COVID Thread

[Zeedox]

For the past four days we've been over 100 cases. Forty cases from the northern area are confirmed omicron. New guidelines are in effect 14 Dec as follows:

Effective Tuesday, December 14, enhanced public health measures at schools until the holiday break next week include:
— school sports are limited to team skills training only
— no assemblies and no holiday concerts
— no mixing of classes, including a pause on activities like Reading Buddies
— essential visitors only in schools
— masks are required indoors and outdoors where physical distancing cannot be maintained
— limited access to cafeterias

Fully vaccinated community members can use school gyms and theatres after hours if operationally feasible.


Starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, December 17, and lasting until at least the new year, the following restrictions will be in place:

Physical distance and mask requirements
— physical distance of two metres (six feet) is required indoors and outdoors, except among people in the same household or a consistent social group of up to 20 people
–places like fitness and recreation facilities, retail businesses, malls, museums, libraries and personal services like hair salons can operate at the maximum capacity possible with physical distancing
— food establishments and liquor-licensed establishments must have physical distance between tables and a limit of 20 people per table
— people must be seated to remove their mask for eating or drinking; all other mask requirements for indoor public places remain, including wearing them when seated for other activities
— masks are required in areas of workplaces where physical distance cannot be achieved, as well as common areas, areas where people are serving the public and areas with poor ventilation
— individuals, businesses and organizations all have responsibility for ensuring mask requirements are followed and can all be subject to enforcement action

Gathering limits
— indoor and outdoor informal gatherings, typically at home, are limited to 20 people from the same household or consistent social group; physical distance and proof of full vaccination are not required; masks are not required except in indoor public places
— gathering limits of 50 per cent of capacity to a maximum of 150 people indoors and 250 outdoors apply to social gatherings, regular faith services, weddings, funerals and their associated receptions and visitation, special events, meetings, training, festivals, and audiences for sports events and arts and culture events (like performances and movie theatres) that are hosted by a recognized business or organization, including faith organizations
— a limit of 60 participants indoors and outdoors applies to sports practices, games, and regular league play; tournaments are not allowed; physical distance is not required, and masks are recommended when possible indoors and outdoors
— a limit of 60 participants indoors and outdoors applies to professional and amateur arts and culture rehearsals and performances; competitions are not allowed; professionals must have a plan for their workplace; physical distance is not required, and masks are recommended when possible indoors and outdoors
— children age 11 and younger continue to be restricted from entering Nova Scotia to participate in sports and arts and culture events and from participating in them outside Nova Scotia
— specific organizational plans will be considered for large venues such as Scotiabank Centre, Halifax Exhibition Centre and Halifax Convention Centre.

Long-term care
— a limit of two visitors at a time with long-term care residents; it does not have to be the same two visitors each time
— it is strongly recommended that visitors have a rapid test within 24 hours of the visit
— visitors can have quick close contact like a hug but then need to stay physically distanced for the rest of the visit
— the requirement for visitors to wear masks and be fully vaccinated, except for end-of-life visits, remains
— residents can only leave the facility for overnight visits if they are fully vaccinated and it is strongly recommended that they have their booster dose as well.

There is no change in the requirement for proof of full vaccination for discretionary activities. It is still required for attendees and volunteers, even in places where gathering limits and physical distance will apply.

 

[Gomez Adams]

Wow.

 

[Zeedox]

Also, there are now two extra days off before school starts in Jan to facilitate vaccinations for the kids.

 

[Gomez Adams]

I wish we had your leadership in this thing.

 

[Zeedox]

California Orders New Universal Indoor Mask Mandate, Effective Wednesday, As Infection Rates Rise

In a surprise move Monday, California state officials announced that the state is instituting a universal indoor mask mandate, effective Wednesday, December 15. The current mandate will run through…

deadline.com

In a surprise move Monday, California state officials announced that the state is instituting a universal indoor mask mandate, effective Wednesday, December 15. The current mandate will run through January 15, 2022.

“We will require universal masking in indoor settings statewide,” said state director of health and human services Dr. Mark Ghaly, noting that the order will cover the roughly 50% of California’s population not currently under such a mandate.

 

[Zeedox]

U.S. Supreme Court rejects religious challenge to New York vaccine mandate

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected challenges brought by a group of Christian doctors and nurses and an organization that promotes vaccine skepticism to New York's refusal to allow religious exemptions to the state's mandate that healthcare workers be vaccinated against COVID-19.

www.reuters.com

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected challenges brought by a group of Christian doctors and nurses and an organization that promotes vaccine skepticism to New York's refusal to allow religious exemptions to the state's mandate that healthcare workers be vaccinated against COVID-19.

 

[Gomez Adams]

Good. I wish everyone would jump on the bandwagon.

 

[Gomez Adams]

Air Force discharges 27 for refusal to get Covid vaccine

The Air Force gave its forces until Nov. 2 to get the vaccine.

www.politico.com

The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the Covid-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.​

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Good riddance to bad rubbish. If you're not willing to get one more shot on top of the 17 you had to get to join the air force, then you're a whiny-assed bitch not fit to wear the uniform of the United States Air Force.

 

[Zeedox]

Google tells employees they'll lose pay and will eventually be fired if they don't follow vaccination rules

In a memo circulated by leadership, Google told employees they will lose pay if they don't comply with the vaccine policy within 30 days.

www.cnbc.com

U.S. appeals court declines to block United Airlines vaccine mandate

A divided U.S. appeals court has rebuffed a request by six employees to block United Airlines from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for workers that imposes unpaid leave on those who are granted religious or medical exceptions.

www.reuters.com

 

[Hugo Stiglitz]

Here's a list of the new measures Nebraska is putting forward to help stop covid.

 

[Zeedox]

Here's a list of the new measures Nebraska is putting forward to help stop covid.

I don't know whether to laugh, cry, be angry or all three.

 

[Zeedox]

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www.cbc.ca

Friday will be the last day for Nova Scotia public school classes this year due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the province, Education Minister Becky Druhan announced Wednesday.

Students had been scheduled to attend in-person classes until next Tuesday. Staff will still be expected to report to work for the two days next week unless they are isolating. Learning centres will also remain open for students who need additional support.