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

facehugger99

Coveney advising against 'all non-essential travel, including the UK but obviously not Northern Ireland'.

I'm missing out why Northieland isn't included in the advisory???

Tootsie_1

press conference live now with Simon

https://www.facebook.com/VirginMediaNews/videos/292442698385543/

dhaughton99

niallo27 wrote: »

Because he is rich!!!!!!

€400 for a private test.

stephenjmcd

shmeee wrote: »

Certain DEASP offices are turning them around in 24 hours and are dropping cheques to the Post Office to be collected the following day.

They are under huge pressure but getting through it and payments are getting out to people.

Are they not paying directly into bank accounts? The form looks for your bank details

Spanish Eyes

We need a GVA stat.

Good Virus Agreement.

And I am serious, looking at UK approach and Arlene’s approach.

SF need to back off too. Hopefully there will be an all island response for everyone’s sake.

tuxy

facehugger99 wrote: »

Coveney advising against 'all non-essential travel, including the UK but obviously not Norther Ireland'.

I'm missing out why Northieland isn't included in the advisory???

The not travelling is so you don't get stuck in a foreign country. You won't get stranded in NI.

CIARAN_BOYLE

lbj666 wrote: »

If they are saying 800 by the end of the week. Based on a exponential growth we are talking 250.

If he is talking 800 cases total by the end of the week we wouldn't be talking 250 tonight.

If we are talking 800 a day by the end of the week we would be talking 250 tonight.

I hope they were meaning the first case and not the second case.

odyssey06

BLIZZARD7 wrote: »

Germany running at 0.2% mortality rate. The UK is at 3.56%.

The Uk would have 0.2% too if it used the same metric as Germany for counting fatalities - only if there are no underlying conditions.

Funsterdelux

Is there something about rte news now channel that makes kids scream and go bonkers?

Every press conf

ingalway

MD1990 wrote: »

death rate in Germany is very low.

7,421 cases 15 dead

I read somewhere that they are recording the cause of death based on any underlying condition rather than Coronavirus. If true a shocking way to distort the figures.

bekker

Harry Palmr wrote: »

That doesn't explain the difference with France, Denmark, Netherlands. It's clearly something more specific. Maybe the test rate from early on.

Only meaningful COVID-19 death rate for comparison is dead/resolved cases, with this will start very high and work it's way down to about 6% with the passage of time.

Confirmed cases is based on too many unknowns to be useful, and comparing to annual rates for other viruses is totally meaningless at this stage.

Lundstram

facehugger99 wrote: »

Coveney advising against 'all non-essential travel, including the UK but obviously not Northern Ireland'.

I'm missing out why Northieland isn't included in the advisory???

I can't believe you actually asked this question.

jimwallace197

risteard7 wrote: »

If anybody gets it, make sure to post it on social media first. It's very important for the ego & attention

Out of order, people need some form of communication especially in these isolating times, off with you

James 007

Guys, I am posting here regarding COVID-19 but its also work related. I work as an EHS Specialist in a Pharma Plant. There is only me working in EHS.

There was a global meeting this morning with all our SLT Team regarding the ongoing progress of this virus. Of course there is a requirement for the facility to keep operating. UP to now I have never taken up leadership as all EHS decisions are taking by the SLT Team on site, note that I am not included in these meetings.

The General Manager mentioned to me this morning after this meeting would I be able to work from home, I said that's fine, but I could call in for an hour here and there as I am not far from the facility. This afternoon I was talking to him in his office & now he has said there is a requirement for me to be there full time to give 'guidance' in the event of a case on site. Global EHS have issued a series of documents for 'Managers' regarding COVID-19.He showed me the power-point slide and indeed it did say 'EHS Leadership' required at the site.

Guys I am not an EHS Manager at the facility (other sites are bigger & do have EHS Managers/Dept, our facility is considered lower risk, no APIs etc), also I don't have the term EHS Lead in my title. Up to now it has been always me giving EHS guidance/direction only but Managers seem to make all the decisions. Any taughts on this one

jarvis

Funsterdelux wrote: »

Is there something about rte news now channel that makes kids scream and go bonkers?

Every press conf

Fücking tell me about it!!!! Every time!!!

odyssey06

Another article in the Guardian on concerns: re use of ibuprofen and other NSAIDs... Lancet study which showed worse outcomes for patients with respiratory illnesses who were prescribed ibuprofen.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/16/health-experts-criticise-nhs-advice-to-take-ibuprofen-for-covid-19

BLIZZARD7

odyssey06 wrote: »

The Uk would have 0.2% too if it used the same metric as Germany for counting fatalities - only if there are no underlying conditions.

Do you have a source for this? :eek:

sterz

ingalway wrote: »

I read somewhere that they are recording the cause of death based on any underlying condition rather than Coronavirus. If true a shocking way to distort the figures.

Where is somewhere?

fritzelly

Harris speaking very well

freshpopcorn

Spar/Texaco Fermoy!

c.p.w.g.w

Helen Whately looks very unwell on Channel 4 news...wonder did she catch Covid-19 off Nadine Dorris

cosanostra

Never a fan of FG but after watching the uk presser earlier compared to this were very lucky seem to be taking the bull by the horns

Tea drinker

tobefrank321 wrote: »

Why do the UK media give Johnson such an easy ride?
Soft questions all the way, no hard questions.

It's a form of self censorship widespread in the West. Look at all the BS wars and follow up terrorist attacks killing hundreds of EU citizens. No checks and balances, follow the party line..

Funsterdelux wrote: »

Is there something about rte news now channel that makes kids scream and go bonkers?

Every press conf

You should chat to their parents, maybe the answer is there?

endainoz

James 007 wrote: »

Guys, I am posting here regarding COVID-19 but its also work related. I work as an EHS Specialist in a Pharma Plant. There is only me working in EHS.

There was a global meeting this morning with all our SLT Team regarding the ongoing progress of this virus. Of course there is a requirement for the facility to keep operating. UP to now I have never taken up leadership as all EHS decisions are taking by the SLT Team on site, note that I am not included in these meetings.

The General Manager mentioned to me this morning after this meeting would I be able to work from home, I said that's fine, but I could call in for an hour here and there as I am not far from the facility. This afternoon I was talking to him in his office & now he has said there is a requirement for me to be there full time to give 'guidance' in the event of a case on site. Global EHS have issued a series of documents for 'Managers' regarding COVID-19.He showed me the power-point slide and indeed it did say 'EHS Leadership' required at the site.

Guys I am not an EHS Manager at the facility (other sites are bigger & do have EHS Managers/Dept, our facility is considered lower risk, no APIs etc), also I don't have the term EHS Lead in my title. Up to now it has been always me giving EHS guidance/direction only but Managers seem to make all the decisions. Any taughts on this one

That's a whole pile of abbreviations.

is_that_so

fritzelly wrote: »

Harris speaking very well

Rise and rise and rise!

Gretas Gonna Get Ya!

Vodkat wrote: »

I've a family member here waiting on a test. He developed symptoms on Wednesday starting with a sore throat which continued into Friday, when he rang me from work to say he felt weak and dizzy. He came home early and went to bed. On Saturday he still had the sore throat but had no cough, temperature or shortness of breath (which is why I thought it's probably just a cold) he just had an additional headache. But last night he woke me up he was dripping in sweat and had a temperature of 37.6. I sent him into the spare room (where he has been isolated since) and gave him water and nurofen.
This morning I called our GP and after three different calls she said she would arrange for a test to be carried out. We still haven't had the test completed. Does anyone know how long it takes from first contact?

Don't give NSAIDS like nurofen. There is a doctor in the UK, who thinks they might be contributing to higher death rates in Italy. (Where it is very common to give them for fever symptoms)

I'm not a doctor, so not giving medical advice. Just letting you know in case it might be important and could make a difference.

This is the doctor who said it in this video around minute 14:00 I think.

He's still doing more research, so he's not 100% sure yet. But just be careful with giving these drugs!

spookwoman

fritzelly wrote: »

Harris speaking very well

He is an I think he's hinting a sh*tstorm coming

leavingirl

BLIZZARD7 wrote: »

This is complete fake news. The mortality rate for the flu is 0.01 to 0.1%.

Ah the cognitive dissonance...

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm

RugbyLad11

Tomorrow the government are stating a recruitment drive, they are looking to hire everyone from retried doctors to students.

I wonder what type of jobs they are looking the students to do?

crossman47

fritzelly wrote: »

Harris speaking very well

I agree. better than I've ever heard him.

dinorebel

James 007 wrote: »

Guys, I am posting here regarding COVID-19 but its also work related. I work as an EHS Specialist in a Pharma Plant. There is only me working in EHS.

There was a global meeting this morning with all our SLT Team regarding the ongoing progress of this virus. Of course there is a requirement for the facility to keep operating. UP to now I have never taken up leadership as all EHS decisions are taking by the SLT Team on site, note that I am not included in these meetings.

The General Manager mentioned to me this morning after this meeting would I be able to work from home, I said that's fine, but I could call in for an hour here and there as I am not far from the facility. This afternoon I was talking to him in his office & now he has said there is a requirement for me to be there full time to give 'guidance' in the event of a case on site. Global EHS have issued a series of documents for 'Managers' regarding COVID-19.He showed me the power-point slide and indeed it did say 'EHS Leadership' required at the site.

Guys I am not an EHS Manager at the facility (other sites are bigger & do have EHS Managers/Dept, our facility is considered lower risk, no APIs etc), also I don't have the term EHS Lead in my title. Up to now it has been always me giving EHS guidance/direction only but Managers seem to make all the decisions. Any taughts on this one

Good time to ask for a raise.

Looptheloop30

As regards the press conferences our gang have been streets ahead of Boris and his bluster boys in fairness and I'm no blueshirt.

As regards results, it's anybodys guess....

Sierra Oscar

RugbyLad11 wrote: »

I wonder what type of jobs they are looking the students to do?

Contact tracing I would imagine.

ChikiChiki

My God FG are impressivly reassuring at the moment during this crisis.

Well done. Credit where credit is due.

You only have to go throw a lot of my post history to see how critical I have been of them in the past.

Ger Roe

endainoz wrote: »

That's a whole pile of abbreviations.

Yeah... I'd like to chip in with some advice, but I have no idea what is being said.

is_that_so

RugbyLad11 wrote: »

Tomorrow the government are stating a recruitment drive, they are looking to hire everyone from retried doctors to students.

I wonder what type of jobs they are looking the students to do?

Contact tracing seems to be the big one all round.

Vodkat

fritzelly wrote: »

For people phoning the doc - are you getting charged for the consult?

I phoned today on behalf of a family member. He was scheduled for a test, however we are still awaiting same. They filled a sick cert and filled the illness benefit forms for me to collect which cost €25

CIARAN_BOYLE

BLIZZARD7 wrote: »

Do you have a source for this? :eek:

A few specific things are mentioned here including a woman who died from pneumonia after being diagnosed with the coronavirus.

https://www.thelocal.de/20200310/what-explains-the-low-coronavirus-death-rate-in-germany

flazio

James 007 wrote: »

Guys, I am posting here regarding COVID-19 but its also work related. I work as an EHS Specialist in a Pharma Plant. There is only me working in EHS.

There was a global meeting this morning with all our SLT Team regarding the ongoing progress of this virus. Of course there is a requirement for the facility to keep operating. UP to now I have never taken up leadership as all EHS decisions are taking by the SLT Team on site, note that I am not included in these meetings.

The General Manager mentioned to me this morning after this meeting would I be able to work from home, I said that's fine, but I could call in for an hour here and there as I am not far from the facility. This afternoon I was talking to him in his office & now he has said there is a requirement for me to be there full time to give 'guidance' in the event of a case on site. Global EHS have issued a series of documents for 'Managers' regarding COVID-19.He showed me the power-point slide and indeed it did say 'EHS Leadership' required at the site.

Guys I am not an EHS Manager at the facility (other sites are bigger & do have EHS Managers/Dept, our facility is considered lower risk, no APIs etc), also I don't have the term EHS Lead in my title. Up to now it has been always me giving EHS guidance/direction only but Managers seem to make all the decisions. Any taughts on this one

There's a lot of three letter acronyms that I have no clue what they are.

stephenjmcd

When you fill in the forms for social protection during a covid closure does the €203 payment go directly into your account or do you need to collect it from a post office?

Shn99

Any big announcements from the cabinet sub committee ? Cant watch at the moment

RugbyLad11

Sierra Oscar wrote: »

Contact tracing I would imagine.

I'm a student myself, I might give it a go to help out

Blueshoe

I read the Eu are considering a travel ban. Only a few days ago Trump said the same and got lambasted for it.
Funny old world.

Stay safe.

solidasarock

RugbyLad11 wrote: »

Tomorrow the government are stating a recruitment drive, they are looking to hire everyone from retried doctors to students.

I wonder what type of jobs they are looking the students to do?

They are putting everyone they can in the civil service on contract tracing.

I would guess they will assisting them.

BLIZZARD7

leavingirl wrote: »

Ah the cognitive dissonance...

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm

That includes all deaths from Pneumonia. Stop peddling misinformation.

Edit : it isn't even that. That's the % of all deaths attributable to the flu. Not the mortality rate.

tuxy

Gretas Gonna Get Ya! wrote: »

Don't give NSAIDS like nurofen. There is a doctor in the UK, who thinks they might be contributing to higher death rates in Italy. (Where it is very common to give them for fever symptoms)

I'm not a doctor, so not giving medical advice. Just letting you know in case it might be important and could make a difference.

This is the doctor that who said it in this video around minute 14:00 I think.

He's still doing more research, so he's not 100% sure yet. But just be careful with giving these drugs!

Yes it's unproven but it makes sense to me that a high body temperature and inflammation could slow the virus. It's the bodies natural reaction for a reason.
Of course there is a point where your temperature could go too high and at that point you could take a non anti-inflammatory like paracetamol.
Not medical advise just some thing to consider until you can get in contact with a GP. Which you should do ASAP and then follow their advice.

Quantum Erasure

leavingirl wrote: »

Ah the cognitive dissonance...

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm

thats the percentage of deaths attributable to flu, as a percentage of all deaths that happen,

NOT the percentage of people with flu who die

risteard7

jimwallace197 wrote: »

Out of order, people need some form of communication especially in these isolating times, off with you

Nonsense

Jinglejangle69

Looptheloop30 wrote: »

As regards the press conferences our gang have been streets ahead of Boris and his bluster boys in fairness and I'm no blueshirt.

As regards results, it's anybodys guess....

Remember FG have been compared to the tories and only caring about the rich.

We are seen the true Tory colours across the waters.

Adiboo

RugbyLad11 wrote: »

Tomorrow the government are stating a recruitment drive, they are looking to hire everyone from retried doctors to students.

I wonder what type of jobs they are looking the students to do?

I heard contact tracing.