The bubble burst last week. After more than a year with mostly 0 to 2 cases a day, almost all of them imported, one of the least infected countries in the world lost its way. The number of cases rose from 1 to 11, then to 34, and in recent days to between 200 and 400.
Not sure what like is life without a lockdown. We have been “locked up” for so long, it’s entirely normal here. Living in a city that borders the US, we are one of the first and foremost cities to enter into and to leave said scenario. Stay safe bro. Give some of those passing jets a good old Canadian finger for me.
An article I read in Blumberg list some factors that could have led to the present situation, and these factors don't look good for the near future. 1- A shortened quarantine period for airline pilots and crew from 14 days to 3 days. 2-The virus is being spread by people frequenting "Hostess" bars where people share drinks, sing loudly, and come in close contact. Many people don't want to admit their use of these bars or their employment by the bars. This makes contact tracing very difficult. 3- Vaccination rates are meager as many people thought there was no risk or minimal risk. There is not much vaccine available, and more has been purchased, but it will take a while for it to arrive. 4- Testing is very infrequent. 5- Asymptomatic spread is tough to detect, and procedures such as wastewater testing is not being done. There are other factors, but these seemed to be the most prominent. Stay safe - don't get sick - your writing inspires me, and your silence would be a great loss.
A great read, J.J. Sounds like you could be going into a full lock-down, which we are just coming out of here in the U.K. after many months. Wear your mask whenever you go out, would be my advice. (I am now imagining you dancing like a school-girl...!) your words, not mine!!
Not sure what like is life without a lockdown. We have been “locked up” for so long, it’s entirely normal here. Living in a city that borders the US, we are one of the first and foremost cities to enter into and to leave said scenario. Stay safe bro. Give some of those passing jets a good old Canadian finger for me.
An article I read in Blumberg list some factors that could have led to the present situation, and these factors don't look good for the near future. 1- A shortened quarantine period for airline pilots and crew from 14 days to 3 days. 2-The virus is being spread by people frequenting "Hostess" bars where people share drinks, sing loudly, and come in close contact. Many people don't want to admit their use of these bars or their employment by the bars. This makes contact tracing very difficult. 3- Vaccination rates are meager as many people thought there was no risk or minimal risk. There is not much vaccine available, and more has been purchased, but it will take a while for it to arrive. 4- Testing is very infrequent. 5- Asymptomatic spread is tough to detect, and procedures such as wastewater testing is not being done. There are other factors, but these seemed to be the most prominent. Stay safe - don't get sick - your writing inspires me, and your silence would be a great loss.
A great read, J.J. Sounds like you could be going into a full lock-down, which we are just coming out of here in the U.K. after many months. Wear your mask whenever you go out, would be my advice. (I am now imagining you dancing like a school-girl...!) your words, not mine!!