Covid-19

[bhlombardy]

I was dumbfounded reading this article this morning. 30% of Snowbirds still heading south this winter via plane flights.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/sno...d-19-1.5799456

And a bulk of which are headed to Florida which is poorly governed and doesnt have the best track record for handling the pandemic.

[heartgirl99]

i'll just leave this here...

[heartgirl99]

ontario specific data here:

https://www.ices.on.ca/DAS/AHRQ/COVID-19-Dashboard

[Ciel]

Despite having a lecture with Mom two days ago about not going into friends' homes, she did that yesterday. I used the word "stupid" when we had words after her visit. She and her friend need to know better and I know they would not have worn masks indoors.

Meanwhile, I saw this very sad Twitter thread about how COVID-19 struck more than one family member after a family funeral. From the US:
https://twitter.com/hinapatelRx/stat...24210766471168

[walkonby]

[Shwa Girl]

BC boy stuck in the house because of COVID, got his neighbours to stop at the end of his driveway, and smile. He made a COVID joke book for his neighbours.
Sample
What kind of vegetable does a drummer like?
Answer
Beets

[Ciel]

I'm seeing tweets in Hamilton indicating that a lockdown is likely to be announced on Friday. That would mean library closures too. However the tweets concerned small businesses-do they have curbside pickup or local delivery? Will consumers support small businesses?

Not helpful for us that don't drive or don't have dedicated Internet. Do not want a repeat of the closure from March to July.

[My two Canadian cents]

I'm seeing tweets in Hamilton indicating that a lockdown is likely to be announced on Friday. That would mean library closures too. However the tweets concerned small businesses-do they have curbside pickup or local delivery? Will consumers support small businesses?

Not helpful for us that don't drive or don't have dedicated Internet. Do not want a repeat of the closure from March to July.

Public libraries in Ontario won't close during current and future lockdowns. Toronto is currently in lockdown, but Toronto Public Library locations are still open with "limited and modified in-person services". https://torontopubliclibrary.typepad...ning-plan.html

From https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19...-and-open#grey:

"Libraries

• Open for curbside, delivery and pick-up
• Patrons permitted to enter libraries for contactless drop-off and pick-up, and to access computers, photocopiers, or similar services
• May open for permitted services (e.g., day camp, child care services, mental health and addiction support services to a limit of 10 persons [AA meetings], provision of social services)
• No classes"

[Ciel]

The new Dollarama store yesterday had a screener at the door. Think this is the new standard everywhere in the province.

[crafter]

Our town office is covid tracking anyone who enters...even to buy garbage tags. So much easier at Metro lol

[Shwa Girl]

Our town office is covid tracking anyone who enters...even to buy garbage tags. So much easier at Metro lol

I think a Quinte West Walmart had a COVID outbreak. And because they don't have tracking of all customers they had this statement:

While the risk of transmission to customers is relatively low, individuals who shopped at Walmart Trenton on Nov. 28 or 29, or Dec. 1, 2 or 3 are encouraged to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19.

So sometimes tracking who comes in and out can be useful, I think.

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Walmart in Trenton - SooToday.com

[crafter]

Thanks and yes makes sense. I did shop one of those days so I'm be cautious and haven't visited my parents.

Safe shopping!

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[Thatdone]

My mother is in a retirement home in the Bloor and Dufferin area and two of the staff members have been tested positive so now all of the residence have to stay in their apartments for the next two weeks. The staff bring their meals up and put them on a chair that is placed beside their front door and then the staff member knocks on the door to let them know that it is out there.

[crafter]

Best wishes to your Mom @Thatdone that's tough. Hopefully you can video chat with her.

My mother is in a retirement home in the Bloor and Dufferin area and two of the staff members have been tested positive so now all of the residence have to stay in their apartments for the next two weeks. The staff bring their meals up and put them on a chair that is placed beside their front door and then the staff member knocks on the door to let them know that it is out there.

[Granger]

Same with both of my grandparents. They have been in and out of quarantine for outbreaks. Thankfully they have stayed healthy up to this point. Also, my mom and aunt are tested weekly as essential caregivers which helps when they are not in outbreak (grandparents are divorced and in different homes).