Worldwide stats provided by Worldometers put the global COVID-19 number of reported cases today at 117,811,883. (Deaths: 2,613,641 and Recovered: 93,495,552)
I emphasize reported because there is a wide variance in testing and manner of reporting from country to country and place to place.
As of 6:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday March 9, 2021:
Health Canada reported 890,698 confirmed cases of COVID-19, to date. 30,332 cases are active, there have been 22,276 deaths and 838,090 people have recovered.
The official Province of Ontario website is reporting 309,927 total confirmed cases and 7,077 total deaths. 11,016 are active. Currently, there are 626 people are in hospital with 282 of those cases currently in ICU. 291,834 cases have been resolved. The Ontario government has previously said that when the number of COVID-19 patients in the ICU exceeds 300, it becomes nearly impossible for health-care workers to provide care not related to the disease.
The Region of Durham reported 12,189 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (322 active). Clarington rose to 906 cases, of which 28 are active. Hospitalized in Clarington currently: "2", total deceased: "15"
In international news,
Vaccinated Americans allowed to taste freedom. At last, there's some good news. Exactly one horrific, demoralizing and family-splitting year since darkness descended on America, top public health officials arrived at a (virtual) White House coronavirus strategy briefing on Monday armed with tangible hope. In announcing new US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines on how fully vaccinated citizens can begin to pick up their lives, they struck a momentous turning point in a pandemic that has killed more than 525,000 Americans. "It's science based. It's sensible. You can hug your grandkids again. If you've been waiting to get a haircut, see the dentist, you can do that," former CDC Director Tom Frieden said on CNN's "The Situation Room." As is the way in the worst public health disaster in 100 years, good news is heavily caveated. Those in the long lines for the vaccine must not let up. Travel, even for those who've been vaccinated, is advised against -- though some prominent medical experts said the CDC is being overly cautious. And the threat of pernicious Covid-19 variants may be about to inflict another surge of death and sickness, again testing the patience of a weary nation.
In national news,
Canada set to receive more than 910,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines this week. Canada is set to receive 910,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses this week as pharmaceutical companies ramp up deliveries to make good on their contractual obligations by the end of the month. The Public Health Agency of Canada says the country will receive nearly 445,000 shots from Pfizer-BioNTech for the second week running as the companies settle into a rhythm following a lengthy lull in January and much of February. The remaining 465,000 shots are expected from Moderna, as the pharmaceutical firm steps up its delivery schedule from once every three weeks to once every two.
COVID-19 vaccines and pre-existing medical conditions: Should certain people not get a shot? With the approval of the one-shot vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, Canadians now have four COVID-19 vaccine options that have been tested by researchers and carefully scrutinized by regulators. The vaccines are considered safe, but even pharmaceuticals approved for widespread use are sometimes not appropriate for people with certain allergies or other medical conditions. However, experts consulted by CTVNews.ca say there are very few situations where not taking the vaccine would be the better option. With vaccines – as with other pharmaceuticals – there is always a chance of a minor adverse reaction, such as minor pain or swelling at the injection site. But there is also a small risk of a more severe anaphylactic reaction to an ingredient, such as to polyethylene glycol (PEG), which is present in the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. “If you had a known allergic reaction to something like that then I think it's reasonable to consult with someone before you go ahead and get vaccinated. But most people with milder allergies, I wouldn't be concerned at all,” Dr. Matthew Muller, Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control at St. Michael’s Hospital, and Ontario lead for the CANVAS COVID-19 vaccine project, told CTVNews.ca
In Ontario,
Ontario reports 1,631 new COVID-19 cases, but official says data issues put count likely closer to 1,300. More retailers to open, with restrictions, for first time in months in Toronto, Peel. Ontario is reporting 1,631 new COVID-19 cases on the same day stay-at-home orders lift in three regions, including Toronto and Peel — which have consistently seen the province's highest number of infections throughout the pandemic. Monday's cases mark the highest number of new infections in over a month, though Ontario's Ministry of Health says today's case count is higher than expected due to a "data catch-up process." Asked how much Monday's figure was inflated by the data delay, Public Health Ontario said it couldn't provide a specific number "due to the way the data are pulled for the reports." Dr. Barbara Yaffe, the province's associate chief medical officer of health, said Monday's case count is probably closer to 1,300. Of the new cases, 568 were reported in Toronto, 322 were reported in Peel Region and 119 were reported in York Region. Provincewide, the Ontario government is reporting that some 626 people are in hospital with COVID-19. Of those, 282 are in intensive care, and 184 require a ventilator to breathe.
You will not need to show proof of pre-existing illness for COVID-19 shot: Health Minister. If you have a pre-existing illness and are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in Phase Two, you will not be required to show proof. That’s according to Health Minister Christine Elliott. She says she believes most people will come to the clinics when they are permitted and not take advantage of the honour system. Elliott says local public health units will screen people as they arrive at the clinics and may be able to check with a person’s family physician, but that will not be mandatory.
In small town news,
No More Lockdowns will be holding a protest in Bancroft this Saturday at the Old Train Station. Organizer Wilma Brethour says they are protesting the lockdowns because they are damaging to the town and the community as a whole. Brethour cited reasons such as closures of small businesses, the separation of families, the increased need for mental health access and many other reasons to be opposed to the lockdowns. Brethour says that it is not an anti-mask protest, rather one against the curbing of freedoms. She hopes that people will respect others’ rights to social distance or not, and that the protest comes down to the rights of individuals to make choices. She says the rights to make these choices are part of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Musing,
I was clicking around yesterday on the net and a pop-up from Air Canada (you know, our national air carrier) appeared on my screen. The ad was for Air Canada vacations to Florida? So, border closed, avoid travel, rotating lock-downs, yadda-yadda and all that other COVID scary stuff. Yet, our national carrier is like "Heeeyyy, jump on Air Canada and get away to some southern sun."
"Wherever you go, go with all your heart." (CONFUCIUS)
Did you know....the first oil boom in North America was in Petrolia, Ontario?
Have you ever...played Barbie's?
WTF is ...............Lilli? (Hint-you would not want your kids playing with this toy.)
On this day in history, The Barbie doll makes its debut.
On March 9, 1959, the first Barbie doll goes on display at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Eleven inches tall, with a waterfall of blond hair, Barbie was the first mass-produced toy doll in the United States with adult features. The woman behind Barbie was Ruth Handler, who co-founded Mattel, Inc. with her husband in 1945. After seeing her young daughter ignore her baby dolls to play make-believe with paper dolls of adult women, Handler realized there was an important niche in the market for a toy that allowed little girls to imagine the future.
Today is - NATIONAL BARBIE DAY - NATIONAL CRAB MEAT DAY - NATIONAL GET OVER IT DAY - NATIONAL MEATBALL DAY
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COVID-19 vaccination approximate dates here.
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