Coronavirus (COVID-19)

sporina

corks finest wrote: »

We're still messing though, Ballygarvan GAA pitch at 5.45 today, 6+ smallies all grouped up , obviously not from the same family,crazy stuff

sorry?

corks finest

sporina wrote: »

sorry?

I mean us Irish aren't taking social distancing seriously,
6 plus kids playing today on Ballygarvan GAA pitch, obviously not from the same family,and how the hell are we going to get restrictions lifted if irresponsible parents don't keep their bloody kids in

fin12

corks finest wrote: »

I mean us Irish aren't taking social distancing seriously,
6 plus kids playing today on Ballygarvan GAA pitch, obviously not from the same family,and how the hell are we going to get restrictions lifted if irresponsible parents don't keep their bloody kids in

Did u call the guards?

sporina

corks finest wrote: »

I mean us Irish aren't taking social distancing seriously,
6 plus kids playing today on Ballygarvan GAA pitch, obviously not from the same family,and how the hell are we going to get restrictions lifted if irresponsible parents don't keep their bloody kids in

yeah there are still loads not complying - in my post I meant that at the time I go there it is not that busy...

the beer revolu

Worztron wrote: »

You talk about rational debate? When did I ever mention banning booze? I simply stated my opinion on the closure of OL for the duration of the lockdown. Why can't you get that?

I repeat this from my last post:
According to the WHO, drinking alcohol can increase the risk of catching COVID-19 and governments around the world should limit access during coronavirus lockdowns.

Don't ever stop being you.

FierceMild

Re: The issue with off-licenses still being open.

I'm pretty sure the reason that off-licenses are still open is that they are classed as an essential service due to the fact that Ireland (along with nearly every Western country) has a significant minority of dependent alcoholics. If they go into withdrawal due to a lack of access to alcohol some will need medical attention.

Alcohol is one of the few substances whose withdrawal symptoms can kill. Considering that the point of the entire lockdown is to prevent the medical system being swamped I can see why they've decided to allow off-licences to remain open.

In response to the oft repeated reply as to why alcoholics don't just buy alcohol at supermarkets and leave off-licences to close; I think this can be answered by the fact that this will merely redirect more traffic to supermarkets and also prompt people to travel further for alcohol as opposed to just going to their local off-licence so there's little net-benefit to closing them.

I'm pretty sure that it's the possible strain from restricting supply to alcohol dependants that's the reason that off-licences and other alcohol vendors have been deemed essential in every locked down country in Europe and the US so far.

the beer revolu

FierceMild wrote: »

Re: The issue with off-licenses still being open.

I'm pretty sure the reason that off-licenses are still open is that they are classed as an essential service due to the fact that Ireland (along with nearly every Western country) has a significant minority of dependent alcoholics. If they go into withdrawal due to a lack of access to alcohol they will go into withdrawal and some will need medical attention.

Alcohol is one of the few substances whose withdrawal symptoms can kill. Considering that the point of the entire lockdown is to prevent the medical system being swamped I can see why they've decided to allow off-licences to remain open.

In response to the oft repeated reply as to why alcoholics don't just buy alcohol at supermarkets and leave off-licences to close; I think this can be answered by the fact that this will merely redirect more traffic to supermarkets and also prompt people to travel further for alcohol as opposed to just going to their local off-licence so there's little net-benefit to closing them.

I'm pretty sure that it's the possible strain from restricting supply to alcohol dependants that's the reason that off-licences and other alcohol vendors have been deemed essential in every locked down country in Europe and the US so far.

Alcohol is baaaad.
Close the off licences.
Why can't you understand that??

JP Liz V1

fin12 wrote: »

Thought this was brilliant

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-8220855/Matt-Damon-delights-locals-isolates-small-Irish-town.html

Matt Damon with his SuperValu bag.

Jason Bourne isolating in Ireland

corks finest

fin12 wrote: »

Did u call the guards?

Yes

corks finest

fin12 wrote: »

Did u call the guards?

Yes

Pen Rua

Echo has published an article including some photos of the staff at CUH and the work they are doing: https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Inside-Cork-University-Hospital-New-images-give-incredible-insight-into-frontline-battle-against-coronavirus-e06f764d-77f0-4828-ba4c-dcb177de7b97-ds

fin12

I thought this article was very interesting and scary:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8230775/Is-proof-live-saving-ventilators-actually-deathtraps.html

I think in Italy they have started giving people these oxygen helmets to wear instead.

Oafley Jones

fin12 wrote: »

I thought this article was very interesting and scary:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8230775/Is-proof-live-saving-ventilators-actually-deathtraps.html

I think in Italy they have started giving people these oxygen helmets to wear instead.

It’s from the Daily Mail, FFS. I can tell you, without opening it and with certainty, that it’s absolute ****e.

JP Liz V1

Pen Rua wrote: »

Echo has published an article including some photos of the staff at CUH and the work they are doing: https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Inside-Cork-University-Hospital-New-images-give-incredible-insight-into-frontline-battle-against-coronavirus-e06f764d-77f0-4828-ba4c-dcb177de7b97-ds

The heroes

fin12

https://www.google.ie/amp/s/amp.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/likelihood-of-case-of-coronavirus-emerging-in-ireland-quite-low-977329.html

Just came across this article. Mad how we were being told this 1 month before it hit here.

Hangdogroad

On the subject of aggressive beggars be wide of this guy around town the last few days going up to everyone claiming he lost his credit cards. Red haired guy in his twenties with a man bag. Arrogant loudmouth of a fella.

Kerry25x

Hangdogroad wrote: »

On the subject of aggressive beggars be wide of this guy around town the last few days going up to everyone claiming he lost his credit cards. Red haired guy in his twenties with a man bag.Arrogant loudmouth of a fella.

Haven't come across him. Been approached twice this week by the same Eastern European girl needing change for the bus, dark hair, late 30's, loud, no concept of social distancing..

Kerry25x

fin12 wrote: »

https://www.google.ie/amp/s/amp.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/likelihood-of-case-of-coronavirus-emerging-in-ireland-quite-low-977329.html

Just came across this article. Mad how we were being told this 1 month before it hit here.

End of January we really hadn't a clue, interesting to read that article now with hindsight.

titan18

Are takeaways busy? Likes of Luigi Malone's are still open for example, so are they really busy atm? Anyone here order anything from anywhere?

SleetAndSnow

titan18 wrote: »

Are takeaways busy? Likes of Luigi Malone's are still open for example, so are they really busy atm? Anyone here order anything from anywhere?

Only gotten the royal palace chinese in the lough. Place is packed at the weekends anyway with collections and deliveries

Kerry25x

titan18 wrote: »

Are takeaways busy? Likes of Luigi Malone's are still open for example, so are they really busy atm? Anyone here order anything from anywhere?

I normally order food around twice a week. Not sure how busy they are because most people probably get delivery. I like to phone in my order and then pick up at the specified time because it's fresher that way.

Treehelpplease

fin12 wrote: »

https://www.google.ie/amp/s/amp.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/likelihood-of-case-of-coronavirus-emerging-in-ireland-quite-low-977329.html

Just came across this article. Mad how we were being told this 1 month before it hit here.

Wow opinions and beliefs change when more information is made available and discovered. I never knew

Pen Rua

We would eat out every so often (maybe once to twice a month) so we're starting from a very low base, but we haven't ordered a takeaway/delivery since this began. We also moved in the last while so have no idea of the offerings near us.

titan18

Kerry25x wrote:

I normally order food around twice a week. Not sure how busy they are because most people probably get delivery. I like to phone in my order and then pick up at the specified time because it's fresher that way.

Do you find its busy when you do that? That would be my intention aswell. I've seen the Chinese out at The Lough and it's packed, but wondering is Bombay Palace or Luigi Malone's better. Feel like I should treat myself on Friday as I've a day off

Kerry25x

titan18 wrote: »

Do you find its busy when you do that? That would be my intention aswell. I've seen the Chinese out at The Lough and it's packed, but wondering is Bombay Palace or Luigi Malone's better. Feel like I should treat myself on Friday as I've a day off

I've been to West Cork Burger, Captain Americas, Bunsen, Domino's and Koto recently. West Cork Burger was the only one that was any way busy but that might be to do with the time of night I went, I'd often order food around lunch time.

Some places phone you when the food is ready to go too so you're literally in and out in as long as it takes to hand you the bag.

titan18

It's fairly tempting to get one as a treat. Have had to cancel 2 holidays which is about the only time I'd go to s restaurant bar Christmas so be nice for a change

Kerry25x

titan18 wrote: »

It's fairly tempting to get one as a treat. Have had to cancel 2 holidays which is about the only time I'd go to s restaurant bar Christmas so be nice for a change

I like to excuse my excessive eating out as supporting the local economy. Go ahead and treat yourself :-)

yogmeister

titan18 wrote: »

Are takeaways busy? Likes of Luigi Malone's are still open for example, so are they really busy atm? Anyone here order anything from anywhere?

I ve ordered and collected from luigis and nosta. Both places were quiet when I collected. Hopefully they both last till this is over and done with.

the beer revolu

Regarding beggars on the streets, surely very few people are carrying cash at the moment. I suspect they aren't doing very well.

opus

For sure as you mentioned it, don't think I've carried any cash for over a month now.