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

J Mysterio

suicide_circus wrote: »

but surely they are just taking the medical scientific advise of their experts, like all other governments, its not like bojo has the relevant expertise - hasn't he deferred to the qualified civil servants?

First they said they want 'herd immunity'. Boris said they should 'take it on the chin' and reach 60% infection. They stopped talking about that because people were rightly apalled. Kind of how Boris ordered his ministers not to mention 'Brexit'.

Now they are insisting that it's 'too early' to shut things down, as the disease runs rampant in society. When will be the right time?

People are not following the advice as they think 'its not that bad' and it's not the time to self isolate.

They are prioritising the economy over public health.

They are not testing - only testing patients admitted to hospital (basically people who it is clear already have the virus). They are not testing frontline staff. They refuse to do this despite the advice they should test as much as possible (WHO).

They have reccomended that sufferers of the virus use ibuprofen, despite science contradicting this. The French believe it aggravates the virus and causes a deterioration in the patient.

**** Boris and **** the Tories.

Stheno

Necro wrote: »

Lol.

Boris now putting in place what Ireland did last Thursday.

And making the same mistake with advising rather than ordering

Especially important for over 70s and pregnant women to observe

All the yoof will party as normal

laugh

Doesn't sounds like he is going far enough.

Kermit.de.frog

Boris saying "should do this", "should do that"


No action.

ShayNanigan

Anyone else getting depressed by the bleak news on economy? You know, people losing their jobs, airlines possibly going bankrupt by end of May etc.? I am trying to stay optimistic but the way things are going, I'm starting to wonder whether it would be better to just catch corona and kick the bucket than end up living on the streets by the end of this year.

Cork Boy 53

yourdeadwright wrote: »

Here's a quick one, the mother inlaw is currently living with us,
(Which is bad enough) Her brother is unwell and in Beaumont hospital (not corna ) she wants to go visit tonight , is it a good idea ?
I'm worried sick if she catches something and brings it home and then I pass it on to my own parents who would be very vulnerable to the virus ,

Unless he is terminally ill make sure she stays far away from the hospital. Tie her down if necessary.;)

Dymo

That's right Boris, lets get Coronavirus done.

laugh

Haha he couldn't say the letters E and U there.

Yurt2

political analyst wrote: »

Surely, the World Health Organisation (WHO) must have thought of the likelihood that local officials in China would cover-up the first diagnoses in the event of a dangerous virus breaking out. So why didn't the WHO advise that travel to and from China be suspended as soon as suspicions arose?

Why has the WHO let the Chinese government dictate to it?

China is now a major donor country to multilateral organisations. As Trump has pulled American money from these orgs, China has stepped in with the cash.

Jpmarn

Boris is paying particular attention to London. Mass gatherings won’t be supported be emergency workers according to him.

Funkfield

"leading a campaign to fight back"

DOCARCH

ShayNanigan wrote: »

Anyone else getting depressed by the bleak news on economy?

YES. As a self-employed person it is scarier than the virus itself. I need that jacks roll!!!

Necro

Stheno wrote: »

Especially important for over 70s and pregnant women to observe

All the yoof will party as normal

The danger in the UK is that I feel they're always on the precipice of serious civil unrest, which is really quite bizarre for a Western country.

It definitely needs to be baby steps or they'll start looting.

palmcut

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/media/pressrel/advice-about-anti-inflammatory-medication-and-covid-19.html

Hobgoblin11

Bojo- iso 4 <70

TheAsYLuMkeY

I am not making light of the situation as anyone that has been following the thread will see i am taking it very seriously,

But i cannot help getting this song out of my head the past few days!!!!

cameramonkey

Yurt! wrote: »

Wild-animal wet-markets are widespread in China, not just in Wuhan. If a blind eye is being turned, it's being turned at a national level.

It's very odd seeing Irish people parrot the ancient and well-worn Chinese political canard that the local functionary is corrupt but the Emperor and his circle are beyond reproach. Just goes to show that Beijing's propaganda efforts are paying dividends.

Propaganda is in the eye of the beholder.

bekker

J-s he tried to take a Churchillian tone, and failed miserably.

Gods Gift

Stheno wrote: »

Especially important for over 70s and pregnant women to observe

All the yoof will party as normal

Over 70 and pregnant.
Dirty auld wans.

Lashes28

You don't realise how well Leo speaks until you listen to Boris

Stheno

Didn't he also say that even if you have symptoms and you have to th as its it's ok to go out to get supplies!!

Jpmarn

Reminder the rate of infection is lower in UK than Republic of Ireland.

DisneyLover

yourdeadwright wrote: »

Here's a quick one, the mother inlaw is currently living with us,
(Which is bad enough) Her brother is unwell and in Beaumont hospital (not corna ) she wants to go visit tonight , is it a good idea ?
I'm worried sick if she catches something and brings it home and then I pass it on to my own parents who would be very vulnerable to the virus ,

Is he terminal ? They won't let her or anyone in unless he is going to die soon. As least thats the way it is in my hospital.

jamesf85

laugh wrote: »

Doesn't sounds like he is going far enough.

They haven't changed anything.

They're clearly still going the herd immunity route, it's just by telling people they should self isolate they're also covering themselves from people that think that's the route they should take.

There'd be a closure of schools etc if they were rolling back.

They've clearly been advised that this is the best approach for them. Nothing new has come to light in the past 48 hours for them to change that stance.

statesaver

Lashes28 wrote: »

You don't realise how well Leo speaks until you listen to Boris

Ahh, both are rubbish

Hurrache

Johnson - "The UK is leading the campaign to fight back against this disease". Trump lite.

recyclebin

Lashes28 wrote: »

You don't realise how well Leo speaks until you listen to Boris

Should do this, should do that. Very wishy washy from the UK.

cameramonkey

political analyst wrote: »

Surely, the World Health Organisation (WHO) must have thought of the likelihood that local officials in China would cover-up the first diagnoses in the event of a dangerous virus breaking out. So why didn't the WHO advise that travel to and from China be suspended as soon as suspicions arose?

Why has the WHO let the Chinese government dictate to it?

This is gone well past China now, its in the back yard banging at the door but if it makes you feel better keep talking about China.

Kermit.de.frog

Jpmarn wrote: »

Reminder the rate of infection is lower in UK than Republic of Ireland.

They are not testing

cnocbui

Snow Garden wrote: »

We all need to learn how to grow our own vegetables.

And 4 months later you might be able to harvest and eat them. Meanwhile, you will still need to buy vegetables until then.

Widdensushi

Jpmarn wrote: »

Reminder the rate of infection is lower in UK than Republic of Ireland.

they aren't testing people so how do we know

Looptheloop30

Jpmarn wrote: »

Reminder the rate of infection is lower in UK than Republic of Ireland.

O were they testing the same amount proportionally as us were they?

banie01

Jpmarn wrote: »

Reminder the rate of infection is lower in UK than Republic of Ireland.

The reported rate of infection.
Based on tests that the UK is rationing.

laugh

Jpmarn wrote: »

Reminder the rate of infection is lower in UK than Republic of Ireland.

What are the rates?

statesaver

Hurrache wrote: »

Johnson - "The UK is leading the campaign to fight back against this disease". Trump lite.

Trying to invoke the spirit of Churchill but fails totally.

Frank Bullitt

The brits have changed their tone!

ChikiChiki

Uk press conference, not a whole lot new to what we already know.

political analyst

cameramonkey wrote: »

This is gone well past China now, its in the back yard banging at the door but if it makes you feel better keep talking about China.

Communist officials in Wuhan caused the crisis by covering-up the earliest cases of infection and letting a pot-luck dinner take place.

Funkfield

Jpmarn wrote: »

Reminder the rate of infection is lower in UK than Republic of Ireland.

How can you know that? Surely they aren't testing similar numbers?

mloc123

Jpmarn wrote: »

Reminder the rate of infection is lower in UK than Republic of Ireland.

The tested rate or the total rate?

Irish_peppa

Boris press conference just now they are still not closing schools and colleges etc ! OH MY GOD:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

Funsterdelux

Just back from the beach.

Was quieter than expected, thankfully, tide was on the way out. Very strong biting wind. The kids and dog had a good run around, although it was looking like a lock down was coming this week, it doesnt feel like it as much today. Restaurants/cafes look like closing tonight.

Driving through a few small towns in Cork I was annoyed to see mainly teenage lads congregate in groups of 3-5.

One man walked by us on the beach 20 yards away and we kept about 5 metres away from 2 kite surfers.

Anyway it was good to get away from it all for a couple of hours and get the ears frozen off me.

banie01

Hurrache wrote: »

Johnson - "The UK is leading the campaign to fight back against this disease". Trump lite.

They are the example along with the US that everyone else points out as bad

Actual bombastic nonsense as the world faces its biggest health crisis in 100 years!

tuxy

Irish_peppa wrote: »

Boris press conference just now they are still not closing schools and colleges etc ! OH MY GOD:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

Herd immunity experiment continues.

SteelyDanJalapeno

The UK are testing more than us per million

Fake news

Stheno

Jesus they seem to be really downplaying it in this press conference

Very few people die. Less than 1% can they not do maths here?

cnocbui

TheAsYLuMkeY wrote: »

I am not making light of the situation as anyone that has been following the thread will see i am taking it very seriously,

But i cannot help getting this song out of my head the past few days!!!!

Good idea. With that in your head, any self respecting virus is bound to give it a miss.

Snow Garden

cnocbui wrote: »

And 4 months later you might be able to harvest and eat them. Meanwhile, you will still need to buy vegetables until then.

You can harvest lettuce after 1 month. Simple to grow.

CIARAN_BOYLE

Jpmarn wrote: »

Reminder the rate of infection is lower in UK than Republic of Ireland.

Remember last Thursday when the chief medical officer of the UK suggested 10k undiagnosed cases in the community.

Necro

Jpmarn wrote: »

Reminder the rate of infection is lower in UK than Republic of Ireland.

Aren't they only testing people hospitalised?