Coronavirus outbreak

[Me_]

21 minutes ago, CBH1926 said:

You lost me when you said “Trump..........

Being forced to have King K*nt in our lives is infinite agony.

[skolozsy2]

28 minutes ago, Chicken. said:

Walking around on LSD is pretty dangerous at the best of times... u less you didn’t mean Acid 

Too funny!

[-DLC-]

52 minutes ago, Chris12345 said:

You just did now? How do you feel?

Super anxious...as I'm a planner and am already thinking "next year property tax" etc. as I always start saving/gearing up a year before hand to make it work.

 

Relieved...because he was really horrible.  Makes sense now - the constant turnover of employees.  Sexist.  Power monger.  Used authoritarian rather than reasoning.  "Do what I say" even if it was totally unreasonable.  Selfish...in that his $$ was more important than the well being of his employees.  Knowing full well he was playing with fire, he continued to do so until confronted.  It was such a slow drag to get him to comply with the basic rules (and he's still not).

 

So I'll be ok...if this was normal circumstances, a no brainer.  Get another job and don't look back.   Under these circumstances...very uncertain and anxiety inducing.  But even more important, as the stuff he's doing poses a real danger to me and my family.  Coughing open mouth as he walks by my desk?  Despite being reminded.  Coming back from Italy but refusing to acknowledge his cough could be an issue ... "it's just asthma".  Having clients in, finding out they're sick "with it" (his words) then backpedaling.  It's really too much to play games over something so important. 

Really, in seeing him in a crisis - he did me a favour by letting me go.

[HKSR]

6 minutes ago, debluvscanucks said:

Super anxious...as I'm a planner and am already thinking "next year property tax" etc. as I always start saving/gearing up a year before hand to make it work.

 

Relieved...because he was really horrible.  Makes sense now - the constant turnover of employees.  Sexist.  Power monger.  Used authoritarian rather than reasoning.  "Do what I say" even if it was totally unreasonable.  Selfish...in that his $$ was more important than the well being of his employees.  Knowing full well he was playing with fire, he continued to do so until confronted.  It was such a slow drag to get him to comply with the basic rules (and he's still not).

 

So I'll be ok...if this was normal circumstances, a no brainer.  Get another job and don't look back.   Under these circumstances...very uncertain and anxiety inducing.

In these circumstances, for the sake of your health, this is probably for the best. 

[Chris12345]

7 minutes ago, debluvscanucks said:

Super anxious...as I'm a planner and am already thinking "next year property tax" etc. as I always start saving/gearing up a year before hand to make it work.

 

Relieved...because he was really horrible.  Makes sense now - the constant turnover of employees.  Sexist.  Power monger.  Used authoritarian rather than reasoning.  "Do what I say" even if it was totally unreasonable.  Selfish...in that his $$ was more important than the well being of his employees.  Knowing full well he was playing with fire, he continued to do so until confronted.  It was such a slow drag to get him to comply with the basic rules (and he's still not).

 

So I'll be ok...if this was normal circumstances, a no brainer.  Get another job and don't look back.   Under these circumstances...very uncertain and anxiety inducing.

Good luck to you.

 

I would feel the same as I am a planner. Would love to start my own business but fear the unknown.

 

Learn your rights....payouts etc.

[PistolPete13]

3 hours ago, Me_ said:

Trump wants to militarize the US Canadian border to stop Covid-19 and illegals from entering the US.

 

The Canadian government is discussing the subject with the White House. 

“It would be disadvantageous to both countries”

- Justin Trudeau

 

Thoughts?

Squandering resources that could be put to much better uses. People travelling from Canada to the US is not the problem, so this seems like a feeble effort to deflect attention away from the real issues.

So what happens if people start going hungry and take to the streets? Can’t send in the troops to help police the situation because they are too busy working the Canada US border

[Kakanucks]

First time back into the office for today after working from home the past few days. Wish I brought a mask with me.

 

The air circulating from the vent has been irritating my lungs ever since they opened up the ceiling and replaced something. I can feel my throat and chest tightening and tickling since this morning. Doesn't help the vent is right above my workstation.

 

Also would like to rant about a coworker that just sneezed and coughed in the open air , just because there is only 10% of staff in the office to enforce social distancing doesn't mean it's now a free for all to cough and sneeze into the air all you want. UGH

[-Vintage Canuck-]

 

[NewbieCanuckFan]

9 minutes ago, PistolPete13 said:

So what happens if people start going hungry and take to the streets? Can’t send in the troops to help police the situation because they are too busy working the Canada US border

Send in the scoops!

 

 

[Shift-4]

Interesting story to pass along

 

TL;DR version - don't make jokes about having COVID-19 in public places, stores, businesses, etc

 

I am part of a larger network of businesses. We have daily crisis management team calls for senior leaders. On today's call it was brought to our attention that a customer visiting one of the locations conducted his business then proceeded to tell a location employee that he had COVID. The employee was distraught after having served him for several minutes. The outlet was then shut down to the public and given a thorough cleaning. Afterwards a senior member was able to track down the customer to discuss situation only to find out the customer was just joking. Another person on the call shared a similar story at a totally unrelated business. 

Not the kind of thing that should be joked about right now. Much like you can't make jokes about having a bomb in a suitcase while going through airport security. Sure it is fine to make a joke among close family/friends in your private residence but not in a public place with people you don't know well.

 

Just thought this is messaging that should be passed along.  

 

And this is coming from someone that jokes all the time!

[skolozsy2]

Rocky Wirtz and Jerry Reinsdorf (owners of the United Center) have offered the UC and its outside campus to the Illinois government for use during the coronavirus pandemic.  The arena, only a few blocks from Chicago's medical district, is being transformed into a logistics hub for a first responders staging area, a collection and storage point for medical supplies, and a distribution center for front-line food services. 

 

Thanks to both of you!

[Me_]

Those who can't afford rent due to COVID-19 will not face eviction, Ontario premier says 

[John.Tallhouse]

9 minutes ago, Me_ said:

Those who can't afford rent due to COVID-19 will not face eviction, Ontario premier says 

[BPA]

47 minutes ago, debluvscanucks said:

Super anxious...as I'm a planner and am already thinking "next year property tax" etc. as I always start saving/gearing up a year before hand to make it work.

 

Relieved...because he was really horrible.  Makes sense now - the constant turnover of employees.  Sexist.  Power monger.  Used authoritarian rather than reasoning.  "Do what I say" even if it was totally unreasonable.  Selfish...in that his $$ was more important than the well being of his employees.  Knowing full well he was playing with fire, he continued to do so until confronted.  It was such a slow drag to get him to comply with the basic rules (and he's still not).

 

So I'll be ok...if this was normal circumstances, a no brainer.  Get another job and don't look back.   Under these circumstances...very uncertain and anxiety inducing.  But even more important, as the stuff he's doing poses a real danger to me and my family.  Coughing open mouth as he walks by my desk?  Despite being reminded.  Coming back from Italy but refusing to acknowledge his cough could be an issue ... "it's just asthma".  Having clients in, finding out they're sick "with it" (his words) then backpedaling.  It's really too much to play games over something so important. 

Really, in seeing him in a crisis - he did me a favour by letting me go.

Join the military. 

 

They take care of their own.

[nuckin_futz]

[Monty]

20 minutes ago, Shift-4 said:

And this is coming from someone that jokes all the time!

[KoreanHockeyFan]

1 hour ago, BoKnows said:

Wal-mart would be my best bet.  I imagine that there will be a lot of competition, considering there's only 2 where I live and thousands of students.

Superstore currently hiring temps to keep up with recent demand.

[John.Tallhouse]

20 hours ago, coastal.view said:

how many credit cards do they require

to get their free premium service?

Just need an email my guy, no card required .. again 

 

you’re welcome 

[Tre Mac]

13 minutes ago, Kakanucks said:

First time back into the office for today after working from home the past few days. Wish I brought a mask with me.

 

The air circulating from the vent has been irritating my lungs ever since they opened up the ceiling and replaced something. I can feel my throat and chest tightening and tickling since this morning. Doesn't help the vent is right above my workstation.

 

Also would like to rant about a coworker that just sneezed and coughed in the open air , just because there is only 10% of staff in the office to enforce social distancing doesn't mean it's now a free for all to cough and sneeze into the air all you want. UGH

I saw a guy sneeze right into paperwork that I needed.  I don't care how important those documents were they're in the trash now.  People just don't get it,  

[Gurn]

Russia, playing with the numbers

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/after-putins-big-fail-russia-braces-for-covid-19-onslaught/ar-BB11KyCL?ocid=spartandhp

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Only days after the Kremlin assured the Russians that the coronavirus pandemic was under control, Moscow’s Mayor Sergei Sobyanin told Russian President Vladimir Putin that “the momentum is high and a serious situation is unfolding.” Contrary to the previously reported low rate of infection, "the real number of those who are sick is significantly higher,” Sobyanin said. He added that the number of tests conducted to date has been extremely low “and no one on earth knows the real picture.”

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On Wednesday, officially released statistics listed 658 coronavirus infections and no deaths. To date, there have been at least 3 known deaths of coronavirus patients in Russia, but they are being attributed to other causes and thereby deceptively omitted from government reports. The official bulletin about the coronavirus, released by Russia’s federal agency Rospotrebnadzor on March 24, states that more than 112,074 people remain under medical supervision.

Concerned Russian doctors sounded the alarm that potential coronavirus cases are being ascribed to pneumonia and seasonal flu without testing. For example, the city of St. Petersburg experienced a sharp jump of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) virus cases. During just one week in March, 63,000 SARS cases and 406 cases of pneumonia have been recorded, according to Interfax. The city’s administration emphasized that the incidence of SARS is at the epidemiological threshold. The Interfax news report did not point out that the official name of the novel coronavirus is SARS-CoV-2.

In light of the Kremlin’s pandemic propensity for lying, the public disregarded initial claims that the government successfully curtailed the spread of the coronavirus. Panic buying ensued, leading to the rising prices of sugar, buckwheat, produce and other food items.

MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA - MARCH 26, 2020: Russia's President Vladimir Putin during a meeting with business leaders at Novo-Ogaryovo residence. Alexei Druzhinin/Russian Presidential Press and Information Office/TASS (Photo by Alexei Druzhinin\TASS via Getty Images)

As the coronavirus curve keeps on climbing, President Putin is on a mission to demonstrate his leadership. He postponed a nationwide vote on pending constitutional changes, which are meant to secure his lifelong presidency. The voting may take place later in the year and possibly be conducted by mail. The decision is being left solely to Putin.

In a televised address to the nation Wednesday, Putin announced a sweeping array of measures, which he said were designed to prevent “what is happening today in many Western countries, both in Europe and overseas” from becoming Russia’s future. Starting on March 28, Russians are getting one week of paid leave to stay home, in an attempt to “flatten the curve” of the pandemic. With exception of the Russians trying to return from abroad, Russia stopped all international flights.

Russian pundits and medical experts described the fight against the coronavirus pandemic as a rehearsal for biological warfare. Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian army to carry out drills designed to increase its readiness to fight the novel coronavirus. The drills will include specialist medical units and nuclear, biological and chemical protection troops.  

Discussions are underway as to the potential cancellation of the Victory Day parade in May of this year, but final determination will be made depending on the efforts to curtail the spread of the coronavirus. There is a possibility the parade, commemorating the surrender of the Nazis in WWII, may be held without spectators. U.S. National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien is currently set to attend the event, in lieu of Donald J. Trump.  

Kremlin-controlled state TV shows are taking unprecedented measures to protect some of their most cherished assets: the hosts, whose full-throated support of Vladimir Putin is especially important during these challenging times. Popular Russian info-talk show 60 Minutes is now filming its segments without audiences. After the host Olga Skabeeva could be heard coughing during a commercial break, she was separated from her husband and co-host Evgeny Popov. The married couple are now hosting 60 Minutes separately, on different days. Likewise, they are staying apart during the off-work hours, because even if one of them falls ill, the show must go on.

Speaking of performance art, Vladimir Putin embarked on a visit to Moscow’s hospital for monitoring suspected coronavirus patients. Unlike U.S. President Donald J. Trump, who frequently claims that the threat of coronavirus is widely overblown, Vladimir Putin is an old Chekist who believes in science, facts and bio-warfare. Taking no chances, Putin donned a hazmat suit and visited only one patient— Dmitry Garkavi, who is a doctor and a social media influencer. The drop-in was not particularly risky, since Garkavi was hospitalized with pneumonia, and tested negative for coronavirus—twice. In his social media posts, Garkavi remarked that he communicated with Vladimir Putin for all of “10-15 seconds.” After the brief exchange, Putin observed other patients through the glass of the hospital’s control room, was helped out of his outfit and promptly left the building.  

The hazmat suit sported by the Russian leader was distinctly different than the protective attire worn by hospital workers. It was purchased for the Russian president by his staff especially for his hospital visit. Putin’s yellow jumpsuit is now in high demand, but is completely sold out at the store where it was bought.

Vladimir Putin’s coronavirus photo op promptly made the rounds on Russian state television. During his show, The Evening with Vladimir Soloviev, the host beamed with pride when he pointed out: “Out of all of the world leaders, only [China’a President] Xi Jinping and [Russian President] Vladimir Putin went to visit the sick.” For contrast, Soloviev introduced a clip of the U.S. President Donald J. Trump rapidly moving away from the White House's coronavirus task force response coordinator, Dr Deborah Birx, as soon as she mentioned her low grade fever.

In spite of Russia’s own issues with coronavirus testing, widespread shortages of medical equipment and protective medical gear, the Kremlin is posturing by offering to help other countries in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov offered to help Washington in the fight against the outbreak of the novel coronavirus and complained about “rude” American media trying to switch the focus to other countries (like Russia).

State TV host Vladimir Soloviev pompously predicted: “I have a feeling that we will end up saving humanity—again, like we’ve done more than once,” an apparent reference to Russia’s sacrifices defeating the Nazis in World War II. 

Russian state media are framing the failure by the Trump administration to offer help to its European allies in their fight against the deadly pandemic as the defeat of the United States, the end of NATO, and the virtual nonexistence of transatlantic unity. Russian experts believe that the outcome of the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic will change the entire balance of power in the world. Russian state media outlet Vesti described the course chosen by the administration of the U.S. President Donald J. Trump as “indecisive,” “poorly coordinated” and hesitant to implement the tough measures recommended by the experts in curtailing the deadly pandemic.

Vesti argued that “coronavirus will determine the winner in the rivalry between China and the United States.” But the stakes are much higher. Kremlin-controlled media believe that on a larger scale, “the success or failure of the United States will form a global view of the effectiveness of democracy compared to autocracy. This, in turn, will affect America’s global position, its ability to attract vacillating allies into its orbit from China’s sphere of influence, and possibly determine the global geopolitical leader for years to come.”

Read more at The Daily Beast.