Re: Coronavirus
Originally Posted by jimf
(Post 12839013)
According to this the scientists appear to have been slow to sound the alarm. It is probable that Johnson was also reluctant to impose the lock down, initially wishing to to
encourage rather than impose behavior in the first instance. Whether Sweden has taken the right approach for them will no doubt be seen over the next couple of months. I read there were 19 patients at the Nightingale hospital in London over the weekend so for the time being at least the treatment capacity seems to be more than adequate. I didn't vote for Johnson but I doubt the other candidate would have done any better in this situation. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-h...-idUSKBN21P1VF |
Re: Coronavirus
Originally Posted by Siouxie
(Post 12839062)
SIGH. Keep politics out of this thread please - if you want to discuss politics of Covid-19 take it to a separate one. Thank you... I won't ask again..... I'll just take action.
Maybe move these last few replies to another thread? |
Re: Coronavirus
CERB requirements are being relaxed, part-time, season, and contract workers and others who previously were not eligible.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/cer...deau-1.5532767 |
Re: Coronavirus
Originally Posted by jimf
(Post 12839022)
Interesting. How would you say the Canadian provincial leaders have done compared to the federal?
If the plan was to ensure that the maximum number of people are infected, while ensuring that the healthcare system is not overwhelmed, it appears to me that there is massive capacity in the healthcare system so, perhaps, the restrictions are too severe at this time. No one has been able to explain to me how we will avoid a spike when people return to their normal routines and how to ensure that the maximum can be exposed on a gradual basis. We are, approximately, one month from any talk of restrictions and, within that very short period of time, the economy has tanked. Within the next month or two, I suspect that co-operation with the electorate will start to wane unless a sensible plan can be put forward. Saying, "we will depend upon the evidence..." is fine for those that are being paid in full but is unlikely to be sufficient for those that have lost most of their income and see no way out. What is the evidence? How well is the healthcare actually coping? How much extra capacity does it have and what is the plan to maximise that capacity? |
Re: Coronavirus
Originally Posted by Almost Canadian
(Post 12839136)
I have been watching the figures every day. The percentage of deaths to those confirmed to have it is very comparable to those around the world (including the US) so, while I accept that Canadians love to pat themselves in the back as to how well they have done, I believe that time will tell whether their view has merit.
If the plan was to ensure that the maximum number of people are infected, while ensuring that the healthcare system is not overwhelmed, it appears to me that there is massive capacity in the healthcare system so, perhaps, the restrictions are too severe at this time. No one has been able to explain to me how we will avoid a spike when people return to their normal routines and how to ensure that the maximum can be exposed on a gradual basis. We are, approximately, one month from any talk of restrictions and, within that very short period of time, the economy has tanked. Within the next month or two, I suspect that co-operation with the electorate will start to wane unless a sensible plan can be put forward. Saying, "we will depend upon the evidence..." is fine for those that are being paid in full but is unlikely to be sufficient for those that have lost most of their income and see no way out. What is the evidence? How well is the healthcare actually coping? How much extra capacity does it have and what is the plan to maximise that capacity? https://www.macleans.ca/opinion/wher...t-good-enough/ As you say the issue will be managing the process out of lockdown and keeping the majority on board. |
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Re: Coronavirus
Well doesn't look like we will be returning normal anytime soon in BC, at least 2 or 3 weeks before they consider relaxing things but wont do it all at once.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...says-1.5533944 |
Re: Coronavirus
Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12839103)
CERB requirements are being relaxed, part-time, season, and contract workers and others who previously were not eligible.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/cer...deau-1.5532767 Thanks for posting it! I was reading on a business blog that CERB claimants have to 'sign on' every 4 weeks to continue to receive it... I wonder if this is correct or urban myth.. |
Re: Coronavirus
Originally Posted by Siouxie
(Post 12839289)
Good news indeed.. people at work are increasing their availability, resulting in fewer hours for me... it will be interesting to see if I could qualify.
Thanks for posting it! I was reading on a business blog that CERB claimants have to 'sign on' every 4 weeks to continue to receive it... I wonder if this is correct or urban myth.. If only I had actually been able to start working, but I still didn't make 5,000 last year only made 4,753 in 2019, but I never started the job this year anyhow, so still don't qualify. |
Re: Coronavirus
Originally Posted by Danny B
(Post 12839267)
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Re: Coronavirus
Originally Posted by Paul_Shepherd
(Post 12839395)
Why would you take a gun to a protest, to protest against something that is for the good of the people. Yanks and their guns! :rolleyes:
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Re: Coronavirus
Originally Posted by Siouxie
(Post 12839289)
I was reading on a business blog that CERB claimants have to 'sign on' every 4 weeks to continue to receive it... I wonder if this is correct or urban myth..
Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12839298)
I think you do, but not 100% sure but the way its worded on CRA website sounds like you may anyhow.
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Re: Coronavirus
Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12839298)
I think you do, but not 100% sure but the way its worded on CRA website sounds like you may anyhow.
Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 12839504)
SD did hers yesterday and says she has to do it again in four weeks. Sounds a little bit like the old 'postal signing' procedure on the UK dole. :unsure:
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Re: Coronavirus
Originally Posted by Paul_Shepherd
(Post 12839395)
Why would you take a gun to a protest, to protest against something that is for the good of the people. Yanks and their guns! :rolleyes:
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Re: Coronavirus
Originally Posted by Danny B
(Post 12839615)
I hope this is a parody account :lol:
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