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. 

9 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

 

Then stay out of Winkler.

2 hours ago, Tracker said:

Apparently there is now a booming business in selling fake vaccination cards. So..........

Fake QR codes are already circulating around the city

 

5 minutes ago, bustamente said:

Fake QR codes are already circulating around the city

Do they actually work though?

1 minute ago, Sard said:

 

Do they actually work though?

Story I read said they got caught and were refused entry 

1 hour ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

 

This is fake news. 
 

 

 

No way they get to go to heaven. Now, the other place, that’s a different story. 

1 hour ago, Sard said:

 

Do they actually work though?

 

So... UK just went full open today:

 

 

 

1 minute ago, wanna-b-fanboy said:

So... UK just went full open today:

 

 

 

..................and their PM went into isolation.

I haven't used my card yet. Do they check photo ID as well? If they don't is there anything stopping people from just borrowing a valid card?

2 minutes ago, WildPath said:

I haven't used my card yet. Do they check photo ID as well? If they don't is there anything stopping people from just borrowing a valid card?

Using Bomber games as an example, you'll need to bring:

 

1) Vaccination QR code or physical vaccination card

2) Photo ID

3) Game ticket

Is that true for restaurants/museums and the like too?

1 minute ago, WildPath said:

Is that true for restaurants/museums and the like too?

I believe so.  Everything that I've seen referencing proof of vaccination has also said that it has to match your ID.  It kinda makes sense, otherwise people could get away with fake QR codes.

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/special/coronavirus/vaccine-fears-fuel-exodus-from-winkler-area-574868352.html

Apparently over 100 Mennonites leaving Winkler area due to the vax.

45 minutes ago, WildPath said:

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/special/coronavirus/vaccine-fears-fuel-exodus-from-winkler-area-574868352.html

Apparently over 100 Mennonites leaving Winkler area due to the vax.

This would raise the average IQ in those communities. 

we get the Morons of the week a little early

 

South Korean Gov't Apologizes Over Virus-Stricken Destroyer, Where 247 of 301 Crew Test Positive http://4.nbcla.com/YS5ULxw

 

and apparently Bartley has the day off

Edited July 20, 20214 yr by iHeart

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/11/21/fact-check-dolly-parton-donated-modernas-covid-19-vaccine-studies/6373339002/

I can't believe that needed fact checking. It was huge news. ******* angel, that woman... 

Delta Variant Now Makes Up 83% Of New U.S. COVID Cases: CDC Director

The more transmissible delta variant of the coronavirus now makes up about 83% of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S., with the majority of deaths occurring in unvaccinated people, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday.

“This is a dramatic increase up from 50%, the week of July 3,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky said of the current rate of cases involving the delta strain during a Senate hearing. “In some parts of the country, the percentage is even higher.”

Over the last week, the U.S. has averaged 239 deaths per day from the virus. This is a near-48% increase from the prior week. The overwhelming majority of deaths are among those who are unvaccinated, she said.

 

On 2021-07-20 at 8:54 AM, WildPath said:

I haven't used my card yet. Do they check photo ID as well? If they don't is there anything stopping people from just borrowing a valid card?

I know what I would say if an unvaccinated person asked to use my card. The first word would start with F as would  many other words in every sentence. 

6 minutes ago, the watcher said:

I know what I would say if an unvaccinated person asked to use my card. The first word would start with F as would  many other words in every sentence. 

I would generally agree with this. Though my wife, despite being fully vaccinated and 2 weeks past her 2nd vax, can't get a card. (International students aren't quite considered people in PC MB). I would totally loan my card to someone in this predicament, though I'd hope it isn't possible to loan cards in the first place.

1 hour ago, the watcher said:

I know what I would say if an unvaccinated person asked to use my card. The first word would start with F as would  many other words in every sentence. 

Agreed, if someone asked me to borrow my vax card... they would be in for a unvarnished metadescriptive fire hose of profanity that would make George Carlin blush.

Edited July 21, 20214 yr by wanna-b-fanboy

1 hour ago, WildPath said:

I would generally agree with this. Though my wife, despite being fully vaccinated and 2 weeks past her 2nd vax, can't get a card. (International students aren't quite considered people in PC MB). I would totally loan my card to someone in this predicament, though I'd hope it isn't possible to loan cards in the first place.

My parents can't get them either. But they both have printed a paper copy. Can your wife not do that?

Edited July 21, 20214 yr by Bigblue204