Coronavirus cases in Canada had surpassed 20,000 on Thursday, as much of the nation continues to be on lockdown in an attempt to help slow the spread of infection. Positive signs that the curve might start to flatten have been observed in British Columbia, but experts stay we’re still in the beginning of a months-long battle.
Q: The growth rates of confirmed cases has slowed in several countries. The number of people in Canadian ICUs seems to be lower than was expected for this time. So does this mean our efforts are working?Those numbers are helpful, but don’t tell the whole story. We have to remember there’s going to be a delay from the time we see new cases to the time where people may be admitted to hospital, and to the time people may enter an ICU.
Q: As we see the curve flatten like you said earlier, do you see a danger in a “mission accomplished” syndrome, where we think we’re closer to stopping it than we are?One hundred per cent. The messaging should be very clear: even though there are early signs of success in certain provinces, namely B.C. and Alberta, the job is by no means over. And in fact, sadly this is where the hard part begins.
It should be in the garbage, and a garbage where people aren’t going to be able to go through it and accidentally touch those items. Let’s all be responsible.Q: You’ve been a voice in favour of common sense when it comes to social distancing and isolation. But the federal health minister just told everyone not to invite anyone—including family—to their homes over the holiday weekend, full stop. Is that absolute level of distancing warranted, do you think?Yes.
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