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    Covid 19 Part XXXII-215,743 ROI (4,137 deaths)111,166 NI (2,036 deaths)(22/02)Read OP

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    • #1652
      CIARAN_BOYLE
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      ELM327 wrote: »
      Im only out once a week to Tesco and then once or twice a week to the local shop and butcher. I've never seen someone without a mask since the first lockdown.

      Tesco will have someone on the door saying put on a mask.

      Certain Lidl and Aldi shops don't and (according to the supermarket thread) there is mass non wearing of masks.


    • #1653
      seamus
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      CIARAN_BOYLE wrote: »
      Probably 15-20% increase in cases.

      Hopefully it improves compliance with instructions to isolate and reduces cases in the medium term.
      15-20% would be pessimistic IMO. Symptomatic close contacts are already being tested, so the only "addition" to the swabs will be those who are asymptomatic. If we're lucky we may see no material change in the numbers.


    • #1654
      Mimon
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      CIARAN_BOYLE wrote: »
      Tesco will have someone on the door saying put on a mask.

      Certain Lidl and Aldi shops don't and (according to the supermarket thread) there is mass non wearing of masks.

      People have generally been very good in the last few months. After initially a percentage of people having no cop on at work everyone is wearing them properly now.

      One notable exception was a fella in the doctors who was wearing it as a chinwarmer. Then he came out of the consultation not wearing one at all!


    • #1655
      landofthetree
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      https://twitter.com/COVID19DataIE/status/1354812737629523970


    • #1656
      IrishStuff09
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      https://twitter.com/COVID19DataIE/status/1354812737629523970

      7 day average positive is 7.7% now


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    • #1657
      titan18
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      More positive swabs than i was hoping for


    • #1658
      Kunta Kinte
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      Allinall wrote: »
      Wet pubs open in level 4.

      Bring it on :D

      Snowflake`s chance in hell and all that. Not going to happen.


    • #1659
      stephenjmcd
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      Fairly inline with expections, again down on previous Thursdays.

      See how it goes over the next few days as usual


    • #1660
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      seamus wrote: »
      15-20% would be pessimistic IMO. Symptomatic close contacts are already being tested, so the only "addition" to the swabs will be those who are asymptomatic. If we're lucky we may see no material change in the numbers.

      A lot of asymptomatic close contacts are being tested too. Pre-existing conditions certainly, but also know that many people are just inventing symptoms to get tested


    • #1661
      is_that_so
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      Kunta Kinte wrote: »
      Snowflake`s chance in hell and all that. Not going to happen.
      Level 4 is outdoor drinking and dining.


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    • #1662
      seamus
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      I was expecting 6-7%, so it's only slightly above that.

      My stupid projections don't like it, they think it's plateaued. But they did this before, two weeks ago. So I'm not overly concerned.

      None of the other indicators support any kind of plateau. All data still supporting a 7-day test average of 6-7% come 31st.


    • #1663
      stephenjmcd
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      [Deleted User] wrote: »
      A lot of asymptomatic close contacts are being tested too. Pre-existing conditions certainly, but also know that many people are just inventing symptoms to get tested

      Can only speak for my own GP but if you were a close contact just ring up and they'll send you on for a test, symptoms or not.


    • #1664
      KrustyUCC
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      is_that_so wrote: »
      Level 4 is outdoor drinking and dining.

      Yeah but Leo was talking about Level 4 + 1

      Seems level 4 + 1 is no outdoor dining Under the Living with Covid plan, Level 4 would allow gatherings of up to 15 people outdoors and outdoor dining limited to a maximum of 15 patrons.

      They're not going to allow that for a few months after March


    • #1665
      Jim_Hodge
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      Allinall wrote: »
      Wet pubs open in level 4.

      Bring it on :D

      Outdoor only and a max of 15. Most pubs wouldn't pay to operate that way - even if they include it in level 4


    • #1666
      KrustyUCC
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      IrishStuff09 wrote: »
      https://twitter.com/COVID19DataIE/status/1354812737629523970

      7 day average positive is 7.7% now

      Not good

      Not bad

      Would like to see lower numbers though


    • #1667
      KrustyUCC
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      stephenjmcd wrote: »
      Can only speak for my own GP but if you were a close contact just ring up and they'll send you on for a test, symptoms or not.

      Same with mine

      Lot also mentioned having a sniffle just to get a test


    • #1668
      KrustyUCC
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      NPHET concerns over maintaining level of virus suppression

      NPHET has told the Government that it will become increasingly difficult to maintain the level of suppression of Covid-19 that has been achieved since the New Year.

      In its letter to Stephen Donnelly on 21 January, NPHET said the country remains in a very vulnerable position despite great progress in recent weeks.

      It warned that "we will all find it challenging to maintain the very low levels of social contact and adherence to social distancing and hygiene measures required to maintain suppression".

      The letter said it is likely that the effective reproduction number will drift upwards in the coming weeks.

      It also forecast that the variant will become increasingly dominant over the next 3-6 weeks and this will drive up the reproduction number.

      https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0128/1193658-nphet-letter/

      That's part of the reason why lockdowns are meant to be short term not months and months

      Very hard to maintain


    • #1669
      Kiith
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      Anyone know if driving 4 hours to sign bank documents is considered an ok reason to travel?

      Need to sign some at the old bank, after moving to Kerry, and slightly worried the cops will stop me. Has to be done in the next few days.


    • #1670
      KrustyUCC
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      That should be OK afaik but maybe check with your local Garda station?


    • #1671
      is_that_so
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      Kiith wrote: »
      Anyone know if driving 4 hours to sign bank documents is considered an ok reason to travel?

      Need to sign some at the old bank, after moving to Kerry, and slightly worried the cops will stop me. Has to be done in the next few days.
      I'd say yes. It's such a random reason it doesn't sound made up. Is there a notification you can get from the bank?


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    • #1672
      Professor Moriarty
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      Kiith wrote: »
      Anyone know if driving 4 hours to sign bank documents is considered an ok reason to travel?

      Need to sign some at the old bank, after moving to Kerry, and slightly worried the cops will stop me. Has to be done in the next few days.

      Get a letter from your solicitor or the bank.


    • #1673
      quokula
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      Kiith wrote: »
      Anyone know if driving 4 hours to sign bank documents is considered an ok reason to travel?

      Need to sign some at the old bank, after moving to Kerry, and slightly worried the cops will stop me. Has to be done in the next few days.

      I don't think it would be a problem, but if you haven't already you could probably ask the bank if you can do it remotely in any way by printing and scanning or whatever, I'd say it's their responsibility to give their customers options.


    • #1674
      blowitupref
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      KrustyUCC wrote: »
      Not good

      Not bad

      Would like to see lower numbers though



      Compared to previous Thursdays one can see the progress made.

      21/1 - 11.8%
      14/1 - 16%
      7/1 - 22.7%


    • #1675
      tigger123
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      Does anyone know if you can form a support bubble with someone in another county? Am thinking of elder parents.


    • #1676
      Plumbthedepths
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      Kiith wrote: »
      Anyone know if driving 4 hours to sign bank documents is considered an ok reason to travel?

      Need to sign some at the old bank, after moving to Kerry, and slightly worried the cops will stop me. Has to be done in the next few days.

      Just tell the Guards the reason they are human, well most are.


    • #1677
      josip
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      Kiith wrote: »
      Anyone know if driving 4 hours to sign bank documents is considered an ok reason to travel?

      Need to sign some at the old bank, after moving to Kerry, and slightly worried the cops will stop me. Has to be done in the next few days.


      Can the documents be couriered or do they have to be witnessed?


    • #1678
      Plumbthedepths
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      tigger123 wrote: »
      Does anyone know if you can form a support bubble with someone in another county? Am thinking of elder parents.

      Essential care to elderly family member.


    • #1679
      KrustyUCC
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      blowitupref wrote: »
      Compared to previous Thursdays one can see the progress made.

      21/1 - 11.8%
      14/1 - 16%
      7/1 - 22.7%

      Yup still very good progress in fairness


    • #1680
      froog
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      we're doing fine.

      541213.JPG


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    • #1681
      Kiith
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      Documents need to be signed in person apparently. Also trying to get it signed asap, so didn't ask about getting them couriered, as it would add a few days onto it. Will see if the bank can give me confirmation of the requirement, and if not, hope the guards are reasonable (which they usually are tbf).


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