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Got my kids in on the 22nd in the evening. So booking a little over a week out for RBC.

My kids' buddy got in for the 21st. Not sure which location though. I'm "in line" and will update once I get my kids have their appointments.

His comment was akin to the anti-vax and flat earther argument to "go do your own research, and you'll find the evidence..."

My kid got tested at 9:30am yesterday and the results were in at 2:30am this morning. They may be catching up a bit on the processing side.

This is how you can tell the difference between the churches that are in it for the faith and the ones that are in it as a business.

You're probably right. If they were at the protests though, I think that should be headline news to really point out the stupidity of holding and going to those things. I know a couple of weeks back they did say that they were seeing transmission at peoples' homes. They didn't outright say that was why they targeted the restrictions they way that they did, but I was pretty sure that was the case. I wish they would spell that sort of thing out for people though because that would help people to understand the difference in not allowing people to visit homes vs. keeping patios open, if that is in fact the case.

They have to wait for Dr. Roussin to get out of court. I'd be curious to find out if the spike in cases has anything to do with the protests.

I saw something early on that a surgeon suggested using a bandaid over the bridge of the nose to close the air gap. Apparently that's what he does during surgeries to keep his glasses from fogging with a mask. Looks kinda dumb though, so maybe some medical tape would do the trick as well.

I saw that it was related to some outstanding warrants that he had in Ontario from the past... can't remember the details though.

My daughter (grade 3) and her class wear their masks all day with the exception of 2 snacks and lunch time without any issues. She's to the point now that when we pick her up from school, we have to tell her she can take her mask off because she doesn't even really notice it's there anymore.

I believe that it's restrictions targeting where they are seeing transmissions. The schools that are seeing transmissions are being shifted to remote learning, but they aren't forcing everyone to go that way if there are school populations that aren't being affected. The majority of cases were being seen when people were visiting each others' homes, so that is what they are cracking down on.

I do wonder if the restrictions are setup to target where they are seeing transmission. I know a week or so back Dr. Roussin had said that most transmissions they were seeing were from houshold gatherings and sleepovers, so if that's the case, the restrictions make total sense. That being said, they should actually say that in the press conference so that it's clear to people. The fact that they aren't shutting down kids activities is a sign to me that they do see the mental and physical health benefits to those activities.

The Public Health Order and Return to Play guidelines say that masks are required when the kids are on the bench, but not when they are on the field. I figure that having to remind them every time they come off the field to put their masks on creates more chaos and I don't want to have to be constantly watching for it on top of trying to coach. I play Ultimate as well, fingers crossed that there is a season this summer. If there is, I will be wearing my mask all the time for that too even though it's only required on the sideline.

I'm going to be coaching my kid's softball team and I've already put in the email to the parents that masks will be mandatory at all times on my team (even though the return to play and public health rules allow them to now wear them in the field). If a kid or parent has an issue with that, then they don't have to be on my team.

Just got home from my vaccination. Had to go out to Steinbach and on the way back, saw a sign on the side of the road near St. Anne that said "Lockdowns are not demonstrably justified"... so that's one of the attitudes out there... Anyway, I feel

Full hospitals and dead taxpayers have an economical cost from the government's perspective. That second one is likely much harder to quantify though.

What a privileged life some people live, to be able to pick and choose which vaccine to get... as has been stated many times before by many people, the best vaccine to get is the first one that's offered to you.

1) Blood clots are treatable 2) The chance of blood clots from AZ is somewhere between 5 and 10 in a million (seen a few different reports, but all are less than 10) 3) The chance of a blood clot from smoking is 1,753 in a million 4) The chance of a blood clot from Covid-19 is 169,000 in a million Anyone who uses the chance of a blood clot as a reason not to get the AZ vaccine is buying into ridiculous fear.

I'm starting to question the validity of the reports of vaccine hesitancy. I've spent the better part of the last few hours trying to get an appointment, and they are few and far between. Managed to get in to the Walmart in Steinbach on Friday 😀

The biggest "effort" I've seen to that effect is having the higher profile people (Dr. Roussen, Premier Pallister, etc.) getting their AstraZenecca vaccinations posted online and on the news.

Here's the website for Shoppers/Loblaws: https://shoppers-drug-mart.c.eforms.loblaw.ca/#/covid/covid-19-vaccine-patient-registration/Welcome/0?lang=en They aren't updated yet with the new criteria though.

Just saw this at the bottom of the Eligibility Criteria website: Medical Clinics and Pharmacies The AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD vaccine is used to provide COVID-19 vaccines in doctors’ offices and pharmacies. Manitoba public health officials have developed guidance for the use of the AstraZeneca/Covishield vaccine. If you are a senior or have mobility issues and need help getting to your appointment at a clinic or pharmacy, call 211 for available transportation options in your area. Eligibility Criteria Effective April 19, 2021 - all Manitobans aged 40 and over will be eligible to receive the AstraZeneca/Covishield vaccine at a medical clinic or pharmacy. Eligible Manitobans can find their nearest clinic or pharmacy with available doses by visiting: manitoba.ca/covid19/vaccine/finder.html

That should be a variant, not the variant... there are a few of them floating around (South Africa, UK, Brazil). My understanding is that the Brazil one is the one of most concern, and hasn't arrived in Manitoba yet, but it's likely just a matter of time.

Eligible ages are going down again per the Eligibility Website Individuals: 64 years of age and older (NEW: expanded from aged 65 or older) 44 years of age and older for First Nation people (NEW: expanded from aged 45 or older)

As evidenced by the sheer number of people who seem to ignore the guidelines, I would agree with this. There is a pent up desire among a lot of people to get out and socialize, so I expect that as things continue to open up, most people will be out and about more and more.