Jasmine18
Senior Member
I think we can avoid an italy disaster here hopefully.
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I had someone like that at my work. They refused to stay in their unit despite being asked to isolate after their trip.
They were going to Walmart and the grocery store. Their excuse was that they had no food or supplies after returning from their trip.
Eventually I got told to mind my own business when I asked them to stay in their condo to which I promptly told them that it was my business considering they may infect me with the virus via their idiocies.
When I see people judging others for playing tennis, when not aware if the people playing actually live together, I get mad.
In this case, however, your information is 100% crystal clear that a person who is supposed to be self-isolating, and is 100% not doing so.
In a building where there's a grocery store than easily deliver product up stairs no less.
I would not judge you for choosing not to, given your job; but may I suggest you consider reporting them to public health? I certainly have no sympathy for them in any consequences that may follow.
I had someone like that at my work. They refused to stay in their unit despite being asked to isolate after their trip.
They were going to Walmart and the grocery store. Their excuse was that they had no food or supplies after returning from their trip.
Eventually I got told to mind my own business when I asked them to stay in their condo to which I promptly told them that it was my business considering they may infect me with the virus via their idiocies.
In a'free and democratic society" there is really no easy way to ensure people 'do the right thing'. You cannot station security guards outside all their homes. Now that those returning to Canada are covered by the Quarantine Act their isolation is not voluntary and if they are reported they can (and will?) be punished.People just don’t give a shit. Unless we keep track of people and bar them from going out, they’re going to go out. Half assed lockdowns are a waste of time. Never expect people to do the right thing. You have to force them.
Ontario intensive care units see jump in COVID-19 patients
Number of confirmed coronavirus patients in ICUs more than doubles in two days, a 'distressing' trend
Mike Crawley · CBC News · Posted: Mar 28, 2020 5:00 AM ET
The number of confirmed COVID-19 patients in intensive care units around Ontario has doubled in less than two days, prompting concern that the virus has actually been spreading more rapidly than previously thought.
There were 43 patients hospitalized in Ontario's ICUs on Friday, up from 29 on Thursday and 17 on Wednesday, according to figures from the province's associate chief medical officer of health, Dr. Barbara Yaffe.
That rapid jump in the number of patients in critical care is distressing, said Dr. David Fisman, a University of Toronto epidemiologist.
The data "suggests that the epidemic three weeks ago was likely much larger than we previously believed," said Fisman. "It also suggests that we may see a rapid surge in ICU occupancy, potentially leading to a situation like that in New York, if this growth continues."
The number of patients in intensive care is considered a crucial measure because ICUs have been the first part of the hospital systems to be overwhelmed in the COVID-19 outbreaks in Italy, Spain and New York. Evidence from the pandemic so far suggests it typically takes two to three weeks for someone to go from contracting the virus to showing symptoms to needing hospitalization.
Also can report that 'casual' nurses, mostly commonly recent retirees are not volunteering to come in, in large numbers.
While thousands of nurses have volunteered. I know a unit chief who asked everyone on their casual list if they were available if things got bad, they got a 100% decline.
Somewhat understandable as the bulk of these would be senior citizens over age 60........but still moderately disconcerting.
According to UK media the NHS has been overwhelmed by volunteers.The same thing happened in the UK. Most of the retired doctors and nurses are in their 60s or 70s. Most said no and the ones that did offer to return only offered to work in call centers.
They are high risk themselves and while they would love to help they are potentially putting their own lives at risk by returning.
Unlike a 9/11 style situation infectious disease outbreaks are far more deadly. During 9/11 you were dealing with lacerations and other related injuries that didn't put doctors or nurses at risk. With Covid-19 it could potentially be a death sentence returning from retirement.