China Coronavirus

[Blowitupref]

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/full-return-of-pubs-and-restaurants-on-july-5th-looking-unlikely-1.4602908

A delay to the reopening of indoor hospitality is seen as increasingly likely, with Government and official sources expecting advice to stall the full reopening of restaurants and pubs beyond July 5th.

However, there are also concerns at senior levels of Government a delay may lead to further extensions, with the next window for more reopening not arising until as late as autumn.

The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) is working on advice to be delivered to Government next week. Officials believe the more infectious Delta variant will account for more than half of infections by the second or third week of July, and 90 per cent in early August.

Who are these Official sources?

As of yesterday.

*Covid-19 case numbers down 22% in last 14 days v previous 14 days.
*Hospital cases falling.
*No spike in Delta cases leading to hospitalisation
*No outbreak in the last week in acute hospitals/nursing homes.
*Cases in the EU have collapsed in recent weeks, due to vaccination

Full breakdown of variants over the last number of months

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Tony Holohan is the only official that seems to have any say these days unfortunately. Actually Sam McConkey is on the news spreading doomsday scenarios such as 3,000 cases a day etc.

Sam was on the TV yesterday saying he was hopeful that re opening on July 5th can go ahead which is unlike him.

The Irish Times article is without much substance. "our sources told us what they think what other people are thinking which potentially be the advice nphet give

[trailer]

Cases aren't the important figures now. Hospital admissions are the important figure. When we didn't have a vaccine controlling cases was critical as they linked directly to hospitalisations. Now with the vaccine they don't.

[Jim Bob]

But with the cases rising;  like they are in the North, the chances of hospitalisations increases...maybe ok now but when are these rising numbers going to peak

[Farrandeelin]

But with the cases rising;  like they are in the North, the chances of hospitalisations increases...maybe ok now but when are these rising numbers going to peak

The next fortnight is critical.

[Gmac]

But with the cases rising;  like they are in the North, the chances of hospitalisations increases...maybe ok now but when are these rising numbers going to peak

The next fortnight is critical.

that's what was said March 17 2020

[Captain Obvious]

But with the cases rising;  like they are in the North, the chances of hospitalisations increases...maybe ok now but when are these rising numbers going to peak

The next fortnight is critical.

that's what was said March 17 2020

That announcement sparked the rush to buy toilet paper.

[bennydorano]

But with the cases rising;  like they are in the North, the chances of hospitalisations increases...maybe ok now but when are these rising numbers going to peak

The next fortnight is critical.

that's what was said March 17 2020

I wasn't sure if he was serious or it was sarcasm, it'll be a phrase that will enter the urban dictionary

[joemamas]

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/full-return-of-pubs-and-restaurants-on-july-5th-looking-unlikely-1.4602908

A delay to the reopening of indoor hospitality is seen as increasingly likely, with Government and official sources expecting advice to stall the full reopening of restaurants and pubs beyond July 5th.

However, there are also concerns at senior levels of Government a delay may lead to further extensions, with the next window for more reopening not arising until as late as autumn.

The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) is working on advice to be delivered to Government next week. Officials believe the more infectious Delta variant will account for more than half of infections by the second or third week of July, and 90 per cent in early August.

Who are these Official sources?

As of yesterday.

*Covid-19 case numbers down 22% in last 14 days v previous 14 days.
*Hospital cases falling.
*No spike in Delta cases leading to hospitalisation
*No outbreak in the last week in acute hospitals/nursing homes.
*Cases in the EU have collapsed in recent weeks, due to vaccination

Full breakdown of variants over the last number of months

.

Tony Holohan is the only official that seems to have any say these days unfortunately. Actually Sam McConkey is on the news spreading doomsday scenarios such as 3,000 cases a day etc.

Sam was on the TV yesterday saying he was hopeful that re opening on July 5th can go ahead which is unlike him.

The Irish Times article is without much substance. "our sources told us what they think what other people are thinking which potentially be the advice nphet give

What about the mental health of restaurants owners and their families, what about the mental health of the bar owners and their families, what about the mental health of the 40-80 year old's who have lost a year and a half of thier lives, and who already vaccinated and still cannot go into a rural pub for a few pints and a chat with similar folk.

IMO, it is utterly disgraceful, that the civil servants running the country are more worried about the potential virus variant, than the aforementioned mental wellbeing of people who are vaccinated and cannot still socialize or cannot attend an outdoor sporting event. Shame on them, and even more shame on the useless Government in power.

[Rossfan]

Let her rip........

[joemamas]

Let her rip........

Does that mean you disagree with me, fine. Then counter.
Wonder how you will feel 4 weeks from Sunday, if it is Mayo V Roscommon and they dont allow vaccinated people to attend, meanwhile in London they will be at 75% capacity at events in two weeks.

[Farrandeelin]

But with the cases rising;  like they are in the North, the chances of hospitalisations increases...maybe ok now but when are these rising numbers going to peak

The next fortnight is critical.

that's what was said March 17 2020

I wasn't sure if he was serious or it was sarcasm, it'll be a phrase that will enter the urban dictionary

Sarcasm. I'm sure we're all sick of that sentence at this stage.

[RadioGAAGAA]

Numbers coming from Israel are f**king grim.

Looks like Delta has really compromised the vaccines (not fully thank feck - but its not good).

Given the shite approach to track and trace so far - the horse has probably already bolted.

[Rossfan]

Let her rip........

Does that mean you disagree with me, fine. Then counter.
Wonder how you will feel 4 weeks from Sunday, if it is Mayo V Roscommon and they dont allow vaccinated people to attend, meanwhile in London they will be at 75% capacity at events in two weeks.

I will be trying to avoid getting Covid Delta.
If that means nit being able to attend a feckin football match so be it.
My health is more important.

[Blowitupref]

Let her rip........

Does that mean you disagree with me, fine. Then counter.
Wonder how you will feel 4 weeks from Sunday, if it is Mayo V Roscommon and they dont allow vaccinated people to attend, meanwhile in London they will be at 75% capacity at events in two weeks.

I will be trying to avoid getting Covid Delta.
If that means nit being able to attend a feckin football match so be it.
My health is more important.

Whatever the variant you are far more likely to catch it with indoor activities than outdoors watching a match.

[Last Man]

Have a listen folks, especially for the anxious, it will do you the power of good for all that cortisol floating round in your blood stream is probably doing more damage in the long run. Go on, it can't do any harm.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fat-emperor-podcast/id1453181214?i=1000526862498