Covid 19 reaches Ireland
Dublin city s main tourist gathering spot Temple Bar deserted at 23 30 and pubs closed ...
Covid 19
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Ireland Coronavirus latest 8 weeks in.
Today the government announced that no licence will be granted
for events over 5,000 people until Sept of this year.
The number of confirmed cases now stands at 16.040.
The number of deaths now stands at 730
The number of patients recovered in the community is 55 per cent
who did not require hospitalisation.
For those who are tested the time taken for test results takes 24 to 36 hours from
the time the test is received in the lab in UCD Dublin.
Coronavirus ( Covid 19 )
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Coronavirus was first diagnosed in Dec 2019 following a large number of cases of pneumonia type symptoms .
This virus started in Wuhan in China and has quickly spread across the globe. Persons with underlying medical
conditions are at high risk eg diabetes heart disease high blood pressure are some of the conditions lists available
on many health websites and from Hse.i.e. and also the Who website. ( World health organization.. )
Coronavirus does not appear to survive in high temperature The virus is spread though hand touching and Sneezing
and coughing. It is not believed to be airborne either.
The virus can last for a day and a half on surfaces eg counter tops stainless steel . The droplets only
survive for a few hours on boxes or cardboard paper as they dry quickly and die away. Testing centres have been set
up and testing is by appointment only . Supermarkets are continuing to keep shelves stocked and some are now
assisting senior citizens by priority shopping As I write this vaccine testing has just begun in Seattle but will take
several months before results are confirmed . If successful Hopefully a positive outcome will result.
Symptoms
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High Temperature
Dry Cough
Sore Throat
Breathing Problems
Prevention
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Wash hands frequently and often. Clean counter tops and surfaces before preparing food and after cooking
Use soap and build up lather on hands wash between fingers palms fingertips and rinse thoroughly
Discard kitchen paper directly in to bin after use . This may not prevent you picking up Covi 19 but it does go
towards trying to contain it s spread.
Out and About and self isolation
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Nobody likes to be told what to do but yes taking advisee from experts does go a long way
Try not to spend too much time shopping Try to keep at least 2 M Distance between customer in front of you
Use tissue when sneezing If coughing cough into your elbow.
If you feel you have symptoms above contact your Gp by phone for advise don't visit the surgery or clinic.
Self isolation is approx. 14 days and yes you need books plenty liquid and paracetamol to reduce temperature.
Hope this will give you a better insight into Corovirus ( Covi 19 ) and how the world is dealing with this outbreak