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. 

Being able to delay the 2nd dose to 4 months is huge for getting the first shot into as many people as possible. If everyone gets their first shot by summer that goes a long long way to getting lives back to normal. The question of course is, does life go back to normal? Or has there been a systemic change that will linger?

Honestly more than life in general, just give me some f***ing CFL...... 

2 hours ago, Noeller said:

That was my big take away from all of this.... As long as numbers stay consistently low, I can see them allowing fans again. Especially in AB where they just love being a lab rat for this sorta thing... 

At this point, pretty much everyone is ready to be a lab rat. 

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

I was thinking about you today when they were announcing the fast tracking... Figured you'd be up soon. It honestly doesn't matter what vaccine you get. Just take what's offered and get er done. 

Hey appreciate it. Step #1 to getting our lives back to normal. 

Edited March 5, 20214 yr by SpeedFlex27

Johnson & Johnson vaccine is going to be approved today. 

 

Yesterday, I read that they were working on the supply chain and expect to receive doses beginning in early April. 

11 hours ago, Noeller said:

I was thinking about you today when they were announcing the fast tracking... Figured you'd be up soon. It honestly doesn't matter what vaccine you get. Just take what's offered and get er done. 

Exactly this, the more vaccine's the better. Whichever one is one the menu the day my number is called I am all for it. There is still a lot of confusion about the vaccine's, especially the Astra-Zeneca. There are no contra-indications for those over 65, just not enough in the studies to be able to declare it effective. Germany has now completed their own study and approved it for over 65 and the UK has been administering it over 65 for a few weeks already.

It is getting to the point now that I am starting to wonder about kids. When will we have news for the under 16 year olds?

 

 

7 minutes ago, GCJenks said:

Exactly this, the more vaccine's the better. Whichever one is one the menu the day my number is called I am all for it. There is still a lot of confusion about the vaccine's, especially the Astra-Zeneca. There are no contra-indications for those over 65, just not enough in the studies to be able to declare it effective. Germany has now completed their own study and approved it for over 65 and the UK has been administering it over 65 for a few weeks already.

It is getting to the point now that I am starting to wonder about kids. When will we have news for the under 16 year olds?

 

 

They're testing a vaccine (I forget which) on 11-15 year olds right now and hope to be able to administer the vaccine this summer. Next wave, under 11, starts soon too, I believe.

Based on the current expected vaccine supply, all Manitobans can get their first vaccine shot by the end of June. Also possible, by the end of May. This does not include the new J&J vaccine, which they don't have a supply schedule yet. 

 

 

Manitoba TPR 3.0%

Winnipeg TPR 2.4%

Got me feeling...

Some really good news, if they are able to make it happen:

 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-covid-19-vaccine-timeline-1.5938069

 

Canada Day parties like this country hasn't seen since VE Day.......

2 hours ago, Sard said:

Some really good news, if they are able to make it happen:

 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-covid-19-vaccine-timeline-1.5938069

 

Can always blame Trudeau if it does not. Gotta have that backup blame plan.

2 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Can always blame Trudeau if it does not. Gotta have that backup blame plan.

Yes, Mr Kenney!!

 

Wow, another 20 yr old girl, thats two this week.

On 2021-03-05 at 2:42 PM, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Can always blame Trudeau if it does not. Gotta have that backup blame plan.

I wouldn't have it any other way...

 

 

27 cases in the Northern health region

24 cases in the Winnipeg health region

Edited March 7, 20214 yr by FrostyWinnipeg

Its looking like new cases in the 50's will be the usual for a while to come.

7 hours ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

27 cases in the Northern health region

24 cases in the Winnipeg health region

Active cases (as of March 7th):

Northern - 624

Winnipeg - 320

Interlake/Eastern - 138

Southern - 34

Prairie Mountain - 14

 

yay no new deaths 

 

 

Edited March 8, 20214 yr by iHeart

8 minutes ago, iHeart said:

yay no new deaths 

 

Actually there was one reported today (female, 80's, Northern health region) and one from late December 2020 was removed from the count.

Octogenarians in Manitoba can now book an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. 

The provincial government has expanded eligibility criteria to include seniors who are 80 years old or older, and First Nations people age 60 or older. 

When calling to book an appointment, spouses and household members who are eligible can book appointments at the same time. 

The booking number is 1-844-626-8222. A full list of eligibility criteria can be accessed at www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/vaccine/eligibility-criteria.html

 

 

The very good news is that the number of ICU patients has dropped.