Is it time to change strategies? More ICU capacity for hospitals or let’s stay the course with what isn’t working. Another booster. Another lockdown. More bankruptcies. Kids education failing. Mental Health. Think like the private sector. Data driven decisions.
Lots more to say later, but for now - there better be IMMEDIATE support for child care for essential workers, financial support for restaurants, gyms, services forced to close, & technology for students. Most of all action TODAY to protect&support health care workers. #onpoli
I have seen small businesses in #Brampton close during the pandemic. It’s an understatement to say the pandemic has been hard on our small businesses particularly those in the hospitality sector and personal care services.
So golf is banned on this perfect day because Doug is worried you might go out for a few pops with your buddies afterward. Guess what? The only people who would have done that today after golf are the ones who are STILL planning to do that today WITHOUT golf.
Ontario’s enhanced restrictions were always intended to stop large gatherings where spread can happen.
Our regulations will be amended to allow playgrounds but gatherings outside will still be enforced. Play outside safely. Parents keep your distance & wear masks if you can’t.
This enhanced Ontario lockdown is not rooted in transmission risk. Playgrounds? Golf courses? Not where the spread is happening. This is about Ford political damage control optics after a failed year of inept pandemic control measures.
Places of worship can have 10 people INDOORS but SAFE outdoor activities like golf & playground for KIDS!!! Which have been prove to be safe are closed? Being outdoors is the advise we’ve been given for over a year!!! How the hell does any of this make sense?
Closing outdoor recreation isn’t based on science. It’s a head scratcher. It’s actually detrimental for mental health and healthy lifestyles. I am with @BogochIsaac on this one!
Final note
No sick days - which doctors have been calling for
No playgrounds, soccer, golf - which no one has been calling for
Ford blaming feds for lack of vaccines. Yes they're slow in coming - but health officials have always said we couldn't vaccinate our way out of 3rd wave
The data does not show the problem is in our gyms, restaurants and personal care settings, yet these are the only businesses being closed. We need to address the spread in manufacturing, schools and illegal gatherings if we are going to take the strain off our ICUs.
We're told this lockdown is due to fear of overwhelming ICU capacity.
But this morning in Toronto, aka Ontario's hot spot, ICU occupancy is 80%, same as the Provincial Occupancy Rate and 10% below the stated goal of <90%!
Why is @fordnation ruining millions of lives? #onpoli
This young man was jogging, and was hunted down and killed for absolutely no reason other than the color of his skin. His name is Ahmaud Arbery. I join everyone calling out for #JusticeForAhmaud and I'm sending all of my love to his family. #IRunWithMaud
@Mayor_Jeff@cityofbarrie thanks for the updates! Keep up the great work. How are our municipal boat launches coming along? With many other municipal launches annoucing their opening now or future dates where do@we stand in Barrie?
It's time to book the staycation of a lifetime! ☀️
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