Dr Tam's message for today.
This summer, Canadians by-and-large followed public health guidance and as a result, nationally, Canada has been able to keep COVID-19 under manageable control, allowing us to carefully resume activities that are important to our social and economic wellbeing. With this said, the average daily case count has been increasing in recent weeks. This is a concern and a reminder that we all need to maintain public health measures to keep COVID-19 on the slow-burn path that we need.
My largest concern is the "slow burn" she speaks of is too slow. There are only 9 people with the Rona in intensive care in the entire province. I understand the need to preserve life but at what cost? The longer we draw this out the bigger the financial hangover is going to be. Just like having too many drinks, one more whisky seems like a brilliant idea at the time but mother of god do you regret it the next day.
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When in doubt, use full throttle. It may not improve the situation, but it will end the suspense.
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