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

OneColdHand

OneColdHand wrote: »

Depends how many live in your house. 4 in our house - 2 adults 2 kids. Go though at least one a day. Say 8 week. If someone if trying to stock up for say 2 weeks, that's 16 toilet rolls. And many want to stock up for longer. It's just simple maths.

And one of our kids is still in nappies, so doesn't use toilet roll. I can only imagine how much bog roll a house with 3 teenage sons would use in a week!

Mic 1972

LRNM wrote: »

You'd be braindead to sit around twiddling your thumbs while a natural disaster looms over the world.
Do you legit think this is going to blow over in less than a month and everything will be grand?

From current reality: shops are replenished daily in Italy and have been so in Wuhan during the outbreak
Panic is a natural reaction, no judgement here. But it's not justified

grayzer75

kyote00 wrote: »

The toilet rolls thing is nuts....

paracemetol, lemsips etc I could understand --> how much bog roll does one need ?

It one of two things:

COVID-19 gives you the sh1ts - fake news

There's an awful lot of people who are only starting to clean their arses properly this past week - highly likely lol

Omackeral

DOCARCH wrote: »

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

I hate this and love it in equal measure.

Bravo.

Hector Savage

I'm in Barcelona, all schools in Catalunya closed from tomorrow, good move.
Working from home too, will be fun with the kids

Funsterdelux

Downlinz wrote: »

Other than toilet roll and cleaning products what else do people see flying off shelves that might be difficult to get?

Duck chicken?

05eaftqbrs9jlh

If you want to force the government to take more proactive measures, show your support for this petition:
https://www.change.org/Covid-19IE

eldamo

LRNM wrote: »

You'd be braindead to sit around twiddling your thumbs while a natural disaster looms over the world.
Do you legit think this is going to blow over in less than a month and everything will be grand?

the supply chains aren't dead yet, there will be silly stuff going on in the supermarkets over the weekend.


The shelves will be restocked by tuesday.

SSeanSS

To clarify this not quote from me. Was sent this earlier and i replied saying 'it's scaremongering BS ', however im not so sure now after a bit of googling "https://mobile.twitter.com/PenIslandCafe/status/1238083412021387265

1. 20% of people will be hospitalised.

2. Many of these will develop Bilateral Interstitial Pneumonia.

3. Even if you survive this episode the long-term consequences can be devastating. There are many types of interstitial lung disease but mean survivals range from 2.5 to 7 years. Let's be optimistic and assume that with this it is 5 to 10 years. "

What do people think, do ye think is there a reason to be a lot more concerned? I can see a lot of people are abused on this forum for stating their opinions as fact, I am in no way doing this or purposefully adding to peoples worry.

MOR316

Ha, all of you panicking and panic buying...

I bought my crossbow and shotgun weeks ago. I'm prepared for when all of you turn into Corona zombies!

nthclare

Let them off, when the shelves are full again the others can get fresher produce.

Looks like my hoarding wasn't a bad idea after all, ive 6 bass on the top shelf of the freezer all gutted and wrapped in clingfilm.

Seatrout on the next one, all rod caught, within date of consumption frozen.

Stacks of mackerel down lower a few pollock and cod for Sunday.

At least I know what's going on the pan or into the oven

autumnbelle

just tried to get baby formula and had to leave the shops

hawkwing

Ninthlife wrote: »

Ive bought just extra items when food shopping, maybe a jar of pasta sauce, 6 pack of beans, noodles, oven bake bread rolls. Ive a chest freezer too which is handy

Also made sure to buy calpol, neurofen and packs of paracetemol, again not drastic just ensured ive a fresh bottle/pack in the house.

My kids are a little older but i told them what is happening and what may happen so they understand and dont get caught up in any social media hype.

Everything I bought will be used regardless

I think someone mentioned you can only buy one box of paracetamol...

Knex*

The level of panic buying is a bit disgusting to see.

Donald Trump

Omackeral wrote: »

DOCARCH wrote: »

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

I hate this and love it in equal measure.

Bravo.

Simon Cov-id?

Graces7

lawred2 wrote: »

hope all that milk goes sour

stocking up on perishables is the definition of stupid

Milk freezes well; I only have access to fresh milk every 2 weeks so always freeze some.

Stevieluvsye

autumnbelle wrote: »

just tried to get baby formula and had to leave the shops

Why? Cause you were upset you have a child?

Scotty #

LastFridayNight wrote: »

GAA: We are canceling all matches and training effective immediately, and ask clubs to minimise social contact.
FAI: We'll meet with health board and govt officials later to take up their valuable time as they have nothing better to do, and also further meetings ourselves afterwards before getting back to you.

Source: https://www.thejournal.ie/coronavirus-ireland-taoiseach-5043337-Mar2020/

I got notification from the DDSL (largest league in the country) and the NDSL before Leo even finished his speech that all activity was suspended.

nthclare

Satellite towns like Gort, Oranmore and Kilrush might be ok to shop in.

I think I'll give Ennistymon a miss still

josip

eastie17 wrote: »

And now they're all going to be sitting on social media with nothing else to do for the next 3 weeks. God help us all with the ****e they will come out with

Maybe we could get this thread locked down and only accounts created before 6pm this evening can post?

Mad_maxx

It would be good if pavee point gave a press conference, calling on travellers to refrain from flocking to A+E to visit relatives as is their custom, staff will be under enough pressure

PaybackPayroll

SSeanSS wrote: »

To clarify this not quote from me. Was sent this earlier and i replied saying 'it's scaremongering BS ', however im not so sure now after a bit of googling "https://mobile.twitter.com/PenIslandCafe/status/1238083412021387265

1. 20% of people will be hospitalised.

2. Many of these will develop Bilateral Interstitial Pneumonia.

3. Even if you survive this episode the long-term consequences can be devastating. There are many types of interstitial lung disease but mean survivals range from 2.5 to 7 years. Let's be optimistic and assume that with this it is 5 to 10 years. "

What do people think, do ye think is there a reason to be a lot more concerned? I can see a lot of people are abused on this forum for stating their opinions as fact, I am in no way doing this or purposefully adding to peoples worry.

I think that there should be a reputable source for this. Otherwise it's BS.

sterz

Stevieluvsye wrote: »

Why? Cause you were upset you have a child?

1/10

Ronin247

kyote00 wrote: »

The toilet rolls thing is nuts....

paracemetol, lemsips etc I could understand --> how much bog roll does one need ?

It is because when someone sneezes 100 people sh1t themselves.

Genghis

Government should have considered panic buying. I understand in Italy the retailers and government stressed the following:

1. One of only 3 legitimate reasons to leave your home was to buy groceries (other two being significant family occasions and essential work).

2. Retailers promised to keep their doors open, their tills manned and shelves stocked, but stressed this could only be done if people didn't panic.

This well considered approach has worked, normal supply is available, etc.

Spook_ie

autumnbelle wrote: »

just tried to get baby formula and had to leave the shops

Jeez baby formula is so simple....

Boy meets girl, girl meets boy, both like each other etc. etc.

gabeeg

SSeanSS wrote: »

To clarify this not quote from me. Was sent this earlier and i replied saying 'it's scaremongering BS ', however im not so sure now after a bit of googling "https://mobile.twitter.com/PenIslandCafe/status/1238083412021387265

1. 20% of people will be hospitalised.

2. Many of these will develop Bilateral Interstitial Pneumonia.

3. Even if you survive this episode the long-term consequences can be devastating. There are many types of interstitial lung disease but mean survivals range from 2.5 to 7 years. Let's be optimistic and assume that with this it is 5 to 10 years. "

What do people think, do ye think is there a reason to be a lot more concerned? I can see a lot of people are abused on this forum for stating their opinions as fact, I am in no way doing this or purposefully adding to peoples worry.

That came from this forum last night.

Nobody is verified on this site so take everything with a pinch of salt, but he/she does seem to know their stuff

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts

jester77 wrote: »

wtf is with all the milk, that's utter selfishness. We have a house of 4 and struggle to finish 2L of milk a week.

When I was a teenager, we as a family of five got through 4L of milk a day.

Bob24

Slovakia (currently 16 confirmed cases) has just announced:
- Border checkpoints
- Restriction of international travels
- Closure of schools, entertainment and leisure infrastructure, sports centres, ski resorts, swimming pools, and night clubs
- Closure of shopping centres during the weekend

ShooterSF

OneColdHand wrote: »

And one of our kids is still in nappies, so doesn't use toilet roll. I can only imagine how much bog roll a house with 3 teenage sons would use in a week!

Tell them to start using a sock FFS :pac: