H8GHOTI wrote: » They’re blaming some IT problem for the under reporting of cases. Suspect how it appears to have impacted Dublin nearly exclusively. Somebody probably f**ked up. Thankfully from a Cork point of view, it doesn’t seem to be affecting us too much. Hopefully we’ve peaked, fingers crossed.
Away With The Fairies wrote: » Here's another one for you to laugh at. Had someone a few weeks ago in front of me in a queue take their mask off to sneeze!!! There's stupid people everywhere. Like, we're meant to be wearing masks because we might be contagious, so how does someone think it's ok to take it off in a shop to cough and sneeze. Absolute idiots.
Ludo wrote: » Honestly can't see how they can open schools next week when things are so bad and hospitals coming under such pressure. Fully expect an announcement tomorrow saying schools closed for all of Jan.
Chuck Noland wrote: » Anyone really see the schools re opening next week? I don’t personally
Treehelpplease wrote: » 6,110 cases today
JP Liz V1 wrote: » Is any security stopping them, I assumed you could not go anywhere without a mask now I wish people would cover their nose also with the mask :mad:
mikeecho wrote: » Head on down to Mahon point.. you've the natives from the halting site "Meelagh" wandering around without masks cos they are ...*insert derogatory term*
jadie wrote: » How can you honestly say one of the safest places? The safest place is to be at home. Bringing in students and staff from everywhere was not a wise decision.
jadie wrote: » They can’t. Plenty open around Cork. CIT open today with apprentices in from all over the country for classes.
GarIT wrote: » If work does suit working from home, and it's not essential, for January it should be stopped. At least until we are back under 1k daily cases. They can fine employers upon reports from employees of not being allowed to work from home. Carphone warehouse could open a click and collect model, or only for warranties and possibly that on an email and then drop off the device system. Opening for sales, and having special offers doesn't seem right to me at the moment.
Pen Rua wrote: » TBF, telecommunications are pretty essential so I can see why Carphone Warehouse et al are still open. During Lockdown 1.0, Fonez on Patrick St remained open. As for offices, I don't think it's a case of "simply" closing offices. My wife tried WFH during Lockdown 1.0 and it just does not suit the work she does. Conversely, I know friends who CAN WFH, but their employers are flat out refusing. But, I'm not sure how authorities can combat that.
GarIT wrote: » I've been following things in Reddit and there are claims of offices open all over Dublin including government offices. I was in a retail park in Mullingar and everything was open as usual. Pet shop, hardware shop, electrical shop fully open, furniture shop was click and collect. Down the road Carphone warehouse, Three and Eir were open. The government need to get strict on what can and can't open. Offices should simply be closed and not leave it up to people who will pick money over safety and open.
Acosta wrote: » Are they part of the ''It's just the flu'' brigade? I wouldn't go in there again. I've heard reports of members of this brigade getting an awful land over Christmas.
GarIT wrote: » I don't want to get my mask dirty so I'll spray it on everyone else.
GarIT wrote: » Before Christmas someone standing beside me in Boots took off their mask to cough and put it back on.The local newsagent doesn't require masks for staff or customers. Around Christmas I saw a lot of teens without masks. I can't understand why families still need to all shop together. Why are two adults and three children needed to obtain groceries, just send one adult while the other keeps the kids.
