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Covid 19 Part XX-26,644 in ROI (1,772 deaths) 6,064 in NI (556 deaths) (08/08)Read OP

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  • #9482
    wadacrack
    Registered Users Posts: 4,172 ✭✭✭wadacrack


    froog wrote: »
    yes very interesting about the t-cells and how the antibody tests may not be catching people who have had it.

    still, this guy will look extremely foolish if sweden gets a spike again. very premature of him.

    https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/30/science/how-coronavirus-spreads.html?auth=login-facebook

    This probably illustrates how we it differs from flu in transmission. If society can begin to get super spreading events under control/more efficient safety protocols in place we can begin to get control of the virus and possible contain the virus.


  • #9483
    stephenjmcd
    Registered Users Posts: 15,199 ✭✭✭✭stephenjmcd


    Oranage2 wrote: »
    What's the estimate for today does anyone know, I've it at 250-300 cases

    Theres no testing data released on Sundays so any figure such as your own one is just pulling it out of thin air until the number is released


  • #9484
    Loafing Oaf
    Registered Users Posts: 15,978 ✭✭✭✭Loafing Oaf


    political analyst wrote: »
    This article was written by a doctor based at a hospital in Stockholm.

    https://sebastianrushworth.com/2020/08/04/how-bad-is-covid-really-a-swedish-doctors-perspective/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

    How many times has this article been posted on the forum at this stage?


  • #9485
    KrustyUCC
    Registered Users Posts: 6,031 ✭✭✭KrustyUCC


    Santy2015 wrote: »
    Good ole echo with the suspected cases headline again!! Hardly a case a day in cork over the past 14 days. Then go onto say 27 cases over the month of july that’s 0.87 cases a day!!
    https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Covid-19-latest-caution-urged-as-cases-rise-in-Cork-3529eaca-6fcf-4073-8bee-733c79c40487-ds

    I'd hate to see how pessimistic the Echo will be if there is a surge in cases in Cork

    They were quiet enough when Cork had 0 cases two days in a row


  • #9486
    GooglePlus
    Registered Users Posts: 2,010 ✭✭✭GooglePlus


    KrustyUCC wrote: »
    I'd hate to see how pessimistic the Echo will be if there is a surge in cases in Cork

    They were quiet enough when Cork had 0 cases two days in a row

    Are you surprised?

    They're only publishing what people click into or pick up in the shop, good news doesn't sell.


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  • #9487
    stephenjmcd
    Registered Users Posts: 15,199 ✭✭✭✭stephenjmcd


    mirrorwall14 wrote: »
    There’s usually some idea on this thread as to what numbers might be based in testing, does anyone know today?

    Testing data for Sunday and Monday is released on Monday.

    All we get today is confirmed cases


  • #9488
    Oranage2
    Registered Users Posts: 11,131 ✭✭✭✭Oranage2


    stephenjmcd wrote: »
    Theres no testing data released on Sundays so any figure such as your own one is just pulling it out of thin air until the number is released

    I've followed the trends, looked at the clusters and made my own calculations using my own formula. Also add in the percentages we've been told and that's how I came to my number


  • #9489
    froog
    Registered Users Posts: 3,784 ✭✭✭froog


    Oranage2 wrote: »
    I've followed the trends, looked at the clusters and made my own calculations using my own formula. Also add in the percentages we've been told and that's how I came to my number

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  • #9490
    Boggles
    Registered Users Posts: 39,496 ✭✭✭✭Boggles


    seamus wrote: »
    The important number is still the community transmissions, and while they've been up too, they've still been a small percentage. If they come up to 30% of all new cases, then we have trouble.

    All the numbers are important and are linked, exponential growth in nationwide clusters and community transmission are the ones that will bring in sweeping restrictions.

    If the numbers remain this high, they won't let it get near 30% before acting.


  • #9491
    owlbethere
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,329 ✭✭✭owlbethere


    The Unbearables wrote: »
    True but i can tell you now that if every child and teacher isolates this coming Autumn and winter because of sniffles and sore throats etc.. the schools will be ghost towns.

    Tony said that the days of going into work and school with colds are over.

    That culture has to be reassessed and be seen as selfish instead of a badge of honour. Covid19 can appear in children as colds and in order to suppress the virus, people will need to stay at home. The inconvenience for some people to isolate at home instead of going to work and school, far out weighs the risks associated with covid19 clusters and community transmissions and further lockdowns. We all have a part to play going forward. The less parents sending their children into school and crèche with sniffles and colds the better.


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  • #9492
    Naos
    Registered Users Posts: 4,728 ✭✭✭Naos


    ACitizenErased wrote: »
    Nowhere to be seen on front page of website.

    Can you advise why an article that was published on Thursday Aug 6th would be on the front page of RTE's news site on Sunday Aug 9th?

    Also just to help you out:
    noun
    noun: front page; plural noun: front pages; noun: frontpage; plural noun: frontpages; modifier noun: front-page

    the first page of a newspaper, containing the most important or remarkable news of the day.
    "the story is still front-page news"


  • #9493
    GooglePlus
    Registered Users Posts: 2,010 ✭✭✭GooglePlus


    owlbethere wrote: »
    Tony said that the days of going into work and school with colds are over.

    That culture has to be reassessed and be seen as selfish instead of a badge of honour. Covid19 can appear in children as colds and in order to suppress the virus, people will need to stay at home. The inconvenience for some people to isolate at home instead of going to work and school, far out weighs the risks associated with covid19 clusters and community transmissions and further lockdowns. We all have a part to play going forward. The less parents sending their children into school and crèche with sniffles and colds the better.

    Covid aside, do we not want young children developing their immune system?

    I'm all for general exposure to colds and sniffles to build resilience but obviously not in these times.


  • #9494
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,687 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/repeat-blanket-testing-to-be-introduced-for-meat-sector-staff-says-calleary-1.4325876?mode=amp

    Positivity rate of tests in meat plants is 11% :eek:


  • #9495
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,056 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    stephenjmcd wrote: »
    Testing data for Sunday and Monday is released on Monday.

    All we get today is confirmed cases

    I still don't understand how there are two different sets of test results :/


  • #9496
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,083 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    94 cases.


  • #9497
    B.A._Baracus
    Registered Users Posts: 11,170 ✭✭✭✭B.A._Baracus


    The Unbearables wrote: »
    Sunday cases are always low. If they are high today its a very bad sign indeed.

    My money is on a high number.

    *Obviously I know feck all and not an expert but neither is anyone on this board. I am just expecting a high number imo.


  • #9498
    Tokyo
    Politics Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,655 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tokyo


    Naos wrote: »
    Can you advise why an article that was published on Thursday Aug 6th would be on the front page of RTE's news site on Sunday Aug 9th?

    Also just to help you out:
    noun
    noun: front page; plural noun: front pages; noun: frontpage; plural noun: frontpages; modifier noun: front-page

    the first page of a newspaper, containing the most important or remarkable news of the day.
    "the story is still front-page news"

    Mod: Drop the condescending attitude or I'll start removing posts like this.


  • #9499
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭[Deleted User]


    Anyone got a link to Michael Martin's address a few days back?


  • #9500
    blowitupref
    Registered Users Posts: 2,011 ✭✭✭blowitupref


    Today's stats: 68 New Cases, 0 Deaths.


  • #9501
    fritzelly
    Registered Users Posts: 17,230 ✭✭✭✭fritzelly


    blowitupref wrote: »
    Today's stats: 68 New Cases, 0 Deaths.

    Crisis over


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  • #9502
    ACitizenErased
    Registered Users Posts: 11,631 ✭✭✭✭ACitizenErased


    19 cases are located in Kildare, 17 in Dublin, 15 in Offaly, 12 in Laois and 5 in Donegal


  • #9503
    ACitizenErased
    Registered Users Posts: 11,631 ✭✭✭✭ACitizenErased


    Only 2 cases of community transmission


  • #9504
    niallo27
    Registered Users Posts: 15,996 ✭✭✭✭niallo27


    Oranage2 wrote: »
    What's the estimate for today does anyone know, I've it at 250-300 cases

    Bang on as always.


  • #9505
    xvril
    Registered Users Posts: 94 ✭✭xvril


    5 in Donegal. Oh my, we be joining the lads on lockdown shortly.


  • #9506
    mean gene
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 875 ✭✭✭mean gene


    All over - pubs open let's get that drum going


  • #9507
    Boggles
    Registered Users Posts: 39,496 ✭✭✭✭Boggles


    Remember when the thread would collectively shít itself lifeless if anything resembling 68 cases were announced?

    I miss those times.


  • #9508
    blowitupref
    Registered Users Posts: 2,011 ✭✭✭blowitupref


    fritzelly wrote: »
    Crisis over
    I'd expect daily cases to be in the 100s again next week.

    10 deaths reported the last 7 days but it seems only about 3 of those deaths happened in the last week.


  • #9509
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,687 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    ACitizenErased wrote: »
    19 cases are located in Kildare, 17 in Dublin, 15 in Offaly, 12 in Laois and 5 in Donegal

    64% of cases in KOL


  • #9510
    The Unbearables
    Closed Accounts Posts: 359 ✭✭The Unbearables


    Wow. Very high for a Sunday.


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  • #9511
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,083 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    blade1 wrote: »
    94 cases.
    blowitupref wrote: »
    Today's stats: 68 New Cases, 0 Deaths.

    Are you sure?
    I weighed up the data and did blah blah blah and it came to 94. :D


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