Covid in Limerick - Mod Warning in Post #1

greenkiwi1

My text came thru 9pm. Pfizer on Saturday at the Radisson.

theblackstuff

same here, Pfizer on Saturday

fryup

anyone been to the Radisson to get their jab?? is it a long wait or in/out

Comhrá

fryup wrote: »

anyone been to the Radisson to get their jab?? is it a long wait or in/out

I got mine there in early April. Was in and out very quickly. My appointment was for 11.10am, I checked in at 10.55am and was out in my car again (after the 15 mins. wait) by 11.20. Very efficient throughout.

Bicyclette

fryup wrote: »

anyone been to the Radisson to get their jab?? is it a long wait or in/out

I was there early May, getting the Moderna.

At that time, the Moderna people were being picked out of the line and brought into a second line. We got ours in the smaller banqueting room to the left of reception (almost 34 years to the day when we had our wedding reception there ). We were waiting for about 15 minutes and I had to wait 30 minutes afterwards because of previous reactions to vaccinations. But I was fine. And it was very efficient.

Hubby got the AZ the following day - big ballroom. His was a lot faster and he didn't have to wait very long because he's normal I had brought a book I wanted to read while I was waiting for him. I didn't get much read!!

mgbgt1978

I was there last Friday for a 5:40pm appointment. I arrived about 5:25 and there was a queue of about 40 people outside going around towards the rear of the Hotel.
I thought I'd be waiting at least half an hour just to get in the door, but it moved so quickly that I was in a cubicle getting my jab at exactly 5:40.

Just so you know, once you go into the Hotel you are fairly instantly getting checked in so all the actual queueing is before the main door.
After the jab you are asked to sit in a holding area for 15 minutes just to make sure you don't have any sudden reaction to the vaccine.
It's up to you but I gave it just under 10 minutes before I got up and left.

Wise Old Elf

Brought my wife there today, appointment for 11, checked in at 10:55 or so, she was sitting back into the car at 11:20 having done the sitting down for 15 minutes to make sure no reaction. No major queues outside, great operation in fairness to all concerned.

fryup

can i take the odd pic as a momento (it is historical afterall) or would that be frowned upon?

homingbird

fryup wrote: »

can i take the odd pic as a momento (it is historical afterall) or would that be frowned upon?

You will probably be getting a booster shot next year so i wouldnt bother taking a selfie unless you do it for every gp appiontment.

c.p.w.g.w

Genuinely, why wasn't UL used for the vacation centre it has very good public transport links, and plenty of space

JP Liz V1

https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1395820677178007556

black & white

Not surprised at the spike in numbers, was in city centre yesterday just after 4 and saw 15-20 guys drinking pints in a small alleyway beside a pub, all close together and no masks.

breezy1985

black & white wrote: »

Not surprised at the spike in numbers, was in city centre yesterday just after 4 and saw 15-20 guys drinking pints in a small alleyway beside a pub, all close together and no masks.

Every town is reporting stuff like this though so it doesnt explain the spike in Limerick in particular.


We have seen it in loads of counties now once it gets in it moves very fast till it can be got under control so probably not down to one thing. Better hope its not partly because of this Indian covid

giveitholly

black & white wrote: »

Not surprised at the spike in numbers, was in city centre yesterday just after 4 and saw 15-20 guys drinking pints in a small alleyway beside a pub, all close together and no masks.

In fairness very hard to drink a pint with a mask on

callaway92

black & white wrote: »

Not surprised at the spike in numbers, was in city centre yesterday just after 4 and saw 15-20 guys drinking pints in a small alleyway beside a pub, all close together and no masks.

Is that the pub with the alley on Denmark St?

Saw same a couple of days ago and thought it looked fairly dodgy too now that you mention it.

black & white

callaway92 wrote: »

Is that the pub with the alley on Denmark St?

Saw same a couple of days ago and thought it looked fairly dodgy too now that you mention it.

That's the one.

Cookiemunster

Well the HSE seem to be blaming the famously teetotal Muslims, rather than those nasty drunken Irish. https://www.thejournal.ie/covid-19-outbreak-limerick-5444777-May2021/

The statement continues: “Activities contributing to this increase in cases include house parties, indoor gatherings, social activities surrounding last week’s Eid celebrations, and significant onward transmission from weekend social events into workplaces.

Maybe, just maybe, people having a few pints outdoors, where transmission is 17 times less likely than indoors, isn't the reason for this recent increase. Or at least that's what the HSE thinks anyway.

the_blackstuff

There are a good few classes out over a lot of schools as a result of the Eid celebrations, my daughters included. Eid is to Muslims as Christmas is to me so I understand they want to celebrate but there seems to have been a number of big in doors celebrations last weekend and some scheduled again this weekend. There could be a good few case floating around by next weekend

SNNUS

black & white wrote: »

Not surprised at the spike in numbers, was in city centre yesterday just after 4 and saw 15-20 guys drinking pints in a small alleyway beside a pub, all close together and no masks.

Oh my god!!!!

breezy1985

the_blackstuff wrote: »

There are a good few classes out over a lot of schools as a result of the Eid celebrations, my daughters included. Eid is to Muslims as Christmas is to me so I understand they want to celebrate but there seems to have been a number of big in doors celebrations last weekend and some scheduled again this weekend. There could be a good few case floating around by next weekend

What's big. Arent 50 or even multiple groups of 50 allowed in mass now.

SNNUS

giveitholly wrote: »

In fairness very hard to drink a pint with a mask on

Yep more I was out and saw some people enjoying themselves nonsense..

the_blackstuff

breezy1985 wrote: »

What's big. Arent 50 or even multiple groups of 50 allowed in mass now.

There is a fair difference between putting 50 people into a big church and putting 50 people into a house is there not?

breezy1985

the_blackstuff wrote: »

There is a fair difference between putting 50 people into a big church and putting 50 people into a house is there not?

Any proof on the house parties
How come the Muslims are not causing spikes in Cork Dublin and Galway. Sounds like another easy target

rathfarnhamlad

breezy1985 wrote: »

Any proof on the house parties
How come the Muslims are not causing spikes in Cork Dublin and Galway. Sounds like another easy target

I was on the Ennis Road earlier today after driving back here from Dundrum & I was requested by a group of girls who were dressed as if they were going for a night out to buy them drink & give them a lift. They promised me I could join the party if I honoured their request. I just told them to sod off.

Edit: Just my own personal experience. I don't know if this was happening elsewhere at any significant level...

breezy1985

rathfarnhamlad wrote: »

I was on the Ennis Road earlier today after driving back here from Dundrum & I was requested by a group of girls who were dressed as if they were going for a night out to buy them drink & give them a lift. They promised me I could join the party if I honoured their request. I just told them to sod off.

Edit: Just my own personal experience. I don't know if this was happening elsewhere at any significant level...

Sorry I should have been more clear I meant the Eid ones. But even for regular house parties I dont think Limerick is doing them more than anywhere else

Cookiemunster

breezy1985 wrote: »

Any proof on the house parties
How come the Muslims are not causing spikes in Cork Dublin and Galway. Sounds like another easy target

Why don't you ask the HSE? They're the ones who mentioned house partys and Eid celebrations as the causes of the spike.

Maybe try not getting so indignant while ignoring the facts.

YFlyer

black & white wrote: »

That's the one.

Phils?

phog

the_blackstuff wrote: »

There is a fair difference between putting 50 people into a big church and putting 50 people into a house is there not?

Breezy likes to have a cut, any cut at all on the holy joes as he likes to refer them. Seldom misses an opportunity and facts usually don't matter too much either.

yop

mod note. Lads can we just chill s bit. Opinions diff so if you don't like it don't get personal please. Thks

the_blackstuff

breezy1985 wrote: »

Any proof on the house parties
How come the Muslims are not causing spikes in Cork Dublin and Galway. Sounds like another easy target

I wondered why other cities haven't seen this rise as well but maybe it's more visible because limerick was reasonable under control.
Yes I have proof there was a number of parties and yes I know it created a lot of close contacts which resulted in positive students going to schools.
I have nothing against Muslims, not a thing! Eid has had a number of positive for the city as well. I believe part of the festive is to give something back to your community and they cleaned the parks as part of there celebrations. The fact of the matter is they had parties, the virus was transmitted, carried it into schools and work places and now we have a spike in numbers! How that's me creating an easy target I don't know