I would think that those places have quite a low population so I don't see them having an excess of healthcare workers regardless of outbreak? It's not as if they suddenly have a surplus of doctors and nurses sitting there doing nothing the past 6-8 years. A town like Smithers with a population of 6000 people isn't going to have 500 nurses.

y'all need to read and understand this comment. it's huge insight into what happens before anything can be up to code AND standards. all of the above was done at my hospital to convert just a handful of rooms in the ICU into negative pressure rooms in order to deal specifically with covid cases. that alone probably cost a ton of money and was done as quickly and efficiently as possible.

having licensed, professional healthcare workers who are ready to work and don't require further training is a very scarce resource. even if it's remotely possible to relocate them, they also have to be willing to do so. the previous comment someone made about people leaving busy wards for less stressful ones is also an issue. luckily, from what i've witnessed the nurses are probably the most united group of workers i've ever seen. they bend over backwards to help each other out, stand up for each other, as well as provide all sorts of care and services that the doctors simply don't have time for. doctors have the utmost respect for them for good reason.

on another note, from the hospitals i've worked at, there's no such thing as an unused wing. it's not like the movies where some random part of the hospital is abandoned and no longer in use. this is exactly why other areas were converted into covid treatment spots; there is no "spare" space. hell, even our meeting rooms have been taken over to give housekeeping a full change room. there were also contingency plans around the lower mainland (ie bc place as a field hospital) if necessary. luckily, we did well during the first wave and it wasn't necessary. hopefully we don't need to go down that road.

personally, my department was renovated about 2-3 years ago? that was a shit show. could provide some details if anyone's interested.

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I think we need to terms and acknowledge that us here on Revscene are somewhat in a bubble of sorts when it comes to our held opinions on COVID.

Given what we're seeing in terms of the election numbers down south, it's becoming clear that COVID is not a motivating factor for people. As bad as Trump has handled the pandemic, counties and states being hit hardest by COVID have voted in larger numbers for him.

This speaks to the fact that it seems a larger majority are on the side of "let's get back to normal", and move on. Whether or not we agree with this, it has to be noted. There's a reason both the NDP and BC Liberals didn't focus on COVID as an agenda argument during the election, the subject doesn't seem to speak to the vast majority of voters. I think the Democrats made a mistake using this as their focus, as it isn't resonating with the public.

We really need to be aware of this factor, you're simply not seeing the public buy-in at this point. I believe we need more discussion in terms of what the new normal will be, or what the plan is going forward here, which I'm not seeing discussed enough. Proclaiming simply "stay home", "wear your mask", "you're selfish" isn't the final answer.

300+ daily now..

335 cases today

Was trying to find the update but was bombarded with us election news, thnx

“The outbreak at the merrit Tim Hortons is over”

Lol what?

this stood out to me as the numbers came in, people for the large part dont gaf anymore

also tried going gym for the first time at busy 5:30pm

mask usage maybe under 10% (dont blame them) but saw many instances of not caring to distance; would've noped it out of there if i didn't have a face shield on at all times

i'm not sure how else you can ask how many sets left though esp with people having headphones on, maybe some hand signals like when you're diving?

https://www.citynews1130.com/2020/11...uarantine-act/

Same guy who was saying his hot yoga killed the virus back in March.

Watch him get a slap on the wrist and set the precedent.

A guy who blatently violates the act multiple times after multiple warnings over an extended period of time. If he doesn’t get hit hard it’s kinda like fuck it, who cares then

If he's not a person then I guess all those laws protecting his rights don't apply to him either...

I hope it’s not just a monetary fine, cuz you know he’s going to crowdfund that shit

425 cases a new record

My gf @ VGH is saying they got a ton of COVID patients over the last day or so, very busy with it.

I don’t have any answers or have any idea what to do. But shouldn’t the government be DOING SOMETHING??

It's going to be a "new record" every week. :ahwow:

^^ nah they just want to tax cars going into Vancouver

more like everyday

Yeah I'm expecting us to be in the 1000s by Christmas if not higher, given holiday shopping and gatherings

cancel xmas/cny

Skinnypupp says it's only white people not following the rules tho.

# of hospitalization is the key stat. I mean the higher the cases, the higher % of those will be hospitalized but the actual number in hospital is key. That's what gonna drag down and clog up healthcare. Positives who stay home for 2bweeks are just inconveniences for the person.

and just overall it's going to be way more people confined indoors as it gets colder compared to the Summer where people could let loose in the parks and beaches or even just random walks.

Oh boy... 2020 just won't quit

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54833459