COVID-19

[WildCard]

9 minutes ago, I-90 W said:

Heard from an inside source that things are looking bad for a shutdown here in NYS, like back to March bad. Probably not a surprise to anyone but it’s coming. 

Get your haircuts and puzzles now

[That Aud Smell]

This guy has squandered a lot of credibility with me since I started following him as a counter-weight to MSM coverage of the pandemic, but this Tweet thread seems to have some merit to it.

 

^

Lol at "squandered", as if the guy gives a sh1t that he's lost credibility with me, which the term "squandered" implies.

[Curt]

52 minutes ago, nfreeman said:

I think discussion of methods is fine, unless it's used as a vehicle to make political jabs.

E.g. "full lockdowns work -- here's data from country X supporting that approach" is fine, but "the president/governor/prime minister is an idiot for not supporting lockdowns" is not OK.

Thanks.  This is reasonable.

[I-90 W]

Yes, the less politics the better. We get it everywhere else in the world, don’t need it here. Sabres fans should stick together! 

[LGR4GM]

1 hour ago, nfreeman said:

I think discussion of methods is fine, unless it's used as a vehicle to make political jabs.

E.g. "full lockdowns work -- here's data from country X supporting that approach" is fine, but "the president/governor/prime minister is an idiot for not supporting lockdowns" is not OK.

Okay... well the distribution plan for those vaccines is in question as the distribution plan has not been shared even though different people will not be in charge of distribution of any vaccine. Is that fine because it is true and solely about the distribution of the vaccine/s which is an extremely important component to this. 

[nfreeman]

1 minute ago, LGR4GM said:

Okay... well the distribution plan for those vaccines is in question as the distribution plan has not been shared even though different people will not be in charge of distribution of any vaccine. Is that fine because it is true and solely about the distribution of the vaccine/s which is an extremely important component to this. 

I think a specific discussion of the flaws/benefits of the distribution plan is fine, but not, e.g., "the president/governor/prime minister is distributing the vaccine this way because he's an idiot/corrupt/in the pocket of the pharma companies."

[JohnC]

10 hours ago, matter2003 said:

So let me understand this...

We have seen it spread at universities, at parties, at family gatherings but somehow when there are multiple hundreds of people or even thousands of people in the same place indoors for long periods of time, the virus just stops spreading because it is a school? 

As Randy Moss would say on his highlight segment: "C'mon Man...." that just goes pretty far beyond the realm of common sense and believability. 

The school situation is very complicated with no simple and cookie cutter formula. On the one hand it might make sense to mostly go to remote learning at the college level because of the powerful socializing urge at the age of the attendees. But at a lower level such as in a grammar school setting it might make sense to allow attendance where the schools are properly ventilated and the desks have more distance between them than usual. And even within this setup the teachers would require additional protection such as a plastic shield and a face mask. There will also have to be adjustments to handling lunch and the cafeteria set up that might result in students eating at their desks rather  than the standard cafeteria format. It should be noted that one person who is strongly advocated for getting the younger students back to school is Dr. Fauci. My point here is that although there are no simple solutions within positions that on the surface appear to be diametrically opposed there are aspects to each position that have merit. Stating the obvious: This is complicated and challenging to execute in this virus environment.

[Ducky]

These restrictions started today in Manitoba...

A person who resides in a private residence must not permit a person who does not reside in that residence to enter the property or residence. There are some exceptions for those who live alone and for childcare, healthcare, property maintenance and emergencies.
Gatherings in indoor or outdoor public places are limited to five persons for some specific purposes like weddings, funerals and physically distanced outdoor activities. The fundamentals should still be practiced in these situations, including mask wearing and frequent handwashing.
Retail businesses must sell only essential items, ensure compliance with capacity limits and implement measures to ensure physical distancing.
Retailers can continue to sell essential or non-essential items online, by telephone or by remote means for delivery or pick-up.
Travel to and from northern Manitoba is restricted and non-essential travel is discouraged.
Other critical services can operate as set out under the public health orders.
All personal service businesses, including hair salons, barbers and sites offering manicures, pedicures and other esthetic services, must close.
Gyms and fitness centres must close.
Religious and cultural gatherings must close or be provided virtually only.
Restaurants must close to the public and may be open for delivery, drive-thru or takeout only.
All recreational activities, sports facilities, casinos, museums, galleries, libraries, movie theatres and concert halls must close.

[Cal Naughton Jr]

3 hours ago, That Aud Smell said:

This guy has squandered a lot of credibility with me since I started following him as a counter-weight to MSM coverage of the pandemic, but this Tweet thread seems to have some merit to it.

 

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Lol at "squandered", as if the guy gives a sh1t that he's lost credibility with me, which the term "squandered" implies.

Squandered is a funny word

[Curt]

27 minutes ago, Cal Naughton Jr said:

Squandered is a funny word

You think that’s fun.  He has also squelched any chance he had at credibility.

[North Buffalo]

A note fron NYS regarding school

Our school super just sent this out about NYS requirements.  

[That Aud Smell]

3 hours ago, Cal Naughton Jr said:

Squandered is a funny word

3 hours ago, Curt said:

You think that’s fun.  He has also squelched any chance he had at credibility.

This is my idea of fun.

 

[SABRES 0311]

On 11/19/2020 at 1:21 PM, Eleven said:

??

I don’t like shots. 

[drnkirishone]

4 hours ago, SABRES 0311 said:

I don’t like shots. 

I mean....what sort of maniac likes shots?

[Brawndo]

Buffalo General had one unit dedicated to Covid Treatment from Late May until last week. 
 

Today they just opened their 4th Unit in less than seven days. 
 

The number of hospitalizations will probably surpass March Highs within the next week or two in WNY. 

[Weave]

My county now has almost triple the number of cases we saw at our April peak. 
 

Its gonna be a long Winter.

[atoq]

23 hours ago, That Aud Smell said:

This guy has squandered a lot of credibility with me since I started following him as a counter-weight to MSM coverage of the pandemic, but this Tweet thread seems to have some merit to it.

 

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Lol at "squandered", as if the guy gives a sh1t that he's lost credibility with me, which the term "squandered" implies.

I'm confused. I followed the link to learn more and found a story very different that what this twitter pundit describes, in which Sanford Health is trying to distance themselves from an outgoing executive (who has a business background) who made comments downplaying the crisis and need for masks. 

Was the story later updated? Did Alex not read the original story? Did Alex have enough accountability to update his take on the story? As is so often the case with internet pundits, it doesn't appear so. 

It also seems he misrepresents how the situation in the Dakota's is being represented, at least in the media. I've seen articles pointing out that the Dakota's have among the worst metrics for hospitalization and mortality rates in the country, and that they are having to allow covid positive medical staff continue to work out of necessity. Both of these seem to indicate there is legitimate reason for concern, and that the situation is precarious.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/11/14/934185297/covid-19-hospitalizations-surge-in-dakotas-its-like-we-opened-up-a-spigot

Is Alex's "team apocalypse" take based on people on Twitter reacting/overreacting to measured stories such as the above? If so, who cares?

[That Aud Smell]

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I’m indebted to you for reading far more than I did. I’ll go back to heavily discounting everything the guy posts.

[Wyldnwoody44]

Twitter needs to burn in the 7th circle of Hell 

[Weave]

Lol.

[dudacek]

16 minutes ago, Wyldnwoody44 said:

Twitter needs to burn in the 7th circle of Hell 

A nasty place full of nasty people. Enough wit and humour and scurrilous gossip to fool yourself it's harmless entertainment.

But it's ultimately soul-destroying with the insidious snapshot of the world it creates.

[Weave]

1 minute ago, dudacek said:

A nasty place full of nasty people. Enough wit and humour and scurrilous gossip to fool yourself it's harmless entertainment.

But it's ultimately soul-destroying with the insidious snapshot of the world it creates.

Head over and take a peak at Parler if you really want to see what Twitter could have devolved into.

[LTS]

4 hours ago, Weave said:

Head over and take a peak at Parler if you really want to see what Twitter could have devolved into.

Intriguing. I've never heard of Parler.  I might have to check this out.

[SABRES 0311]

I think I’ll be getting a COVID vaccine in the near future. Two shots with a couple days off after each one. 

[Gatorman0519]

2 hours ago, LTS said:

Intriguing. I've never heard of Parler.  I might have to check this out.

it's conspiracy central no holds barred