context?

spookwoman · 14-12-2020 07:30PM

Steve012 · 14-12-2020 07:30PM

SortingYouOut wrote: »

It's only a matter of time until the veil comes down for everyone and everyone just gives up on any measures out in place.

2025 will see a world unrecognisable to all of us. We were spoiled but welcome back to the good old days, I hope you play chess.

2045 is the big one

I hope you have your ticket

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avbsEEz98Ck

14-12-2020 07:30PM

Eod100 wrote: »

What do you mean by surface spread in this context?

Can’t be advising not to pass the gravy boat when he is water from someone.

Deeper Blue · 14-12-2020 07:31PM

Arghus wrote: »

Cringe question.

From Zara, who else.

I just saw the word cringe and I instantly knew you were talking about Zara

I'm guessing it was something along the lines of the following: "If a woman pregnant with twins attends a wedding does that count as one, two or three guests?"

iamwhoiam · 14-12-2020 07:33PM

normanoffside wrote: »

I notice someone just handed Tony a cup of water and he took it and drank straight from it. He’s obviously not worried about surface spread.

Well whoever handed it to him hardly drank from it first

Benimar · 14-12-2020 07:34PM

Arghus wrote: »

Cringe question.

From Zara, who else.

Ah, in fairness, it was a set up question.

I’d be the first to criticise Zara, but the Santa question was clearly set up in case kids were watching.

SusanC10 · 14-12-2020 07:35PM

Benimar wrote: »

Ah, in fairness, it was a set up question.

I’d be the first to criticise Zara, but the Santa question was clearly set up in case kids were watching.

What was the question ?

Benimar · 14-12-2020 07:37PM

SusanC10 wrote: »

What was the question ?

Is it safe for Santa to visit.

Eod100 · 14-12-2020 07:40PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Can’t be advising not to pass the gravy boat when he is water from someone.

Fairy sure that was Luke O'Neill but still not really sure surface spread means in this context.

CruelSummer · 14-12-2020 07:40PM

New strain! Quick lock up your children, panic buy in the supermarkets and cancel Christmas.

Arghus · 14-12-2020 07:41PM

Benimar wrote: »

Ah, in fairness, it was a set up question.

I’d be the first to criticise Zara, but the Santa question was clearly set up in case kids were watching.

Ah, I understand and I know it was well meant, but I still couldn't help but cringe anyway. It was weird listening to Tony Holohan talking about how people should be good and not to be fighting with their brothers and sisters. If there's many kids of Santa believing age watching the briefings I'll be amazed.

Goldengirl · 14-12-2020 07:43PM

Arghus wrote: »

I think the reason that they don't show the graphics is so that the signer providing the sign language can remain in the picture.

Could box the signers off on a separate screen and show the graphs like the BBC do ..
Or not show Holohan et al , just the graphs and the signers .
Tired of looking at them talking at this stage , and the graphs are more interesting.

To add , I think Zara and Tony should have left out that cringeworthy advice for Santa and the children .
I can hear Santa saying " don't need your permission to do my job , thank you ! "

Eod100 · 14-12-2020 07:44PM

Arghus wrote: »

Ah, I understand and I know it was well meant, but I still couldn't help but cringe anyway. It was weird listening to Tony Holohan talking about how people should be good and not to be fighting with their brothers and sisters. If there's many kids of Santa believing age watching the briefings I'll be amazed.

It's not just the briefings, Virgin will probably get a package out of it to use on their news bulletins. Kids might not be watching then either though tbf!

klose · 14-12-2020 07:45PM

So we are 2 weeks since ease of restrictions and cases haven't really increased a whole lot, we are a week and a half away from things calming down (shopping wise)
Surely there is some cause for optimism that there won't be a lockdown again come January?

Stheno · 14-12-2020 07:46PM

klose wrote: »

So we are 2 weeks since ease of restrictions and cases haven't really increased a whole lot, we are a week and a half away from things calming down (shopping wise)
Surely there is some cause for optimism that there won't be a lockdown again come January?

We'll start seeing any rise associated with opening up probably later this week

Goldengirl · 14-12-2020 07:46PM

Arghus wrote: »

Lorraine Nolan is good value so far.

I thought I misheard there.
Any relation to Phillip ?

iamwhoiam · 14-12-2020 07:48PM

Arghus wrote: »

Ah, I understand and I know it was well meant, but I still couldn't help but cringe anyway. It was weird listening to Tony Holohan talking about how people should be good and not to be fighting with their brothers and sisters. If there's many kids of Santa believing age watching the briefings I'll be amazed.

I imagine its aimed at little kids who are in the room while their parents watch the briefings

harr · 14-12-2020 07:52PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

I imagine its aimed at little kids who are in the room while their parents watch the briefings

I have a niece who is five and is terribly worried about Santa not being allowed travel.
It’s amazing how much info the little ones take in.

14-12-2020 07:52PM

Arghus wrote: »

Ah, I understand and I know it was well meant, but I still couldn't help but cringe anyway. It was weird listening to Tony Holohan talking about how people should be good and not to be fighting with their brothers and sisters. If there's many kids of Santa believing age watching the briefings I'll be amazed.

Boris Johnson has answered the same question in Westminster. Matt Hancock and Chris Whitty have both confirmed in their pressers that Santa can travel. MM talked about it the other day. It’s just what they all do. They all sound weird talking about it.

Kermit.de.frog · 14-12-2020 07:54PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

I imagine its aimed at little kids who are in the room while their parents watch the briefings

That's a terrible thing to say about the journalists

Eod100 · 14-12-2020 07:55PM

klose wrote: »

So we are 2 weeks since ease of restrictions and cases haven't really increased a whole lot, we are a week and a half away from things calming down (shopping wise)
Surely there is some cause for optimism that there won't be a lockdown again come January?

Only 2 weeks this Friday so might be later in the week/early next week. Hopefully cases remain low though.

Goldengirl · 14-12-2020 07:55PM

harr wrote: »

I have a niece who is five and is terribly worried about Santa not being allowed travel.
It’s amazing how much info the little ones take in.

No imagination though from Tony .
Should not be taking the magic out of Santa .
Everyone knows he moves so fast the virus can't stick to him .

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

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