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Coronavirus Part II - Its arrived - We're Doomed!!! See OP for Mod warnings

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭CinemaGuy45


    Is anybody, like myself, beginning to become a bit depressed over everything to do with this virus :(:(

    Nah the rest of think it's great fun.:rolleyes:


  • Registered Users Posts: 13,867 ✭✭✭✭josip


    TLDR - wasting your time with Savlon.


    The efficacy of various disinfectants was examined both on viruses in liquid suspension and on viruses dried on surfaces URL="https://www.uptodate.com/contents/coronaviruses/abstract/94"]94[/URL. Human coronaviruses, including CoV-229E and SARS-CoV, as well as several animal coronaviruses (eg, mouse hepatitis virus and transmissible gastroenteritis virus of pigs), were studied. These viruses (both in suspension and dried on surfaces) were very susceptible to 70% ethanol, with reduction of viability by greater than 3 log within seconds URL="https://www.uptodate.com/contents/coronaviruses/abstract/95-97"]95-97[/URL. Likewise, hexachlorophene URL="https://www.uptodate.com/contents/coronaviruses/abstract/98"]98[/URL, 2% glutaraldehyde URL="https://www.uptodate.com/contents/coronaviruses/abstract/95"]95[/URL and 1% povidone-iodine URL="https://www.uptodate.com/contents/coronaviruses/abstract/95,97"]95,97[/URL each produced satisfactory killing. It appears that susceptibility of coronaviruses to 6% sodium hypochlorite (the active agent in bleach) solutions has been variable, but satisfactory killing was achieved with concentrations of 1:40 or higher URL="https://www.uptodate.com/contents/coronaviruses/abstract/96,97"]96,97[/URL. Coronaviruses were not killed by benzalkonium chloride or chlorhexidine unless 70% ethanol was added URL="https://www.uptodate.com/contents/coronaviruses/abstract/95"]95[/URL


    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/coronaviruses?source=history_widget


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,842 ✭✭✭Rob A. Bank


    Lololololololololol

    I have a copy of a little red book you may be interested in full of fairytales too.

    China tried to cover this up. They tried to punish the deceased whistleblower doctor in December by making him confess in writing to being a fear monger so they could prosecute and have been putting out their random narrative creating bingo numbers that no one believes.

    Good job! Heroes
    Bruce Aylward, who led an international mission to China to learn about the virus and China’s response, said the specialists did not see evidence that a large number of mild cases of the novel disease called Covid-19 are evading detection.
    https://www.statnews.com/2020/02/25/new-data-from-china-buttress-fears-about-high-coronavirus-fatality-rate-who-expert-says/

    The panel of international public health experts who visited China could find absolutely no evidence of a cover up once the gravity of the situation was realized.

    But I suppose you know better

    ;-)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 409 ✭✭Titclamp


    Is anybody, like myself, beginning to become a bit depressed over everything to do with this virus :(:(

    **** no!! My life is meaningless and ****. I've watched every zombie or apocalyptic film or TV show possible and now we're actually happening for real!! Yeeeee hawwwwww


  • Registered Users Posts: 13,867 ✭✭✭✭josip


    The guy from Croatia who has tested positive was at the Atalanta Champions League game in Milano last week.

    https://recombinomics.co/topic/4962-croatia-covid-cluster-linked-to-atalanta-valencia-champions-league-match-grows/

    Nuts that the game in Lyon tonight isn't behind closed doors.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,524 ✭✭✭SeaBreezes


    Lololololololololol

    I have a copy of a little red book you may be interested in full of fairytales too.

    China tried to cover this up. They tried to punish the deceased whistleblower doctor in December by making him confess in writing to being a fear monger so they could prosecute and have been putting out their random narrative creating bingo numbers that no one believes.

    Good job! Heroes

    Did you listen to Bruce Leywards interview?
    Sobering stuff.
    We haven't a hope of doing half of what they did, nor do we have the specialist equipment they have for respiratory issues nor do we have their experience with SARS.
    He said the mortality rate outside China will be higher..


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭CinemaGuy45


    Now, now!

    I gave my opinions earlier in the thread. I think what friend meant is ....

    Get the empty reusable hand gel bottle.

    Fill it 20% with liquid soap, top up with 80% of alcohol. Shake well. 100% hand sanitizer. Voila!

    Jayzis I was only passing on a borderline hypochondriacs version.

    The important thing is that alcohol is the key for killing viruses, not anti bac gels. The hospitals are full of the alcohol gels.

    I'm no expert, and would prefer to imbibe the vodka orally myself, but there ya go.

    Ahh relax only trying to grab a laugh in all this gloom.;)


  • Registered Users Posts: 17,453 ✭✭✭✭fritzelly


    Whilst the numbers are going down in China, specifically Hubei, there is still this

    https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(20)30065-6/fulltext

    Makes you question things


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭CinemaGuy45


    Titclamp wrote: »
    **** no!! My life is meaningless and ****. I've watched every zombie or apocalyptic film or TV show possible and now we're actually happening for real!! Yeeeee hawwwwww

    The Walking Dead they bite or scratch you however the real zombies just need to shake you're hand.

    And they don't even look like zombies.


  • Registered Users Posts: 15,943 ✭✭✭✭Spanish Eyes


    This thread could be great fun later when the Wuurkers come home and get their dinner, and the childer are fed and watered and the man cave beckons.

    Should be around 8oc or so.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 15,943 ✭✭✭✭Spanish Eyes


    Ahh relax on trying to grab a laugh in all this gloom.;)

    I know this too. But all this talk of alcohol has me twitchy, but it's only Wednesday :eek:


  • Registered Users Posts: 8,423 ✭✭✭Quantum Erasure


    Now, now!

    I gave my opinions earlier in the thread. I think what friend meant is ....

    Get the empty reusable hand gel bottle.

    Fill it 20% with liquid soap, top up with 80% of alcohol. Shake well. 100% hand sanitizer. Voila!

    60% of the time, it works every time...


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭BanditLuke


    Lololololololololol

    I have a copy of a little red book you may be interested in full of fairytales too.

    China tried to cover this up. They tried to punish the deceased whistleblower doctor in December by making him confess in writing to being a fear monger so they could prosecute and have been putting out their random narrative creating bingo numbers that no one believes.

    Good job! Heroes

    I think an important distinction should be made between the Chinese regime and the Chinese people especially the medicial staff. The regime attempted to bury the story for weeks until the death toll was too high and they couldn't hold back social media reporting (thankfully) and have more than likely lied about the death toll ever since. The Chinese people and the medical staff in particular are heros who have put their lives on the line to save their country and that's not a massive exaggeration.

    Personally i think when all this is said and done there will be a massive price to pay for the Chinese regime never mind from the international community but from within their own population.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 409 ✭✭Titclamp


    fritzelly wrote: »
    Whilst the numbers are going down in China, specifically Hubei, there is still this

    https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(20)30065-6/fulltext

    Makes you question things

    You can only commend these volunteer nurses.
    Who know death is a huge risk as 9 of their fellow work mates met.
    We haven't a clue really how bad it is do we.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭The Rape of Lucretia


    Is anybody, like myself, beginning to become a bit depressed over everything to do with this virus :(:(

    Yes. It just got seriously ****ed up this afternoon. I am ****ing furious that the game is cancelled. Political. Correctness. Gone. Mad. Taking high profile action, and hitting innocent rugby supporters, just to be seen to be doing something. We are still going to have 5000 Italian fans in Dublin, cramming into the pubs and restaurants, shops, and Guiness Storehouse. So thats all fine and dandy. But letting them into the open air stadium of Lansdowne Road is a health risk too far.
    Depressed is not the work. ****ing. ****ing Furious !


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭BanditLuke


    josip wrote: »
    The guy from Croatia who has tested positive was at the Atalanta Champions League game in Milano last week.

    https://recombinomics.co/topic/4962-croatia-covid-cluster-linked-to-atalanta-valencia-champions-league-match-grows/

    Nuts that the game in Lyon tonight isn't behind closed doors.

    Tonight imo will be the last champions league games played this season with a crowd present. Anfields famous home support will be worthless in a few weeks unfortunately as i forsee games played behind closed doors if at all.


  • Registered Users Posts: 8,423 ✭✭✭Quantum Erasure


    Yes. It just got seriously ****ed up this afternoon. I am ****ing furious that the game is cancelled.
    We are still going to have 5000 Italian fans in Dublin, cramming into the pubs and restaurants,

    I know it doesn't solve that problem, but would there be anything to be said for playing the matches behind closed doors?

    edit, ^there we go


  • Registered Users Posts: 32,634 ✭✭✭✭Graces7


    Maybe this has been addressed but what will happen about Saint Patrick's Day? And the tourist season if we get an outbreak here?


  • Registered Users Posts: 23,648 ✭✭✭✭Kermit.de.frog


    BanditLuke wrote: »
    I think an important distinction should be made between the Chinese regime and the Chinese people especially the medicial staff. The regime attempted to bury the story for weeks until the death toll was too high and they couldn't hold back social media reporting (thankfully) and have more than likely lied about the death toll ever since. The Chinese people and the medical staff in particular are heros who have put their lives on the line to save their country and that's not a massive exaggeration.

    Personally i think when all this is said and done there will be a massive price to pay for the Chinese regime never mind from the international community but from within their own population.

    Of course! The people are great, it's the regime that's not


  • Registered Users Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭YFlyer


    saabsaab wrote: »
    I would avoid crowds if at all possible from now on. Also carry a small alcohol 60% plus hand gel. Wear gloves away from home and disinfect them when you return. Same for a scarf (I know it wont stop a virus sized particle but will stop droplets and dirt) to stop inhaling what others cough. Would reduce the viral load anyway.



    I saw a recipe for an aerosol disinfectant using common bleach (Sodium Hypochloride) 3% solution.



    Use 30ml of thick bleach to 1 litre bottle of water in a spray bottle to disinfect surfaces areas or clothes. This strength of 0.1% is said to kill the virus within 20 mins.

    Another recipe ethanol 62- 71% , 0.5% hydrogen peroxide and 0.1% sodium hydrochlorite.

    I have access to those. To buy ethanol, one would need a licence.

    Not sure if methanol or methylated spirits be sufficed?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 12,207 ✭✭✭✭MadYaker


    Graces7 wrote: »
    Maybe this has been addressed but what will happen about Saint Patrick's Day? And the tourist season if we get an outbreak here?

    I could imagine a lot of stuff being cancelled if there is an outbreak here between now and paddys day, hopefully that won't happen.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,842 ✭✭✭Rob A. Bank


    fritzelly wrote: »
    Whilst the numbers are going down in China, specifically Hubei, there is still this

    https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(20)30065-6/fulltext

    Makes you question things

    Absolutely frightening stuff in that Lancet letter... This is a brutal illness and a nightmare to treat for the medical staff.

    "As a result of wearing an N95 respirator for extended periods of time and layers of protective equipment, some nurses now have pressure ulcers on their ears and forehead."

    "So far 1716 Chinese staff have been infected with COVID-19 and nine of them have unfortunately passed away."

    And I read somewhere else that they are wearing adult nappies under the hazmat suits because they cannot eat drink or go to the toilet when on shift.


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,172 ✭✭✭wadacrack


    Yes. It just got seriously ****ed up this afternoon. I am ****ing furious that the game is cancelled. Political. Correctness. Gone. Mad. Taking high profile action, and hitting innocent rugby supporters, just to be seen to be doing something. We are still going to have 5000 Italian fans in Dublin, cramming into the pubs and restaurants, shops, and Guiness Storehouse. So thats all fine and dandy. But letting them into the open air stadium of Lansdowne Road is a health risk too far.
    Depressed is not the work. ****ing. ****ing Furious !

    We will have confirmed cases in Dublin by then. It could be high numbers too


  • Registered Users Posts: 16,329 ✭✭✭✭Loafing Oaf


    Of course! The people are great, it's the regime that's not

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  • Registered Users Posts: 8,423 ✭✭✭Quantum Erasure


    Is anybody, like myself, beginning to become a bit depressed over everything to do with this virus :(:(

    relax, there was a lad maybe three weeks ago (on the first thread) who was moving his elderly parents into a remote farmhouse without electricty or running water to keep them safe.... wonder how they're doing now?

    take precautions, but no need to go overboard,


  • Registered Users Posts: 13,867 ✭✭✭✭josip


    Yes. It just got seriously ****ed up this afternoon. I am ****ing furious that the game is cancelled. Political. Correctness. Gone. Mad. Taking high profile action, and hitting innocent rugby supporters, just to be seen to be doing something. We are still going to have 5000 Italian fans in Dublin, cramming into the pubs and restaurants, shops, and Guiness Storehouse. So thats all fine and dandy. But letting them into the open air stadium of Lansdowne Road is a health risk too far.
    Depressed is not the work. ****ing. ****ing Furious !


    5,000 won't come.
    Many of them will be able to cancel accommodation bookings with a full refund.
    Travel insurance will cover a lot of those booked via packages.
    I'd be surprised if more than 1500 make it here.
    Which will be a lot better than 5000 from that region coming here.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,351 ✭✭✭NegativeCreep


    Yes. It just got seriously ****ed up this afternoon. I am ****ing furious that the game is cancelled. Political. Correctness. Gone. Mad. Taking high profile action, and hitting innocent rugby supporters, just to be seen to be doing something. We are still going to have 5000 Italian fans in Dublin, cramming into the pubs and restaurants, shops, and Guiness Storehouse. So thats all fine and dandy. But letting them into the open air stadium of Lansdowne Road is a health risk too far.
    Depressed is not the work. ****ing. ****ing Furious !

    You’re only missing out on a bunch of lads chasing a ball. You’ll be grand.


  • Registered Users Posts: 8,449 ✭✭✭Call Me Jimmy


    I am not pretending they are 'great lads' but they appear to have slowed the advance of this disease by the use of strict quarantine and containment.

    They have also shut down permanently the wild animal trade which has been responsible for this epidemic and others before this... about time too !



    https://www.businessinsider.com/china-bans-wildlife-trade-consumption-coronavirus-2020-2?r=US&IR=T

    I get what you're saying. Agree with above about China and I've been calling everything the CCP does bull**** relentlessly.

    But let's assume the best case scenario, and the numbers are correct.

    WHO’s Aylward who was in Wuhan said the strategy which included
    - complete lockdown and travel ban
    - building new hospitals and making thousands more beds available
    - banning driving
    - importing literally thousands of medics from less affected areas

    stopped it on its exponential trajectory and saved hundreds of thousands of people getting infected.

    How are health systems expected to cope with the numbers without us doing complete travel bans and lockdowns. Spain is Italy from 3 days ago. And Italy is South Korea a couple days before that. And South Korea are about to realise they need to lock-down despite resistance.

    But this acceptance of facts from the expert who knows more than anyone is considered panic, doom and gloom in and of itself.

    He literally says:
    WHO&#8217 wrote: »
    The world is simply not ready. It can get ready very fast, but the big shift has to be in the mindset.

    So should we change mindset or brag about how not concerned we are?


  • Registered Users Posts: 962 ✭✭✭darjeeling


    SeaBreezes wrote: »
    Did you listen to Bruce Leywards interview?
    Sobering stuff.
    We haven't a hope of doing half of what they did, nor do we have the specialist equipment they have for respiratory issues nor do we have their experience with SARS.
    He said the mortality rate outside China will be higher..

    I'd actually be reasonably optimistic.

    Much of what they are doing in China to achieve success seems to be tracking down contacts of cases and quarantining them.
    Also introducing larger lockdowns where clusters pop up.
    Singapore has also kept cases to a minimum through good contact tracing, and that in a densely packed city of 5M.
    I hope we do the same kind of things here as and when we need to.

    We should also be able to run a basic public info campaign about what symptoms to look out for, who to call when you need to raise the alarm, and the importance of good hand hygiene.

    It's those kind of efforts that ended the West African ebola epidemic, and there they were dealing with countries emerging from civil wars and with practically no health services.
    Incidentally, the same Bruce Aylward directed the WHO response that helped end that epidemic.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭YFlyer


    BanditLuke wrote: »
    Tonight imo will be the last champions league games played this season with a crowd present. Anfields famous home support will be worthless in a few weeks unfortunately as i forsee games played behind closed doors if at all.

    It will play to Manchester City advantage.


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