Originally Posted by sharkus (Post 13084654)

back-to-school plan information apparently due in next few days. Something tells me that they'll either extend the break by a week or two, or go to remote learning. Does not leave much time for those who go back on the 3rd. Plus given the BS that has come before, with saying "schools will be open" then less than 24 hours later saying "oh, schools closed", I won't believe it until the 3rd actually rolls round.

Originally Posted by Siouxie (Post 13084665)

Quebec's schools are closed until 10th Jan..

Originally Posted by Jingsamichty (Post 13084658)

Just tested positive myself. Very minor symptoms - fatigue, minor cough - certainly nothing I'd have taken so much as a day off work for in any other circumstance. However, rules be rules and I'm self-isolating for 10 days. It's put a real spanner in our New Year plans but in the big scheme of things that's a trifle.

I've had 2 jabs and got the booster just a week ago, although to be fair we have certainly been fairly actively socialising until now. No-one else in the family/social group has tested positive (yet). I'm reminded of the time in Calgary in 2008/9 when my wife alone got swine flu which totally wrecked her for about 3 weeks yet none of the rest of the household got it.

On the plus side, if most people who are testing positive have as minor symptoms as me then this Omicron would seem to be little more than an inconvenience. I'm fully for taking all measures necessary to prevent the NHS being overwhelmed but I've yet to see evidence that there is a corresponding increase on hospitalisations from the fully vaccinated population.

Originally Posted by bats (Post 13084691)

I'm sorry to hear this and hope you feel better soon.drink lots, take meds, watch telly.

BMJ article by Elisabeth Mahese 24 Dec 2021 says that someone infected with Omicron is 31 -45% less likely to attend emergency care than someone with Delta and 50 - 70% less likely to be admitted. They also state the info is preliminary. There's the possibility that more numbers might need hospital care as the variant is very transmissible. So much is uncertain.

Originally Posted by sharkus (Post 13084654)

back-to-school plan information apparently due in next few days. Something tells me that they'll either extend the break by a week or two, or go to remote learning. Does not leave much time for those who go back on the 3rd. Plus given the BS that has come before, with saying "schools will be open" then less than 24 hours later saying "oh, schools closed", I won't believe it until the 3rd actually rolls round.

Originally Posted by sharkus (Post 13084802)

There was a letter sent by 500 ontario doctors asking for schools to stay open, and I think they should be listened too, but suspect they won't be. There will be some BS comment from DF containing the phrase "Friends... blah blah blah" and how it's important to stop the spread.

Originally Posted by Nand (Post 13085063)

So, is Covid Pandemic over then? Kinda sounds like that.
Hard to turn around that quick in my mind, but can't argue with science and the Gov.
Well, we could argue, doesn't do anything though.

Are Canadians still wearing masks?
Around here most people have dropped them.

Originally Posted by Nand (Post 13085063)

So, is Covid Pandemic over then? Kinda sounds like that.
Hard to turn around that quick in my mind, but can't argue with science and the Gov.
Well, we could argue, doesn't do anything though.

Are Canadians still wearing masks?
Around here most people have dropped them.

Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 13085080)

People are still wearing masks. vaccination is required to go indoors, offices are closed with the staff working from home, schools are closed, there are queues for booster shots. In no sense is the covid pandemic over.

Originally Posted by Boiler (Post 13085157)

I went for a pint yesterday, the Brewery I went to is now in a indoor mask requirement area, must have changed in the last week.

We now have snow, time of year, so packed. So you are supposed to wear your mask until you get to the bar and then once you have your beer in hand mask is not required.

The logic escapes me.

Originally Posted by Boiler (Post 13085157)

I went for a pint yesterday, the Brewery I went to is now in a indoor mask requirement area, must have changed in the last week.

We now have snow, time of year, so packed. So you are supposed to wear your mask until you get to the bar and then once you have your beer in hand mask is not required.

The logic escapes me.