Coronavirus
Mar 13th 2020, 9:14 pm
#406
Lowering the tone
Joined: Mar 2007
Location: Here and there
Posts: 6,422
Re: Coronavirus
My colleague here in Germany who was supposed to be going to London and Bristol on Monday for the next 2 weeks has just had her travel cancelled by our Belgian company, I await news of my own planned flight to the UK next Wednesday.
Mar 13th 2020, 10:14 pm
#409
Oscar nominated
Joined: Jan 2008
Location: Moncton, NB, CANADA
Posts: 35,931
Re: Coronavirus
I just had a personal email from that nice Mr Galen Weston.
It includes:
It includes:
Our service to you also relies on people – your friends and family working in your local store. These 190,000 colleagues have families and concerns of their own, and we should all understand how hard they are working. We are helping them stay informed and prepared. Most importantly, we want them to protect themselves and in turn protect you. That’s why we are retraining colleagues on safety practices and instructing them to stay away from work if they are ill. We know this will raise concerns around missed shifts and income. So, we’re introducing safeguards that ensure they won’t lose pay for COVID-19-related absences. People should not have to choose between their income and good health.
Mar 13th 2020, 10:32 pm
#410
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Nov 2011
Location: Somewhere between Vancouver & St Johns
Posts: 18,331
Re: Coronavirus
Forget the shortage of bog roll and pasta has anyone thought that if those who stay home or forced to self isolate will all be logging onto NETFLIX which will probably crash the system 
.
Craziest 1st world problem asked today was will my smart phone facial ID recognition work if I am wearing a mask?
.Craziest 1st world problem asked today was will my smart phone facial ID recognition work if I am wearing a mask?
Mar 13th 2020, 11:14 pm
#412
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Jan 2011
Location: Orton, Ontario
Posts: 1,894
Re: Coronavirus
Originally Posted by HGerchikov
I am supposed to be going to the UK in a couple of weeks. My elderly parents are moving from the family home to an apartment in a retirement complex. I am obviously concerned about contracting the disease on the flight over and taking it to them. I really don't want to be patient zero at a retirement home. I am weighing this risk against the absolute certainty that my Mum will have a total meltdown before the move if she doesnt have help. So she really needs me to be there.
I am also somewhat fretting about the possibility of getting stuck there if things deteriorate after my arrival. No idea what to do for the best so for now just watching and waiting to see what tomorrow brings.
I am also somewhat fretting about the possibility of getting stuck there if things deteriorate after my arrival. No idea what to do for the best so for now just watching and waiting to see what tomorrow brings.
Mar 13th 2020, 11:39 pm
#413
BE Forum Addict
Joined: May 2009
Location: Langley, BC
Posts: 1,703
Re: Coronavirus
Originally Posted by HGerchikov
I spoke to my Mum this morning and was informed, in that voice that no child (regardless of age) can ignore, that if the plane was flying I was expected to be on it. So I guess, at this point, I am going. A lot can happen in 2 weeks but I plan to be extra careful before I go - I live on a rural property, both of us mostly work from home. It's my birthday tomorrow but we won't go out and our sons (who live in higher risk areas) won't come home. Sorry dbd33 but lunch will have to wait until after I get back
Mar 14th 2020, 12:08 am
#414
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 26,854
Re: Coronavirus
Looks like Westjet will begin to lay off employees.
11 new cases in BC.
They are making it mandatory that gatherings of 250 or more be cancelled, initially it was a request.
Over 6,000 people have been tested in BC, 4,000 of them done this week.
They know 8-11 has long waits, they are trying to add more staff.
The province does not want employers to ask for doctors notes, employers must understand.
I will have to say the BC Government has been very good at providing updates and being transparent, kudos to them and the response.
11 new cases in BC.
They are making it mandatory that gatherings of 250 or more be cancelled, initially it was a request.
Over 6,000 people have been tested in BC, 4,000 of them done this week.
They know 8-11 has long waits, they are trying to add more staff.
The province does not want employers to ask for doctors notes, employers must understand.
I will have to say the BC Government has been very good at providing updates and being transparent, kudos to them and the response.
Last edited by Jsmth321; Mar 14th 2020 at 12:57 am.
Mar 14th 2020, 12:16 am
#415
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Jan 2011
Location: Orton, Ontario
Posts: 1,894
Re: Coronavirus
Originally Posted by CanadaJimmy
Just be aware you have to self quarantine for 14 days upon your return to Canada.
Last edited by HGerchikov; Mar 14th 2020 at 1:14 am.
Mar 14th 2020, 12:26 am
#416
SUPER MODERATOR
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 83,830
Re: Coronavirus
Originally Posted by HGerchikov
I spoke to my Mum this morning and was informed, in that voice that no child (regardless of age) can ignore, that if the plane was flying I was expected to be on it. So I guess, at this point, I am going. A lot can happen in 2 weeks but I plan to be extra careful before I go - I live on a rural property, both of us mostly work from home. It's my birthday tomorrow but we won't go out and our sons (who live in higher risk areas) won't come home. Sorry dbd33 but lunch will have to wait until after I get back
Happy Birthday for tomorrow.
Good luck.
Mar 14th 2020, 12:47 am
#417
MODERATOR
Joined: Apr 2009
Location: SW Ontario
Posts: 18,537
Re: Coronavirus
Originally Posted by HGerchikov
I spoke to my Mum this morning and was informed, in that voice that no child (regardless of age) can ignore, that if the plane was flying I was expected to be on it. So I guess, at this point, I am going. A lot can happen in 2 weeks but I plan to be extra careful before I go - I live on a rural property, both of us mostly work from home. It's my birthday tomorrow but we won't go out and our sons (who live in higher risk areas) won't come home. Sorry dbd33 but lunch will have to wait until after I get back
Happy Birthday for tomorrow! Hope you manage to enjoy it regardless..
Mar 14th 2020, 1:15 am
#418
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Jan 2011
Location: Orton, Ontario
Posts: 1,894
Re: Coronavirus
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
That’s a really difficult decision for you to make H. Difficult for you and your mum.
Happy Birthday for tomorrow.
Good luck.
Happy Birthday for tomorrow.
Good luck.
Originally Posted by Siouxie
That's a really tough choice to have to make.... whatever you end up doing be safe..
Happy Birthday for tomorrow! Hope you manage to enjoy it regardless..
Happy Birthday for tomorrow! Hope you manage to enjoy it regardless..
Mar 14th 2020, 1:15 am
#419
Oscar nominated
Joined: Jan 2008
Location: Moncton, NB, CANADA
Posts: 35,931
Re: Coronavirus
Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian
Forget the shortage of bog roll and pasta has anyone thought that if those who stay home or forced to self isolate will all be logging onto NETFLIX which will probably crash the system .
Craziest 1st world problem asked today was will my smart phone facial ID recognition work if I am wearing a mask?
.Craziest 1st world problem asked today was will my smart phone facial ID recognition work if I am wearing a mask?
Mar 14th 2020, 1:16 am
#420
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 26,854
Re: Coronavirus
My biggest worry if planning to travel outside Canada is being able to get back to Canada and not stranded because airlines have suspended flights or Canada places more restrictions, so have a plan in place if travelling outside Canada in the event it becomes difficult to get back.
American Airlines has had a pilot test positive. I do wonder how much longer crews will even be willing to risk it. I wont be surprised at this point if US airlines shut down and suspend all service at some point, cheaper to just not operate rather than fly empty planes around.
British Airways to lay off workers, ground aircraft to reduce costs and battle for survival according to the CEO.
American Airlines has had a pilot test positive. I do wonder how much longer crews will even be willing to risk it. I wont be surprised at this point if US airlines shut down and suspend all service at some point, cheaper to just not operate rather than fly empty planes around.
British Airways to lay off workers, ground aircraft to reduce costs and battle for survival according to the CEO.
Last edited by Jsmth321; Mar 14th 2020 at 1:23 am.
