Coronavirus (COVID-19)

who_me

Kerry25x wrote: »

Specsavers Opera Lane are closing Wednesday, they don't know when they'll reopen. Presume their other branches will do the same, not sure. I stocked up on a 5 month supply of contact lens today, hopefully that'll see me through this!

Yeah, they're pretty much doing pick-ups only the last few days. I'd ordered now glasses a few weeks back, so just got the call yesterday to collect. (Thankfully, as without glasses I'm dependent on lenses and can't wear them for too long, nor do I have enough to last!)

Kerry25x

Fabio wrote: »

****e, I've been putting off a contact lens checkup for waaaay too long. My own fault!

Yep same boat! I'm on lensmail but I'm not sure they'll still send out my contacts when my checkup is so out of date, they've been sending letters threatening to cut me off for awhile, that's why I stocked up with extras! I wouldn't find my way around the house without them!

This week I've realised there's a lot I've put off for too long....dentist, haircut, smear test....

JP Liz V1

How many test centres in Cork city now?

the beer revolu

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

How many test centres in Cork city now?

I believe there are three (according to The Echo)

igCorcaigh

https://twitter.com/NeilRedFM/status/1242776552179470337?s=19

corks finest

igCorcaigh wrote: »

https://twitter.com/NeilRedFM/status/1242776552179470337?s=19

Chavs

fonecrusher1

igCorcaigh wrote: »

https://twitter.com/NeilRedFM/status/1242776552179470337?s=19

Only way to get that lot to listen is through their pocket. Or their parents pockets. Hand out fines to encourage them to observe some form of civic responsibility. For once.

Although whats the point. We all know there's a certain 'demographic' lets say who will never contribute anything to society.

Gamb!t

corks finest wrote: »

Chavs

Dumb chavs.

Kerry25x

Suprised she went on air to be honest, can only hope that other people like her might cringe seeing themselves reflected in her ignorance and stupidity.

JP Liz V1

Kerry25x wrote: »

Suprised she went on air to be honest, can only hope that other people like her might cringe seeing themselves reflected in her ignorance and stupidity.

She deserves no airtime imho, looking for fame publicity

Should be fined or if on social welfare have it stopped, vile disgraceful behaviour just like the scumbags coughing on people and on trolleys in supermarkets, fine them and their parents :mad:

corks finest

Kerry25x wrote: »

Suprised she went on air to be honest, can only hope that other people like her might cringe seeing themselves reflected in her ignorance and stupidity.

Chavs like her don't honestly know/ care what anyone thinks,her and ilk are annoying/ terrifying older folk for yonks up there,and so it'll go on and on ,I'm hitting 61 left Cork for 29 plus years, before I left, during,and since I returned there's parents in tbe Northside that don't care where, or what their kids/teens are at,and in 20 years time parts of knocka,Farranree,etc will still be experiencing this crap,feel for the majority of good Northside parents

SleetAndSnow

Eurogiant in wilton staying open.. are they seriously calling themselves "essential"

corks finest

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

Eurogiant in wilton staying open.. are they seriously calling themselves "essential"

Disgrace

JP Liz V1

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

Eurogiant in wilton staying open.. are they seriously calling themselves "essential"

I think Dealz and Mr. Price are also open

Luap

Carry Out still open.

Only In Ireland

mikeym

She's 21 and shes drinking in a field.

And has a kid.

Shes a good role model.

corks finest

Luap wrote: »

Carry Out still open.

Only In Ireland

Beyond a disgrace we as a nation are a pity ref booze

corks finest

mikeym wrote: »

She's 21 and shes drinking in a field.

And has a kid.

Shes a good role model.

And raring the next generation of chavs

marno21

Luap wrote: »

Carry Out still open.

Only In Ireland

Off licences have been added to the essential retail outlets list in the UK also and are allowed to stay open, where the "lockdown" is stricter.

whisky_galore

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

She deserves no airtime imho, looking for fame publicity

No, it's the radio station and presenter, sh1t stirring material to get people angry. Good for ratings.

mcko

Look at the show, Inside the K and see how people who don't give a crap live. It is a complete lack of respect for any type of rules of society, wouldn't want o be a guard for all the money in the world.

the beer revolu

Luap wrote: »

Carry Out still open.

Only In Ireland

Do you think that the sale of alcohol should be banned?

pwurple

Luap wrote: »

Carry Out still open.

Only In Ireland

Ah now. This isn't penance, we don't need to do full martyr.

I'll be sticking on a boeuf bourguignon later, a lovely comforting beefy stew. one of the ingredient is wine.

Let people enjoy some home comforts I say. A glass of wine with a home cooked meal, a drop of sherry after their tea.

corks finest

the beer revolu wrote: »

Do you think that the sale of alcohol should be banned?

Yes obviously for the duration, only going to cause major hassle ref 🠠parties as it goes on

the beer revolu

corks finest wrote: »

Yes obviously for the duration, only going to cause major hassle ref 🠠parties as it goes on

You don't see banning alcohol sales having any unintended consequences?

Like civil unrest and protest?
Like a massive unregulated black market in the sale of existing alcohol?
Like a proliferation of potentially dangerous illegal alcohol?

Worztron

Does sunlight kill the CV? E.g. If a house had a south facing door - would UV light kill the virus on the door handle?

MissShihTzu

corks finest wrote: »

Yes obviously for the duration, only going to cause major hassle ref ðŸ parties as it goes on

Frankly, I think that's ridiculous, and overblown. Are you looking to stop the supermarkets selling booze too? :rolleyes:

Treat people as adults, not babies. Obviously, there will always be exceptions to the rule, but on the whole, I think people can be sensible. I certainly will be continuing to buy drink if we want it.

MissShihTzu

Worztron wrote: »

Does sunlight kill the CV? E.g. If a house had a south facing door - would UV light kill the virus on the door handle?

No. I would wipe the handles as necessary. If you don't have disinfectant, lemon juice/vinegar will do.

Hunchback

Worztron wrote: »

Does sunlight kill the CV? E.g. If a house had a south facing door - would UV light kill the virus on the door handle?

Based on intuition, I would have thought that if it was this simple, this would be discussed constantly by official sources, but, as far as I am aware, it is not, and so I would assume that there is no truth in that.

Worztron

Hunchback wrote: »

Based on intuition, I would have thought that if it was this simple, this would be discussed constantly by official sources, but, as far as I am aware, it is not, and so I would assume that there is no truth in that.

Fair enough. I thought, I'd throw it out there anyway.

TheChizler

Worztron wrote: »

Does sunlight kill the CV? E.g. If a house had a south facing door - would UV light kill the virus on the door handle?

Technically yes, but not fast. More like hours/days, so just clean it anyway.

JP Liz V1

mikeym wrote: »

She's 21 and shes drinking in a field.

And has a kid.

Shes a good role model.

I wonder is she registered with Tusla

Worztron

Why is lukewarm water + soap better than cold water + soap? I notice in a HSE leaflet that came with the post yesterday, says 'lukewarm' water.

Worztron

I wonder if 'Social Distancing' should be renamed 'Physical Distancing' since ee can be social without being in physical contact - e.g. phone calls, video calls, online gaming, etc.

TheChizler

Worztron wrote: »

I wonder if 'Social Distancing' should be renamed 'Physical Distancing' since ee can be social without being in physical contact - e.g. phone calls, video calls, online gaming, etc.

This is one of my pet peeves too. Ultimately what we need is physical seperation. Social distancing sounds almost like something someone in a corporate office would come up with as an alternative to touching base.

run_Forrest_run

TheChizler wrote: »

This is one of my pet peeves too. Ultimately what we need is physical seperation. Social distancing sounds almost like something someone in a corporate office would come up with as an alternative to touching base.

and most definitely no 'reaching out' :mad:

Worztron

Can someone be asymptomatic, never get sick and still infect others?

Cork Boy 53

Worztron wrote: »

Can someone be asymptomatic, never get sick and still infect others?

Absolutely so.

Kerry25x

Worztron wrote: »

Can someone be asymptomatic, never get sick and still infect others?

Yes, a few studies out there showing that some asymptomatic patients who were tested were found to have a viral load equal to or higher than symptomatic patients.

Worztron

I wonder if many CV transmissions are happening on public transport?

JP Liz V1

Worztron wrote: »

Can someone be asymptomatic, never get sick and still infect others?

Which is why we need to test test test, I think we should test everyone

JP Liz V1

171 cases for Cork city and county

cantalach

Luap wrote: »

Carry Out still open.

Only In Ireland

In Oregon, the state government has deemed the marijuana shops to be essential retailers. Moreover, they’ve decided that to reduce the need for people to leave their homes, the marijuana shops are now permitted to do home delivery. So it’s not “only in Ireland”. Sorry but it winds me up when people come out with that line.

Worztron

Kerry25x wrote: »

Yes, a few studies out there showing that some asymptomatic patients who were tested were found to have a viral load equal to or higher than symptomatic patients.

Hi Kerry25x. I heard someone mention that someone that is asymptomatic could have allergies/hay fever and sneeze plenty - passing on CV with ease.

cantalach

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Which is why we need to test test test, I think we should test everyone

Oh dear God. We would need another 5 million test kits, and the lab capacity to do the analysis. Even the Koreans can’t manage that!

the beer revolu

cantalach wrote: »

Oh dear God. We would need another 5 million test kits, and the lab capacity to do the analysis. Even the Koreans can’t manage that!

But we NEEEEEED it!

Please don't let logic get in the way of citizens being pandemic control experts.

cantalach

Worztron wrote: »

Can someone be asymptomatic, never get sick and still infect others?

Seriously, why are people looking for this advice on boards.ie? And why are people answering. All the information you could possibly want is on the Dept of Health website. What you read over there has been written or fact-checked by an actual doctor. The DoH and the WHO have both called out the masses of amateur information flowing around on social media as one of the biggest issues they face in dealing with this crisis. When are people going to cop on? Don’t ask. Don’t answer.

https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/c36c85-covid-19-coronavirus/

the beer revolu

Worztron wrote: »

Hi Kerry25x. I heard someone mention that someone that is asymptomatic could have allergies/hay fever and sneeze plenty - passing on CV with ease.

Are you advising mass panic?
If not, what was the point of your anecdotal, fear mongering post?

Mefistofelino

cantalach wrote: »

Oh dear God. We would need another 5 million test kits, and the lab capacity to do the analysis. Even the Koreans can’t manage that!

Testing the entire population over the next 8 weeks, say, would require over 85,000 tests a day. We are hoping to get to 15,000.

Not to mention that there's nothing stopping you from contracting it on the way home from getting your negative test results.

fin12

Anyone been out around black pool or ballincollig? Are the shops. Very busy?