Saskatoon ICUs maxed out because of COVID-19, patients diverted to smaller centres

[chuckChuck]

oh im not embarrassed at all
but you should seek professional help , all the signs are there
but answer the question, "WTF are you looking for on here?"

Take covid seriously. Stop attacking those that do. Backup your opinions with science and evidence.

I posted a story about Saskatoon ICUs that are beyond capacity. Instead of discussing this serious development, you tried to ignore it and shut down the discussion.

And then you act like a juvenile bully to suggest those that are concerned about an overwhelmed healthcare system as having mental problems? Huh?

[chuckChuck]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/covid-19-mask-exemptions-for-rural-sask-illogical-says-doctor-1.5803622 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/covid-19-mask-exemptions-for-rural-sask-illogical-says-doctor-1.5803622

Not mandating masks for rural Sask. is 'illogical' and political, says doctor

New mask order covers cities and surrounding areas, but some rural areas have higher rates
Jason Warick · CBC News · Posted: Nov 16, 2020 12:55 PM CT | Last Updated: November 16
Saskatoon health policy consultant Dr. Dennis Kendel says it's 'illogical' for the government to exempt rural Saskatchewan from the new COVID-19 masking order. (Trent Peppler/CBC)

Exempting rural Saskatchewan from the province's new mandatory mask order makes no sense, because some rural areas have far higher rates than the cities, says the former registrar of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.

"It's illogical," said Dr. Dennis Kendel, the former CPSS registrar who now works as a Saskatoon health policy consultant.

"COVID doesn't care what size of community you live in."

A mandatory mask order for indoor public spaces was put in place earlier this month, but only for Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert. Starting Monday, that order was expanded to include all communities with populations more than 5,000, as well as bedroom communities of the three largest cities.

According to government data compiled by CBC News, the Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert regions have between 1.2 and 1.8 active COVID-19 cases for every 1,000 residents.

In "North Central 1," a rural region that includes Shellbrook and other towns with no mask requirements, the per capita rate is three times as high, at 4.8 cases per 1,000 people.

Kendel said the government order is neither scientifically nor medically sound. He said he's heard many people suggest the Saskatchewan Party government is pandering to its rural power base, and he agrees.

"I really hoped this wasn't going to be political, but there's really no other explanation," Kendel said.

He said there's no also other way to explain a mask exemption for the Shellbrook region, home of Premier Scott Moe.

A closer examination of the bedroom communities listed by the government shows Shellbrook, located 44 kilometres from Prince Albert, is exempt. But other towns and villages farther away from cities are required to wear masks. Shields, for example, is covered by the order and is 52 kilometres from Saskatoon.

"This should not continue," he said.......

[bucket]

Chuckchuck

Scott Moe is not the brightest light in a package of 2watt bulbs....pretty much sums it up.

[Partners]

To many of any species in a pile is disaster.
Stay in small town sask.where it is safer.
No need to run to the walnuts store to save 50 bucks.

[6V53]

I had an uncle that touched a flat belt. The lacing cought his mit and tore his thumb off. I've always told my kids not to go near moving parts with gloves on. When I go in public I visit with people not wearing a mask but avoid people wearing a mask. They're ether sick or naive. Gloves and masks give people a false sense of security ,
Common sense isn't that common.

[agstar77]

South Dakota is being flushed down the toilet thanks to brain dead Noem. She refuses to believe there is a PANDEMIC. Herd stupidity reigns supreme. Sweden has come out and said they failed. There is no herd immunity.

[agstar77]

Only the truth . Highest positivity rate in the U.S. Hospitals full . She is responsible. Anti-mask wide open for business. Let it RIP. Get her an orange wig and she will be perfect.

[chuckChuck]

Chuckchuck

Scott Moe is not the brightest light in a package of 2watt bulbs....pretty much sums it up.

Plus with 60% of the vote how many votes would he lose over this in the next election? None.

We will probably see a province wide mask mandate sooner than later.

I prefer to see mandatory masks than another full lockdown.

Sensible measures to reduce the need for shutting things down again is what we needed a few weeks ago.

[SASKFARMER]

So under a socialist system chuck we would all be on stretchers waiting for our water soup and mouldy bread.

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[agstar77]

So under a socialist system chuck we would all be on stretchers waiting for our water soup and mouldy bread.

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Have you left your socialist hospital bed? I hope you are better.

[SASKFARMER]

Yea good care when your dying.

It works.

Chuck yapping on and on and on gets sickening.

[foragefarmer]

So what he F--k are you bitching about? You should be reflecting that you are getting better.

[Jordy2323]

South Dakota is being flushed down the toilet thanks to brain dead Noem. She refuses to believe there is a PANDEMIC. Herd stupidity reigns supreme. Sweden has come out and said they failed. There is no herd immunity.

At least Govenor Noem practices what she preaches, unlike the do as I say not as I do democratic crowd of govenors and mayors.

“The spirit of what I’m preaching all the time was contradicted,” he added. “I need to preach and practice, not just preach.”

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/california-lawmakers-attending-conference-in-hawaii-after-state-issues-travel-advisory https://www.foxnews.com/politics/california-lawmakers-attending-conference-in-hawaii-after-state-issues-travel-advisory
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gov-newsom-new-coronavirus-restrictions-apologizing-party https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gov-newsom-new-coronavirus-restrictions-apologizing-party
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/525888-chicago-mayor-defends-joining-pro-biden-crowd-amid-covid-surge https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/525888-chicago-mayor-defends-joining-pro-biden-crowd-amid-covid-surge

[agstar77]

My point is it counter productive to label things socialist or conservative. We should just evaluate them on their merits. Quality healthcare for all is just necessary for all, not a left or right idea like our American neighbors are divided over.

[AlbertaFarmer5]

Plus with 60% of the vote how many votes would he lose over this in the next election? None.

We will probably see a province wide mask sooner than later.

I prefer to see mandatory masks than another full lockdown.

Sensible measures to reduce the need for shutting things down again is what we needed a few weeks ago.

A province wide mask. Might just work. Where will you hook the elastics? One on the rockies, but what about the east side, kind of flat in that direction?
Have you considered the implications for your solar panels, it would block out a lot of sunlight?