Coronavirus in Limerick City

Fleetwoodmac

I feel I'm like a broken record saying this and sorry if people have read on other threads. If anyone has a repressed respiratory system, then buying an oxygen concentrator before stocks run out would be wise. Having this at home will provide supplementary oxygen and are easier to get as no o2 tank needed. I really hope people can pass this on to those who have asmtha, etc.
I bought additional cannulas so I can share with family members who have copd c.f. etc.

Cookiemunster

The Old Quarter, Bobby Byrnes and Sextons the latest pub to shut their floors for the duration.

djdunny

Folks. Slightly off topic of the virus itself but for people who are self isolating. There is a milk delivery’s device that I have been using for years and highly recommend them (no affiliation).

mymilkman.ie they will deliver milk, eggs, juices to your door step (if your within one of their delivery areas)

You pay a small bit extra but worth it as you don’t need to leave the house for some of the essentials.

kilburn

Fleetwoodmac wrote:

I feel I'm like a broken record saying this and sorry if people have read on other threads. If anyone has a repressed respiratory system, then buying an oxygen concentrator before stocks run out would be wise. Having this at home will provide supplementary oxygen and are easier to get as no o2 tank needed. I really hope people can pass this on to those who have asmtha, etc. I bought additional cannulas so I can share with family members who have copd c.f. etc.

Great post and advice

bazz26

Some good news:

https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/four-people-being-treated-for-covid-19-in-limerick-released-from-hospital-988039.html

YFlyer

Insect Overlord wrote: »

Sure you will. :rolleyes:

Someone has to.

sioda

bazz26 wrote: »

Some good news:

https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/four-people-being-treated-for-covid-19-in-limerick-released-from-hospital-988039.html

Fantastic we need to highlight this sort of recovery.

893bet

sioda wrote: »

Fantastic we need to highlight this sort of recovery.

What needs to be noted is how long the recovery has taken.

The seriously ill will need a bed for 2 week. It’s frightening.

893bet

Fleetwoodmac wrote: »

I feel I'm like a broken record saying this and sorry if people have read on other threads. If anyone has a repressed respiratory system, then buying an oxygen concentrator before stocks run out would be wise. Having this at home will provide supplementary oxygen and are easier to get as no o2 tank needed. I really hope people can pass this on to those who have asmtha, etc.
I bought additional cannulas so I can share with family members who have copd c.f. etc.

Realistically would one of these be if any use without a ventilator?

Fleetwoodmac

893bet wrote: »

What needs to be noted is how long the recovery has taken.

The seriously ill will need a bed for 2 week. It’s frightening.

Yes.. agreed but we could assume also that part of the rationale behind hospitalization relates to quarantine and public health safety. We won't know if they required ventilation but assuming they were given iv fluids as standard. Still it is encouraging.

Fleetwoodmac

893bet wrote: »

Realistically would one of these be if any use without a ventilator?

It won't replace a ventilator of course it won't... but it will provide supplementary oxygen. .. concentrators are prescribed as standard ( albeit you may need to request) for copd, etc... after than o2 tanks... concentrators do not require a ventilator to work.

patnor1011

Fleetwoodmac wrote: »

It won't replace a ventilator of course it won't... but it will provide supplementary oxygen. .. concentrators are prescribed as standard ( albeit you may need to request) for copd, etc... after than o2 tanks... concentrators do not require a ventilator to work.

I was looking into this and while amazon is quite full of them at around 200 euro I am somehow undecided. I do not know if they are good. Where did you got your one from?

Fleetwoodmac

patnor1011 wrote: »

I was looking into this and while amazon is quite full of them at around 200 euro I am somehow undecided. I do not know if they are good. Where did you got your one from?

Ours was expensive we got it from a German company... these are used much more regularly in Germany...saying that I *share* it with several friends and family who come round to use. Let me have a look at Amazon.de and see what looks good. Another option may be to ring boc gases and see if they would rent one... I did email them the other day but no response I imagine my request may be one of many but worth a try. I'll get back to you ...

patnor1011

I will get one off amazon then. I was toying with the idea for quite some time as oxygen is good for many things. This virus probably just help me to go for it faster.

Cookiemunster

It's just been announced that all, pubs, hotel bars and nightclubs nationwide will close from tonight until March 29th

Mc Love

Restaurants and cafes remaining open?

patnor1011

They will be closed pretty soon too.
We will see all what happened in Italy happening here too.

893bet

Fleetwoodmac wrote: »

Ours was expensive we got it from a German company... these are used much more regularly in Germany...saying that I *share* it with several friends and family who come round to use. Let me have a look at Amazon.de and see what looks good. Another option may be to ring boc gases and see if they would rent one... I did email them the other day but no response I imagine my request may be one of many but worth a try. I'll get back to you ...

Would appreciate a recommendation. Have 3 greater that 75 in the house!

le_girl

I'm gonna stick with this thread for local updates and avoid the main one because it's just making me more upset and scared. The struggle of wanting to stay informed, though.

893bet

le_girl wrote: »

I'm gonna stick with this thread for local updates and avoid the main one because it's just making me more upset and scared. The struggle of wanting to stay informed, though.

That thread moves so fast there is no point using it!

Silentcorner

le_girl wrote: »

I'm gonna stick with this thread for local updates and avoid the main one because it's just making me more upset and scared. The struggle of wanting to stay informed, though.

It's going to be a tough few weeks, we are all in it together.

Stay away from the news, or at least limit your exposure to it.

Be prepared to see things you never thought you'd see.

Win little battles at home every day, like exercising, reading, eating well.

In no time, we will all get through this, I'm looking forward to the first night Costellos opens again...never again will I take that place for granted...well, not initially anyway!!!

Maybe we could share tips on how to keep ourselves busy...

le_girl

Silentcorner wrote: »

It's going to be a tough few weeks, we are all in it together.

Stay away from the news, or at least limit your exposure to it.

Be prepared to see things you never thought you'd see.

Win little battles at home every day, like exercising, reading, eating well.

In no time, we will all get through this, I'm looking forward to the first night Costellos opens again...never again will I take that place for granted...well, not initially anyway!!!

Maybe we could share tips on how to keep ourselves busy...

That sounds good, thanks for the tips. I was doing well up until now, it's just an awful lot. I need to drop the urge to stay on top of every bit of news I think.

Someone said that a lot of people are going to have to do a lot of growing up very quickly in the near future and I'm probably one of those people. Not that I'm even that young.

Fleetwoodmac

893bet wrote: »

Would appreciate a recommendation. Have 3 greater that 75 in the house!

I'm wary in case it's misconstrued as medical advice which it isn't! Just make sure it gives 5l pm... some on Amazon give just 1 l which isn't much use... my gives 10 but it was over 1,000 so I know that's out of the park for lots of people. It has been an incredible boost for me and friends who use it. Check out Amazon.de not uk ... these are the norm in Germany. Also really do check when they would be shipped... I'm hoping to get an email from the rep I bought mine from tomorrow and I can pm if allowed. If not mods please let me know. Alternative is to look for companies in ireland that rent... don't get a oxygen generator it's a concentrator because you won't need o2 tanks to buy etc. Again this is not a replacement ever for a ventilator which is entirely different and meets different requirements and of course is much more intensive in terms of intervention. But a simple PubMed search of concentrators and pulmonary distress indicates benefits.

Fleetwoodmac

le_girl wrote: »

I'm gonna stick with this thread for local updates and avoid the main one because it's just making me more upset and scared. The struggle of wanting to stay informed, though.

I couldn't stay with the other thread and am wavering between trying to keep up to date but also not focusing entirely. We don't have live tv and are self isolating. Fb and whatsapp... altering from rumours to denial. Hopefully we can support each other.

le_girl

Fleetwoodmac wrote: »

I couldn't stay with the other thread and am wavering between trying to keep up to date but also not focusing entirely. We don't have live tv and are self isolating. Fb and whatsapp... altering from rumours to denial. Hopefully we can support each other.

Same. I don't want to consume everything but thanks to being on FB last night I found out that there was a confirmed case in my hometown. Where my parents are. So I don't want to bury my head in the sand completely.

The other thread is just a no go, though. I know that people are sharing really valuable info and opinions but when you read through any single page it starts to feel like there's no hope whatsoever.

sadie1502

Yeah its scary the other thread. So anxious reading it. I had to step away as its freaking me out. Frightening times they really are.

Phoenix Wright

The main thing is to take all rumours with a pinch of salt until there's official announcement from the HSE. This is a very serious and unprecedented situation, but the levels of anxiety and rumour mongering from family members and online posters can be overwhelming

YFlyer

Anyone know if Nancy Blakes are still open?

Insect Overlord

YFlyer wrote: »

Anyone know if Nancy Blakes are still open?

They announced early on Sunday that themselves and Tom Collins' were closed.

patnor1011

I am looking at what is happening in Slovakia right now. Country size and population like Ireland and what they do is pretty much good indication on what may come to pass in here. What is sobering is that they do have half of the cases like we have here yet they are weeks ahead in what needs to be done.
They are distributing face masks for hospitals now and plan to deliver them also to every person through city councils and wearing them in public is now mandatory. They are shutting down everything apart from essential services. I cant really list all of what is happening there but anyone who wants to read about it I will list few articles.
All you need to do is to wait for article to load then right click anywhere in the text and choose option - translate to english (if you are using chrome)

https://spravy.pravda.sk/domace/clanok/545657-slovensko-pritvrdilo-v-boji-s-virusom-nosenie-rusok-je-povinne/

Fleetwoodmac

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/244889601_Herbal_Treatments_for_Pandemic_Influenza_Learning_from_the_Eclectics%27_Experience&ved=2ahUKEwij5c7eyZ7oAhWXTxUIHWfYBAAQFjAAegQIAhAB&usg=AOvVaw1NWE7Nm55Lx4eDgR4Ua2_X

Went down a rabbit hole and found interesting research on a group of physicians who treated soldiers during ww1 and outbreak of Spanish flu. Not everyone may be interested but the story is fascinating at a time where there was no known treatment to a new virus.

YFlyer

Insect Overlord wrote: »

They announced early on Sunday that themselves and Tom Collins' were closed.

Thanks.

I assume all pubs in the city and surrounding area are close? Any floating the call?

tony1980

Fleetwoodmac wrote: »

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/244889601_Herbal_Treatments_for_Pandemic_Influenza_Learning_from_the_Eclectics%27_Experience&ved=2ahUKEwij5c7eyZ7oAhWXTxUIHWfYBAAQFjAAegQIAhAB&usg=AOvVaw1NWE7Nm55Lx4eDgR4Ua2_X

Went down a rabbit hole and found interesting research on a group of physicians who treated soldiers during ww1 and outbreak of Spanish flu. Not everyone may be interested but the story is fascinating at a time where there was no known treatment to a new virus.

Very interesting read, thank you!

tony1980

I'm curious! I am working form home and limiting social contact but when I went to the shops today, they aren't trying to advise or enforce people to keep their distance in queues. I noticed the chemist in the Parkway is but not Dunnes. I saw no hand sanitizer anywhere to be seen so I was just careful not to touch my mouth or nose. I would have thought the Govt would have made sure in their announcements to make sure Premises had these basic elements in place. Are ye seeing certain places implement this in Limerick but not everywhere yet?

Fleetwoodmac

tony1980 wrote: »

I'm curious! I am working form home and limiting social contact but when I went to the shops today, they aren't trying to advise or enforce people to keep their distance in queues. I noticed the chemist in the Parkway is but not Dunnes. I saw no hand sanitizer anywhere to be seen so I was just careful not to touch my mouth or nose. I would have thought the Govt would have made sure in their announcements to make sure Premises had these basic elements in place. Are ye seeing certain places implement this in Limerick but not everywhere yet?

Problem seems to be that businesses are struggling to get supplies of sanitizer.

MarkR

I deleted a few posts naming the store where there was rumours of people who were sick.

Normal rules apply, even in a pandemic.

Do not name individuals, and don't be spreading rumours.

kilburn

tony1980 wrote:

I'm curious! I am working form home and limiting social contact but when I went to the shops today, they aren't trying to advise or enforce people to keep their distance in queues. I noticed the chemist in the Parkway is but not Dunnes. I saw no hand sanitizer anywhere to be seen so I was just careful not to touch my mouth or nose. I would have thought the Govt would have made sure in their announcements to make sure Premises had these basic elements in place. Are ye seeing certain places implement this in Limerick but not everywhere yet?

Tesco Coonagh have lines painted at the till that you must stay behind one for queuing and one for packing bags

sioda

Chicken hut have you behind the usual queueing bar. Haven't been in but as they just take cash is it just throw the money at them.

See nolans butchers have marked out there floor as well for spacing.

Good few of the cafes shut today as well, Duo, Rift, Buttery, old barracks in birdhill, canteen as well

pajoguy

Woodlands Hotel Adare has closed its doors until the end of march...

boege

My partner works in UHL.

Huge level of preparation going on in UHL. Lots of staff training going on, including staff from smaller hospitals. Positive cases still low but kick up expected soon.

So everyone please, keep safe and keep isolated.

MarkR

I heard la cucina fed 40 emergency responders yesterday. Positive stories welcome.

ChewBerecca

Have to applaud Supervalu Castletroy.

Operating a one in one out system, security asking people in the queue to maintain distance, antibac and glove station at the entrance and tape markings to keep everyone away from staff. Shelves well stocked and more tills open today than most days I go in (albeit a bit longer to check out as they were disinfecting after each customer and customers are asked to wait away from the till whilst staff scan items).

Most people were being really patient which was good to see, and were also trying to be considerate of other customers by waiting for people to move along from shelves before picking up their items.

I would do click and collect or delivery to stop myself from going into the store but all slots are booked out for the next 2-3 weeks.

dickface

Seems like few confirmed cases in the "west", let's hope it remains that way

bazz26

Keep the chin up:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJUhlRoBL8M

TaitsClock

Most clothing stores still open as far as i know, i wonder how long until non-essential shops will have to close!?
Working for one myself, not sure how i feel about going in tomorrow, i of course dont want to be exposed/expose others but i would also would like to keep as much normality as possible, if this can be done safely.

patnor1011

There is a lot of asking people to come home from abroad before midnight thursday. That may be the day when more closures happen.

Cookiemunster

patnor1011 wrote: »

There is a lot of asking people to come home from abroad before midnight thursday. That may be the day when more closures happen.

That's the repatriation of citizens from Spain. The Spanish government are locking down flights after then.

Fleetwoodmac

Drive thru test centre being established at ballycummin

chicorytip

Most restaurants and cafeterias in the city centre appear to be open for business as normal and busy. How can this be conducive to preventing the spread of the illness?

OfTheMarsWongs

Guineys, BT and the Animal Welfare shops closing today until further notice.