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BetteTheRed said:
It's just that in the odd case where a more "universal" response would be desirable (as in a once in a century pandemic) that we start talking about concentrating power federally, and I'm not sure how cool I am with that.
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It's for the global good ... you'll warm up to it.
 
Northwind said:
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Yes you have already mentioned how 'slightly' inconvenienced you are.

And I am only slightly less inconvenienced by the very real possibility that I will lose my daughter who is once again contemplating suicide rather than trying to 'work' her way through another code red - whatever the hell that means if it is not tyranny.

She seems to think it is her own personal failure and that if she were a better person she would be able to handle it better.

My daughter is not 'unique' ... she is the new normal ... just getting back some of her resolve to live ... and again ... everything that has improved her well being will be 'restricted' ... she is on the same side of the debate as you are ... she thinks the 'restrictions' are necessary ... she really does want to do the right thing ... she is hoping for a vaccine ... I don't argue with her ... she has too much stress already ... she brings me masks and hand sanitizer when she is allowed and I thank her for her concern ... when she is not allowed ... she stays the mandated distance away ... she is doing everything by the books ... and it is sapping the life right out of her.

But enough of my self indulgent complaining ...

One-third of children in Canada do not enjoy a safe and healthy childhood; one in three Canadians has experienced abuse before the age of 15; one in five children live in poverty, and suicide is now the leading cause of death for children aged 10 to 14.

“Since the outset of the pandemic, we have been worried that children were being disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Early indicators from this report suggest that children’s health is in jeopardy,” says Sara Austin, founder and CEO of Children First Canada. “How the government chooses to respond will change the trajectory of children’s lives.”

Key findings of the report include:

Suicide, depression and anxiety:​

  • Then: Suicide remains the second leading cause of death for youth aged 15-24, and is now also the leading cause of death for children aged 10 to 14 in Canada.
  • Now: 57% of participants aged 15 to 17 report that their mental health is “somewhat worse” or “much worse” than it was prior to physical distancing measures. (Crowdsourced data)

Child abuse:​

  • Then: Family violence against children and youth increased by 7% between 2017 and 2018
  • Now: The World Health Organization (WHO) calls violence against children the hidden crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Canada, Kids Help Phone has reported an increase in specific conversations about physical, sexual and emotional abuse. As kids go back to school, reports of suspected child abuse may increase, once children are seen by trusted adults in their schools.

Poverty:​

  • Then: In 2017, 18.6% of children under 18 (1,356,980) were living in poverty (using the Limited Income Measure). The prevalence of preschool children under six living in poverty was even higher, at 19.6% (462,360 children)
  • Now: 29% of Canadians report that the COVID-19 situation is having a moderate or major impact on their ability to meet financial obligations or essential needs. (Statistics Canada)

Physical inactivity:​

  • Then: Only 35% of five to 17-year-olds met the guidelines of 60 minutes of daily physical activity. (ParticipACTION 2018 Report Card)
  • Now: Only 4.8% of children (ages 5 to 11) and 0.8% of youth (ages 12 to 17) are meeting 24-hour movement guidelines. (ParticipACTION)

Food insecurity​

  • Then: 8.7% of Canadian households were food insecure in 2017/2018. (Statistics Canada)
  • Now: 15% of Canadians indicated living in a household where they experienced food insecurity in the past 30 days. (Statistics Canada)
If it is not too inconvenient maybe you could creatively frame that up for your next post ...

THAT WAS THEN THIS IS NOW? THEY WILL ADAPT? THEY WILL GET OVER IT?

Can you manage that slight inconvenience?
 
Northwind said:
I've had several diagnostic scans since March with no issues. Most people in the hospital have been wearing masks for the past few months and now it is the expectation. Getting an MRI should be fine
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They cancelled quite a few over the summer though, and currently many surgeries have been cancelled, so by Feb it's hard to say what will be happening. The need for staff to isolate is a complicating factor.
 
Ritafee said:
Yes you have already mentioned how 'slightly' inconvenienced you are.

And I am only slightly less inconvenienced by the very real possibility that I will lose my daughter who is once again contemplating suicide rather than trying to 'work' her way through another code red - whatever the hell that means if it is not tyranny.

She seems to think it is her own personal failure and that if she were a better person she would be able to handle it better.

My daughter is not 'unique' ... she is the new normal ... just getting back some of her resolve to live ... and again ... everything that has improved her well being will be 'restricted' ... she is on the same side of the debate as you are ... she thinks the 'restrictions' are necessary ... she really does want to do the right thing ... she is hoping for a vaccine ... I don't argue with her ... she has too much stress already ... she brings me masks and hand sanitizer when she is allowed and I thank her for her concern ... when she is not allowed ... she stays the mandated distance away ... she is doing everything by the books ... and it is sapping the life right out of her.
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Some people do have a tough time coping with the restrictions, and I'm sorry that's the case for your daughter. I do think this is why a balanced approach is needed, not just going to lockdowns, keeping the most beneficial things going plus not shutting down the fun stuff that's unlikely to result in more cases. I also think this is a good reason to avoid extreme language, it can be additive to some of the all or nothing thinking some experience already.

What are the major factors for your daughter leading to her distress?
Are you open/do you think we might possibly come up with some options for her that can ease some of her emotional pain? Sometimes little things that come across as trivial can be of large benefit. I also hope she has professional help in place.
 
300 000 German students are now under quarantine, plus 30 000 teachers. It was 30 000 students in September. They are considering starting the Christmas break early. Meanwhile, the lockdown- light seems to be flattening the curve.
Compared to the measures in spring, nursing homes are still somewhat open. My mother can get out with her wheelchair as she pleases, but family can only come in by appointment and meet her in a common room, unless they meet her outside.
 
ChemGal said:
They cancelled quite a few over the summer though, and currently many surgeries have been cancelled, so by Feb it's hard to say what will be happening. The need for staff to isolate is a complicating factor.
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Things are different in AB.
 
It's been a weird few days for us here - we've got various work crews in the house - which feels so strange when hardly anybody from outside our family has been in the house since March! Two crews are wonderful; the fridge repair guy not so much at all - I suspect he's on the autism spectrum or has some mental health issue - terrible social skills & he had to come back today because what he replaced yesterday didn't solve the problem.
 
@Ritafee Very sorry to hear of your dtr's continuing struggles - it's such a difficult stressful time that is becoming a chronic state of being. I imagine it must be so worriesome as a parent - actually 'worriesome' probably doesn't even really capture it.
 
Ugh. Big jump in both new cases and the seven day average in Ontario. And I need to be in office next week to boot. No more hunkering down in the Mendalla bunker.
 
Mendalla said:
Ugh. Big jump in both new cases and the seven day average in Ontario. And I need to be in office next week to boot. No more hunkering down in the Mendalla bunker.
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What's the setup like there? I'm ok with Chemguy at work, he has his own office. He is having lunch with people at times, but they are very far apart, multiples of the 2m. One of his regular lunch conversations is with our boss, and he's being fairly careful as he goes to another province every few months to visit his mom since his dad died earlier this year. If they end up with a positive case at this location they may stop. and just eat lunch in their offices Calgary has had a handful now, none connected and they have many more people. I also think there's less care over there in general, so quite probable less care in their personal lives too.
 
ChemGal said:
What's the setup like there? I'm ok with Chemguy at work, he has his own office. He is having lunch with people at times, but they are very far apart, multiples of the 2m
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Similar. I have a private office since I am a manager and I tend to eat in my office these days even pre-COVID. Too busy and sometimes need to be backup on help desk while my team are at lunch. Mask is mandatory as soon as I step out the door. Lunch room and meeting rooms now have maximums low enough to ensure social distancing (our largest room, which should really be able to hand 30 odd people in normal times, is at 7 right now). Still, interactions happen and you don't always have control. Next week I am onboarding new staff, hence the need to be "in person".
 
Carolla said:
@Ritafee Very sorry to hear of your dtr's continuing struggles - it's such a difficult stressful time that is becoming a chronic state of being. I imagine it must be so worriesome as a parent - actually 'worriesome' probably doesn't even really capture it.
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Thank you for your concern ... just got a call from her ... she has packed some bags and is moving out to her significant other's about 45 minutes out of the city. He has a lovely property and they are planning to set up a 'home gym' and 'work it out' together' this time . So no worries on her behalf for now ... she is once again in a safe space.
 
Monday's news that pharmaceutical company Pfizer's early results on a new COVID-19 vaccine showed a 90% efficacy rate on an initial clinical trial have given concert professionals hope that the business can start mounting a return in 2021. As part of that preparation, Ticketmaster has been working on a framework for post-pandemic fan safety that uses smart phones to verify fans' vaccination status or whether they've tested negative for the coronavirus within a 24 to 72 hour window.

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How Ticketmaster Plans to Check Your Vaccine Status for Concerts: Exclusive

Ticketmaster has been working on a framework for post-pandemic fan safety that uses smart phones to verify fans' vaccination status or COVID-19 test results.
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