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. 

Bartley is taking a couple of weeks off

 

https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/mobile/playing-instruments-and-singing-can-once-again-happen-in-schools-1.5345953

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/astrazeneca-finds-no-evidence-showing-increased-risk-of-blood-clots-with-covid-19-vaccine-1.5346869

 

https://newschannel9.com/news/nation-world/utah-woman-39-dies-4-days-after-2nd-does-of-covid-19-vaccine-autopsy-ordered

 

Edited March 14, 20214 yr by FrostyWinnipeg

What it's like being one of the few people with 'super antibodies' against COVID-19

John Hollis, a communications manager at George Mason University in Virginia, has developed rare 'super antibodies' that make him practically immune to COVID-19. 
What it's like being one of the few people with 'super antibodies' against COVID-19
John Hollis's blood may hold the key for a better COVID-19 vaccine.

That's because the Virginia man is one of the rare COVID-19 survivors who has what are called "super antibodies" that are extremely effective at neutralizing the virus. 

That means Hollis is practically immune to COVID-19. What's more, his super antibodies may even provide immunity to the new coronavirus variants that existing vaccines are less effective against. 

(Well worth the read-or listen to in the podcast)

5 hours ago, Tracker said:

What it's like being one of the few people with 'super antibodies' against COVID-19

John Hollis, a communications manager at George Mason University in Virginia, has developed rare 'super antibodies' that make him practically immune to COVID-19. 
What it's like being one of the few people with 'super antibodies' against COVID-19
John Hollis's blood may hold the key for a better COVID-19 vaccine.

That's because the Virginia man is one of the rare COVID-19 survivors who has what are called "super antibodies" that are extremely effective at neutralizing the virus. 

That means Hollis is practically immune to COVID-19. What's more, his super antibodies may even provide immunity to the new coronavirus variants that existing vaccines are less effective against. 

(Well worth the read-or listen to in the podcast)

It wasn't severe, and it went away after a couple days, so he chalked it up to seasonal allergies and didn't think any more about it.

Apparently that makes you a 'survivor' 🙄

Edited March 15, 20214 yr by FrostyWinnipeg

7 hours ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

It wasn't severe, and it went away after a couple days, so he chalked it up to seasonal allergies and didn't think any more about it.

Apparently that makes you a 'survivor' 🙄

It was not severe, but apparently he has such mega-immunity that his blood, even when diluted by a factor of 10,000, is able to fight off not only the original COVID virus but all the mutations. Amazing.

10 hours ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

It wasn't severe, and it went away after a couple days, so he chalked it up to seasonal allergies and didn't think any more about it.

Apparently that makes you a 'survivor' 🙄

Did he get the virus? Is he still alive? If so...does that not make him a survivor?

 

Manitoba TPR: 4.8% (up .3)

Winnipeg TPR: 3.5%

 

 

I think we can expect it to slowly begin to go up now. More openings mean more cases. 

5 minutes ago, JCon said:

Manitoba TPR: 4.8% (up .3)

Winnipeg TPR: 3.5%

 

 

I think we can expect it to slowly begin to go up now. More openings mean more cases. 

That a few days of increase now isn't? Don't like that!

25 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

That a few days of increase now isn't? Don't like that!

It's inevitable, unfortunately. 

Until 65- 70% of the population are vaccinated expect a roller coaster of new cases especially with the new variants, get your shots people when it's your turn, supposedly we will be getting less doses in the coming week, but then a flood of doses will arrive from both Pfizer and Moderna and also Astra Zaneca and J&J

Covid vac. now available to age 77+.

April still timeline for online booking.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/naci-to-say-astrazeneca-vaccine-ok-for-those-over-age-65-source-1.5348250

Edited March 15, 20214 yr by FrostyWinnipeg

 

Thanks to expanded eligibility, I'm able to to get my 1st vaccination. 

Hopefully they get the online booking system up soon because doing it over the phone was not the smoothest process I've ever had!  

41 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Can't wait for the movie coronavirus.

18 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

Hopefully they get the online booking system up soon...

April is the ETA. Only had a year to do this.

71 of the new cases are in the North...damn.

Apparently all us Manitoba residents caused the second wave according to Pallister. Yep, had nothing to do with The Restart Campaign, dropping restrictions too quickly, not reacting to rising test results in a timely manner, a lack of contact tracing etc.

Just now, rebusrankin said:

Apparently all us Manitoba residents caused the second wave according to Pallister. Yep, had nothing to do with The Restart Campaign, dropping restrictions too quickly, not reacting to rising test results in a timely manner, a lack of contact tracing etc.

You're not very loyal to Dear Leader. 

Didn't you hear about how they got things under control in the first wave? That was all them. They'll remind you as their vaccine rollout is a mess and we're starting the third wave.

Now, go to a patio and get your drink on. 

36 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

Apparently all us Manitoba residents caused the second wave according to Pallister. Yep, had nothing to do with The Restart Campaign, dropping restrictions too quickly, not reacting to rising test results in a timely manner, a lack of contact tracing etc.

Kids going back to school. I blame that,

31 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Kids going back to school. I blame that,

Can't tell if you were joking or not, but here is why I don't: everything else shutdown except school, and the numbers dropped.

8 minutes ago, Super Duper Negatron said:

Can't tell if you were joking or not, but here is why I don't: everything else shutdown except school, and the numbers dropped.

No, I'm serious. When the kids in the USA went back to college/school all ya heard was outbreaks there and u look at the covid totals for Manitoba, it went up late Aug/early Sept.

1 hour ago, JCon said:

You're not very loyal to Dear Leader. 

Didn't you hear about how they got things under control in the first wave? That was all them. They'll remind you as their vaccine rollout is a mess and we're starting the third wave.

Now, go to a patio and get your drink on. 

Is that the imaginary vaccine they ordered from Alberta?