OT: Covid-19 (Part 42) All Night Long

[FrankMTL]

-716 new cases

-84 369 first doses of vaccine.

At an average of 80,000 doses per day, we would hit (or very close to) 50% of the total population of Quebec with a first dose of the vaccine on Tuesday.

 

[LyricalLyricist]

I was upset we were doing under 50k vaccines a day a few weeks back but we've made up for it. We're close to 100k daily, cases have stabilized, ICU has dropped, etc...

We're in good shape.

Unlike the first 2 waves, I actually feel if we keep this up we'll move on from the restrictions and have some sort of normalcy fairly easily.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Were like a couple weeks away from having good numbers. We already are trending in right direction in Quebec so it works.

I’d rather just tough it out another few weeks and move on.

US should've waited until Memorial Day. Full re-opening would've made sense. Now you'll get some places opening prematurely.

Just be patient. We've waited this long anyway.

 

[FrankMTL]

I was upset we were doing under 50k vaccines a day a few weeks back but we've made up for it. We're close to 100k daily, cases have stabilized, ICU has dropped, etc...

We're in good shape.

Unlike the first 2 waves, I actually feel if we keep this up we'll move on from the restrictions and have some sort of normalcy fairly easily.

Yep, as long as we continue to receive the amount of Pfizer/Moderna vaccines that we have in the last week (which we're supposed to), then we should be able to hit the 5.3 million first doses (75% of the adult population) by June 2nd or 3rd as long as the demand keeps up. If ever the demand waivers at one point and they have a harder time attracting people to get their first doses, than they should move up all the 2nd doses if possible.

 

[Tyson]

Or people can just vaccinate.

I don't disagree BUT what if a decent size of the population for whatever reason refuses? Do you stay locked up forever?

 

[Treb]

I don't disagree BUT what if a decent size of the population for whatever reason refuses? Do you stay locked up forever?

They are not though.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

They are not though.

I suspect you will see a smaller percentage of young people take the vaccine. Ultimately that may be irrelevant as they may still reach 70-75% with the older demographics already hit and just getting a good chunk of the younger demographic.

 

[WinterLion]

They are not though.

Young people wanna party too!!

 

[Treb]

I suspect you will see a smaller percentage of young people take the vaccine. Ultimately that may be irrelevant as they may still reach 70-75% with the older demographics already hit and just getting a good chunk of the younger demographic.

I still have hope most will take it. If the 40-59 Facebook generation can have good numbers, so should the younger ones.

 

[SOLR]

I still have hope most will take it. If the 40-59 Facebook generation can have good numbers, so should the younger ones.

Same. Antivaxxing is luckily much smaller in Canada than in the States. Now, Alberta, I'm not so sure.

 

[Mister Ppil]

I suspect you will see a smaller percentage of young people take the vaccine. Ultimately that may be irrelevant as they may still reach 70-75% with the older demographics already hit and just getting a good chunk of the younger demographic.

I think a lot of younger people will take the first shot, however, if things re-open before they get their 2nd shot, you will not see a high take rate on the second shot, especially if its in the July/August timeframe.

I just hope that they won’t maintain a bunch of restrictions until most get their second shot just to make sure that they get a high take rate on it...

 

[Crusher117]

I dont think we will have issues with the youth. Everyone i know who was hesitant now has taken an appointment.
Quebec will definitely be the 1st province of the big 4 to hit 75% vaxxed by early June.

 

[Tyson]

They are not though.

Every Canadian plans on getting the vaccine?

 

[Per Sjoblom]

Costco in the US has a new policy:

"U.S. locations with no state or local mask requirements - revised policy
In Costco locations where the state or local jurisdiction does not have a mask mandate, we will allow members and guests who are fully vaccinated to enter Costco without a face mask or face shield. We will not require proof of vaccination, but we ask for members’ responsible and respectful cooperation with this revised policy. Face coverings will still be required in healthcare settings, including Pharmacy, Optical, Hearing Aid. Costco continues to recommend that all members and guests, especially those who are at higher risk, wear a mask or shield.

U.S. locations with state or local mask requirements - no policy change
In those Costco locations where the state or local jurisdiction does have a mask mandate, we will follow the state or local regulations and continue to require members and guests to wear a face mask or face shield. Children under the age of 2 are exempt. If a member or guest has a medical condition that prevents them from wearing a mask, they must wear a face shield."

 

[Kriss E]

I think a lot of younger people will take the first shot, however, if things re-open before they get their 2nd shot, you will not see a high take rate on the second shot, especially if its in the July/August timeframe.

I just hope that they won’t maintain a bunch of restrictions until most get their second shot just to make sure that they get a high take rate on it...

I took my vaccine a month ago, my 2nd dose is set for August. They're not going to keep things closed until august..september..october...

Probably still have mask measures and such, but everything should reopen by next month.

 

[Kriss E]

Costco in the US has a new policy:

"U.S. locations with no state or local mask requirements - revised policy
In Costco locations where the state or local jurisdiction does not have a mask mandate, we will allow members and guests who are fully vaccinated to enter Costco without a face mask or face shield. We will not require proof of vaccination, but we ask for members’ responsible and respectful cooperation with this revised policy. Face coverings will still be required in healthcare settings, including Pharmacy, Optical, Hearing Aid. Costco continues to recommend that all members and guests, especially those who are at higher risk, wear a mask or shield.

U.S. locations with state or local mask requirements - no policy change
In those Costco locations where the state or local jurisdiction does have a mask mandate, we will follow the state or local regulations and continue to require members and guests to wear a face mask or face shield. Children under the age of 2 are exempt. If a member or guest has a medical condition that prevents them from wearing a mask, they must wear a face shield."

Lol..ya..that'll work.

 

[Treb]

Every Canadian plans on getting the vaccine?

It was never about 100% vaccination as some people cannot be vaccinated anyway. We are well on our way to hit 75+%.

60 and over at 86+%
40 to 59 over 50% and still climbing
0 to 39 at 16% climbing fast

 

[Milhouse40]

I suspect you will see a smaller percentage of young people take the vaccine. Ultimately that may be irrelevant as they may still reach 70-75% with the older demographics already hit and just getting a good chunk of the younger demographic.

Probably but I still think the younger wants to return to normal more than anyone. Last time I checked the 18-25 for Quebec was already at 50% if they take into account the appointements taken.

 

[Milhouse40]

I took my vaccine a month ago, my 2nd dose is set for August. They're not going to keep things closed until august..september..october...

Probably still have mask measures and such, but everything should reopen by next month.

2nd doses will Come faster than expected. There is some little birds saying the US is filling us with tons of vaccine cause they want to use Canada as an exemple to follow

 

[Per Sjoblom]

Lol..ya..that'll work.

Yep, especially in the US. if it would be in Japan or Singapore etc. it would work.

 

[danyhabsfan]

any updated data like this? I'd like to see the new numbers. We're probably over 75%.

 

[Kriss E]

2nd doses will Come faster than expected. There is some little birds saying the US is filling us with tons of vaccine cause they want to use Canada as an exemple to follow

Maybe, but we aren't waiting for the 2nd doses to reopen. Summer is here. Legault already said we'll have a better one that last year.

 

[Kriss E]

Yep, especially in the US. if it would be in Japan or Singapore etc. it would work.

I know in Madrid there was a restaurant that operated on honor system. Just a bunch of tapas on toothpicks open on counters, you pay by bringing them the little sticks.
But in the US?? Last place, I wouldn't bet on this working. Not to mention a lot of the states removing full measures contain a lot of anti-vax nutjobs.

 

[FrankMTL]

I think that even for some of the people against vaccines in general (I know a few), they don't want to have any issues traveling after this is done (to whatever country that may impose strict vaccine regulations before entering), so they're just getting it done so they can go on with their lives.

 

[Milhouse40]

I think that even for some of the people against vaccines in general (I know a few), they don't want to have any issues traveling after this is done (to whatever country that may impose strict vaccine regulations before entering), so they're just getting it done so they can go on with their lives.

Same here.
Many People will also follow once they realized most around them are vaccinated.

Happened to some of my friends. They were a little concern but since 95% at work and the people around them got it, they didn't wanted to be the only one.