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. 

Meanwhile in my neck of the woods...

Tuesday already time for the morons of the week

 

 

 

25 new cases maybe it'll be under 20 tomorrow or maybe even less

 

22 minutes ago, iHeart said:

 

25 new cases maybe it'll be under 20 tomorrow or maybe even less

 

Two days in a row with declining numbers! No mention of any deaths, either.

5 hours ago, Bigblue204 said:

Keep in mind schools were also shut down and not really given the opportunity. Just before they shut down again, my sons school was getting 2 cases a week.

 

4 hours ago, wanna-b-fanboy said:

They shut down the schools as they were starting to ramp up.

Schools were not closed back in late fall - with daily case counts of 400 - 600.  This spring, they were not shut down province wide. 

13 minutes ago, Mark H. said:

 

Schools were not closed back in late fall - with daily case counts of 400 - 600.  This spring, they were not shut down province wide. 

Good point.

 

The only thing I can come up with is that Children are less susceptible to Covid, but can still drive infections. The protocols in schools seem to mitigate infections (masks, ventilation and cohorts) but transmission happens when there is a break down in protocol. 

47 minutes ago, Mark H. said:

 

Schools were not closed back in late fall - with daily case counts of 400 - 600.  This spring, they were not shut down province wide. 

Fair enough, but there where less kids in school and measures put in place...and like I mentioned the two weeks before they shut down this spring and the two weeks after we were getting emailed almost daily about cases that were in school.

49 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

Fair enough, but there where less kids in school and measures put in place...and like I mentioned the two weeks before they shut down this spring and the two weeks after we were getting emailed almost daily about cases that were in school.

Schools outside Metro had very little or nothing of that. It seems there were other factors at play. But I don't imagine any of us will be seeing the data. 

Tennessee Health Officials Halt All Vaccine Outreach for Kids After Pressure From GOP
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Though coronavirus cases are soaring and the state lags the country in vaccinations, Republicans are pushing the state's health department to pull back.

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The Tennessee Health Department is stopping all vaccine-related outreach to minors amid pressure from Republicans in the state and rising coronavirus cases.

The halted education efforts concern not only the COVID-19 vaccine, which the state has struggled to roll out, but all preventatives aimed at people under 18 for diseases like the flu or HPV. People over the age of 12 are eligible for coronavirus vaccines. If the agency does distribute information about vaccines, Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey informed staff to remove the department’s logo from any materials, the Tennessean reports.

Tennessee Health Officials Halt All Vaccine Outreach for Kids After Pressure From GOP (thedailybeast.com)

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/special/coronavirus/two-members-of-pc-caucus-not-vaccinated-574820352.html

For those without FP account - two non-named members of the PC Caucus have not been vaccinated. No reason given, but I'm willing to bet its not because of medical conditions. What are the Vegas odds on Friesen/Goertzen?

3 hours ago, WildPath said:

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/special/coronavirus/two-members-of-pc-caucus-not-vaccinated-574820352.html

For those without FP account - two non-named members of the PC Caucus have not been vaccinated. No reason given, but I'm willing to bet its not because of medical conditions. What are the Vegas odds on Friesen/Goertzen?

I'd put decent money on Josh Guenter being one of them...

I think something like this would work here- apparently there are people that need more incentive than... oh I don't know- DEATH? it's insane, but hey, if it helps us reach 80% fully vaxxed- I am good with it.

 

  

21 hours ago, Mark H. said:

There is evidence that shows this? School in MB were the source of far fewer cases than other sources. 

Yeah, evidence shows this. But I won't go find it as it has been quoted a number of times by doctors, scientists & the news media this past year. You'll have to look for yourself. 

25 cases and TP 4.5...Wow ! It's almost as if vaccinations work !  

4 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Yeah, evidence shows this. But I won't go find it as it has been quoted a number of times by doctors, scientists & the news media this past year. You'll have to look for yourself. 

I read the reports every day. Nothing beyond "we are seeing some transmission in schools."  

When there have been some cases, one contact tracer will ask the entire cohort to isolate, while another will say they don't need isolate if everyone was wearing masks. 

It has been wildly inconsistent.  Some schools stopped wearing masks altogether, and there were no repercussions (true story). 

New health orders for Manitoba are being announced at 2 pm!  Apparently some really good changes coming.   I may able to entertain people INSIDE my home again!

2 hours ago, Mark H. said:

I read the reports every day. Nothing beyond "we are seeing some transmission in schools."  

When there have been some cases, one contact tracer will ask the entire cohort to isolate, while another will say they don't need isolate if everyone was wearing masks. 

It has been wildly inconsistent.  Some schools stopped wearing masks altogether, and there were no repercussions (true story). 

I personally know teachers that have had Covid cases in their class and argued with health officials whether others would be considered close contacts. Apparently "no school transmission" was the message and you can't go against that message. I believe there were two groups (there was at least one) that had to track Covid cases in schools with help from parents receiving letters because the government wouldn't do it.

12 minutes ago, WildPath said:

I personally know teachers that have had Covid cases in their class and argued with health officials whether others would be considered close contacts. Apparently "no school transmission" was the message and you can't go against that message. I believe there were two groups (there was at least one) that had to track Covid cases in schools with help from parents receiving letters because the government wouldn't do it.

Yeah there was a lack of transparency around where cases were coming from. Schools weren't the only ones not being discussed. I know there was an outbreak in the Police Department which was kept quite (for good reason I believe) and in the 911 call centre too. 

1 hour ago, WildPath said:

I personally know teachers that have had Covid cases in their class and argued with health officials whether others would be considered close contacts. Apparently "no school transmission" was the message and you can't go against that message. I believe there were two groups (there was at least one) that had to track Covid cases in schools with help from parents receiving letters because the government wouldn't do it.

There was a lot going on and far too much inconsistency. If any semblance of all this remains in September, we will see more early retirements. 

Just a quick reminder:

SUPERSITES ARE TAKING WALK-INS

 

If you are worried about having to stand in line... well, they have you covered with: 

 

So, if you want to get vaxxed sooner than your original date, about to make that second appointment or finally come to your senses and want to grab that first shot...

2 hours ago, captaincanuck12 said:

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TPR Manitoba 4.0 Winnipeg 3.8, Restrictions update at 2

Got my 2nd shot on Monday night and man its still kicking my butt. About the only time I feel good about being feeling crappy.

4 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

Got my 2nd shot on Monday night and man its still kicking my butt. About the only time I feel good about being feeling crappy.

Should have got it in the arm then.....