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Atlantic Xpat Mar 11th 2020 12:29 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12819211)
Man who attended a large conference in Toronto has tested positive for the virus.

https://www.cp24.com/news/sudbury-ma...ials-1.4847842

"Our focus is on breaking the chain of transmission to limit the spread of infection and as a precautionary measure, we are asking those who attended PDAC 2020 to monitor for symptoms for 14 days,” said Dr. Penny Sutcliffe, Sudbury’s medical officer of health."

"Health officials said that while the investigation into his case is still ongoing, he attended the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada convention in Toronto on March 2 and 3."

Former (haven't seen him online for a while) poster Souvenir was a frequent attendee at that convention. Hope he's OK!

Danny B Mar 11th 2020 12:52 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 
Good luck to all the men working from home this month :lol:


scrubbedexpat091 Mar 11th 2020 1:40 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 
Trump is restricting travel from Europe to the US for 30 days, appears he is exempting the UK for now.


scrubbedexpat091 Mar 11th 2020 2:53 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 
People calling to shut down the US border for a month, not sure they realize how badly they would affect Canada. Wonder how much food supplies we have as a country, how long can we remain self sufficient?


dave_j Mar 11th 2020 5:23 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12819235)
Trump is restricting travel from Europe to the US for 30 days, appears he is exempting the UK for now.

He has a golf course in the UK.

Siouxie Mar 11th 2020 5:58 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 
EI for those that have to isolate themselves / quarantine and can't work (or get it) - https://www.cp24.com/news/how-ei-ben...work-1.4848908

scrubbedexpat091 Mar 11th 2020 6:08 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 
This would have to be provincial level, but I wish they would enact some emergency protections for renters and prohibit evictions if put under isolation or quarantine or otherwise can't pay rent due to COVID, renters are in a more precarious position, banks don't foreclose nearly as quickly for non-payment, where miss rent, landlord can issue 10 days notice to vacate. I'd like to think landlords would be more more understanding, but my experience with BC landlords is they are not understanding and rarely willing to work with a tenant.


bats Mar 11th 2020 7:16 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12819275)
People calling to shut down the US border for a month, not sure they realize how badly they would affect Canada. Wonder how much food supplies we have as a country, how long can we remain self sufficient?

That would be for people not cargo. Obvs a driver is needed but halting other crossings would help

Zoe Bell Mar 12th 2020 12:10 am

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by Atlantic Xpat (Post 12819219)
Former (haven't seen him online for a while) poster Souvenir was a frequent attendee at that convention. Hope he's OK!

he wasn't there this year, he avoids it like the plague if he can help it ( no pun intended)

BristolUK Mar 12th 2020 1:26 am

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by Zoe Bell (Post 12819390)
he wasn't there this year, he avoids it like the plague if he can help it ( no pun intended)

"Mrs CJ and I avoid clichés like the plague" :thumbup:

Danny B Mar 12th 2020 2:03 am

Re: Coronavirus
 
"It's just the flu bro"

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavir...kills-11955988

plasticcanuck Mar 12th 2020 3:52 am

Re: Coronavirus
 
I, unfortunately, have a compromised immune system, so have taken it upon myself to self-isolate by staying at home. The last thing I need is to go out and mix with other people and end up in hospital.

Jerseygirl Mar 12th 2020 4:06 am

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by plasticcanuck (Post 12819497)
I, unfortunately, have a compromised immune system, so have taken it upon myself to self-isolate by staying at home. The last thing I need is to go out and mix with other people and end up in hospital.

I am taking the same precautions. I don’t have a compromise immune system...stay safe.

Trudeau is in isolation. His wife has symptoms.

perhaps someone with more backbone will step up :fingerscrossed:

shelley748 Mar 12th 2020 5:02 am

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by plasticcanuck (Post 12819497)
I, unfortunately, have a compromised immune system, so have taken it upon myself to self-isolate by staying at home. The last thing I need is to go out and mix with other people and end up in hospital.

same with me- I work in a very small office of 4 people, I am ordering groceries online for pick up and staying away from crowds.

shelley748 Mar 12th 2020 5:05 am

Re: Coronavirus
 
I work in the stockmarket and my last 2 weeks has been horrible !!!

BUT it will bounce back and we will live this one out!


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