CoVid-19 Part VIII - 292 cases ROI (2 deaths) 62 in NI (as of 17th March) *Read OP*

laugh

namloc1980 wrote: »

We don't have any tanks for starters.

Yes we do.

Whoops, Apparently the ones I saw were retired in 2017

pH

wadacrack wrote: »

Dont think eradicating the virus is impossible and likely the only viable option in the long term. Would take years tho

Certainly possible, we did it for smallpox, but it took years, a really good vaccine and a global commitment. And smallpox was far less virulent (in terms of epidemic potential) than covid-19 and it still took 25 years (1950-1975) of global effort.

Gael23

ShayNanigan wrote: »

Can't they give you a prescription anyway? I got a message from GP saying they will handle repeat prescriptions via email. Can you email the consultant?

Just post a script to me?

DOCARCH

Dr Gabriel Scally on RTE radio atm. He is honorary professor of public health at the University of Bristol.

Speaking about the UK strategy....

'strategy based on appalling science'

'strategy based on mathematical formula'

'strategy is to let the virus rip'

'the fuse is burning'

'if UK is right, the rest of the world is wrong'

'travel between Ireland/UK should be minimised/restricted'

Ulysses Gaze

Widdensushi wrote: »

sinn Fein have all the jcbs

They have a Mon-deeet to have those JCBs

Nijmegen

Shn99 wrote: »

University of Limerick said it could end up becoming an isolation unit if hospitals are overwhelmed. Expects to be closed until at least mid june.https://www.limerickpost.ie/2020/03/16/university-of-limerick-likely-to-become-location-for-covid-19-field-hospital-if-hospitals-become-overwhelmed/

The Universities with contiguous campuses would make good spots for this in fairness. UCD would be perfect in Dublin - Few thousand student residences on-site and many of the teaching buildings have long wide corridors with classrooms and offices that aren't too dissimilar to hospital wards if you toss out the desks. Kitchens and cafes to feed everyone. Car parking. Can see this happening in a pinch.

Cee-Jay-Cee

Tordelback wrote: »

Tell them to piss off until this crisis is over. Good luck to them getting an eviction enforced. We've been through this before, remember.

I agree, they will have no audience to complain to so tell them they will get paid when you get paid.

elperello

ShayNanigan wrote: »

Can't they give you a prescription anyway? I got a message from GP saying they will handle repeat prescriptions via email. Can you email the consultant?

If you can't get the consultant revert to GP.
Take action now.

Ger Roe

Syncpolice wrote: »

Is there any point overwhelming GPS with calls at this stage

The info is out there

You have to contact your GP. They are the first response mechanism in evaluating symptoms. Don't be going and reinventing the official system spreading misinformation and causing an unnecessary strain on the system.

Cody montana

5 minutes folks.

This is not a drill!

suicide_circus

Cody montana wrote: »

5 minutes folks.

This is not a drill!

whats in 5 minutes?

alastair

laugh wrote: »

Yes we do.

Nope. Unless you mean that old WWII Churchill yoke they have as a lawn ornament.

whisky_galore

Hamsterchops wrote: »

Clusters in Tesco, Aldi, Dunnes, Lidl, Spar ...

Wherever people gather in clusters, transmission is obviously possible!

People still walking around, cycling in tight clusters, teens hanging around also.

martingriff

DOCARCH wrote: »

Hmmm....63 cases. :rolleyes:

They quarantined people coming into the country from the start (AFAIK).

Did not know there were 63 thanks for that

Cody montana

suicide_circus wrote: »

whats in 5 minutes?

Lockdown....according to WhatsApp!

3 minutes.

is_that_so

Cody montana wrote: »

5 minutes folks.

This is not a drill!

Just saw a council van. Can't say if it was armoured!

Hurrache

suicide_circus wrote: »

whats in 5 minutes?

You've 5 minutes to get your shed comfortable.

statesaver

Cody montana wrote: »

5 minutes folks.

This is not a drill!

What happens ?

is_that_so

whisky_galore wrote: »

People still walking around, cycling in tight clusters, teens hanging around also.

Shouldn't you be out waving your stick at them?!

Axfrderr

ShayNanigan wrote: »

What kind of an army doesn't have tanks?!

One that doesn't need to go blasting shells of freedom all over the place.

Sorry, it's just that I'm from a country where the police carries guns routinely and an army that has tanks and fighter jets.

So?

wellwhynot

Gael23 wrote: »

Just post a script to me?

Usually email. You can forward to your pharmacy via email. No need to print.

whisky_galore

is_that_so wrote: »

Shouldn't you be out waving your stick at them?!

I don't have a stick, perhaps you have.

kyote00

Power in my house just went ...... nearly used all my toilet rolls in one go....

Just a fuse though, back on now.

Cody montana wrote: »

Lockdown....according to WhatsApp!

3 minutes.

fritzelly

And nothing!

Working class heroes

Jesus!!!!!!!!!
Run everyone, RUN!!!!!!!!

deisedevil

Cork Boy 53 wrote: »

OK. I am showing symptons of the virus and have been ringing the HSE contact number to try to arrange a test but have been put on hold for ages. Anyone else experiencing this?

Would be good to post updates about how you get on with that. I keep hearing that the whole testing situation is a pure disaster.

Class MayDresser

Just finished winding down my business until the foreseeable. I think the message is pretty clear widespread bar a few ****wits.

Cody montana

kyote00 wrote: »

Power in my house just went ...... nearly used all my toilet rolls in one go....

Just a fuse though, back on now.

I’ve taken the iodine tablets anyway.

fritzelly

Going back to bed now

Where are the army? They're 2 mins late

pH

statesaver wrote: »

What happens ?

There was a storm on Irish social media overnight saying basically that hot news from a secret army meeting was that there would be troops on the streets and lockdown by 11:00am today.

But here's the problem, given what is happening in Spain/France/Italy now, there would be people shrieking on social media that the government wasn't taking this seriously and was putting us all in danger if they didn't have current plans for how to implement lockdowns and curfews!

Gods Gift

As of 1100hrs today.

I am installing myself as the ruler of all Ireland.

Resistance is futile.

My first act as your dictator is to cancel Dancing With The Stars.

dundalkfc10

Class MayDresser wrote: »

Just finished winding down my business until the foreseeable. I think the message is pretty clear widespread bar a few ****wits.

Bar the Govt making staff work in offices on top of each other

Poochie05

Gael23 wrote: »

Just post a script to me?

They can fax it to your pharmacy

Gods Gift

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Where are the army? They're 2 mins late

In an apple green gettin a breakfast roll.

Hold your horses.

DOCARCH

Gods Gift wrote: »

As of 1100hrs today.
My first act as your dictator is to cancel Dancing With The Stars.

Lucky they anticipated your take over!

GM228

Gods Gift wrote: »

My first act as your dictator is to cancel Dancing With The Stars.

Someone beat you already with that one.

Nijmegen

Well holy hell. The army just drove a tank in through the front of my house. A man got out and handed me a leaflet telling me to stay indoors and then they reversed out, presumably giving me something to do during lockdown as I rebuild the front of my gaff to keep the elements (virus) out. All very symbolic.

Pass it on.

Class MayDresser

dundalkfc10 wrote: »

Bar the Govt making staff work in offices on top of each other

No dealings with them just my own experience per phone.

is_that_so

So see y'all here same time Wednesday for another lockdown moment?

is_that_so

Nijmegen wrote: »

Well holy hell. The army just drove a tank in through the front of my house. A man got out and handed me a leaflet telling me to stay indoors and then they reversed out, presumably giving me something to do during lockdown as I rebuild the front of my gaff to keep the elements (virus) out. All very symbolic.

Pass it on.

No, not here, WhatsApp for maximum effect.

pH

Nijmegen wrote: »

Well holy hell. The army just drove a tank in through the front of my house. A man got out and handed me a leaflet telling me to stay indoors and then they reversed out, presumably giving me something to do during lockdown as I rebuild the front of my gaff to keep the elements (virus) out. All very symbolic.

Pass it on.

wait, handed you a leaflet? The rest of your story is believable but ....

expectationlost

can the gov not give their best estimate about how long this is going to last...

chooseusername

Just returned from Aldi -queued from 7:30- to top up my toilet roll stash,
(only have a 2 months supply) .
All shelves empty there, tried 4 other shops, same story.
Stupid panic buyers.

YFlyer

Horse racing continuing behind close doors. Got to keep the insider betting industry running.

dan786

https://twitter.com/LeoVaradkar/status/1239505182221905924?s=20

cj maxx

Dr on radio 1 says our graph is exceeding Italy !!!

Gods Gift

DOCARCH wrote: »

Lucky they anticipated your take over!

I must have a leak

Loafing Oaf

Should I chance getting a haircut tomorrow?

You can take this as gospel.
My brother in laws ex-girlfriends da is in the Army and he said there is not food left after wednesday.
Purple monkey dishwasher