CoVid19 Part X - 1,564 cases ROI (9 deaths) 209 in NI (7 deaths) (25 March) *Read OP*

Hobgoblin11

DisneyLover

I'm 9 days on the list for a fast track swab and still haven't had it! Have no idea whats going on. Work in hospital, was in London, have underlying illness and my mam had a transplant and I'm still waiting!

youtube!

They need to do random testing right now say pick 300 people from across the country and cities and test them every couple of days for two weeks then we will get a decent idea of how prevalent it is and how rapidly it is spreading . Dont choose those on self isolation but rather choose folk who have to go out to work .

Widdensushi

Gynoid wrote: »

How are 15000 tests going to be done a day if 35000 tests arrived this week and 20000 due next week? 15000 x 14 = 210,000

30000 test kits doing 5 tests per kit ?

Timberrrrrrrr

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Are they better than ours

In my own opinion, from a workplace perspective I would say yes, in fact I think H&S is possibly too strict over here to the point of being overwhelming some days.

Heres Johnny

Timberrrrrrrr wrote: »

To the poster who said my source is unreliable.

I am on this site years, never posted rumours about anything. You dont know my friend but as unsaid he is high up.

He usually works for the offshore division inspecting oil/gas rigs in the North sea and would have meetings on a weekly basis with govt ministers. His dept has been decimated at the moment, skeleton staff for offshore rigs due to the need for staff onshore. Even asked me if I knew anyone with a degree 2.1 or above who would be interested in being fast tracked into the HSE such is the need for people.

What's this degree thing all about? I'll help out if I can even on voluntary basis, have a 2:1 myself in both bachelors and masters, both economics and maths related.

BorneTobyWilde

Hobgoblin11 wrote: »

Coronavirus Ireland: Irishman who went to Cheltenham Festival tests positive for COVID-19

My message to that guy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdV2O6544GQ

STB.

rossie1977 wrote: »

Info is a week old but when you consider the median age hospitalized is 67 in Italy

The Median age of confirmed cases in Ireland is 44.

30% of cases have been hospitalised.

IN the UK, 3 doctors in London, all aged 30, in bad way, on ventilators.

the youngest to die in UK was aged 41.

It is random. It doesn't just aggressively attack the elderly or those with underlying health conditions. Its viral load is random.

US2

Think karma is hitting me a slap today after all my posts mocking hypochondriacs looking for tests, I'm coming down with an awful flu. Horrible cough, chills and aches all through my body. Pray for me

CinemaGuy45

STB. wrote: »

The Median age of confirmed cases in Ireland is 44.

30% of cases have been hospitalised.

IN the UK, 3 doctors in London, all aged 30, in bad way, on ventilators.

the youngest to die in UK was aged 41.

It is random. It doesn't just aggressively attack the elderly or those with underlying health conditions. Its viral load is random.

I hate the idea of anybody dying but If a few of those saying it's only old people bite the bullet I will shed few tears.

frillyleaf

Lord Trollington wrote: »

Paddy Cosgrave is a monument bellend. Of Epic proportions .

The c*nt thinks Ireland and Dublin should have bent over backwards to accommodate him and his nerd festival .

And now he carries a chip on his shoulder.

What do you mean by Paddy Cosgrove having a chip on his shoulder?

Hopefully this all pans out well and we will be proud how we all handled rules etc ( the majority of us anyway)

JP Liz V1

DisneyLover wrote: »

I'm 9 days on the list for a fast track swab and still haven't had it! Have no idea whats going on. Work in hospital, was in London, have underlying illness and my mam had a transplant and I'm still waiting!

How have some had a test after 24 / 48 hours but others nearly waiting a week and over?

Kidchameleon

Timberrrrrrrr wrote: »

Would you say the same if it was a member of your family that was at risk?

Members of my family are at risk as they are old. Chances are they will be fine. This level of panic is no different to the toilet roll panic a few weeks ago - there is no need for it.

Timberrrrrrrr

Heres Johnny wrote: »

What's this degree thing all about? I'll help out if I can even on voluntary basis, have a 2:1 myself in both bachelors and masters, both economics and maths related.

He basically said it doesn't matter what the degree is in as long as its 2.1 pass or above. They will fast track NEBOSH certificate and possibly others (COSHH, RIDOR etc). Will text him and see does he have a link to apply.

Timberrrrrrrr

Kidchameleon wrote: »

Members of my family are at risk as they are old. Chances are they will be fine. This level of panic is no different to the toilet roll panic a few weeks ago - there is no need for it.

Toilet roll doesn't kill you

kowloon

CinemaGuy45 wrote: »

I am in the AA and it has nothing to do with a twelve step program.

The number of edgelords on here caring more about themselves and their bank accounts makes me think we have a need for an Arseholes Anonymous.

Kidchameleon

branie2 wrote: »

I'd think it would be for the good of the country.

Authoritarianism is NEVER good for the country. If we get to the stage where the gov can just "commandeer" someones business (ie. hotel) that they spent a lifetime building then the country would not be worth saving IMHO

dan786

Northern Ireland has seen its second coronavirus death.

The patient was elderly, had an underlying medical condition and was being treated in hospital.

amadangomor

US2 wrote: »

Think karma is hitting me a slap today after all my posts mocking hypochondriacs looking for tests, I'm coming down with an awful flu. Horrible cough, chills and aches all through my body. Pray for me

Make sure you are isolated. Ring doctor in morning.

frillyleaf

STB. wrote: »

The Median age of confirmed cases in Ireland is 44.

30% of cases have been hospitalised.

IN the UK, 3 doctors in London, all aged 30, in bad way, on ventilators.

the youngest to die in UK was aged 41.

It is random. It doesn't just aggressively attack the elderly or those with underlying health conditions. Its viral load is random.

I wonder is it starting to affect people differently from different countries due to different genetic make up? It’s probably a silly thought.

CinemaGuy45

Kidchameleon wrote: »

Members of my family are at risk as they are old. Chances are they will be fine. This level of panic is no different to the toilet roll panic a few weeks ago - there is no need for it.

Italy

Coronavirus Cases:
53,578
Deaths:
4,825
Recovered:
6,072

Many people in Italy have died in their homes and have not been tested and are not part of that number.

You are posting ****e.

frillyleaf

Midfield Major wrote: »

For all the bedwetters and doom mongers...


‘Speaking earlier on RTÉ's This Week, Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health Dr Tony Holohan said there are "encouraging signs" that measures introduced to slow the spread of Covid-19 could be working’

https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0322/1124644-coronavirus-tracker-updates/

This is great news and something positive. Let’s hope this continues.

STB.

CinemaGuy45 wrote: »

I hate the idea of anybody dying but If a few of those saying it's only old people bite the bullet I will shed few tears.

Thats the message that needs to get across to the younger about social distancing. No point in saying that look to the Italians, sure they are all old.

This age myth is a global problem.

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analysis of U.S. cases from Feb. 12 to March 16 released Wednesday shows 38 percent of those sick enough to be hospitalized were younger than 55.

Earlier this week, French health ministry official Jérome Salomon said half of the 300 to 400 coronavirus patients treated in intensive care units in Paris were younger than 65, and, according to numbers presented at a seminar of intensive care specialists, half the ICU patients in the Netherlands were younger than 50.

dan786

Emirates grounding all passenger flights from the 25th.

morebabies

US2 wrote: »

Think karma is hitting me a slap today after all my posts mocking hypochondriacs looking for tests, I'm coming down with an awful flu. Horrible cough, chills and aches all through my body. Pray for me

Will do, keep us posted please.

frillyleaf

CinemaGuy45 wrote: »

Many people in Italy have died in their homes and have not been tested and are not part of that number.

You are posting ****e.

Yes and nursing home records aren’t part of official figure in Italy either afaik

James 007

US2 wrote: »

Think karma is hitting me a slap today after all my posts mocking hypochondriacs looking for tests, I'm coming down with an awful flu. Horrible cough, chills and aches all through my body. Pray for me

Hope u will be okay & get better. Its a difficult time for us all, going to work, trying to keep distance, isolating etc. Can I ask have you been very careful about how you went to work, hand washing ettiquette, how do you feel you picked it up. It seems to come as a surprise to all.

CinemaGuy45

Midfield Major wrote: »

For all the bedwetters and doom mongers...


‘Speaking earlier on RTÉ's This Week, Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health Dr Tony Holohan said there are "encouraging signs" that measures introduced to slow the spread of Covid-19 could be working’

https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0322/1124644-coronavirus-tracker-updates/

Another person posting sh*te.

How hard is it to follow simple guidelines and try and halt a fast spread?

Sir Oxman

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Why don't the government commendeer all the hotels in the surrounding area of LE Samuel Beckett to treat those infected, majority are as good as empty...

Hotels...
Gibson Hotel
Spencer Hotel
Marker Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn
Clayton Hotel

Any movement on taking over private hospitals or has that already happened?

gabeeg

Kidchameleon wrote: »

Authoritarianism is NEVER good for the country. If we get to the stage where the gov can just "commandeer" someones business (ie. hotel) that they spent a lifetime building then the country would not be worth saving IMHO

The hotels are completely empty and will be for the foreseeable. The gov could not only take them over, but also give them a degree of compensation which might just keep them afloat

frillyleaf

STB. wrote: »

Thats the message that needs to get across to the younger about social distancing. No point in saying that look to the Italians, sure they are all old.

This age myth is a global problem.

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analysis of U.S. cases from Feb. 12 to March 16 released Wednesday shows 38 percent of those sick enough to be hospitalized were younger than 55.

Earlier this week, French health ministry official Jérome Salomon said half of the 300 to 400 coronavirus patients treated in intensive care units in Paris were younger than 65, and, according to numbers presented at a seminar of intensive care specialists, half the ICU patients in the Netherlands were younger than 50.

Where were the stats saying that it only affects older people and people with underlying conditions taken from? Yes I agree that it means some people are complacent and not taking it seriously due to this.

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts

Lord Trollington wrote: »

Paddy Cosgrave is a monument bellend. Of Epic proportions .

The c*nt thinks Ireland and Dublin should have bent over backwards to accommodate him and his nerd festival .

And now he carries a chip on his shoulder.

Absolutely. It’s so undignified. Some of his suggestions are good but they’re wrapped in a bouquet of bitterness. If there wasn’t such an antagonist slant to his tweets, he might get more people listening. His grudge against the Irish government is so obvious.

Heres Johnny

Timberrrrrrrr wrote: »

He basically said it doesn't matter what the degree is in as long as its 2.1 pass or above. They will fast track NEBOSH certificate and possibly others (COSHH, RIDOR etc). Will text him and see does he have a link to apply.

See what it is anyway, I'll try keep an eye out for your reply but it moves so fast it's ridiculous. If there's some way I could help even with compiling data I will, although I have not lost my job so I would also be mindful of taking a place of someone who needs a job more than me. That's bureaucracy for you

SleetAndSnow

Most of the hotels in Cork are actually closed down for the duration, surprised they haven't done the same in Dublin. Down in west cork at the moment and pretty much all the pubs are closed which I wasn't expecting either. Seems to be a high enough rate of compliance in this county

kowloon

frillyleaf wrote: »

I wonder is it starting to affect people differently from different countries due to different genetic make up? It’s probably a silly thought.

Not silly at all, there are plenty of conditions that hit different populations: Ireland has a high number of people with Coeliac disease, Ashkenazi Jews get Gaucher disease, African-Americans have much higher number with Type 2 Diabetes.

Timberrrrrrrr

Heres Johnny wrote: »

See what it is anyway, I'll try keep an eye out for your reply but it moves so fast it's ridiculous. If there's some way I could help even with compiling data I will, although I have not lost my job so I would also be mindful of taking a place of someone who needs a job more than me. That's bureaucracy for you

I will pm you when he gets back to me.

stephenjmcd

frillyleaf wrote: »

What do you mean by Paddy Cosgrove having a chip on his shoulder?

Hopefully this all pans out well and we will be proud how we all handled rules etc ( the majority of us anyway)

Because he wanted the Irish government to invest huge amounts of money into his web summit which happens once a year and when they said no because it was a private event, he threw his toys out of the pram and upped and left. Ever since then all he's done is criticise

Heres Johnny

Timberrrrrrrr wrote: »

I will pm you when he gets back to me.

Although maybe not for me, I will be able to pass the word too. But it sounds like it should be a press release. Thanks timberrr

moeblogs

Cars lining either side of the R676 Leamybrien - Carrick on Suir road at Kilclooney Woods as huge crowds flock to Coumshingaun. Gardai are now at the scene to deal with traffic issues..

https://www.facebook.com/TheMunsterExpress/videos/599661230891613/

Kidchameleon

gabeeg wrote: »

The hotels are completely empty and will be for the foreseeable. The gov could not only take them over, but also give them a degree of compensation which might just keep them afloat

I'd have no issue with that. But "commandeering" them I would have an issue with. I got annoyed with some people yesterday who were demanding Starbucks close down. Eh, its a business, if you don't want to go then don't. The same people will be moaning that there's no jobs in a few weeks time. Business owners cannot simply shut their doors just the same as world leaders cannot just make what seems like the most sensible decisions. Its not black and white for everyone as much as it may seem that way from your armchair.

Funsterdelux

Midfield Major wrote: »

For all the bedwetters and doom mongers...


‘Speaking earlier on RTÉ's This Week, Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health Dr Tony Holohan said there are "encouraging signs" that measures introduced to slow the spread of Covid-19 could be working’

https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0322/1124644-coronavirus-tracker-updates/

I dont think theres anyone here that wouldnt hope hes right.

RugbyLad11

Midfield Major wrote: »

For all the bedwetters and doom mongers...


‘Speaking earlier on RTÉ's This Week, Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health Dr Tony Holohan said there are "encouraging signs" that measures introduced to slow the spread of Covid-19 could be working’

https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0322/1124644-coronavirus-tracker-updates/

The problem is the measures can't last forever, so it can possibly explode again when everything opens back up.

frillyleaf

stephenjmcd wrote: »

Because he wanted the Irish government to invest huge amounts of money into his web summit which happens once a year and when they said no because it was a private event, he threw his toys out of the pram and upped and left. Ever since then all he's done is criticise

I could be wrong but did he not decide to move that online and receive great response for doing so? Maybe I’m mixing him up with a different conference that was due to take place in the convention centre in February

Seamai

frillyleaf wrote: »

I wonder is it starting to affect people differently from different countries due to different genetic make up? It’s probably a silly thought.

I don't think it's silly at all, I made a similar point here yesterday.

Muahahaha

Kidchameleon wrote: »

Authoritarianism is NEVER good for the country. If we get to the stage where the gov can just "commandeer" someones business (ie. hotel) that they spent a lifetime building then the country would not be worth saving IMHO

You dont seem to realise that the word commandeer has more than one meaning and is not just a militaristic take over of a facility; commandeer also means that you are enlisting someones help in a task. And thats all the govt. will be doing in renting out hotels with the hotels being paid for it. Maybe you should consult your dictionary in future before going off on rants about authoritarianism?

gabeeg

Kidchameleon wrote: »

I'd have no issue with that. But "commandeering" them I would have an issue with. I got annoyed with some people yesterday who were demanding Starbucks close down. Eh, its a business, if you don't want to go then don't. The same people will be moaning that there's no jobs in a few weeks time. Business owners cannot simply shut their doors just the same as world leaders cannot just make what seems like the most sensible decisions. Its not black and white for everyone as much as it may seem that way from your armchair.

I think Starbucks will be alright buddy

Kidchameleon

CinemaGuy45 wrote: »

Many people in Italy have died in their homes and have not been tested and are not part of that number.

You are posting ****e.

Your not factoring in the MASSIVE difference of population though. Even for Italians, it is very unlikely any particular individual will get Covid-19.


Look at China, 80k have gotten it out of 1 billion. That is not very many in the grand scale of things and of those 80k, only a small percent have died. Whilst the numbers are slightly higher in Italy even when total population are considered, its not really that bad. And it wont get nearly as bad here.

Martina1991

youtube! wrote:

They need to do random testing right now say pick 300 people from across the country and cities and test them every couple of days for two weeks then we will get a decent idea of how prevalent it is and how rapidly it is spreading . Dont choose those on self isolation but rather choose folk who have to go out to work .

Now is not the time for doing random studies. 300 is not a large sample size.

We're still in the early stages of a pandemic. Resources need to be spend on the sick and those that need them.

RoryMac

frillyleaf wrote: »

Where were the stats saying that it only affects older people and people with underlying conditions taken from? Yes I agree that it means some people are complacent and not taking it seriously due to this.

I'd imagine hospital stats in the early stages can be misleading as initially hospitals will take in a lot of confirmed cases regardless of how severe the infection is or age so that the medical staff can see first hand symptoms and go through the treatments etc.

Over time the numbers start to give a better indication of the age profile of patients that are seriously ill with the virus

STB.

frillyleaf wrote: »

Where were the stats saying that it only affects older people and people with underlying conditions taken from? Yes I agree that it means some people are complacent and not taking it seriously due to this.

Perception and general attitudes. Its not just here. Its a global issue and largely people seeing limited footage from Italy and making assumptions. The media have also been complacent as it has muddied the lines between age related and underlying illness and the realities that its just random.

Go through the threads, a lot of deniers who refuse to accept the full picture, reflect this. They constantly refer to other posters as drama queens, scaremongers and panicers and point to low apparent % death rates.

The reality is, that the death rate will sky rocket. WHO initially said 2%. Then 3.4%. They got it badly wrong with SARS where it went just under 10%. COVID19 is only going up and up. In San Donino in Italy, 50% of those that are admitted to ICU are dying.

Further reading. https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/coronavirus-death-rate/