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CoVid-19 Part VIII - 292 cases ROI (2 deaths) 62 in NI (as of 17th March) *Read OP*

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  • #52
    Lundstram
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,129 ✭✭✭Lundstram


    Spare a thought for all those pub workers - bar staff, cleaners and security guards who will wake up in the morning without a job through no fault of their own. Particulalry the full-time staff, I was one myself many moons ago. Their future looks bleak.


  • #53
    Renjit
    Registered Users Posts: 949 ✭✭✭Renjit


    niallo27 wrote: »
    I posted this last night but i think it was lost but is it not odd that only 20% on the princess cruise tested postive even though more than likely more than 80% to 90% should have been. It was rampant on it.

    It may be an outlier. The virus was pussyfooting around :pac:


  • #54
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 8,856 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    kerrycork13 wrote: »
    I have 2 worries

    Firstly I'm a 41 yr old male. Mild asthmatic healthcare assistant in my local daycare centre. Living with my parents 75 and 81, no major health issues but not totally healty either those.

    Secondly my 10 year old daughter lives an hour away with her mom and I'm wondering is it safe to go and see her and then come home afterwards.

    Any constructive feedback or opinion on this is very welcome . can do without smart answers.

    Thanks in advance.

    If your daughter is out and about a lot. If there are visitors constantly coming and going in her house, then absolutely not. Every interaction is a risk - we’ve been asked to keep interactions to a minimum. You’ll need to talk to the mother to see just how busy is her household.


  • #55
    Omackeral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    branie2 wrote: »
    I heard that the virus was manmade

    Who told you that, your cat?


  • #56
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 77,534 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    Lashes28 wrote: »
    A new thread every two days?? It's doubling as quick as the coronavirus
    Think we've hit the peak. Reckon this one will still be going on Wednesday...


  • #57
    kerrycork13
    Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭kerrycork13


    fritzelly wrote: »
    Is your kid mingling with other kids? Skype

    No not since the schools closed. She's an only child. Skype is fine but this could be months. I'm not being selfish but she is my daughter and I love but I'm obv torn.


  • #58
    syngindub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,798 ✭✭✭syngindub


    i've not been on reddit in 4 days !!


  • #59
    Nijmegen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,086 ✭✭✭Nijmegen


    kerrycork13 wrote: »
    No not since the schools closed. She's an only child. Skype is fine but this could be months. I'm not being selfish but she is my daughter and I love but I'm obv torn.

    I’m chatting to my parents on the phone every day now and there’s an unspoken thing that we may not see one another again if one of them gets sick. It’s grim. But you’re risking a lot to go see your loved ones now.


  • #60
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 77,534 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    branie2 wrote: »
    I heard that the virus was marmalade
    Novel - I'll see if I can get my teeth into that one......

    :)


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  • #61
    Shn99
    Registered Users Posts: 1,353 ✭✭✭Shn99


    If this 2 week lockdown works and we see a reduction of cases towards the end of it, do we not run the risk of reigniting it when we return to normal again?


  • #62
    Mam of 4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,952 ✭✭✭✭Mam of 4


    Beasty wrote: »
    Think we've hit the peak. Reckon this one will still be going on Wednesday...

    It'll go into meltdown tomorrow Beasty :pac:

    Sad but true .


  • #63
    Rjd2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,157 ✭✭✭✭Rjd2


    Beasty wrote: »
    Think we've hit the peak. Reckon this one will still be going on Wednesday...

    A lot of people working remotely next week and many with sources means you are wrong.:P


  • #64
    fritzelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,673 ✭✭✭✭fritzelly


    kerrycork13 wrote: »
    No not since the schools closed. She's an only child. Skype is fine but this could be months. I'm not being selfish but she is my daughter and I love but I'm obv torn.

    Only you can make the decision at the end of the day.
    The higher the social interactions the higher the risk of infection


  • #65
    namloc1980
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,329 ✭✭✭✭namloc1980


    Shn99 wrote: »
    If this 2 week lockdown works and we see a reduction of cases towards the end of it, do we not run the risk of reigniting it when we return to normal again?

    It's not going to be 2 weeks for starters.


  • #66
    Nijmegen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,086 ✭✭✭Nijmegen


    Shn99 wrote: »
    If this 2 week lockdown works and we see a reduction of cases towards the end of it, do we not run the risk of reigniting it when we return to normal again?

    The lockdown won’t be for 2 weeks.


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  • #67
    kerrycork13
    Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭kerrycork13


    Hobgoblin11 wrote: »
    No point in sitting around wallowing but don’t go out and bring the disease home[/quote

    Sorry but is that not a little contradictory??


  • #68
    Omackeral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    Might as well be the first to say it on this thread.

    iMaGiNe WhAt REeLiNg In ThE YeArS 2020 wIlL bE LiKe


  • #69
    cnocbui
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,110 ✭✭✭✭cnocbui


    Hobgoblin11 wrote: »
    But trump promised the insurance companies will help out

    You know him, he was lying, he knows they will help themselves, as usual.


  • #70
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,331 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    Beasty wrote: »
    Think we've hit the peak. Reckon this one will still be going on Wednesday...

    We're 10 to 12 weeks away from the peak according to my doctor, I hope you don't have a day job.


  • #71
    fritzelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,673 ✭✭✭✭fritzelly


    Shn99 wrote: »
    If this 2 week lockdown works and we see a reduction of cases towards the end of it, do we not run the risk of reigniting it when we return to normal again?

    The "lockdown" will last longer than 2 weeks


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  • #72
    Shn99
    Registered Users Posts: 1,353 ✭✭✭Shn99


      Nijmegen wrote: »
      The lockdown won’t be for 2 weeks.

      How long are we looking at do you reckon?


    1. #73
      caveat emptor
      Closed Accounts Posts: 5,134 ✭✭✭caveat emptor


      According to this we are 3 weeks behind Italy. (date 100 cases reached). That assumes we carried out similar testing early on which I don't think we did. Either way interesting. Shows how strict measures work.

      https://observablehq.com/@yurivish/dont-be-italy


    2. #74
      Abba987
      Registered Users Posts: 312 ✭✭Abba987


      Omackeral wrote: »
      Might as well be the first to say it on this thread.

      iMaGiNe WhAt REeLiNg In ThE YeArS 2020 wIlL bE LiKe

      Never thought of that before


    3. #75
      Harry Palmr
      Closed Accounts Posts: 40,061 ✭✭✭✭Harry Palmr


      Boards.ie will surely have to be take offline soon, all these posts about Covid 19 must be seeping into the bytes that enter our phones and 'puters :eek:


    4. #76
      [Deleted User]
      Posts: 8,856 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


      Omackeral wrote: »
      Might as well be the first to say it on this thread.

      iMaGiNe WhAt REeLiNg In ThE YeArS 2020 wIlL bE LiKe

      What’s the best beer to eat crisps with? :P


    5. #77
      Syncpolice
      Closed Accounts Posts: 245 ✭✭Syncpolice


      Omackeral wrote: »
      Might as well be the first to say it on this thread.

      iMaGiNe WhAt REeLiNg In ThE YeArS 2020 wIlL bE LiKe

      You're not the first


    6. #78
      Abba987
      Registered Users Posts: 312 ✭✭Abba987


      Shn99 wrote: »

        How long are we looking at do you reckon?

        3 months


      1. #79
        Hobgoblin11
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,062 ✭✭✭Hobgoblin11


        Shn99 wrote: »
        If this 2 week lockdown works and we see a reduction of cases towards the end of it, do we not run the risk of reigniting it when we return to normal again?

        Two weeks is starters, try 16

        Dundalk, Co. Louth



      2. #80
        cefh17
        Registered Users Posts: 990 ✭✭✭cefh17


        drunkmonkey wrote: »
        We're 10 to 12 weeks away from the peak according to my doctor, I hope you don't have a day job.

        He was talking about the thread itself i think :)


      3. #81
        Spanish Eyes
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,000 ✭✭✭✭Spanish Eyes


        This virus is rampant everywhere now.

        Really hope it won't be so bad here. Maybe wishful thinking now.


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      5. #82
        ixoy
        Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 17,994 Mod ✭✭✭✭ixoy


        Is there a clear idea of the criteria for testing, and reporting of testing, being used in other countries?
        Ireland's significantly reduced the criteria now and is ramping up testing which is a very good thing for getting a more accurate picture of the disease. Are other countries following the same conditions or is it like we had where they'd only test if you were recently in a hot zone or had confirmed contact with another carrier?


      6. #83
        Rattlehead_ie
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,882 ✭✭✭Rattlehead_ie


        kerrycork13 wrote: »
        No not since the schools closed. She's an only child. Skype is fine but this could be months. I'm not being selfish but she is my daughter and I love but I'm obv torn.
        It's a very tough situation to be in. What's happening out there is changing on a daily/hourly basis. However its seemingly more likely that while you love your daughter, with the way things are as of now in Ireland, you'll have to not see her and hopefully her mum will be open to giving you more time to catch up on lost time when it's all over. Best of Luck


      7. #84
        Strumms
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        Omackeral wrote: »
        Might as well be the first to say it on this thread.

        iMaGiNe WhAt REeLiNg In ThE YeArS 2020 wIlL bE LiKe

        It will be about 19 episodes.


      8. #85
        Dr. Bre
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,741 ✭✭✭Dr. Bre


        Omackeral wrote: »
        Might as well be the first to say it on this thread.

        iMaGiNe WhAt REeLiNg In ThE YeArS 2020 wIlL bE LiKe

        We won’t be alive to see it


      9. #86
        [Deleted User]
        Posts: 8,856 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


        Harry Palmr wrote: »
        Boards.ie will surely have to be take offline soon, all these posts about Covid 19 must be seeping into the bytes that enter our phones and 'puters :eek:

        Apparently if you quote a post, it’s an instant infection :eek:


      10. #87
        Syncpolice
        Closed Accounts Posts: 245 ✭✭Syncpolice


        Harry Palmr wrote: »
        Boards.ie will surely have to be take offline soon, all these posts about Covid 19 must be seeping into the bytes that enter our phones and 'puters :eek:

        Ditch the wired peripherals, stops the virus in its tracks


      11. #88
        Strumms
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,802 ✭✭✭✭Strumms


        Thought that was instant erection.


      12. #89
        JDD
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,580 ✭✭✭JDD


        Jesus, that’s a tough decision. I would limit your face to face visits to once a month, Skype at other times. Try to have the face to face visits outdoors, do all the hand washing obvs. You need to get her mam on board so that they’re social distancing as much as possible too. Good luck man!


      13. #90
        solidasarock
        Registered Users Posts: 340 ✭✭solidasarock


        We need to start a rumor that WhatsApp will be taken offline to REALLY freak out the weirdos


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      15. #91
        Nijmegen
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        Shn99 wrote: »

          How long are we looking at do you reckon?

          The UK science advisor said that they expected the peak in 2-3 months and subsidence to take 2-3 months more. May-June peak and July-October subsidence.

          China went into lockdown two months ago now, is another way of looking at it, and is only gradually lifting restrictions.


        1. #92
          [Deleted User]
          Posts: 8,856 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


          Strumms wrote: »
          Thought that was instant erection.

          For some AH posters, I really wouldn’t be surprised :D


        2. #93
          Syncpolice
          Closed Accounts Posts: 245 ✭✭Syncpolice


          Spanish Eyes wrote: »
          This virus is rampant everywhere now.

          Really hope it won't be so bad here. Maybe wishful thinking now.

          #metoo


        3. #94
          fritzelly
          Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,673 ✭✭✭✭fritzelly


          Shn99 wrote: »

            How long are we looking at do you reckon?

            The whole of Europe preferably the world needs to go on lockdown for a month and let it burn itself out

            It's the only way really to stop it - reality is that is not how the world works so always a chance it comes back from a visitor from a still infected country so ban all visitors from outside Europe for another month


          1. #95
            PhantomHat
            Registered Users Posts: 149 ✭✭PhantomHat


            fritzelly wrote: »
            Temple Bar deserted

            https://www.earthcam.com/world/ireland/dublin/?cam=templebar

            Someone had a fit of coughing just off camera when I went on there...


          2. #96
            kerrycork13
            Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭kerrycork13


            Rattlehead_ie wrote: »
            It's a very tough situation to be in. What's happening out there is changing on a daily/hourly basis. However its seemingly more likely that while you love your daughter, with the way things are as of now in Ireland, you'll have to not see her and hopefully her mum will be open to giving you more time to catch up on lost time when it's all over. Best of Luck


            Thanks for your lovely and considerate reply. I really feel the reality of this is hitting me now. I'm glad to be here for my parents but so sad I can't see my own daughter.


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          4. #97
            bekker
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            ixoy wrote: »
            Is there a clear idea of the criteria for testing, and reporting of testing, being used in other countries?
            Ireland's significantly reduced the criteria now and is ramping up testing which is a very good thing for getting a more accurate picture of the disease. Are other countries following the same conditions or is it like we had where they'd only test if you were recently in a hot zone or had confirmed contact with another carrier?
            No, varies from country to country, and from time to time. Usually starts low, ramps up, and then criteria change.


          5. #98
            hawkwing
            Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,829 ✭✭✭hawkwing


            tobefrank321 wrote: »
            Austria has banned gatherings of more than 5 people.
            Pam and her 5 friends :confused:


          6. #99
            Strumms
            Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,802 ✭✭✭✭Strumms


            fritzelly wrote: »
            The whole of Europe preferably the world needs to go on lockdown for a month and let it burn itself out

            It's the only way really to stop it - reality is that is not how the world works so always a chance it comes back from a visitor from a still infected country

            I’d rather a fûcked economy than a fücked population but try getting that idea through to big business and political dumb asses.


          7. #100
            [Deleted User]
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            sorry if already posted, the American guy stashing hand sanitizer has had it seized,

            https://twitter.com/minhtngo/status/1239284711916072960

            also may face charges

            https://twitter.com/HunterHoagland/status/1239292003466305537?s=20


          8. #101
            Hobgoblin11
            Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,062 ✭✭✭Hobgoblin11


            fritzelly wrote: »
            The whole of Europe preferably the world needs to go on lockdown for a month and let it burn itself out

            It's the only way really to stop it - reality is that is not how the world works so always a chance it comes back from a visitor from a still infected country

            Does a virus burn itself out ? Or is that it will reduce in the summer but it will come back again in the winter and become what we call endemic, in that it will spread pretty much everywhere.”

            Dundalk, Co. Louth



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