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. 

12 minutes ago, wanna-b-fanboy said:

 

this?

https://abc7chicago.com/covid-chidlren-variant-coroanvirus-coronavirus-vaccine/10486843/

 

"Osterholm previously supported sending children back to school. He said the virus was not a major threat to children. Now, the situation has changed.

"Please understand, this B.1.1.7 variant is a brand new ball game," Osterholm said on NBC's Meet the Press. "It infects kids very readily. Unlike previous strains of the virus, we didn't see children under 8th grade get infected often or they were not frequently very ill, they didn't transmit to the rest of the community."
 

B117 is the UK variant I believe....definitely dangerous for all ages. Not AS bad as Brazilian variant (P1) but still really bad...really contagious.

 

 

33 minutes ago, iHeart said:

 

Couple more days and a couple more weeks and iHeart and I can watch games again.

 

I think the Jets might be out of the playoffs by the time my turn comes at this rate

2 minutes ago, iHeart said:

I think the Jets might be out of the playoffs by the time my turn comes at this rate

Could always road trip it to Long Plains.

 

 

 

                                           

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/pimicikamak-cross-lake-cree-nation-shares-vaccine-doses-teachers-front-line-workers-1.5992729

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In Thompson, Man., almost every teacher is now at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19 after a nearby First Nation shared hundreds of extra doses with people outside the community last week.

Educators and front-line workers, including police officers, were among those surprised with a chance to get immunized when Pimicikamak, also known as Cross Lake Cree Nation, ran a four-day vaccine clinic to dole out a stockpile of extra doses, Chief David Monias said.

By the time the clinic wrapped on Saturday, 850 people had been vaccinated — including 180 teachers.

Pretty awesome news!

Stick it in my veins. Literally. 

 

 

Edited April 19, 20214 yr by JCon

Good for them.

I hope we are soon behind.

 

it's really starting to speed up now...more and more Canadians becoming eligible every week, it seems. And there'll be more vaccine brands coming on market soon, too. The JJ 1-shot is going to make a huge difference once it starts arriving...

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/covid19-gimli-schools-close-manitoba-1.5992866?fbclid=IwAR33a2aLlz8HwuRGyHYJmNOsSLNjudMSaNtOCN6fY1u9WejgQWPoigPtb6w

 

and I was telling my supervisor "If you think ******* ****** is having a tough time you should see Gimli"

Edited April 19, 20214 yr by iHeart

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

I have my appointment for Friday morning. My wife has one for tomorrow. 

Current mood:

pharmacyappointments.ca to make an appointment with Sobeys/Safeway

6 minutes ago, JCon said:

I have my appointment for Friday morning. My wife has one for tomorrow. 

Current mood:

pharmacyappointments.ca to make an appointment with Sobeys/Safeway

Did you call or use the online appointment?

I've got an appointment for Moderna/Pfizer on Saturday night, but if I can get a AZ jab prior to that, I'll likely take it.... Alberta doesn't start taking 40+ appts till tomorrow morning so we'll see how it goes. 

11 minutes ago, JCon said:

I have my appointment for Friday morning. My wife has one for tomorrow. 

Current mood:

pharmacyappointments.ca to make an appointment with Sobeys/Safeway

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.

8 minutes ago, wanna-b-fanboy said:

Did you call or use the online appointment?

Online. 

Just got an appointment for my Wife and myself for tomorrow morning.

Called the pharmacy.

It's Gen X's turn! 

Regent Park Pharmacy has two appointments open this afternoon.

Regent Ave W, Winnipeg, MB R2C 1S3

Phone: (204) 222-3257
 

Any concerns about the doubts of the AZ vaccine efficacy vs. the variants? That is the only reason I am hesitating right now...

It sounds like people are taking advantage of the new criteria, good get as many jabs as possible into arms as fast as possible

22 minutes ago, Super Duper Negatron said:

Any concerns about the doubts of the AZ vaccine efficacy vs. the variants? That is the only reason I am hesitating right now...

From what I have read, it works well against The UK variant and the P1 variant in terms of transmissibility and mild to severe symptoms. 

The south African variant is where things get dicey. it has a 10,9 % efficacy in preventing mild to moderate symptoms. The good news is, so far it has a track record of 100% efficacy against SEVERE symptoms. 

ANd that is kind of what we want to do... take the shot so we don't die.

 

 

 

Sure there are concerns, but the benefits FAR outweigh the miniscule chance of clots. 

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/explainers-56665396

Handy little chart here:

 

 

 

Here are few more articles:

https://www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/news/astrazeneca-covid-vaccine-blood-clot/

https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/covid-19-vaccine-astrazeneca-benefits-still-outweigh-risks-despite-possible-link-rare-blood-clots

Edited April 19, 20214 yr by wanna-b-fanboy