Covid19 Part XV - 15,251 in ROI (610 deaths) 2,645 in NI (194 deaths) (19/04) Read OP

is_that_so

Positive George out today in spots!:D

wakka12

is_that_so wrote: »

Allegedly! Where are the pics?

I would be shocked if your local park is not very busy,honestly. Im not one to make a big fuss of this as I think most people generally keep distance and even at that a few extra infections isnt going to make much of a difference in the grand scheme of things but my two local parks which I passed through today were the absolute busiest I've ever seen them in my life

Agent Coulson

Simon Harris getting grayer by the day.


The stress on all front line workers dealing first hand with Covid-19 will haunt the world for a generation.

stephenjmcd

wadacrack wrote: »

https://twitter.com/MKWilliamsRome/status/1250820527503151105

No wonder more cases picked up. They had been testing 50k a day previously. 70k today. So 20k more for about 2k more cases

hotmail.com

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Simon Harris getting grayer by the day.


The stress on all front line workers dealing first hand with Covid-19 will haunt the world for a generation.

Yes he's completely out of his depth

Jim_Hodge

hotmail.com wrote: »

Why are people calling it a lockdown then?

Because they're wrong. It isn't a lockdown and was never supposed to be.

Paddygreen

BanditLuke wrote: »

Madness. Mark my words restrictions aren't going anywhere and will need to be properly enforced.

On the spot fines for first time offenders. Electronic tagging for repeat offenders. Tazer for anyone who diaobeys or doesn't comply immediately with law enforcement. The possibility of detention/internment camps for repeat offenders should also be explored. There are several possibilities that could be used for such a purpose, the marts are closed for example and could quickly be turned into secure detention facilities.

Agent Coulson

hotmail.com wrote: »

Yes he's completely out of his depth

Everyone in to world is out of their depth.

Iamabeliever

Cycling - unnecessary evil?
Don't see the point in putting yourself at risk
Seems only logical to ban it

Ace2007

Ace2007 wrote: »

I would still think if next of kin asked the question, the nursing home would have to tell them if any resident had the virus - purely on the basis that no resident is a prisoner, and if they knew they may have the option of moving out.

I was basing my original comment on a private nursing homes communication and assumed it was standard practice as why would they bother telling people otherwise.

You've raised a good point Ace2007.

In my particular case, I think the elderly next of kin (spouse) is probably better off not knowing this information- it would just be too stressful. I'm pretty certain they haven't asked the question or at least I'm pretty certain the nursing home (which is private) hasn't said anything to him on covid-19 being present there in the home. I imagine they wish to limit panic and anxiety to relatives.

I actually don't know what the best practice is here in this situation- tell all next of kin many patients have died due to covid and others are affected or only communicate with those relatives who have patients/clients affected by the illness? Wouldn't mind a definitive answer if anyone out there has this knowledge and works in the industry.

statto25

quokula wrote: »

Other illnesses still exist. People still get the flu. Being sick doesn't automatically mean you must have this particular virus.

You don't say. My point is these tests took over 2 weeks for results to come back. One of these people visited hospital with the symptoms as they already have a serious medical condition and were very worried. A nurse and doctor told them they were sure they had it bit obviously couldn't confirm until the test came back.

Ace2007

Jim_Hodge wrote: »

Because they're wrong. It isn't a lockdown and was never supposed to be.

It's why i usually write "lock down", because despite people calling it that - it's anything but

Hobgoblin11

Hobgoblin11 wrote: »

I went out for a 5k cycle yesterday there were teenagers everywhere out breaking the curfew

Like the beer that post is as weak as piss.

hotmail.com

Lots of people having drinks in other households over the weekend.

Mic 1972

podgeandrodge wrote: »

Jesus H Christ. Whatever next :eek:

that's why the restrictions are not working here, people dont give a feck

smelly sock

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Simon Harris getting grayer by the day.


The stress on all front line workers dealing first hand with Covid-19 will haunt the world for a generation.

Seriously?

You know we have had HSE doctors on here sayimg things good and they haven't seen the ****show some on here are saying is happening.

Alf Veedersane

Mic 1972 wrote: »

that's why the restrictions are not working here, people dont give a feck

They're not?

Hospitalisations are levelling off anyway.

podgeandrodge

Mic 1972 wrote: »

...
There is a green in front of my house, some neighbors are having a chat right now...

podgeandrodge wrote:

Jesus H Christ. Whatever next :eek:

Mic 1972 wrote: »

that's why the restrictions are not working here, people dont give a feck

:P

hotmail.com

hotmail.com wrote: »

Go to your local park and see.

The one in the closest town to me is empty any time I've had to pass it,

smelly sock

hotmail.com wrote: »

Lots of people having drinks in other households over the weekend.

Source?

is_that_so

wakka12 wrote: »

I would be shocked if your local park is not very busy,honestly. Im not one to make a big fuss of this as I think most people generally keep distance and even at that a few extra infections isnt going to make much of a difference in the grand scheme of things but my two local parks which I passed through today were the absolute busiest I've ever seen them in my life

It is easily within 2km walk of a lot of people. Keep your distance and and you're following the guidelines. People in parks doesn't mean its being flouted, they probably have nowhere else to take exercise.

Mic 1972

hotmail.com wrote: »

Oh did it come across as if I was annoyed?

I was replying to someone saying this is a lockdown. I pointed out that local parks are packed.

It's not a lockdown.

Unfortunately so
Ireland is following in the footsteps of Italy/Spain which started with a soft lock down and 2 months down the line had to restrict because the numbers weren't decreasing.
We are running at almost 1K new cases per day, for a 5 million people country it's not small at all

polesheep

MarkY91 wrote: »

How is it Leo's fault that the virus won't be gone until it's gone?

Is it his fault that people are scruff bags and have no sense of hygiene?

It will be his fault if the policy they adopted fails. The fact is, there are a great many respected experts who would not be in full agreement with the experts advising the government. Once, however, the government nailed their colours to the mast, we never going to see a contrary opinion gain traction in the media. I genuinely hope that they got it right and I'm sure all of the experts were both right and wrong in certain aspects, but they have, at best, until May 5th before it breaks down irretrievably. I suspect that, despite anything we hear in the meantime, they will ease restrictions on the 5th.

Sober Crappy Chemis

smelly sock wrote: »

Source?

Off-licence I'd imagine.

expectationlost

owlbethere wrote: »

What's the story about contact tracing? Has it failed here in Ireland? I know someone who had to go to hospital 2 weeks ago. The person is now sick, waiting on a test. Not once was she called and notified and asked to isolate in case she was infected.

was s/he in contact with a gp

JP Liz V1

Hobgoblin11 wrote: »

I went out for a 5k cycle yesterday there were teenagers everywhere out breaking the curfew

Is 2km not also for cyclists? When were teenagers curfewed?

Jinglejangle69

polesheep wrote: »

It will be his fault if the policy they adopted fails. The fact is, there are a great many respected experts who would not be in full agreement with the experts advising the government. Once, however, the government nailed their colours to the mast, we never going to see a contrary opinion gain traction in the media. I genuinely hope that they got it right and I'm sure all of the experts were both right and wrong in certain aspects, but they have, at best, until May 5th before it breaks down irretrievably. I suspect that, despite anything we hear in the meantime, they will ease restrictions on the 5th.

Who are these experts you speak?

So you think it would have went down well if Leo ignored the advice of the countries CMO?

Done the opposite of what every country in the world has done?

Can you imagine the accusations about Denis Ó Brien or something to that affect.

Alf Veedersane

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Oh dear. One has never heard of the "circuit", the ability to do repetitive loops within a 2km radius.

You don't even need to do multiple loops. Cycling the circle marked out by the 2km radius would be more than 12km

Professor Moriarty

hotmail.com wrote: »

Lots of people having drinks in other households over the weekend.

Why wasn't I invited?

hotmail.com

Wait do people here think the rules are being complied with by 100% of the population?

tobefrank321

fr336 wrote: »

Nobody is going to starve from this. The government are paying an amount of people's wages. Those in the essential services such as nurses, retail workers etc live hand to mouth like this all the time and they manage. I don't really care if people can't have their usual luxuries during a once in a lifetime pandemic situation.

The government have clearly stated that paying an amount of people's wages is not sustainable beyond 3 months. Their words.

laurah591

What time is tonight's HSE update?

is_that_so

hotmail.com wrote: »

Wait do people here think the rules are being complied with by 100% of the population?

No, it was never expected. 80%+ is very good and there seem to be relatively few rule breakers.

Stheno

laurah591 wrote: »

What time is tonight's HSE update?

Half six

is_that_so

laurah591 wrote: »

What time is tonight's HSE update?

Shortly - 6.30

bodhrandude

laurah591 wrote: »

What time is tonight's HSE update?

In 6 minutes apparently.

tobefrank321

Time to bring in random sample testing of the population to determine asymptomatic prevalence of covid19. This will also feed into decisions on lifting restrictions.

Speak Now

is_that_so wrote: »

No, it was never expected. 80%+ is very good and there seem to be relatively few rule breakers.

Heard a news report you need over 90% to get the benefits.

hotmail.com

is_that_so wrote: »

No, it was never expected. 80%+ is very good and there seem to be relatively few rule breakers.

I get the impression the ones who are staying at home, are the people that like staying at home anyway. (And nothing wrong with that) .

Seamai

Iamabeliever wrote: »

Cycling - unnecessary evil?
Don't see the point in putting yourself at risk
Seems only logical to ban it

Had a fúcker cycling towards me on a narrow footpath this afternoon expecting me to step off on to the road, WTF! Gave me a filthy look as he moved onto the road less than 2m in front of me. Lucky for him that I was in such a calm mood. Normally I'd have blown a gasket.

is_that_so

tobefrank321 wrote: »

Time to bring in random sample testing of the population to determine asymptomatic prevalence of covid19. This will also feed into decisions on lifting restrictions.

There will be something announced tomorrow I think, on antibody testing otherwise possible broadening of the definition in the next week or so if testing system is ready.

JP Liz V1

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Everyone in to world is out of their depth.

I agree, this pandemic is new for everyone and very hard to know how to deal with good or bad

paddythere

Pubs closed til September 1st apparently

giveitholly

paddythere wrote: »

Pubs closed til September 1st apparently

WhatsApp?

mean gene

paddythere wrote: »

Pubs closed til September 1st apparently

work in one was told yesterday july

Sober Crappy Chemis

giveitholly wrote: »

WhatsApp?

ThatsCrap

JP Liz V1

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Oh dear. One has never heard of the "circuit", the ability to do repetitive loops within a 2km radius.

Your "spin" is rather transparent.

My apologies as I didn't contemplate repetitive cycling in same 2km area, I thought all in one 5km

Vinnie222

mean gene wrote: »

work in one was told yesterday july

How will they control social distancing

paddythere

giveitholly wrote: »

WhatsApp?

My uncle is head chef in a pub, got a letter from office of Taoiseach. Few others have said they got the letter too

domrush

paddythere wrote: »

My uncle is head chef in a pub, got a letter from office of Taoiseach. Few others have said they got the letter too

What a crock of ****e