Playskool Unveils Vaccinate Me Elmo Doll
Do you want your kid vaccinated? Then get the Vaccinate Me Elmo Doll and terrify your kid to a safer tomorrow.
Watch on Youtube ▶️ https://t.co/kYp5ZkK1Sh pic.twitter.com/c7iobLKTQy
— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) November 10, 2021
This morning.
They’re kidding.
Or are they?
They are obviously kidding.
We may never know.
We do know. Stop it.
Alternatively…
Ahead of the game.
Last year’s Late Late Toy Show.
It’s believed the dog contracted the virus from its owners, who had previously tested positive.
Experts say there’s no evidence the animal was involved in the transmission of the disease to them, or that pets or other domestic animals are able to transmit the virus to people.
— SurreyLive (@surreylive) November 11, 2021
‘sup?
House dog flu.
His owner’s shedding.
Pet dog catches Covid-19 after positive test confirmed in Weybridge (Surrey Live)
Pic PA (posed by model)
THis morning.
The Square, Tallaght, Dublin.
The launch of Christmas at The Square, which kicks off on Sunday, November 21 from 12pm with the return of Santa’s Grotto at The Square as well as a ‘brand new’ Adventure Trail, a ‘panoramic ferris wheel’ and a ‘festive funfair’.
Beard rating: 6 out of 10.
Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland
Yesterday.
Glasgow, Scotland.
Via Sky News.
Former President of Ireland and chairwoman of the Elders Mary Robinson becomes emotional while criticising the kidnap of Dubai’s Princess Latifah world leaders for not being in climate ‘crisis mode’ and blaming Saudi Arabia for blocking COP26.
Previously: What’s That You Say, Mrs Robinson
Protesters against the new runway over noise issues at the official sod-turning for Dublin Airport’s North Runway in February, 2019
THis morning.
Restrictions on nighttime flights and a noise quota system are part of the plans for the operation of the new north runway at Dublin Airport
Via John Kilraine:
The proposals being put forward by the The Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) are similar to those proposed by the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA).
There would be a complete ban on flights on the new north runway between midnight and 6am, apart from exceptional circumstances.
This would still allow flights during the busiest times at Dublin Airport, which are between 11pm and 11.30pm and 6am and 7am.
Night flight curbs proposed ahead of new Dublin airport runway (RTÉ)
Dr. Mary Favier, President of the Irish College of General Practitioners
The advice to halve your social contacts is appropriate, Dr Mary Favier @rosablackgp tells @lawlor_aine and the advice not to visit your granny after a football match is good advice #COVID19
— Morning Ireland (@morningireland) November 11, 2021
This morning.
Morning Ireland on RTÉ Radio One.
Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Dr Mary Favier [Covid-19 advisor to the Irish College of GPs] said that despite soaring infection rates the health service is “holding steady, just”, but everything in the health system is under strain and said “we really do need to look at how we want to achieve things in the next number of weeks and into Christmas”.
She called for a return to social solidarity in the coming weeks, saying a peak in the current wave of infection might not happen before December.
Dr Favier said people need to look at how to manage social interactions and gatherings “and just try and do less in the next week or two”.
Anyone?
Meanwhile…
The Government is not actively considering a return to working from home full-time, the Minister for Health has said, adding that he has not received any advice from public health officials on this.
Govt not considering return to full-time remote working – Donnelly (RTÉ)
Meanwhile…
Lockdown Ireland is now baffled at how, even with very high vaccination rates, vaccine passports, masks everywhere and social-distancing their case rates are through the roof. They believe what they need are more of the above to fix the issue. Insanity.https://t.co/tiUAlrwKRh
— CitizenJournos (@citizenjournos_) November 11, 2021
✨🎄🌟 On Dublin’s Grafton Street, the Christmas lights have been switched on this evening by 15-year-old Liam Roche, a patient in Temple Street Children’s Hospital. pic.twitter.com/ZKLVna0rMn
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) November 10, 2021
Last night.
Grafton Street, Dublin 2.
The DublinTown Christmas lights were officially switched on.
Meanwhile…
Last night.
Grafton Street, Dublin 2.
Sarah Hanrahan and Sean McNamee, who got married yesterday, enjoying the spectacle of the DublinTown Christmas lights.
Cheaper than a honeymoon spose.
Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland
Punch cartoon from the 1800s; This morning’s Irish Daily Mail
Politics Watch tweetz::
Government to invite more vultures and Cuckoo Funds into Ireland to feed on the remains of the carcass of Generation Rent. It’s the ultimate act of betrayal by a Govt against an entire generation. Abhorrent! Unacceptable!
Earlier: How Scarce?
Previously: All Bound For Cuckoo Land
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health this afternoon
This afternoon.
Department of Health, Dublin 2.
Via RTÉ News:
The Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said NPHET has been very clear that people need to be mindful about social contacts; that they need to be halved in order to get transmission of the virus under control.
He said the chance of someone “bumping into the virus” while out is “very high“.
However…
A key difference between this and last Christmas is that most of the population is vaccinated – that allows so much of society to remain open, Dr Holohan said.
Good times.
Meanwhile…
We really need the media to pick apart what is evolving. This isn’t a static situation. Your existing covid pass will soon be out of date and then you will face daily life being conditional on boosters. People need to think about that. https://t.co/ChvoBEUn0g
— Glenna Lynch (@Glenna_lynch) November 10, 2021
Anyone?
Acceleration of Covid cases giving ‘concern’, says NPHET (RTE)
Archbishop-elect of Tuam Francis Duffy at the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Tuam, Galway this morning
This morning/afternoon.
Tuam, county Galway.
Via The Irish Catholic:
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop-elect Francis Duffy to succeed the retiring Archbishop of Tuam Michael Neary,…
The archbishop-elect was “surprised and humbled” by the announcement, he told the congregation gathered at the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Tuam, Galway.
In his address, he added that for the Church to move forward, “we must listen to all who have been hurt by their experience of Church”, while paying testimony to the “vital role” of the clergy”.
Meanwhile…
Primate of All-Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin wished Dr Duffy “every blessing” in his new role, saying:
“He has already made significant contributions to the Bishops’ Conference in the fields of finance and administration, Catholic education, liturgy, pastoral renewal and adult faith development.
“With the help of God’s grace, and with the support and prayers of the faithful, he will now bring these gifts to the service of the Church in the West of Ireland.”
Bishop Francis Duffy appointed new archbishop of Tuam (irish Catholic)
Earlier: Still Buried
Pic via Chai Brady
