Covid-XIX Part VI - 90 cases ROI (1 death) 29 in NI (as of 13 March) *Read OP*

Sierra Oscar

Lord TSC wrote: »

Its incredible, really.

You see the shutting down of countries, suspensions of sporting leagues, and there's still arm chair experts going "Ah, its all grand."

Ireland has ALWAYS had this problem. You see it every time there's a storm, and there's people on boards and Reddit getting into arguements with actual experts, as if their opinion holds more value. Its insane and this is where it bites them in the ass now.

They'll be the same ones next week asking why did no one warn them :P

These are the same people that were saying calling off the Ireland v Italy match was an over reaction. :rolleyes:

Probably cribbing about it non stop to all their family and friends and anyone else who would listen ... look like some eejits now!

CIARAN_BOYLE

Deleted User wrote: »

I can't see them opening on the 29th. They are preparing us for a much longer shutdown.

Agreed.

I guess they see it easier to announce two weeks and extend to 10 weeks than announce 10 weeks and cut it to 8 or something later.

_Kaiser_

Coveney calling on people to continue to work and remotely where possible. They're obviously panicking that no one will go in tomorrow

ChikiChiki

Working from home from tomorrow for forseeable future.

Absolutely correct decision being taken by the Govt.

wadacrack

People still seem to complaining that its too early , mind boggling. We hopefully can look back on this as a day that saved many lives

MD1990

Are some just addicted to moaning & complaining?

The government are doing all they can.
We are practically now in lockdown with only 43 cases.

Credit where it is due they are being pro active.

6 nations called off while other countries have huge amount of 50,000 games.
Patrick's Day called while still going ahaed in certain places in the US.

gerbilgranny

dan786 wrote: »

Anyone know if the mass gathering part applies to work places?

Although my section of the public service provides a useful and important service, it is not essential. In our office of approximately 25 people, only a couple have children in school/childcare.

I was advised by doctors 15 years ago that I have a condition that means it's very difficult for me to fight infection - but thankfully I've been fine, often through being prudent and resting in the evenings rather than going out. I only work a 3-day-week so it's all been very manageable. In fact, I have taken very little sick leave - not a single day last year. But I feel I'm perhaps taking a risk going by public transport into my job.

It's a dilemma - to 'do the right thing, and go to work to help the wheels of public service keep turning', or 'to do the right thing, and avoid contact with a lot of people'.

We can't work from home.

Boggles

I'm off to get loo roll. I just shít myself.

completedit

Expecting to see the Copper Faced Jacks “We are business as usual” or some equally irritating blasé status

Baggly

wadacrack wrote: »

People still seem to complaining that its too early , mind boggling. We hopefully can look back on this as a day that saved many lives

If it works as intended, we wont know how many lives it saved.

_feedback_

Officially in delay phase according to Minister for Health

onedmc

BlackEdelweiss wrote: »

Maybe you want to volunteer your services at the front line somewhere then, if it's all over the top and much ado about nothing.

Actions needed but closing schools is just a reaction to social media.

The socio-economic impact of shutting down is serious and will result in poorer health outcomes (non FLU) for many people.

Drumpot

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

Coveney calling on people to continue to work and remotely where possible. They're obviously panicking that no one will go in tomorrow

It’s going to take time for people to adjust, they are going to have to keep communicating simple messages, I Dont think it’s panic it’s pragmatic.

I think our government has been excellent this week.

super_furry

Honestly anyone coming back from Cheltenham should be bused down to the Curragh for two weeks of enforced quarentine.

pc7

Andrew00 wrote: »

Talks that Cheltenham could be called off tomorrow

Should have been called off last week, scandalous that it went ahead, all Irish returning should self quarantine.

Cupatae

so does anyone with a cough self isolate ?

E36Ross

SCOL wrote: »

Schools to close from 6 pm today

FROM TOMORROW.

I really dont get how they can feck up and cause such confusion over school closures.
Very badly worded.

spookwoman

A little perspective on the numbers. these are just new cases every day lists with the totals at the bottom. Ignore sweden switzerland they still need to be done.

We do not want those numbers from the continent

Axfrderr

Coveney saying "I'm a father, a husband and a son too" really hit me, in fairness he spoke well.

El Duda

As an English guy... I'd just like to congratulate you all for living in a country with a government that can see sense and puts its people first.

Here, all of the chat I'm hearing is about the damage isolation will do to the economy.

Tomrota

Drumpot wrote: »

Exactly, our government was slow to start but have been excellent at ramping things up. I’ve been following this for months and I’m very encouraged by how they are trying to handle this.

Really?

People from Netherlands or Spain weren’t getting tested yesterday. The previous day people weren’t getting tested from Italy. If you haven’t travelled abroad or in contact with a confirmed case they won’t test you. That was that. My friend returned from Rome, I’m convinced she has COVID19, but HSE wouldn’t test her and STILL WON’T and every GP is giving out about this.

Patrick’s day parade should’ve been cancelled way in advance. Schools and universities should’ve been closed last week. We had our first death yesterday. It’s been in the country for weeks, if not a month. The woman who died in Naas yesterday wasn’t in contact with a confirmed case and hadn’t been abroad.

In some countries the governments took the action we’re seeing now the first case they confirmed. Some are also handing out hand sanitiser and masks and testing EVERYONE who arrives from abroad, land, air, or sea. The governments response has been awful.

Lord TSC

Sierra Oscar wrote: »

These are the same people that were saying calling off the Ireland v Italy match was an over reaction. :rolleyes:

Probably cribbing about it non stop to all their family and friends and anyone else who would listen ... look like some eejits now!

Like...I will happily hold hands up and say a week ago, I was rolling my eyes a bit, thinking "Ah. it's just another weird China story. I'll keep an eye on it but it's not the end of the world".

But as the week has progressed, as Patricks Day was cancelled....at some point, you've got to accept that when the institutions are voluntarily descimating society, it's probably not because it's a fun thing to do. The reaction over the last week has been a lot stronger than anything else. And that deserves enough respect for the average person to go "I need to trust this is for a reason; that this 'over-reaction' is actually because the problem is genuine, and it wouldn't hurt me to take it seriously".

Bob24

namloc1980 wrote: »

So many experts in here still not able to grasp the gravity of the situation.

I am honestly wondering whether the post you quoted is serious or is a troll looking for attention. I think the poster is serious but I just can't comprehend how one can't measure the gravity of the situation now that what have have real work exemples of what is coming in several countries.

super_furry

E36Ross wrote: »

FROM TOMORROW.

I really dont get how they can feck up and cause such confusion over school closures.
Very badly worded.

Really? Could have sworn it was from today.

Fian

time to start bringing my own lunch to work instead of popping out to buy something prepared by someone else.

namloc1980

Fair play to Leo. Spot on decision. I just hope the experts in here who think this just a bit of a flu aren't in important decision making roles in their jobs

Axfrderr

Axfrderr wrote: »

Coveney saying "I'm a father, a husband and a son too" really hit me, in fairness he spoke well.

He spoke very well. He only reiterated everything leo said but he spoke far better.

Edit: I'm not bashing leo... Just saying Coveney did a great job there

omerin

Wouldnt it be some great pr for netflix, amazon, prime, sky etc to offer their services free for a period of time?

DOCARCH

Axfrderr wrote: »

Coveney saying "I'm a father, a husband and a son too" really hit me, in fairness he spoke well.

Yeah, The Cove is one of the few politicians you can take seriously.

pc7

the butcher wrote: »

Prediction after this announcement: 30+ cases will be declared at 6pm

Community transmission too, has to have been the trigger (and common sense)