Coronavirus
#2716
#2717
Re: Coronavirus
Knowing what I know from March & April regarding people panic buying unnecessary crap, I will be going back to a once every 2-3 week big food shopping trip over the winter and buying more canned food, big bag of rice, and large cuts of meat.
The winter of 2020/2021 in BC is either going to be a non event (like it has been all Summer), or a complete COVID nightmare. I don't think there will be an in-between.
The winter of 2020/2021 in BC is either going to be a non event (like it has been all Summer), or a complete COVID nightmare. I don't think there will be an in-between.
#2721
Re: Coronavirus
Yes, totally get you. All vulnerable people, including over 65's should get support in staying at home. I thought people with diabetes and other vulnerable to Covid already got that assitance!
If not, they should get it.
One thing is that, at least where I live, most people are not social distancing or wearing masks and now they have a new word for people like my husband and I who do stay at home. We have been called 'covidphobics' by our landlord and our neighbor becuse we wear masks in the narrow hall ways snd th stairway because it is impossible to social distance in the building. My neighbor sits on stairs in the hall and talks to everyone, she is a 40 year old well educated woman.
I'm seeing how we must all take our own protection very seriously and disregard whatever others think. It is impossible in my area for the government regulations to be regarded as sensible by most people, here anyway, people are being inconsistant and careless with their own health.
If not, they should get it.
One thing is that, at least where I live, most people are not social distancing or wearing masks and now they have a new word for people like my husband and I who do stay at home. We have been called 'covidphobics' by our landlord and our neighbor becuse we wear masks in the narrow hall ways snd th stairway because it is impossible to social distance in the building. My neighbor sits on stairs in the hall and talks to everyone, she is a 40 year old well educated woman.
I'm seeing how we must all take our own protection very seriously and disregard whatever others think. It is impossible in my area for the government regulations to be regarded as sensible by most people, here anyway, people are being inconsistant and careless with their own health.
#2722
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Joined: Jan 2006
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Re: Coronavirus
Yes, totally get you. All vulnerable people, including over 65's should get support in staying at home. I thought people with diabetes and other vulnerable to Covid already got that assitance!
If not, they should get it.
One thing is that, at least where I live, most people are not social distancing or wearing masks and now they have a new word for people like my husband and I who do stay at home. We have been called 'covidphobics' by our landlord and our neighbor becuse we wear masks in the narrow hall ways snd th stairway because it is impossible to social distance in the building. My neighbor sits on stairs in the hall and talks to everyone, she is a 40 year old well educated woman.
I'm seeing how we must all take our own protection very seriously and disregard whatever others think. It is impossible in my area for the government regulations to be regarded as sensible by most people, here anyway, people are being inconsistant and careless with their own health.
If not, they should get it.
One thing is that, at least where I live, most people are not social distancing or wearing masks and now they have a new word for people like my husband and I who do stay at home. We have been called 'covidphobics' by our landlord and our neighbor becuse we wear masks in the narrow hall ways snd th stairway because it is impossible to social distance in the building. My neighbor sits on stairs in the hall and talks to everyone, she is a 40 year old well educated woman.
I'm seeing how we must all take our own protection very seriously and disregard whatever others think. It is impossible in my area for the government regulations to be regarded as sensible by most people, here anyway, people are being inconsistant and careless with their own health.
Pandemic fatigue. At first people are willing to follow the rules, as times goes on less and less people are willing.
I don't think people get much help here in BC, your pretty much on your own, when I got tested the sheet they gave out on isolating if positive basically said, find a 3rd party to help you during the 14 days, like friend or family, so for those without friends, family it can be rough. We ended up being negative so it was only 24 hours, but insta cart suddenly no longer accepts our credit card, so we would be pretty up the creek if we ended up needing to isolate for 14 days without much warning, not sure how we would meet our needs during that time.....
#2723
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Re: Coronavirus
The Conservative leader has COVID, but is feeling well apparently.
From what I gather O'Toole met with Quebec Premier Francois Legault on Monday, and the Quebec Premier went on to meet with Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister, and Alberta Premier Jason Kenney in Ottawa on Friday.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/conservative-leader-erin-o-toole-tests-positive-for-covid-19-1.5111604
From what I gather O'Toole met with Quebec Premier Francois Legault on Monday, and the Quebec Premier went on to meet with Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister, and Alberta Premier Jason Kenney in Ottawa on Friday.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/conservative-leader-erin-o-toole-tests-positive-for-covid-19-1.5111604
Last edited by scrubbedexpat091; Sep 19th 2020 at 5:07 pm. Reason: replaced link with better one.
#2724
Re: Coronavirus
Half of my household includes my MIL in her 80s and me 63 with (controlled) diabetes, (mostly) high blood pressure and kidney disease. There are no special arrangements made for us but we're managing with grocery delivery - with fees and higher than off the shelf prices - and taxis to medical appointments and the odd essential other shop if it can be combined with an appointment.
My stepson collects our prescriptions - but my pharmacy will deliver as part of their normal service, so I know that's available. I can also get them to include my diabetic supplies (needles, test strips etc) which I have to pay for (free in the UK normally, even without covid) but then I have to pay full cost whereas if I use a different pharmacy (that doesn't deliver) I can get a 20% senior's discount there.
My stepdaughter works in retail, with a public that takes advantage of her employer's store policy that merely wants people to wear masks but doesn't enforce it even though they do for staff. She really doesn't want to shop in her own time after being in that environment for work. Although she will if needs are great enough.
But all this is against a background of just one current case in our province of 780,000 people. It's almost non-existent here. We've had less than 200 cases in total, since the beginning.
#2725
Re: Coronavirus
Pandemic fatigue. At first people are willing to follow the rules, as times goes on less and less people are willing.
I don't think people get much help here in BC, your pretty much on your own, when I got tested the sheet they gave out on isolating if positive basically said, find a 3rd party to help you during the 14 days, like friend or family, so for those without friends, family it can be rough. We ended up being negative so it was only 24 hours, but insta cart suddenly no longer accepts our credit card, so we would be pretty up the creek if we ended up needing to isolate for 14 days without much warning, not sure how we would meet our needs during that time.....
I don't think people get much help here in BC, your pretty much on your own, when I got tested the sheet they gave out on isolating if positive basically said, find a 3rd party to help you during the 14 days, like friend or family, so for those without friends, family it can be rough. We ended up being negative so it was only 24 hours, but insta cart suddenly no longer accepts our credit card, so we would be pretty up the creek if we ended up needing to isolate for 14 days without much warning, not sure how we would meet our needs during that time.....
I think as much as most are against lock downs if the powers that be said "global lock down for 6 weeks then we are guaranteed to be COVID free" the majority would welcome such news regardless of the short term heartache.
#2727
#2728
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Location: SW Ontario
Posts: 19,879
Re: Coronavirus
Ontario just changed the rules...... no more than 10 people..
As of September 19, 2020, the new gathering limits are:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/reopenin...hering-changes
Changes to gathering limits
Due to the recent increase in cases and to ensure continued health and safety, there is a new limit on the number of people allowed to attend unmonitored social gatherings and organized public events across Ontario.As of September 19, 2020, the new gathering limits are:
- indoor events or gatherings: 10 people (previous limit of 50)
- outdoor events or gatherings: 25 people (previous limit of 100)
Date New cases Change from last report
Sep 19 407 +1.50 %
Sep 18 401 +36.86 %
Sep 17 293 -6.98 %
Sep 16 315 +25.50 %
Sep 19 407 +1.50 %
Sep 18 401 +36.86 %
Sep 17 293 -6.98 %
Sep 16 315 +25.50 %
Last edited by Siouxie; Sep 20th 2020 at 3:52 am.
#2729
Re: Coronavirus
I think you are right, its tough getting people on board for lengthy periods if there isn't any clear and precise direction from those that govern us. Jesus look at the shambles that has played out in the UK over the last few weeks, so many changes of direction. There was an article that someone on another forum linked to regarding the future weeks and months ahead and this "professor or scientist" (cannot remember his credentials) pretty much stated that even when a vaccine is found we will not be out of the woods and masks could still be required 2 years after a vaccine is made available. It's information like this that creates unrest amongst the population and rules start to get broken. The public at large want positive information, a light at the end of the tunnel. Clearly that isn't coming any time soon so as you say we get the fatigue setting in.
I think as much as most are against lock downs if the powers that be said "global lock down for 6 weeks then we are guaranteed to be COVID free" the majority would welcome such news regardless of the short term heartache.
I think as much as most are against lock downs if the powers that be said "global lock down for 6 weeks then we are guaranteed to be COVID free" the majority would welcome such news regardless of the short term heartache.
#2730
Re: Coronavirus
Just a silly remark someone made which the press is using to generate interest. The reality is that reducing transmission period is an effective way to reduce transmission risk. If the point was made as "let's limit drinking time to 5 hours instead of 6 hours to reduce transmission opportunity" nobody would dispute it.