I'm starting this thread as a side discussion of all things Corona Virus related. I understand that this is going to be discussed in almost all other topic threads but we could collect news and other items here. 

 

At work, many conferences have been cancelled.

NBA - Suspended.

NHL - About to be suspended. 

NCAA March Madness - Playing - no crowd. 

 

Political Rallies have been cancelled. 

Travel bans. 

 

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks tested positive. They're in Australia where testing is available. If they were in the US, they wouldn't have been tested. 

11 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

I thought only I did that.

I just make sure to only use one had to touch anything and then soak it with sanitizer when I'm done.

30 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

Co-op is the same price for Full Service never fill my own tank

But...you have to go inside to pay with all the other asymptomatics.

33 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

Co-op is the same price for Full Service never fill my own tank

But...you have to go inside to pay with all the other asymptomatics.

If you didn't laugh the first time.

Edited August 10, 20205 yr by FrostyWinnipeg

Most gas stations have paper towel dispensers at the pumps (at least the Shell stations I use, anyway). Even before all this pandemic crap, I'd use a generous amount when handling the pumps, be it the grade select button or the nozzle. Now I make sure to use hand sanitizer when I'm done.

Edited August 10, 20205 yr by blue_gold_84

So for the people who wear gloves at gas stations,  do you put on gloves when you do all of your shopping and other outings?   

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coronavirus-covid19-world-aug-10-1.5681643

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The latest:

• Global total passes 20 million confirmed cases of coronavirus.
• Russia declares vaccine ready for use despite international skepticism. 
• New Zealand reports new cases of coronavirus, ending 102 days of no community transmission. 

Russia can certainly be trusted it has a viable, safe vaccine. It's never misled the world before.

 

What you need to know
Russia says it has approved the world's first coronavirus vaccine, despite fears that the country may have cut essential corners in its development. 
The United States is by far the worst affected country with more than 5 million Covid-19 cases and 160,000 deaths.
There's been a 90% increase in the number of coronavirus cases among US children over the past four weeks, according to a new report.
College football teams are debating postponing their seasons altogether over the virus.
👁‍🗨 Florida’s Ron DeSantis is offering Florida as a site to host college football. (Not joking)
Speaking of Florida:

Florida again is reporting a record number of coronavirus-related deaths.

The state reported 276 additional deaths, breaking the previous record of 257 deaths on July 31, according to the Florida Department of Health. 

The state reported at least 5,831 new coronavirus cases, bringing the state total to 542,792. The statewide resident death toll is now at least 8,553. 

https://www.cnn.com/webview/world/live-news/coronavirus-pandemic-08-11-20-intl/h_5b23788ccd75a013cfbdd7f49f21037b

 

It would be nice to see single digits for the next few weeks

12 minutes ago, bustamente said:

It would be nice to see single digits for the next few weeks

If you’re referring to US numbers, I have a single digit in mind...

oh man, I had been using a gaiter for months (don't worry I do have masks)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/mask-test-duke-covid/2020/08/10/4f2bb888-db18-11ea-b205-ff838e15a9a6_story.html

30 minutes ago, Mr Dee said:

What you need to know
Russia says it has approved the world's first coronavirus vaccine, despite fears that the country may have cut essential corners in its development. 
The United States is by far the worst affected country with more than 5 million Covid-19 cases and 160,000 deaths.
There's been a 90% increase in the number of coronavirus cases among US children over the past four weeks, according to a new report.
College football teams are debating postponing their seasons altogether over the virus.
👁‍🗨 Florida’s Ron DeSantis is offering Florida as a site to host college football. (Not joking)
Speaking of Florida:

Florida again is reporting a record number of coronavirus-related deaths.

The state reported 276 additional deaths, breaking the previous record of 257 deaths on July 31, according to the Florida Department of Health. 

The state reported at least 5,831 new coronavirus cases, bringing the state total to 542,792. The statewide resident death toll is now at least 8,553. 

https://www.cnn.com/webview/world/live-news/coronavirus-pandemic-08-11-20-intl/h_5b23788ccd75a013cfbdd7f49f21037b

 

If there is a stupid politician there is Trump. If there is an evil politician it is DeSantis. 

I'll point out that two of the most successful re-starts have taken place in Florida. MLS and NBA have created great bubbles. But, that works because of the orgs and because of the player's commitments. The venues have been great. 

 

Not sure how you would have college football in a bubble? Or has the NCAA stopped pretending they actually care about the player's academically? 

1 hour ago, JCon said:

Or has the NCAA stopped pretending they actually care about the player's academically? 

 

early today

 

Just crunching numbers:

1500 tests is about 0.1% of Manitoba's population

If they were to do this for an entire year (0.1 x 365), they would have tested more than a third of the population (36.5%)

 

7 minutes ago, Mark H. said:

Just crunching numbers:

1500 tests is about 0.1% of Manitoba's population

If they were to do this for an entire year (0.1 x 365), they would have tested more than a third of the population (36.5%)

 

also, apparently capacity is 2800/day right now. Would like to see that number closer to maxed out if possible...

8 minutes ago, Noeller said:

also, apparently capacity is 2800/day right now. Would like to see that number closer to maxed out if possible...

Pallister just said that they don't want asymptomatic people getting tested. Only those with symptoms. 

Also, they've closed so many testing sites that the lines are really long in places like Brandon.

 

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10 of the new cases today were in Winnipeg.  

34 minutes ago, Noeller said:

also, apparently capacity is 2800/day right now. Would like to see that number closer to maxed out if possible...

At risk of sounding like Donald Trump, if they did test close to or at daily capacity then there is the chance of more positives being identified. That might freak some people out.

13 minutes ago, Stretch said:

At risk of sounding like Donald Trump, if they did test close to or at daily capacity then there is the chance of more positives being identified. That might freak some people out.

who gives a **** if people are freaked out? We need to identify as many cases as possible every single day. Alberta's been doing asymptomatic testing for months now. If it was financially feasible, every single person should get a COVID test every single day.....as the NHL is doing with their bubble. That protocol should be mandatory around the world. Of course, that's extremely expensive......but I'm just saying, in an ideal world.............

57 minutes ago, JCon said:

Pallister just said that they don't want asymptomatic people getting tested. Only those with symptoms. 

Also, they've closed so many testing sites that the lines are really long in places like Brandon.

 

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10 of the new cases today were in Winnipeg.  

I find that odd.  I know someone that went for a test, because they unknowingly encountered someone who had been in an area with known cases.  This person has no symptoms.

I just think Pallister saying that will discourage people from acting responsibly. 

Just now, Mark H. said:

I find that odd.  I know someone that went for a test, because they unknowingly encountered someone who had been in an area with known cases.  This person has no symptoms.

I just think Pallister saying that will discourage people from acting responsibly. 

absolutely completely agree. I'd dare say it's wildly dangerous to suggest that asymptomatic people shouldn't get tested.

23 minutes ago, Mark H. said:

I find that odd.  I know someone that went for a test, because they unknowingly encountered someone who had been in an area with known cases.  This person has no symptoms.

I just think Pallister saying that will discourage people from acting responsibly. 

Can't afford billboards if you're spending money on tests, you know. 

9 minutes ago, JCon said:

Can't afford billboards if you're spending money on tests, you know. 

I needed billboards - I had no idea what was going on!

😉

1 minute ago, Mark H. said:

I needed billboards - I had no idea what was going on!

😉

Get back to work you lazy Manitobans! Everyone dies sometime.