The Omicron tracker

[Scotty]

You spend time to respond but cannot link to what I cannot find.

For I don't know how long, you've been going on about this and that posting all sorts of rubbish and only today, the 13/01/2022 are you looking for official data.

See here.

[PureIsle]

For I don't know how long, you've been going on about this and that posting all sorts of rubbish and only today, the 13/01/2022 are you looking for official data.

See here.

OK, that is the last post of yours that I will see. Bye

[490808]

Today 13/01/21 - Covid: 18,904 new cases as HSE tackles wave with ‘one arm tied behind back’

[490808]

Covid-19: 17,065 new confirmed cases, 1,023 in hospital and 83 in ICU

Numbers going down but is that just testing isn't up to it and people are now relying on antigen tests and the antigen test portal has only just opened today?

[490808]

HSE chief encouraged by downward trend of Covid patients in hospital

As of this morning, the HSE says that 940 people are receiving treatment for the coronavirus in hospital, a drop of 80 on yesterday's figure.

There are currently 83 patients being cared for in intensive care units.

On Friday, the HSE chief said there are "positive indications" Ireland has reached the peak of the Omicron wave.

Hope that is true?

[Hairy-Joe]

I'd like to see at least 5 consecutive days of the cases dropping to say there's the start of a trend. It would want to drop a good bit from the 20,000 that seems to be the reliable max of the testing system.

[Hairy-Joe]

Covid-19: 17,065 new confirmed cases, 1,023 in hospital and 83 in ICU

Numbers going down but is that just testing isn't up to it and people are now relying on antigen tests and the antigen test portal has only just opened today?

I can see people not going for the test. My niece's (age 7 & 5) were tested (close contact) and the test was traumatic for them. The tester wasn't gentle and made them both cry. Their mother has decided no more tests for them as a result.

[isha]

I can see people not going for the test. My niece's (age 7 & 5) were tested (close contact) and the test was traumatic for them. The tester wasn't gentle and made them both cry. Their mother has decided no more tests for them as a result.

There is a tweet doing the rounds which I am going to link under a spoiler with a warning, of a small child getting a test he clearly does not want and that hurts him. It is one of the most disturbing things I have seen in a while. In Bavaria - which is supposedly where the video is from though I am doubtful - it is mandatory that children in kindergarten have 3 tests per week if they want to keep attending. I don't know about others but I would barely trust a properly qualified nurse to be able to insert those nasal swabs properly must less random kindergarten teachers and even parents.
The tweet is under the spoiler - it is just too upsetting for open view.

SPOILER:

Graph showing countries like Ireland passing Omicron peak - but we sure did well in terms of cases compared to others.

[PureIsle]

There is a tweet doing the rounds which I am going to link under a spoiler with a warning, of a small child getting a test he clearly does not want and that hurts him. It is one of the most disturbing things I have seen in a while. In Bavaria - which is supposedly where the video is from though I am doubtful - it is mandatory that children in kindergarten have 3 tests per week if they want to keep attending. I don't know about others but I would barely trust a properly qualified nurse to be able to insert those nasal swabs properly must less random kindergarten teachers and even parents.
The tweet is under the spoiler - it is just too upsetting for open view.

SPOILER:

Graph showing countries like Ireland passing Omicron peak - but we sure did well in terms of cases compared to others.

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What I found most disturbing was the lack of any empathy or regret on the face of that adult during and after she shoved that thing deep.

[490808]

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Graph showing countries like Ireland passing Omicron peak - but we sure did well in terms of cases compared to others.

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No, we were just so far ahead of everyone else with our testing

[490808]

Covid: 14,555 new cases, hospitalisations fall below 1,000

[490808]

Further 10,753 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed

The Department of Health has confirmed a further 10,753 new cases of Covid 19 with PCR tests - and 4,209 positive antigen tests logged online.

The total figure of almost 15,000 is significantly down from the peak figure of over 26,000 cases on January 8th.

[490808]

More than 10,000 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the State on Monday, as the Government considers moving towards a phased removal of restrictions.

A further 6,329 cases were confirmed by PCR test, while 4,810 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal on Sunday.

So that it does seem that cases are on their way down as fast as they went up

[peasant]

18.01. Examiner

The Department of Health has been notified of a further 11,683 new cases of Covid-19 in Ireland; 5,767 PCR-confirmed cases, as well as 5,916 positive antigen tests logged through the HSE portal.

The number of people hospitalised with the virus stands at 979, which is a reduction of 27 since yesterday.

Of those being treated in hospital, 93 are in intensive care, which is down four since yesterday.

By now it would be safe to say that we did indeed hit and exceed worst case scenario case number predictions but have been spared the hospital numbers that were supposed to come with those

[490808]

Yesterdays numbers seem to be (from graph at Irish Times) 6,843

[peasant]

and today (20.01.) it's

10,571 new cases of the virus have been notified by the Department of Health - 5,523 detected through PCR tests and 5,048 logged through the HSE's antigen results portal. There were also 896 people with Covid-19 in hospital on Thursday morning, 90 of whom were in ICU.

breaking news.ie

[490808]

Ireland logged 10,600 further cases of Covid-19 on Saturday, as the number of people hospitalised with the virus fell for the fifth day in a row.

[peasant]

I'd say from now on we can pretty much forget about this tracker.
Who but the over-anxoius is going for a PCR test now that restrictions have lifted?
Maybe if you you want a few days off work?

[490808]

I think its worth keeping it up. I find unless I go find the numbers each day I forget exactly where we are in the struggle against Covid.

And think about it if these were the numbers 12 months ago would we be opening up again?

Edit> On a side note, I'd be happier to keep this going with Omicron rather than start a new thread, hopefully Pi won't turn up.

[490808]

Ireland has logged a further 8,126 cases of Covid-19, amid a call from unions for remote and hybrid working to continue as tomorrow marks the beginning of a return to the office.

4,731 cases were confirmed by PCR test, while 3,395 positive antigen test results were uploaded to the HSE portal. The Department of Health has cautioned that self-registered test results are not directly comparable with laboratory PCR-confirmed cases.

https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/cal ... 47192.html

[490808]

Ireland logged a further 8,039 cases of Covid-19 on Monday as the chief operations officer of the HSE said the disease has "not gone away from a health service perspective."

3,692 cases were confirmed by PCR test, while 4,347 positive antigen test results were uploaded to the HSE portal. The Department of Health has cautioned that self-registered test results are not directly comparable with laboratory PCR-confirmed cases.

https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/cov ... 47848.html

Thats still a lot of cases particularly given that I believe there's a lot of Omicron apathy so I would guess those numbers are a gross underestimate.

[schmittel]

https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/cov ... 47848.html

Thats still a lot of cases particularly given that I believe there's a lot of Omicron apathy so I would guess those numbers are a gross underestimate.

I suspect you're right, my wife just went for a PCR as she has symptoms, and a kid in my daughter's "pod" tested positive.

She got a test with 15 mins notice and the test centre was empty.

[Scotty]

Thats still a lot of cases particularly given that I believe there's a lot of Omicron apathy so I would guess those numbers are a gross underestimate.

I know several people who tested positive on a home antigen in the last week that aren't bothering to go for a PCR (and some that aren't even isolating!).

The fact of the matter is there could be 80,000 cases per day and it doesn't matter as long as hospital numbers are not increasing. I suspect case numbers will rise over the next 10 days as the effects of the pubs etc are felt but then they'll fall again as quick. I reckon by the end of Feb masks will be a thing of the past bar maybe in nursing homes and maternity wards, etc. Soon to be followed by certs for international travel.

[peasant]

26.01. Breaking News

A further 10,414 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed this evening by the Department of Health.

This includes 5,605 positive PCR tests and 4,809 positive antigen tests that were uploaded through the HSE portal.

The department said there has been a total of 6,136 deaths related to Covid-19 notified in Ireland. This includes 49 deaths newly notified in the past week (since last Wednesday).

As of 8am today, 824 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised and there 79 in ICU.

So, roundabout 10 k people per day are either sick enough or worried enough to get tested. What the real numbers are ...who knows

[PureIsle]

A further 10,414 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed this evening by the Department of Health.

My understanding is that these are not cases of Covid-19, but positive results from testing implying infection by the virus.

This is not the number who go on to develop Covid-19 (the illness).

I really do not understand why such statements are not challenged every time they are uttered.