Novel Coronavirus

[Mendalla]

I am surprised to hear on the news today that there are provinces that are only now making masks in public indoor places mandatory. What have they been waiting for all these months?

Ontario left it to municipalities and health units, most (maybe all) of whom passed bylaws or section 22 orders to mandate masks. A provincial order would have made life easier, though.

 

[Mendalla]

And from the "will this ever end" file, more positive vaccine news dropped today. Equally effective, if not more so, compared to Pfizer's and can be stored at freezer/fridge temperatures, vs. -70 for Pfizer.

Moderna: Covid vaccine shows nearly 95% protection

The results add to growing confidence that vaccination can end the pandemic.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Carolla]

Ontario left it to municipalities and health units, most (maybe all) of whom passed bylaws or section 22 orders to mandate masks. A provincial order would have made life easier, though.

Very true - has not been mandatory in many places in BC & my dtr says it's an issue with people coming into her store, which worries her. They do have a sign at their entry point requesting people to mask & sanitize, but not all do.

 

[Luce NDs]

Imagine everything left to be proven ... considering what lies out there ... the proof could be lengthy!

All schemes should be reinforced and clarified free of irrationalities!

 

[Mendalla]

Very true - has not been mandatory in many places in BC & my dtr says it's an issue with people coming into her store, which worries her. They do have a sign at their entry point requesting people to mask & sanitize, but not all do.

I think having at least a local health order has to help with that. Then you can put on your sign that it is by order of the health unit or in compliance with bylaw rather than relying on their good sense. A provincial law or emergency order would just carry that much more weight (not to mention enforcement might take it more seriously when you sic'd them on a violator).

 

[Northwind]

I am surprised to hear on the news today that there are provinces that are only now making masks in public indoor places mandatory. What have they been waiting for all these months?

BC has been strongly suggesting mask wearing in indoor places and has left mandating up to businesses and organizations. They have only just mandated that hospital supplied masks be worn in hospitals and health settings. Dr Henry is aware there are legitimate reasons why some people can't wear a mask. Most people in this area are wearing them in indoor public spaces.

 

[Mendalla]

Two huge house parties in London this weekend. 3 charges laid in one, other still under investigation.

 

[Carolla]

In Whistler, the municipal building all have mandatory mask policy - but only a "recommendation" for private businesses.

 

[ChemGal]

Kenney discussed earlier why not and I get it. In areas with few cases there would be an issue with enforcing it for manyof those areas. I wish it would be required for medical buildings though with the exceptions as needed. The city doesn't think they have the right for the bylaw to cover that.

 

[Lastpointe]

Our health unit has no cases. Occasionally we get one
it all stores require masks and everyone complies.

but I do see everyone getting weary of this. it Feels like no matter how careful you might be the numbers keep growing.

 

[Mendalla]

Feels like no matter how careful you might be the numbers keep growing.

Part of that is that you just can't cover every possible avenue. You can be safe as possible and still get exposed because of something you didn't know.

And part is that people like us who play it safe are to some extent affected by those who do not, minority though they may be.

After all, a safe driver who always stops on reds, never speeds, and never drives intoxicated can still die in a crash. They just won't be the cause.

 

[Northwind]

There have been more outbreaks in this city, including at the hospital. They are small brush fire type outbreaks really. Still, they seem to have gotten people's attention.

 

[Waterfall]

Our health unit has no cases. Occasionally we get one
it all stores require masks and everyone complies.

but I do see everyone getting weary of this. it Feels like no matter how careful you might be the numbers keep growing.

What health unit if you dont mind me asking....sounds rare.
With no cases you seem to be in the best position to be vigilant now with masks and social distancing....way to go!

 

[Waterfall]

There have been more outbreaks in this city, including at the hospital. They are small brush fire type outbreaks really. Still, they seem to have gotten people's attention.

Do we really need the brush fire analogy from health officials IYO....its a lethal virus.

 

[Northwind]

Do we really need the brush fire analogy from health officials IYO....its a lethal virus.

The brush fire analogy was mine. I'm not sure what "IYO" means. Brush fire isn't a bad analogy. Brush fires can cause a lot of damage when they're small and if nothing is done to contain them, the damage is more catastrophic. Isn't that similar to covid?

 

[Luce NDs]

The brush fire analogy was mine. I'm not sure what "IYO" means. Brush fire isn't a bad analogy. Brush fires can cause a lot of damage when they're small and if nothing is done to contain them, the damage is more catastrophic. Isn't that similar to covid?

Bosche fires can be spontaneous or caused by variants of lightening ... Levites?

 

[Waterfall]

The brush fire analogy was mine. I'm not sure what "IYO" means. Brush fire isn't a bad analogy. Brush fires can cause a lot of damage when they're small and if nothing is done to contain them, the damage is more catastrophic. Isn't that similar to covid?

Ive heard Dr. Tam using the same analogy, thought you might have been using it because of her usage.
IYO.... in your opinion

 

[Carolla]

Brush fires is a great analogy IMO. The other night we were watching a documentary about the brush fires last year in Australia and the similarities about spread certainly occurred to me too. A bit here & there, a distant glow, a bit of smoke coming from the other valley way over there ... and suddenly people were trapped and dying.

 

[Northwind]

I suppose I'm influenced by what happened in Fort Mac. As @Carolla described, there were smaller fires that were causing damage. The wind shifted and bam, the city was surrounded and citizens at risk of being trapped.

 

[Mrs.Anteater]

BC has been strongly suggesting mask wearing in indoor places and has left mandating up to businesses and organizations. They have only just mandated that hospital supplied masks be worn in hospitals and health settings. Dr Henry is aware there are legitimate reasons why some people can't wear a mask. Most people in this area are wearing them in indoor public spaces.

What a mess. Nova Scotians have been wearing masks all though the summer, even when there wasn’t any Covid case. Wondering why NS did so well with low infections?