Covid 19 Part XXXIII-231,484 ROI(4,610 deaths)116,197 NI (2,107 deaths)(23/03)Read OP

irishguy1983 · 20-03-2021 04:32PM

marno21 wrote: »

Some mess this is turning into

Cases rising in a handful of counties. Offaly many multiples of metropolitan Cork.

When is this “we’re all in this together” going to stop and a focus on why some counties could go to Level 2 and some are off the scale? Why is Level 5 working well in Cork but an absolute disaster in other counties??

Is it just luck??! Maybe there is no logical reason so to speak...No idea really....Nit sure anyone has an explanation that adds up...

ShineOn7 · 20-03-2021 04:32PM

June to see ‘brighter days’ and majority vaccinated, Dr Glynn says

https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/june-to-see-brighter-days-and-majority-vaccinated-dr-glynn-says-1099157.html

Fecking massive statement by Ronan here

“I would ask people, all parts of society, to stick with the key messages over the coming weeks which is that there is hope — eight out of 10 people will receive the vaccine by the end of June.

“We can all look forward collectively to much brighter days,” he added.
“Things will get gradually easier over the coming short months if we can stop a fourth wave.”

He means 80% getting at least one shot and not both by June, right?

I'd still take that gladly

Derek Zoolander · 20-03-2021 04:33PM

marno21 wrote: »

Some mess this is turning into

Cases rising in a handful of counties. Offaly many multiples of metropolitan Cork.

When is this “we’re all in this together” going to stop and a focus on why some counties could go to Level 2 and some are off the scale? Why is Level 5 working well in Cork but an absolute disaster in other counties??

Agree with this - we need more data from trace and trace but government needs to manage at a more local level

Wolf359f · 20-03-2021 04:34PM

stephenjmcd wrote: »

Yup I agree would have expected slightly less postive tests yesterday given the 12k tests

If there is any upside, 3297 more tests today giving 70 more positives from a high number of tests

Past 7 day average swabs:
20/3: 545
13/3: 535
6/3: 557

I think this week just feels a lot worse than last week.
It's always when we get a high case number day, that's all that's talked about. The days with lower case numbers seem to be forgotten.

wadacrack · 20-03-2021 04:36PM

Hopefully if we can keep RO just below 1, we will be ok. That should be the aim now, rather than under 200 cases

https://twitter.com/andrewflood/status/1373296600454402051

ShineOn7 · 20-03-2021 04:37PM

Eod100 wrote: »

https://twitter.com/MichealLehane/status/1373292659360550912

I've no doubt that's the new Level 4.5 set in stone

They've used the media to soft drop their plans since the start

iamwhoiam · 20-03-2021 04:44PM

They absolutely have to allow people meet outdoors otherwise they will truly loose the people .

Goldengirl · 20-03-2021 04:45PM

marno21 wrote: »

Some mess this is turning into

Cases rising in a handful of counties. Offaly many multiples of metropolitan Cork.

When is this “we’re all in this together” going to stop and a focus on why some counties could go to Level 2 and some are off the scale? Why is Level 5 working well in Cork but an absolute disaster in other counties??

Yes.
Dublin is a disaster in areas of higher density with not enough places for people to walk in Nature and keep distanced.
So that would be the fault of successive governments allowing this type of development where builders pay the council money to avoid having green areas , and chipping away at the parks we have to build apartment blocks .
Reaping the benefits now so ;(

SheepsClothing · 20-03-2021 04:45PM

ShineOn7 wrote: »

I've no doubt that's the new Level 4.5 set in stone

They've used the media to soft drop their plans since the start

I don't understand the rational for 20k. Just make it be within your own county, so it's easier to understand and police.

gctest50 · 20-03-2021 04:46PM

“This might be our last shot at this. If you get a variant that is too infectious to contain we could go through the Manaus experience before we complete vaccinations,” Dr Killeen said.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40247795.html

jackboy · 20-03-2021 04:47PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

They absolutely have to allow people meet outdoors otherwise they will truly loose the people .

They absolutely have to encourage people to meet and take part in activities outdoors. This is key to ensuring we will have some level of normality this summer. Time to get rid of the restrictions known not to significantly increase infection rates.

Jim_Hodge · 20-03-2021 04:47PM

SheepsClothing wrote: »

I don't understand the rational for 20k. Just make it be within your own county, so it's easier to understand and police.

Within the county is useless to many people, while 20k opens up opportunities for exercise and other activities.

irishguy1983 · 20-03-2021 04:47PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

They absolutely have to allow people meet outdoors otherwise they will truly loose the people .

Not being smart but I see people say things like ‘They will lose the people’ ‘People will revolt’....What exactly does that look like? What will people do practically other than complain?

Arghus · 20-03-2021 04:48PM

ShineOn7 wrote: »

https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/june-to-see-brighter-days-and-majority-vaccinated-dr-glynn-says-1099157.html

Fecking massive statement by Ronan here

He means 80% getting at least one shot and not both by June, right?

I'd still take that gladly

It's a statement alright, that's been the message now from him for a few weeks at this stage.

But some people haven't heard it, ignore it or pretend there's no positive message coming out of NPHET.

Goldengirl · 20-03-2021 04:49PM

WoollyRedHat wrote: »

Let's not be naive and pretend there were no house parties, because there was.

But those house parties would not signify the increase now , it's going to take another few days for that to hit .

prunudo · 20-03-2021 04:50PM

gctest50 wrote: »

“This might be our last shot at this. If you get a variant that is too infectious to contain we could go through the Manaus experience before we complete vaccinations,” Dr Killeen said.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40247795.html

The saying 'paper never refuses ink' is very apt for that mans opinions.

is_that_so · 20-03-2021 04:51PM

irishguy1983 wrote: »

Not being smart but I see people say things like ‘They will lose the people’ ‘People will revolt’....What exactly does that look like? What will people do practically other than complain?

They'll just stop complying in larger numbers and the anecdotal stuff you read on here about what people are doing may become the norm. That's a lot more mixing and almost certainly a lot more movement.

namloc1980 · 20-03-2021 04:52PM

irishguy1983 wrote: »

Not being smart but I see people say things like ‘They will lose the people’ ‘People will revolt’....What exactly does that look like? What will people do practically other than complain?

As is happening now, people will just increasingly ignore restrictions.

ek motor · 20-03-2021 04:53PM

Jim_Hodge wrote: »

Within the county is useless to many people, while 20k opens up opportunities for exercise and other activities.

What about people who live by the coast ? They would derive much greater benefit by county wide travel rather than a 20km limit. It would open up a far larger area to them

iamwhoiam · 20-03-2021 04:56PM

irishguy1983 wrote: »

Not being smart but I see people say things like ‘They will lose the people’ ‘People will revolt’....What exactly does that look like? What will people do practically other than complain?

Do what they want to do . Meet with friends and family . If its not allowed to meet outdoors it will quite simply drive them indoors .

iamwhoiam · 20-03-2021 04:58PM

Jim_Hodge wrote: »

Within the county is useless to many people, while 20k opens up opportunities for exercise and other activities.

Within the county for me would be a huge benefit , we could get out to a near empty beach instead of all huddling in packed parks

Deeper Blue · 20-03-2021 04:58PM

gctest50 wrote: »

“This might be our last shot at this. If you get a variant that is too infectious to contain we could go through the Manaus experience before we complete vaccinations,” Dr Killeen said.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40247795.html

He's still using the Manaus antibody study to drive his agenda despite that study being debunked months ago.

Also he's a member of ISAG

Enough said.

20-03-2021 04:58PM

No other country in the world has travel restrictions in place that I am aware of. At least not for near 7 months.

There should be NO travel restrictions. Anything less will be disgraceful.

We need our media to ask serious questions. Why do we feel the need to implement restrictions that no other country is using and that have no science behind them.

The only reason they are considering lifting the 5km is because they know nobody is following it anyways..: What a mess

poppers · 20-03-2021 04:59PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

They absolutely have to allow people meet outdoors otherwise they will truly loose the people .

People are already meeting outside. All those take away coffe huts popping up are there as a result of people meeting.

iamwhoiam · 20-03-2021 05:01PM

poppers wrote: »

People are already meeting outside. All those take away coffe huts popping up are there as a result of people meeting.

Yes they are , but it has to be encouraged and explained that outdoors is far better than indoors . If they dont allow it it will drive people indoors .

Goldengirl · 20-03-2021 05:03PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

Within the county for me would be a huge benefit , we could get out to a near empty beach instead of all huddling in packed parks

Yes. The beaches' parking areas are busy, but otherwise grand .
Fed up . Why is meeting a few friends outside not being allowed yet ?

Agre re forcing people indoors.
Would be happy to be outside with fleeciesand blankets just to meet up with my friends .

iamwhoiam · 20-03-2021 05:05PM

Goldengirl wrote: »

Yes. The beaches' parking areas are busy, but otherwise grand .
Fed up . Why is meeting a few friends outside not being allowed yet ?

Not only allowed but encouraged . People are fed up and suffering now and no one is taking this seriously .

iamwhoiam · 20-03-2021 05:06PM

Goldengirl wrote: »

Yes. The beaches' parking areas are busy, but otherwise grand .
Fed up . Why is meeting a few friends outside not being allowed yet ?
Agre re forcing people indoors.
Would be happy to be outside with fleeciesand blankets just to meet up with my friends .

Me too ! Would wear layers and blankets and plonk in my front garden .

poppers · 20-03-2021 05:07PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

Yes they are , but it has to be encouraged and explained that outdoors is far better than indoors . If they dont allow it it will drive people indoors .

I agree with you but if you went by some posts on here youd think that people havent been meeting anyone bar their own family in months.

Jim_Hodge · 20-03-2021 05:11PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

Within the county for me would be a huge benefit , we could get out to a near empty beach instead of all huddling in packed parks

It all depends on where you live. Some are within 20km of the sea but it's another county. This applies to many other activities besides the coast for a walk.

Neither solution will suit all. My personal preference is undoubtedly for 20km as within the county makes no difference whatsoever but I appreciate others would benefit from unrestricted travel within their home county.

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