Galway COVID-19, local news and discussion

ben.schlomo

LostDuck wrote: »

The staff member was a confirmed case themselves. But they weren't at work during the incubation period so it's just a cautious closure. Fair play.

Ah ya that's it, was getting mixed up with the Taylor's one I think.

Word going around of a major outbreak in Galway now. I’ve heard suggestions of where but until I see confirmation I won’t be saying what I’ve heard.

Was only a matter of time with the lax attitude and back patting about “how great we are doing”.

_Whimsical_

I've heard of a few staff from an establishment that has closed over the weekend testing positive.

They mentioned on the news tonight that wearing visors was not adequate for preventing transmission. We should ask that shop and restaurant staff wear masks where possible.

_Whimsical_

He doesn't deserve the views, but it's unbelievable that anyone would be so ignorant and waste the guards time like this.
Happened on the Renmore bus.
https://www.broadsheet.ie/2020/09/07/seeking-cover-2/

Mrs OBumble

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

I've heard of a few staff from an establishment that has closed over the weekend testing positive.

We can expect this to happen occasionally for months, if not years, to come. It's simply part of living with the disease.

Even now, schools are occasionally closed due to a measles outbreak.



That said, I wouldn't be believing too many
Galway Rumours. Far too many nasty BS whisperers around. Stick to official announcements.

gifted

Fernando Muscular Sibilant wrote: »

Word going around of a major outbreak in Galway now. I’ve heard suggestions of where but until I see confirmation I won’t be saying what I’ve heard.

Was only a matter of time with the lax attitude and back patting about “how great we are doing”.

Just seen a hse letter expressing concern about a particular area in galway......

extra gravy

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

He doesn't deserve the views, but it's unbelievable that anyone would be so ignorant and waste the guards time like this.
Happened on the Renmore bus.
https://www.broadsheet.ie/2020/09/07/seeking-cover-2/

He sounds like an absolute knob.

Mrs OBumble

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

They mentioned on the news tonight that wearing visors was not adequate for preventing transmission. We should ask that shop and restaurant staff wear masks where possible.

Another thought: masks help, but they are also inadequate. The only real way to prevent transmission is to keep a large distance.

Masks are for times when this just isn't possible. They totally fail if you touch them and don't clean your hands afterwards, or if they don't have a reasonable seal. Wear them for sure - but don't treat them like magic, cos they ain't.

jammiedodgers

GPs alerted to COVID 19 clusters in Oranmore to Renmore

The Department of Public Health is investigating the outbreaks which, it’s understood, have geographical links with Oranmore village.

Storm 10

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Another thought: masks help, but they are also inadequate. The only real way to prevent transmission is to keep a large distance.

Masks are for times when this just isn't possible. They totally fail if you touch them and don't clean your hands afterwards, or if they don't have a reasonable seal. Wear them for sure - but don't treat them like magic, cos they ain't.

Thank God we have a health expert like you on here to tell us what to do.

skinny90

LostDuck wrote: »

Where'd you hear that?

2 preschools one in renmore and one in oranmore have been identified as a cluster

Raving_Magic

Feck, been working non-stop for a week now and wanted to go for a pint and bit of food since I don't have another day off for a bit (missus gone to work too) and now I see this and deciding against going now.

I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable going into Eyre Square now

Official letter doing the rounds now, posted in the schools opening thread in the covid forum that looks to confirm there is a cluster in renmore/oranmore area.

skinny90

Raving_Magic wrote: »

Feck, been working non-stop for a week now and wanted to go for a pint and bit of food since I don't have another day off for a bit (missus gone to work too) and now I see this and deciding against going now.

I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable going into Eyre Square now

in fairness its great to see everyone wearing masks when in town but mrs o bumble has a point, last couple of times in the town and its jam packed, streets as we know arnt the widest, wearing a mask doesnt stop the virus we need to keep distance.

Whilst shops will do what they can to ensure a safe(ish) shopping experience its up to the general public to be vigilant and act accordingly when in the streets.

Right now its just not comfortable walking up a packed st with or without a mask

Wompa1

owlbethere wrote: »

I found out. There's a cluster of cases around oranmore. I dont know from what.

So long as everyone in Galway does their bit and follow the guidelines on
- social distancing
- keep close contacts low
- isolate if you feel unwell
- practising good cough and sneeze etiquette
- practicing good hand hygiene

Hopefully Galway can get out from this small cluster without it rising further.

If it's related to schools, hopefully it means the chances of people being badly hit with it will be low. Oranmore is such a small place too, hopefully the news of this will make people be very cautious.

zell12

jammiedodgers wrote: »

GPs alerted to COVID 19 clusters in Oranmore to Renmore

Where is not geographically linked to Oranmore? :rolleyes:

LostDuck

Any of the rest of you guessing the daily cases at home? A sign of restrictions insanity creeping in perhaps... (we don't get out much).

Very big weekend numbers, I'm guessing 280 cases today but fingers cross it's not that bad.

Storm 10

Cabinet agrees to allow all pubs to re-open on Sept 21st

Storm 10

Storm 10 wrote: »

Cabinet agrees to allow all pubs to re-open on Sept 21st

Its closing the places that are open they should be not planning to open more.

I can't see it happen, we could be well on our way to another lockdown by 21st sept the way things are going currently.

Scienceless

Wompa1 wrote: »

Oranmore is such a small place too..

Far from it...

Storm 10

Fernando Muscular Sibilant wrote: »

Its closing the places that are open they should be not planning to open more.

I can't see it happen, we could be well on our way to another lockdown by 21st sept the way things are going currently.

God dam it I thought you were gone but your back again with more doom and gloom please go away.

_Whimsical_

It is Oranmore to Renmore.

From Galway advertiser Facebook.

#LOCALNEWS GPs in Galway have been told that the Department of Health is currently investigating a number of clusters of Covid19 cases in the Renmore/Oranmore area and with geographical links to Oranmore village. They say they have yet to identify a common source between these clusters and that investigation and contract tracing is ongoing. It has asked GPs to have a high level of suspicion for possible cases including atypical presentation such as sore throat or runny nose and a low threshold for onward referral for testing.

I think we can assume it's around the city now. 2 places closed in town and cases in Renmore means those people and their contacts will be city based, using the same shops, facilities and transport. We all should be extra careful now and not assume this is confined to any area.

One bizarre thing is that "a runny nose" is now cause for suspicion.
Last week everyone was told they should send their kids to school with a runny nose and ignore it as its not a potential symptom.

_Whimsical_

Storm 10 wrote: »

God dam it I thought you were gone but your back again with more doom and gloom please go away.

We are all entitled to our opinion. Making someone feel uncomfortable and unwelcome for posting is really unpleasant to see. Argue the point and not the person if you want, this sort of thing comes off like bullying.

Storm 10

Storm 10 wrote: »

God dam it I thought you were gone but your back again with more doom and gloom please go away.

It's not doom and gloom its reality. We are in the middle of a pandemic people need to realise that. Galway's "getting away with it" looks to be coming to an end. We all have loved ones to protect.

Why would anyone risk going to a pub even if they were open, I haven't even eaten in a restaurant since early march as we made the decision that it wasn't safe enough and now things are getting worse again.

Gadgetman496

308 cases today - 181 in Dublin

(Courtesy of the Merchant)

LadyMayBelle

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

It is Oranmore to Renmore.

From Galway advertiser Facebook.



I think we can assume it's around the city now. 2 places closed in town and cases in Renmore means those people and their contacts will be city based, using the same shops, facilities and transport. We all should be extra careful now and not assume this is confined to any area.

One bizarre thing is that "a runny nose" is now cause for suspicion.
Last week everyone was told they should send their kids to school with a runny nose and ignore it as its not a potential symptom.

Yeh the runny nose bit is completely contrary to the advice last week..

LadyMayBelle

skinny90 wrote: »

2 preschools one in renmore and one in oranmore have been identified as a cluster

Where do you hear that? (About it being preschools specifically)

Gadgetman496

308 cases today - 181 in Dublin

(Courtesy of the Merchant)

whatever99

What/who is the Merchant?

_Whimsical_

Gadgetman496 wrote: »

308 cases today - 181 in Dublin

(Courtesy of the Merchant)

The merchant? What is that?