CoVid-19 Part VII - 169 cases ROI (2 deaths) 45 in NI (as of 15 March) *Read OP*

is_that_so

ZX7R wrote: »

Well technically everything will be closed on Tuesday it's a bank holiday

Better pray for rain too!

ITman88

Stheno wrote: »

If you are being serious it's how milk goes from being in a cow to being in cartons in the supermarket and everything in between

Same for all goods

I was being serious thanks.

Cody montana

caveat emptor wrote: »

Serious question. Do people wear masks while packing the food. Do you recommend washing the pack / contents before use?

Thanks in advance.

Well you have to wash your hands with soap and use sanitizer before entering most food factories.
We’ve installed extra sanitizer around the place.
Sick people are sent home immediately.

We produce raw products for cooking, so it’s not an issue.

gmisk

screamer wrote: »

I’ve heard bigger lockdown will be announced at 11 tomorrow. Fairly reliable source so I for one am ready.

What form of lockdown?
Restaurants will be closed
I would have thought closing all shops bar grocery and chemist shops likely at some stage.
Realistically what else are they going to do?

bb12

Brynn Delicious Cafeteria wrote: »

This pandemic is actually pushing a lot of wheels into motion that would not have otherwise happened.

It's terrifying and it's scary but have no doubt that there will be some positive changes that emerge as a result.

We can't see it now while we are fighting this thing but I hope we come through this stronger and improved.

For my own sake I'm just trying to look on the bright side, it's like looking for a needle in a haystack at the moment but there will be good things that come out of all this.

yeah i agree. farming changed a lot after the 2001 foot and mouth.

things won't return to the same normal after this...one of the new developments might be companies realizing that they can actually let a lot of employees work from home without detriment to their businesses...this would have knock on side effects of less traffic on roads, less crowded public transport...and attribute to over reduction in emissions on the island etc etc

Signore Fancy Pants

niallo27 wrote: »

Does not tell you this old lockdown is completely pointless. If we cant keep 1 isolated women safe then what is the point.

Does it not tell you how serious this is?

Community spread!

paul71

screamer wrote: »

The food industry standards are higher than hospital standards. I don’t worry about what’s in the packet, but the packet itself yes. I’ve taken to blasting plastic packaging and bottles with Milton. We are in the high risk group so I try to be super careful

This also goes back to who is involved in the supply chain and a question earlier about vets. Department of agriculture vets on farms and meat factories are essential too.

Loughc

screamer wrote: »

I’ve heard bigger lockdown will be announced at 11 tomorrow. Fairly reliable source so I for one am ready.

And this source is?

odyssey06

Stheno wrote: »

Yup at some point we need to go back. Dont think I'll ever do five days a week in the office again though
As to your second point ironically the people need to enable the business critical people who need to be in are all wfh
We've a presence in about 80 countries so it's been insane

Myself and the OH having similar conversation... pensions and insurance related employees. Parts of our employers business are essential.
Hard to say what exact roles are essential or not...

nthclare

odyssey06 wrote: »

We don't. If you need to self-isolate for weeks and are used to only being at home weekday evenings and weekends, you're gonna need a lot more than usual. Of many things.

I see your point thanks.

normanoffside

amadangomor wrote: »

Like our crowd in touching hands to Neil Diamond last night. Knacks are going to Knack.

It was in the 'Temple Bar' Bar singing Sweet Caroline.

Do you know any Irish people who go to the Temple Bar Bar and sing Sweet Caroline?

screamer

Cilldara_2000 wrote: »

Did your mother/granny never tell you to stay quiet if you have nothing good to say?

Or perhaps the saying "it's better to say nothing and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt".

Has anyone actually suggested that the UK will rush the border? Wtf does that even mean?

So think about it. If we manage to flatten the curve and have enough or more icu beds than needed, and if the uk continue with their current plans their health system will be totally overwhelmed ala Italy. Where do you think sick uk people will run to get treatment?

ACitizenErased

Just heard some breaking news from Whatsapp. Truly terrifying.

faceman

screamer wrote: »

I’ve heard bigger lockdown will be announced at 11 tomorrow. Fairly reliable source so I for one am ready.

Given your anonymous on the board, perhaps you can divulge your reliable source. Otherwise you’re adding to the rumour mill problem, which is a mix of lies and truth

Strazdas

Loughc wrote: »

And this source is?

I'd be sceptical : Simon Coveney says Irish citizens have until Thursday to return from Spain

youreadthat

Boggles wrote: »

100s of specialists sending open letters to the British Government.

Basically telling them hiding old people and carrying on is monumentally stupid.

Because Britain is outside the EU are they no longer privy to shared information inside it?

More fake news. Most on the letter are students, and not even in relevant fields.

woohoo!!!

SeaBreezes wrote: »

I heard cork is on shutdown from tomorrow...

Should have happened years ago.

ITman88

Stheno wrote: »

Everything you buy goes from starting components to assembly/manufacture to distribution to being available to buy

Its supply chain management which deals with that
It is a fascinating industry

The reason I asked is we have an abundance of milk and meat as a supply chain.
Outside of this we import a lot vegetables and fruit.
I know keelings import a lot from Spain, the logistics behind which are surely going to get interesting.

Spanish Eyes

lfen wrote: »

The rumour of lockdown Tuesday is probably just that, a rumour. But realistically, isn’t a lockdown inevitable? Only part that’s probably untrue is that it’s to take effect from Tuesday no?

LVA accord with Government I reckon. Let Paddy's Day go ahead and then we will close up.

But many pubs have already closed. Good on them.

I thought we were all in this together.

stephenjmcd

Can we stop with the lockdown is coming at x time posts.

Its complete crap

is_that_so

Jenbach110 wrote: »

I think what the virus has thought me is we mustn't underestimate the average boards.ie poster.
A lot are incredibly experienced in Virology and the history of contagious diseases.

It's a hidden gift so many of us possess! That and a great expertise in public health management!

caveat emptor

screamer wrote: »

I’ve heard bigger lockdown will be announced at 11 tomorrow. Fairly reliable source so I for one am ready.

Better get the milk so before Tesco turns into this.......

Gynoid

Cilldara_2000 wrote: »

... Otherwise every two bit fcuker in a jeep will think they are indispensable to the nation. ...

Hahaha we all know them

PTH2009

Still a few around temple bar

https://www.earthcam.com/world/ireland/dublin/?cam=templebar

SomethingElse

Gods Gift wrote: »

This is definitely in the top 5 worst St Patrick’s day weekends.
Eveeeerrrrrrrrrr

Almost as bad as that one where Tom Court ended up playing tight head.

IAMAMORON

Ger Roe wrote: »

Looking at the Temple Bar street webcam - it's much quieter tonight. Reminds me of the time I went into the centre city at 8pm on Christmas night once. Not a sinner around and I took some great photo's of deserted streets.

https://worldcams.tv/ireland/dublin/temple-bar

Looks like a fairly average Sunday night in fairness.

SAM SO NITE

nthclare wrote: »

Brogans in Ennis

beside the olympia

Shefwedfan

SO the new text going around now is

Just to let you know ins speaking to my friend who is a guard and just out from conference..full lock down being announced at 11 tomorrow to come into effect from Tuesday. Shops will only be opened for a certain amount of time each day with army outside only allowing certain amount of people in each time. And max 100 people allowed to queue. He said make sure you buy bottled water and any baby stuff required. He could be for 2 weeks or 30 days and is up for review after that. Hospitals have been told to be prepared for Tuesday and army and fire service be prepared for Wednesday. Fire brigade will possibly be used for ambulance duties also.

I just dont know why you need to buy bottled water? are they turning off the water?

Jet Black

Heard the same from a 'reliable' source. This was coming from a gardai who I would think should be shutting their mouth and not adding to the panic

is_that_so

PTH2009 wrote: »

Still a few around temple bar

https://www.earthcam.com/world/ireland/dublin/?cam=templebar

Plenty of social distancing at work!