Thursday 8 October 2020

Masks mandatory in most indoor public spaces starting at midnight

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Ray Oliver
Reply to @Donald Smith: that kinda talk is whats gonna make it fun, the public shaming, the same thing throughout the totally divided US.. we have had 2 outbreaks in care homes and almost ZERO community transmission. This is pathetic!!!

Methinks the trolls such  "Ray Oliver" are the definition of pathetic The fact that CBC and the RCMP allow their LIBELOUS words against me to be published and deletes my replies to his obvious malice and my valid opinions on topics is VERY OFFENSIVE INDEED N'esy Pas?

https://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2020/10/masks-mandatory-in-most-indoor-public.html


Thursday, 8 October 2020

Masks mandatory in most indoor public spaces starting at midnight

 

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Replying to   @alllibertynews and 49 others 
Methinks after reviewing all the comments on this topic yesterday and few of my words stood the test of time I must say less is more like said about Dr Harrison's concerns N'esy Pas?

 

https://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2020/10/masks-mandatory-in-most-indoor-public.html

 
 

 

 

Mandatory masks: New Brunswick's first day of new rule

Businesses in downtown Fredericton already seeing a difference

 

Gary Moore · CBC News · Posted: Oct 09, 2020 6:45 PM AT



Matt Savage is the owner of Savage's Bicycle Center in Fredericton. He said the majority of his customers already wore masks. (Gary Moore/CBC)

It was a little harder to recognize friendly faces around offices, shops, and restaurants Friday as New Brunswick's mandatory mask regulation took effect.

People are now required to wear a mask in most indoor public places, regardless of whether physical distancing can be maintained.

For some it's a continuation of what they've been doing already, while others will have to adjust to the new mandate. 

Matt Savage, the owner of Savage's Bicycle Center, said the store never enforced masks before now, unless physical distancing wasn't possible. 

Savage said most of his customers were already wearing masks anyway.

"I would say 80 per cent of our customers coming in were wearing masks," he said, adding the store has been, and will continue, handing out disposable masks for customers entering the building.

A mask sign on the door going into Savage's Bicycle Center in Fredericton. (Gary Moore/CBC)

Savage doesn't expect to have any issues enforcing the rule now that it's mandatory.

"If this is the difference between me being able to open our doors and the coffee shops being able to open — it's just such an easy, easy thing to do."

"We will enforce it at the door — it's the law, we're going to do it, and we're going to do our part."

Savage is also the chair of Downtown Fredericton Inc., a local business improvement organization for the downtown area.

He said the mandatory mask regulation is probably the easiest thing to do that has been imposed on businesses since the start of the pandemic. 

"We want to do what we have to do to keep our doors open. Nobody wants to go back to that point where we were forced to close."

Outside Savage's Bicycle Center, more people seemed to be walking around downtown wearing masks than was the case before the regulation came into effect.

That's something Sarah McAdam, co-ordinator of the Cultural Market, noticed too. 

"I see so many people going by now that have masks on, whereas yesterday, literally yesterday, they didn't," McAdam said.

 

Sarah McAdam, the co-ordinator of the Cultural Market in Fredericton, noticed more people wearing masks walking downtown Friday. (Gary Moore/CBC)

Customers going into the Cultural Market, which offers international foods and local products, are required to wear a mask while ordering food and walking around the building. 

Once seated at a table, people can remove their masks. 

McAdam said with the new mandate everyone knows what's expected of them now. 

"I get a sense of relief knowing that people feel safer, more comfortable and they feel that they know better what to do," she said.

Yvonne Anisimowicz is a customer at The Cultural Market. She said she's been wearing a mask throughout the pandemic, and is glad it's now mandatory.

"It's about time, I think it should have been done from the start — I understand why it wasn't, but it's definitely time," she said. 

Anisimowicz said wearing a mask is a minor inconvenience that could play a major role in preventing spreading the coronavirus.

"I follow the science, I understand that this is the best way that we can do our part to help control the spread of COVID-19 and to avoid having another outbreak in the province."

Premier Blaine Higgs said during a news conference Friday that officers will be visiting businesses throughout the province to check on their operational plans. 

Only children under age two and people with a valid medical condition that prevents them from wearing a mask are exempt.

About the Author

Gary Moore

CBC News

Gary Moore is a video journalist based in Fredericton.

 
 
 
 
 
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David Amos
Methinks it would be a hoot if Higg's minions take me to court for ignoring his dubious orders before I file against him in order to secure my right to the same free heath care they enjoy I wil save me time and money They can bet I will not try to have the matter dismissed. Its high time to argue the Crown again. Anyone can read his spin doctor's words to me in this forum N'esy Pas?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
David Amos
Methinks even though the statement "To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize" is often falsely attributed to Voltaire, the French Enlightenment philosopher It is still an important thought to ponder N'esy Pas?
 
 
Peter G Bourne
Reply to @David Amos: OMG you can be annoying - it's 'n'est-ce pas', not N'esy Pas.
 
 
David Amos
Reply to @Peter G Bourne: Methinks I have the right to say the same of snobby Anglo dudes who think they know everything I bet you don't live anywhere near the Bay of Fundy and never heard Chiac in your life N'esy Pas?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
David Amos
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Methinks after reviewing all the comments on this topic yesterday and few of my words stood the test of time I must say less is more like said about Dr Harrison's concerns N'esy Pas?
 
 



 
David Amos
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Methinks many folks must find it rather disturbing to see the sheople enjoying Higgy's Police State N'esy Pas?
 
 
Buford Wilson
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(I certainly do, David.)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
David Amos
Content disabled
Methinks it was interesting that my only comment to Buford was blocked in a heartbeat and my last comment went "Poof" Immediately after Buford teased me about it. Buford must be somebody special. Now I can't help but wonder if Buford attended and brought lots butter tarts to the deputy minister's private party last night at Brewbakers in Fat Fred City. Higgy's buddy Chucky has been yapping about all afternoon in YouTube and claimed CBC would be doing a story on it but its past 10:30 and even the crickets are asleep N'esy Pas?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Buford Wilson
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Covid cases in Alberta started to rise rapidly a few days after mandatory m u z z l i n g was introduced on August 1. Coincidence?
 
 
Mary Smith
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Reply to @Buford Wilson: By the time masks have to be mandated they're doing it reactively to large spikes, instead of being proactive. Look up "this is not the flu" because they show how even in lock down measures once the virus is actively within the community (instead of proactively quarantined) all it takes is one "weak link" within each household for the virus to spread like wildfire.
 
 
Buford Wilson 
Content disabled 
(Not in Alberta, Mary. Cases were 40-50 a day. Mandatory muzzling was introduced on August 1 and by the end of the month they were at 150. And continued to rise to this vey day.)
 
 
Buford Wilson 
Content disabled 
(Double Bubble can result in M U Z Z L E Trouble, Mary.)
 
 
Winston Gray
Content disabled 
Reply to @Buford Wilson don’t you have a flat earth society meeting?
 
 
David Amos 
Content disabled 
Reply to @Winston Gray: Methinks maybe he could not go because he has an upset tummy from partaking of too many butter tarts with Cardy last night N'esy Pas?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Buford Wilson
Blaine will get these outbreaks under control. Quickly and efficiently.
Let's move on.
 
 
David Amos 
Content disabled
Reply to @Buford Wilson: Methinks before you move on down the pike you may enjoy a little Deja Vu that Mr Higgy et al should review N'esy Pas?

 
David Amos
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Reply to @sean pitt: I appears we may be heading down that pike now that Dr. Heather Morrison is concerned about bubbling with us tonight

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-nb-ns-atlantic-bubble-possible-changes-1.5755471
N.B. outbreak could mean changes for Atlantic bubble, Morrison says
Dr. Heather Morrison urging Islanders to consider whether they must travel over Thanksgiving weekend
Sara Fraser · CBC News · Posted: Oct 08, 2020 3:38 PM AT

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David Amos
Oh My My
 
 
SarahRose Werner
Reply to @Buford Wilson: I wish the darn virus would move on.
 
 
Mary Smith
Reply to @SarahRose Werner: Whether we beat down these outbreaks or not will come down to the actions of individuals. Politicians make decisions like allowing so many exemptions to quarantines to happen, but beyond that we're all responsible for how far the virus spreads.
 
 
Mary Smith
Reply to @Mary Smith: (That was meant for Buford) Reply to 
 
 
David Amos 
@Mary Smith: Methinks I must rethink Buford's motives because I noticed when I teased him back about Cardy and butter tarts in the other popular thread of his that you were arguing him within it went "Poof" immediately N'esy Pas? 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bernard McIntyre
I see Higgs, Cardy and Dr. Russell can't even comply with the mask order they implemented standing on the podium without a mask on. Do what I say not what I do seems to be their attitude.
 
 
David Amos
Reply to @Bernard McIntyre: Too Too Funny
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
John Smith
Watching Education Minister Dominic Cardy on TV now and I can see why Premier Higgs kept him around. Well spoken and not bossy. Clear explanation of where we are seeing with COVID. Second case of COVID in our school system. I wish I could say I am surprised but I am not. I pray all the kids affected heal quickly. I hope this will give these kids immunity after this ordeal.
 
 
David Amos 
Reply to @John Smith: Please don't be fooled by Higgy's buddy

Methinks Cardy must have partaken of a lot of butter tarts in order to appear to be not so bossy to you. Trust that many former NDP folks will agree that he is not so pleasant to the peasants in private N'esy Pas?

Ex-Tory Bev Harrison will run for NDP in next election
Hampton NDP embroiled in controversy as declared candidate turfed
CBC News · Posted: Jun 27, 2014 9:07 AM AT

Bev Harrison appeared with NDP Leader Dominic Cardy at a news conference on Friday to confirm that he will run for the NDP in the Sept. 22 election.

"The NDP’s riding of Hampton is in tumult with resignations, allegations of heavy-handed politics and party switching. Pat Hanratty, the riding association’s president and a former president of the provincial party, resigned this week and posted on Facebook that he was quitting the "Un democratic party", adding, "I'll be back when the reign of terror is over."
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
janice small
Shut it all down or shut nothing down,, we get it Blaine,,we know what the consequences are and lets live with in and move on as a cure is coming.....You can't be a little bit pregnant Mr Higgs..Either your knocked up or your not..I can't go to the barber or hairdresser, can't go to yoga,,but kids can go to school etc,,Went to St James Gate last night ( Dieppe ) for supper,,,packed in their, tables are close everybody laughing talking drinking and eating ( no mask )..Shut down the restaurants Mr Higgs or leave us all open.......Your wearing your welcome out..You have that sought after majority you wanted that's why were all wearing masks..This makes no sense what your doing...You population is tired of listening to professions and politicians telling me where to go, what to wear, how to wear it, how to sneeze and how many family can have at my house for Thanks Giving. This isn't healthy keeping your population locked up and deprived of their incomes and family's. And to all you nervous Nellie's and dithering folks stay home ,,stay home and hide out somewhere, don't go out, never go out,,close your doors , don't let that East Coast fresh air in your windows,, and order take out orders for your meals, and keep your windows shut and your masks on, and put one on the dog and cat as well, and maybe the gold fish,, water could have the covid !...If I was a business I would hire a lawyer and sue the government for the thousands or millions of dollars my company or company's has lost due to openings,,closing,,shutting down extra expensives.....They should be liable and not hide behind the Covid crisis that's in Canada but now where near us in in Atlantic Canada 
 
 
John  Smith
Reply to @janice small: agreed the rules do NOT make sense.
 
 
Addie lingley 
Reply to @janice small: Most sensible thing I've read so far on line, I gave up hope hoping that clearly their must be more like this out there, Janice you made my day.
 
 
JOhn D Bond
Reply to @janice small: Not sure what you are trying to say with your post, it makes little sense and is full of contradictions. Would love to know what you are trying to day.
 
 
Graham McCormack 
Reply to @janice small: First off, you are not locked down. You can still celebrate Thanksgiving. If St James Gate isn't following the rules, they should be fined or shut down. Sue all you want, what the government is doing isn't against any law or rule.

And WEAR YOUR MASK!
 
 
Jack Rodnies 
Reply to @janice small: How serious are you taking this if you admit you were in a packed restaurant, the same day an outbreak was declared in your city? Stop throwing stones , your glass windows will break.
 
 
David Amos  
Reply to @janice small: I concur
 
 
David Amos
Reply to @JOhn D Bond: Methinks you should have one of Higgy's MLA's or "Peace Officer" provide you a little service and read the lady's words to you real slow N'esy Pas?
 
 
JOhn D Bond
Reply to @David Amos: And once again I will choose to ignore your post. I understand fully well, a poorly constructed post, lack of sentence structure, abhorrent punctuation and more contradictions than your litany of posts..
 
 
David Amos
Reply to @JOhn D Bond: Feel free to continue to act dumb Methinks you come by it naturally N'esy Pas?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bill Henry
Masket or casket.
 
 
Randy McNally
Reply to @Bill Henry: Masket is not a word, I think most of us will agree that we communicate much better when we use words
 
 
John Smith
Reply to @Bill Henry: Very sad that you would find it appropriate to make light of people dying from this disease.
 
 
Randy McNally
Reply to @Randy McNally: See what I mean?
 
 
Vernon McPhee
Reply to @John Smith: I guess you interpreted his comment differently than I did.
 
 
Vernon McPhee
Reply to @Randy McNally: Well if one can't read it phonetically and get the right message then I would say that's on the reader. It isn't rocket surgery.
 
 
Randy McNally
Reply to @Vernon McPhee: Or brain science for that matter. But there is nothing clever about a slogan when 33 1/3 percent of the content is made from nonsensical words, especially when it has no redeemable qualities such as truth, humour, or wit.
 
 
JOhn D Bond 
Reply to @Vernon McPhee: umm Rocket Surgery??? no such thing
 
 
David Amos
Reply to @Bill Henry: Is that a threat? 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
Bill Henry
Was out and about this morning, looking good. You can tell the people who haven’t been wearing masks were not comfortable.
 
 
David Amos
Reply to @Bill Henry: Methinks Higgy and his "Peace Officers" love conservative snitches N'esy Pas?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
val harris
Premier Ford just announced a 300 million fund for small business and he says there will be no personal or commercial property tax bills this year.... Now lets wait on our Premier and hope we all get a toonie... This man just doesnt care who stays in business or closes..
 
 
David Amos
Reply to @val harris: I agree
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Randy McNally: 
Masks are now mandatory and I will where one when necessary but I am afraid they are not the answer to this. Masks create anxiety for some while relieving anxiety in others. the wearing of masks cause people to be continually touching their facial area which is a breach of one of the primary rules to prevent the contraction of covid 19. Antisocial distancing, frequent hand washing and contact tracing will stem the spread. But I feel more understanding needs to be had collectively in terms of how to coexist with this new member of humanity... As was learned in the aftermath of the Viet Nam war, body counts are just a way of creating the perception that we have some kind of a handle on the situation, when in reality nothing could be further from the truth. This is not a game and this is not a war, this is public health emergency and must be treated as such. Herd mentality and public shaming is not the way to go 
 
 
Bill Henry 
Reply to @Randy McNally: people are getting it through the air. I would doubt many are getting it bu touching the virus and then sticking their fingers in their mouths.
 
 
David Amos
Reply to @Randy McNally: Well Put Sir
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Paul Krumm
But there are exemptions so the whole exercise becomes pointless.
 
 
David Amos
Reply to @Paul Krumm: Yup
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
John MacInnis
If you dont like the mask...stay out of the stores.
Order online.
 
 
Buddy Best 
Reply to @John MacInnis: Ovoid me if you are so concerned. I would appreciate it very much. Your mask protects you from me? I have successfully managed to avoid anything but essential services. Have you? The risk of me passing out with mask on are much greater than me catching a virus.
 
 
John Smith
Reply to @John MacInnis: yeah my produce and meat should be in fine shape when it gets to me in 4 or 5 days.
 
 
Michel Forgeron
Reply to @Buddy Best: "Your mask protects you from me?" You've got that backwards. My mask is not to protect me, it's to protect you.
 
 
David Amos
Reply to @Michel Forgeron: Methinks many would agree that It s to protect you from getting a fined by one of your hero Higgy's questionable "Peace Officers" N'esy Pas?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bill Henry 
Mask laws are like the bicycle helmet law. Police won’t enforce it.
 
 
David Amos
Reply to @Bill Henry: Methinks you should talk to Higgy's buddy Fat Fred City's the infamous French blogger N'esy Pas?
 
 
Tim Biddiscombe 
Reply to @David Amos: Methinks no one cares what you think N'esy Pas?
 
 
Ray Oliver
Reply to @David Amos: Why? Does this mysterious blogger have the keys to your old Harley? The wiretap tapes? Your Medicare card?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Bill Henry
These exemptions are a joke. Who cares if you have a doctors note? You still may have the virus so don’t come in here, without your mask!
 
 
Martin Howser
Reply to @Bill Henry: the way I see it, if your breathing is sooo bad that you can’t wear a mask. You really should be at home, as you certainly won’t want to catch covid
 
 
David Amos 
Reply to @Martin Howser: If I catch the common cold I am in deep doo doo health wise. Whats your point in my staying home in order to pacify your fears?

 
Dan Short
Reply to @Martin Howser:
Will you do my grocery shopping and run my essential errands for me? Most people do need to go out at least occasionally. 
 

Mary Smith
Reply to @Dan Short: Essential errands can be arranged for cub side pick up. My dad's chemo meds were brought out to him for curbside pickup. You don't need to go inside a drugstore, store, restaurant, or grocery store. Those services are being offered and those alternatives are there. No shirt, no shoes, no mask, no entry (but there's curb side pick up and take out and online orders available for you to get service without physically having to enter).

The only exception could be a health appointment that you have to physically go in for. Even then you should really, really wear a mask if you can. At the very least if you truly cannot wear a mask then you must be extra vigilant about staying away from others and the other health measures. 
 
 
Buddy Best
Reply to @Mary Smith: Only in a more perfect world could your scenario work. Pollyanna solutions.
 
 
John Smith
Reply to @Mary Smith: Who died and left you in charge? People with mental health issues can't stay locked in their homes 24-7 or they will die. Your suggestion is a death sentence for these people. I get that you don't care BUT there is more than you and your FALSE sense of safety to consider.
 
 
JOhn D Bond 
Reply to @John Smith: Exactly what type of mental health issues are we talking about? It seems that there should be other alternatives for folks that are put in harms way when society needs to do something the protect itself.
 
 
Mauger ville (Daviddavieboy) 
Reply to @Bill Henry: Masks give me great anxiety but what works for me when I feel panic coming on I just need to be by myself for a couple seconds and breathe. I am ok then for about 5 minuets. There is always a solution for those willing and these masks will ultimately help from spreading this disease
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Matt Steele 
If Premier Higgs would have kept the border with Quebec closed ; and enacted mandatory quarantines for people entering N.B. by air ; we wouldn't even need masks . Higgs and his advisors certainly made a big mistake .
 
 
charles davis livitus
Reply to @Matt Steele: they all push the masks. It's like China without the pollution.
 
 
David Amos 
Reply to @Matt Steele: Cry me a river
 
 
Bill Henry
Reply to @Matt Steele: none of this is fact
 
 
Randy McNally 
Reply to @Matt Steele: That's it. in a nutshell. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
John Smith
I am hoping these businesses understand there are exemptions that they MUST accomodate. Either that or they could find themselves in front of the Human Rights Board and what does a lawyer cost these days ???
 
 
Dan Short
Reply to @John Smith:
Then you best have the paperwork and documentation in hand that you are exempt.
 
 
Dee Raines
Reply to @Dan Short: It is a violation of the Human Rights Act and also the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, to request proof of a disability. Research it.
 
 
Mary Smith
Reply to @Dee Raines: All NB would have to do is have people apply for an exemption card. It could be done within a couple of days. Apply online or through the phone and they could give you a number representing your pass until your pass comes in the mail.

Just like we have handicap parking tags, people can have their pass. Like with parking tags they are occasionally checked and verified that the individual using it is the one who needs it, and that it's valid.

Simple solution. Then they show the card to show they're exempt and the workers can't ask what exact condition you have. But you have falsifying those cards a crime, as it would be fraud. Removes shaming and the burden of proof. But just because you have a pass that doesn't mean you get to just go wherever you want if your needs can be accommodated. Curb side pick up for groceries, pharmacies, and stores, online orders, and take out for food are all options and those services should be utilized.

The exemption card would permit entry to essential services only that cannot be accommodated in other ways and must be done in person, like health appointments and such.
 
 
Dee Raines
Reply to @Buford Wilson: There are numerous violations happening, it is unfortunate that people are allowing them.
 
 
Buford Wilson
(You got a ringer, Dee.)
 
 
Dee Raines
Reply to @Buford Wilson: That’s 2 points, right? lol
 
 
Dan Short
Reply to @Dee Raines:

No it is not a violation of the Charter of Rights.
 
 
Dan Short
Reply to @Dee Raines:
You need to be able to provide proof to CRA to get the disability credit,
You need to be able to provide proof of why you didn't have your seatbelt on.
 
 
David Amos  
Reply to @Dan Short: No it is not a violation of the Charter of Rights.

So you say
 
 
David Amos  
Reply to @Buford Wilson: Surely you jest However........

Methinks Higgy et al know I am not joking about the PC Party's and their minions fondness of butter tarts N'esy Pas?
 
 
Martin Howser
Reply to @Dee Raines: why are you guys so scared of wearing masks and washing your hands? What’s so blinking hard about wearing a mask? Stop being so selfish and wear one.. sheesh 
 
 
Ray Oliver
Reply to @David Amos: he sent you butter tarts we get it. However methinks im fascinated that you've got a civic address for the dumpster you live in
 
 
John Smith
Reply to @Dan Short: The Chied Medical Officer stated yesterday that NO DOCTOR'S NOTE is required. It is a Human Rights violation. Not that I would expect you to know anything aboutr human rights.
 
 
John Smith
Reply to @David Amos: It is a violation of the Human Rights Acr. How many people in wheelchairs have you walked up to and ask them to PROVE they need a wheelchair. I have a mental illness so please come to my house and try to put a mask on me and see how many of us walk out of my house after.
 
 
Bernard McIntyre
Reply to @Dan Short: You don't have to prove it to anyone as medical conditions are for yourself and your Doctor no one else as under the Canadian charter of rights.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bill Henry
Bad people don’t wear masks.
 
 
SarahRose Werner
Reply to @Bill Henry: And all cats are animals, but not all animals are cats. Not everyone who doesn't wear a mask is a "bad person." They may, for example, have a medical exemption. Or they may be a child too young to wear a mask.
 
 
Dan Short
Reply to @SarahRose Werner:
Or they may be trying to pull a fast one...
 
 
David Amos 
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Reply to @Dan Short:J ust like you?
 
 
David Amos 
Reply to @Bill Henry: Methinks many evil sheople demand that good people do N'esy Pas?
 
 
charles davis livitus
Reply to @Bill Henry:masks are useless anyway.
 
 
David Amos 
Reply to @charles davis livitus: Methinks everybody with two clues between their ears knows by now that a virus can go through those masks like a mosquito can go through a chain link fence N'esy Pas?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Leslie Russell
Why is covering the nose with the mask not mandatory? Are these people going to get ticketed by the almighty government? If not, why not?
 
 
SarahRose Werner
Reply to @Leslie Russell: Where are you reading that covering the nose is not mandatory? What I understood is that according to the law, covering both the nose and mouth is mandatory. Enforcement is another matter. I saw people walking around in the Superstore today wearing their masks under their chins.
 
 
Buford Wilson
(The Mask Inspectors will ticket them as quick as a cat can blink its eye, Leslie.)
 
 
Mary Smith
Reply to @SarahRose Werner: And that is why when people say "but x place has mandated masks in place, so why are their numbers so bad" because people will always try to circumvent the rules. Masks on chins, under noses, etc. It matters when measures were put into place too, because if done reactively after community spread the harm is already done because it will spread among close contacts and households.

People don't wear masks with friends or family, if they do so at all. Or they sit together at work and eat in the same small staff room face to face with others and then spread it around to their contacts. The virus doesn't press pause to allow you to eat.

Masks are to be worn properly and in ADDITION to all the other measures, not as a replacement. Human error is the problem and anti-maskers fueling conspiracy theories is just extra.
 
 
Mary Smith
Reply to @Buford Wilson: Yeah because if we have community spread as opposed to all cases proactively quarantined and contact traceable it's much, much harder to contain. It's always better to be proactive in a pandemic.

So now we have to be reactive to try to contain these outbreaks. If outbreaks become too large to contact trace in a timely fashion, or if it's in community spread, we'll get an up close look to what Quebec went through. We're not somehow different beings than they are. We just got lucky because most of our cases were travel related and the chains of transmission were quickly broken *proactively*.

We don't wear masks with our close contacts. Now that our contacts are increased the second wave will be larger. Even with masks, once you have a lot of cases and community spread the cases will spike. It only takes one "weak link" in each household to fuel the spread of the virus. Look up "this is not the flu" because they do such a good job at visualizing this and visualizing exponential growth.

Time will tell how large these outbreaks are, but exponential growth happens sooner than you think. The second wave is usually larger than the first. We're victims of our own success with exemptions and thinking the pandemic was over. Cases could have been fewer, with smaller clusters, contact traceable and not spread via community transmission.

Being reactive is not how we should be and masks along with all other measures can only do so much once it's in the community because we have close contact with our close contacts and that's all the virus needs to spread like wildfire. Harsh lock downs will work again if we can't contain it with all the other measures, like a reactive quarantine for the masses. But it would have been better to be proactive.
 
 
David Amos  
Reply to @Buford Wilson: Many folks throughout Canada still laugh at rebel News reporting that the RCMP in Hampton had given Mr Matheson a ticket at Tims for staying in their parking lot in order to partake of coffee and donut he had just purchased at Tims takeout. The same cops harassed folks at the Tims Sussex for no reason whatsoever other than to falsely claim that the citizens they purportedly serve and protect were some sort of threat to the cops merely for sitting in in their parked cars when they could not go intoTims anyway. Methinks the only threat the folks could possibly be was that the cops were afraid that Tims could run out coffee and donuts. In light of all the other tragic things about the RCMP in the news the Keystones Kops don't hold a candle to the Crown's clowns N'esy Pas?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ben Haroldson
It was beautiful, completely de-stressed knowing that no covid, or even worse, was being passed around. Besides that, no-one knows who you are, and we don't need paper bags anymore.
 
 
David Amos 
Reply to @Ben Haroldson: No comment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SarahRose Werner
Reply to @Buford Wilson: I wish the darn virus would move on.
 

Mary Smith
Reply to @SarahRose Werner: Whether we beat down these outbreaks or not will come down to the actions of individuals. Politicians make decisions like allowing so many exemptions to quarantines to happen, but beyond that we're all responsible for how far the virus spreads.
 
 
Mary Smith
Reply to @Mary Smith: (That was meant for Buford)
 
 
David Amos 
Reply to @Mary Smith: Methinks I must rethink Buford's motives because I noticed when I teased him back about Cardy and butter tarts in the other popular thread of his that you were arguing him within it went "Poof" immediately N'esy Pas? 
 
 
SarahRose Werner
Everyone I saw during a brief trip to the Superstore today was wearing a mask. Some were wearing their masks over their noses and mouths, some were wearing their masks over their mouths only and some were wearing their masks under their chins. Variety is the spice of life?
 
 
Ben Haroldson
Reply to @SarahRose Werner: The main thing is keep your ears tuned for the coughers , pull your mask up , and check the wind direction.
 
 
SarahRose Werner
Reply to @Ben Haroldson: Why pull the mask up? We've been told over and over that non-medical masks don't protect the wearer, they protect the people around the wearer. I can hardly protect someone else from their own coughing. The only thing I need to do is to stay 2 meters away from them, which is fine because I've been staying 2 meters away from *everyone*.
 
 
Peter Churcher
Reply to @SarahRose Werner: You just keep telling yourself that. Taking a selfish approach by not wearing a mask properly puts us all at risk. Don't kid yourself into thinking otherwise.
 
 
SarahRose Werner 
Reply to @Peter Churcher: *I* have been wearing my mask properly, even though this is difficult for me to do for short periods and impossible for me to do for long ones. I observed *other* people who were not wearing theirs properly. Go harangue them, not me.
 
 
Dan Short
Reply to @SarahRose Werner:
If you can wear a mask for a short time, but not a long time, due to feeling suffocated or trapped, that's a psychological issue and treatable.
 
 
Dee Raines
Reply to @Dan Short: that is not true.
 
 
David Amos
Reply to @Dan Short: BS
 
 
David Amos
Reply to @Dee Raines: I agree

FYI Months ago while I was waiting in an emergency room to get a halter installed to do more tests on my old ticker I was forced to wear mask. Trust that my COPD condition got much worse in a heartbeat and the tests they do on me confirms this o be a fact. Later my doctor prescribed some serious drug that has helped my condition However it floored me the first time i used it. (Quite latterly) I passed out in my bathroom and woke an hour later in the shower in an embarrassing condition I was glad I live alone..I was heading to the toilet because i thought the drug had made me sick like its warning book informed me of.

Too much information? Maybe but I do know if some Keystone Kop and the Crown wants to charge me for not following Higgy's illegal orders order I have lots of health care bills to prove what I say is true Methinks everybody knows that love to argue lawyers in court on the public record and that I am compelled to pay for my health care because Higgy et al have illegally denied me a Medicare Card for way past to long N'esy Pas?
 
 
Sherrie McLean: 
Reply to @Dan Short: yes. Perhaps the government could pay for such people to take medication to enable them to handle the physiological effects of wearing a mask. Anti-depressants?? Ativan? Marijuana?
 
 
Ray Oliver
Reply to @David Amos: youd know all about psychological issues wouldn't ya?
 
 
Ray Oliver
Reply to @David Amos: no sympathy for COPD you created that monster nesy pas?
 
 
David Amos
Reply to @Ray Oliver: Trust that your RCMP buddies know why I save your every word


 

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Methinks a lot of folks already noticed that his old buddy Teddy the former Minister of Health wasn't wearing a mask while calling Chucky Leblanc a pest at least twice recently N'esy Pas?
 
 

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/masks-new-brunswick-covid-19-higgs-1.5754955

 

Masks mandatory in most indoor public spaces starting at midnight

Premier Blaine Higgs says not enough people were following rules

 

Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon · CBC News · Posted: Oct 08, 2020 2:39 PM AT

 


Premier Blaine Higgs said the government is not planning to distribute masks, but if availability becomes a problem, won't rule it out. (Gary Moore/CBC NB)

Masks will be mandatory in most indoor public spaces in New Brunswick, regardless of whether physical distancing can be maintained, as of midnight Thursday, Premier Blaine Higgs has announced.

The decision comes as three new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 24.

Only children under age two and people with a medical condition are exempt.

"Unfortunately, there are still too may people not wearing a mask when they are required," Higgs told reporters during a news conference in Fredericton.

He had been hopeful the majority of people would "do the right thing" and choose to wear a mask to protect the people around them, he said.

But enforcement officers surveyed 600 public spaces over the past week and found the average number of people wearing a mask provincially was 36 per cent.

In major urban centres, the number was as low as 16 per cent, he said.

"These numbers are simply not acceptable."

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jennifer Russell said she recommended a mandatory mask policy to the COVID-19 cabinet committee and cabinet before members discussed the issue Thursday morning.

She cited the outbreak at Manoir Notre-Dame special care home in Moncton, where 19 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, and the need to take more steps to prevent the spread of the virus.

The province is into the second wave of COVID-19, Russell said Wednesday, but the full extent of the outbreak won't be known for another two weeks, the average incubation period of the virus.

Before the COVID-19 committee and cabinet meeting, Interim Liberal Leader Roger Melanson told CBC he would support mandatory masks, if that was the recommendation of Public Health.

"I mean, when you see the inconsistency … there's some private companies that do enforce it, some are suggesting we do wear one, we're seeing more municipalities now in their locations going forward to wear a mask. It's very inconsistent and people have their different interpretations — Should I wear one? Should I not wear one?

"So I think we have to have a provincial policy and make it clear if you should or should not."

New cases

The three new cases of COVID-19 confirmed Thursday include a person in their 40s in the Saint John health region, or Zone 2, a person in their 20s in the Fredericton health region, Zone 3, and a person in their 30s in the Campbellton health region, or Zone 5.

The Saint John and Fredericton cases are related to travel outside the Atlantic bubble, while the Campbellton case remains under investigation, Russell said.

Of the 24 active cases in New Brunswick, 20 are in the Moncton health region, which is Zone 1, two in the Saint John health region, one in the Fredericton health region and one the Campbellton health region.

Three people are in hospital, one of them in intensive care, said Russell.

Seventeen of the cases were announced Wednesday — the province's largest single-day increase since New Brunswick's first case March 11.

All of those cases are in the Moncton health region and connected to the Manoir Notre-Dame outbreak, which was declared Tuesday after two residents tested positive.

Thirteen residents, four staff and two family members who were close contacts of a resident have tested positive, said Russell.

Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador have already implemented mandatory orders for masks.

With files from Information Morning Moncton

 

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David Amos
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Methinks folks living in his Police State should be grateful that Higgy is showing his true colours over a month before the Speech from the Throne is debated and voted on.

In the "mean" time perhaps his over worked "Peace Officers" and a few disenchanted former cabinet ministers could put Higgy's fancy blue knickers in quite knot N'esy Pas?
 
 
Dan Stewart
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Reply to @David Amos: Sounds like another one of your pipe dreams Dave....
 
 
David Amos
Content disabled
Reply to @Dan Stewart: Trust that legions of Yankees, your hero Higgy and his buddies in the RCMP know why I don't smoke dope.

Methinks everybody knows by now that it is you who should back away from the pipe N'esy Pas?
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Dan Stewart: BTW We definitey l ain't friends I have a child older than you Hence its Mr Amos to you. Furthermore I ask again is that your real name that you are using as per the rules?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ben Haroldson
prevaricating politicians are the bane of us all.
 
 
David Amos
Reply to @Ben Haroldson: Yup
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
valmond landry
a while back when the northern part of the province had just as many cases, if not more .
Mask wasn't necessary but now it's more dangerous because it's in Moncton a small have not province divided in two. What make's it worse because it's in the southern part of the province?
 
 
David Amos
Reply to @valmond landry: Very Good Question Sir
 
 
Joe Doe
Reply to @valmond landry: there are more people in the south. Economic activity comes from the south and is sent north. If the southern NB struggles, all of NB suffers. What economic activity comes from Zone 6? 
 
 
David Webb NB
Reply to @valmond landry: To be a bit more specific, the outbreak is at a LTC facility in Notre Dame, outside of Moncton but included in zone 1. Being as it is a predominant acadian community I would bet that someone staff/family has visited Quebec, didn't isolate and spread it to the home. The reason for the mandatory mask is due to the fact the covidiots have refused to mask up, which has only been made worse during the summer lull of infections, so now the entitled are blind to the need to protect society.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Murray Brown
Premier Blaine Higgs says not enough people were following rules... Hopefully Charles LeBlanc will stock the the premier and his cabinet ministers daily to document their violations of Higgs illegal and foolish edict.
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Murray Brown: I Wholeheartedly Agree What better entertainment for us as we watch Higgy's circus? In fact the evidence of it is already available.

Methinks a lot of folks already noticed that his old buddy Teddy the former Minister of Health wasn't wearing a mask while calling Chucky
Leblanca pest at least twice recently N'esy Pas?
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Murray Brown: Please enjoy my Tweet 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Matt Steele:
It is somewhat amusing that Higgs chose to turn a blind eye to all the National and International travelers coming into N.B. via plane , and not being forced to self isolate . As a result , Covid-19 has started to flare , and so Higgs is going to try to blame it on N.B.ers for not wearing masks . If Higgs would have kept the borders closed , and made quarantine for people coming into N.B. mandatory , then we wouldn't be having this issue 
 
 
David Amos
Content disabled 
Reply to @Matt Steele: Methinks many people notice what you do but Higgy's jig isn't up until possibly November N'esy Pas? 
 
 
Terry Tibbs
Reply to @Matt Steele:
You expect better from a bumbler? Good luck with that.
 
 
David Webb NB
Reply to @Matt Steele: Air travel is federal jurisdiction, not provincial. You will need to talk to Trudeau about this issue. He should have shut it down back in February, but he was more interested in getting a UN seat and his WE buddies paid back for their Liberal promotion.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tom Smith
Thank you Premier Higgs for finally making masks manditory!
 
 
val harris
Reply to @Tom Smith: Yes for the 35 percent of the people that are scared of their shadow
 

Murray Brown
Reply to @Tom Smith: ... Thanks for the fear and loathing... Some people can't get enough of it.
 
 
Matt Steele
Reply to @Tom Smith: ....It makes little difference what Higgs says or wants . Compliance will be very low with people walking around with masks hanging under their chins . It is really just a farce because Higgs wants to pretend that he is doing something , but I think you already know that .
 
 
Graham McCormack 
Reply to @Murray Brown: Why does wearing a mask scare you so much?
 
 
Graham McCormack 
Reply to @Matt Steele: If you chose to wear your mask that way, it's on you not Higgs.
 
 
David Amos
Content disabled
Reply to @Matt Steele: Welcome back to Higgy's circus
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Murray Brown
The fear and loathing crowd is reveling in their power to force the majority to follow their fearful nonsense... Good thing for Higgs that the election isn't next week... He'd be packing his bags and heading back to his job as an Irving Office Boy.
 
 
Graham McCormack
Content disabled 
Reply to @Murray Brown: Stop being a selfish tool and just wear the mask.
 
 
David Amos
Content disabled 
Reply to @Murray Brown: Methinks the fat lady doesn't sing until late November on whether or not Higgy can continue with his not so funny circus N'esy Pas?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bernard McIntyre
So does this mean no politician can remove their masks or any other public workers can remove their masks when they get on their podiums which they do all the time to speak?
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Bernard McIntyre: Where Higgy's "Peace Officers" when we need them?
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
sean pitt
Given that the government's own numbers place compliance at 36% before. Looks like with the mandatory mask policy in place the economy is going to take a dive. Restaurants are going to close for good. And people are going to buy everything off of amazon and other foreign companies instead of local stores because they can't enter any places.
 
 
Mark Stewart
Reply to @sean pitt: Wear a mask!!!!!!!!
 
 
sean pitt
Reply to @Mark Stewart: This is the same as the government telling us how to dress. It is an overstep. Masks should be a personal choice like flu shots.
 
 
val harris
Reply to @Mark Stewart: It’s not the mask that will help. It’s only when Higgs becomes A man and makes everyone that travels outside the bubble to quarantine for 14 days
 
 
Tom Smith
Reply to @sean pitt: ??? you can enter the business if you wear a mask.
 
 
Tom Smith
Reply to @sean pitt: ??? many of the local businesses have been doing good business selling masks to patrons
 
 
Tom Smith
Reply to @sean pitt: Please do your part to help the economy by paying a fine for not wearing a mask, if you happen to be asked
 
 
David Amos
Content disabled   
Reply to @sean pitt: I appears we may be heading down that pike now that Dr. Heather Morrison is concerned about bubbling with us tonight
 
 
Matt Steele
Reply to @Tom Smith: ...lol what business would that be . Maybe you should take a walk through the bar district , and see how many people are wearing masks......ZERO !
 
 
sean pitt
Reply to @Tom Smith: 1: I would never buy a mask just to go into a store 2: I wont get a fine because I don't go to stores that require a mask.
 
 
Graham McCormack
Reply to @sean pitt: So you won't be going into any stores after midnight?
 
 
sean pitt
Reply to @Graham McCormack: Nope. That's is what the internet is for now thanks to Higgs.
 
 
Winston Gray 
Reply to @sean pitt: your loss.
 
 
Roy Kirk 
Reply to @sean pitt: They simply need to wear a mask to enter places.
 
 
Greg Miller 
Reply to @sean pitt: Great! That puts a lot of minds at ease.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sherrie McLean
I hope he also makes a rule that obese people must exercise as it’s been proven that obese people fare less well with the coronavirus. After all, the goal is not to put a strain on the hospitals.
 
 
Cheryl MacLeod
Reply to @Sherrie McLean: And declare smoking illegal?
 
 
David Amos
Content disabled
Reply to @Cheryl MacLeod: Do tell will Higgy make howling at the moon an act of sedition? Will his "Peace Officers" turn up in my neck of the woods over the hill from his new Speaker for disturbing the Crown's peace?
 
 
Mary Smith
Reply to @Sherrie McLean: Obesity isn't contagious
 
 
David Amos
Reply to @Mary Smith: Sometimes It depends on who you live with
 
 
val harris
Reply to @Sherrie McLean: haha
 
 
Sherrie McLean
Reply to @Mary Smith: I didn’t say that it was. The virus is here, when it’s gone, another will come along. I would think any intelligent person would want to be proactive about their health. Why should I wear a mask to protect another’s health when they don’t care enough to exercise, eat properly etc. The mask is ONE tool. It’s virtue signalling. It’s not getting to the root of the problem, in my humble opinion 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bernard McIntyre
So now Higgs has to bring a new rule in that all men who have a beard must shave it off to give the masks a proper seal.
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Bernard McIntyre: Methinks Hiiggy and the Keystone Kops will have a tough row to hoe if they tried to pull that nonsense on mean old me Eveybody knows I enjoy suing the Crown N'esy Pas?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Steven Beaulieu
This is a total lack of science based decision making. A disproportionate response to this
virus and a fear based approach. This is putting small business into bankruptcy and affecting our mental health. Very painful to watch.
 
 
Howard Phillips
Reply to @Steven Beaulieu: Not as painful as drowning as drowning in your own mucus. But then, that's not going to happen to you is it. This actually is science based decision making.
 
 
David Amos
Reply to @Steven Beaulieu: I concur
 
 
Dan Stewart
Reply to @Steven Beaulieu: How is the wearing of a mask putting small business into bankruptcy?
 
 
Fred Brewer
Reply to @Steven Beaulieu: The decision for a mandatory mask rule was based upon real science. Not random internet junk science.
 
 
David Amos 
Reply to @Fred Brewer: BS
 
 
Sherrie McLean
Reply to @Steven Beaulieu: as more businesses close and the money runs out, there won’t be any money left to pay the healthcare workers. Sad.
 
 
Dave Ladd
Reply to @Fred Brewer: WRONG. pls show me one RCT showing the effectiveness of masks. The CDC and New England Journal of Medicine studies from this year both show masks are ineffective. Hardly junk science.
 
 
Tom Smith
Reply to @Steven Beaulieu: What are you going on about? We need to wear masks ... how does that impact businesses? In fact, I've seen many businesses ... many small businesses ... selling lots of new awesome masks.
 
 
Mark Stewart
Reply to @Steven Beaulieu: From wearing a mask???? Here's your sign
 
 
val harris
Reply to @Tom Smith: Atlantic superstore was down over 35 percent from the same time last year once they made mask mandatory. But yes your correct Lol
 
 
Tom Smith
Reply to @val harris: Evening out the playing field solves that problem...

 
Graham McCormack
Reply to @Dave Ladd: To be clear, the science supports using masks, with recent studies suggesting that they could save lives in different ways: research shows that they cut down the chances of both transmitting and catching the coronavirus, and some studies hint that masks might reduce the severity of infection if people do contract the disease.

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02801-8
 
 
Sherrie McLean
Reply to @Graham McCormack: “suggesting”??
 
 
Emery Hyslop-Margison 
Reply to @Fred Brewer: not true Fred - no science supports cloth masks as effective against COVID 19
 
 
Jack Dawkins
Reply to @Howard Phillips: Ummmmm, is it? Can you concede, the pie graph would have a large slice that is devoted to commerce?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denis LeBlanc
In a way, I'm kind of sorry Higgs had to take this decision. Before masks were mandatory, I had fun seeing who was selfish, entitled and arrogant, and uncaring, and who was careful, sensible and caring. It was an eye opener. I won't be able to play the game anymore. BTW I've been wearing my mask since March and live in a zone that didn't have a reported case for months. It was just common sense. Heck I even traveled to another zone (without any reported cases) to meet some relatives to give them lobster and everyone was wearing a mask. It was just sensible. Sometimes I wonder... do the anti-maskers even wash their hands? Hmm.
 
 
Stephan Sommers
Reply to @Denis LeBlanc: Right. Lol. I saw people wearing masks in cars and I just assumed it stopped them from licking the windows.
 
 
Donald Smith
Reply to @Denis LeBlanc: I'm glad to see masks mandatory as well. The Premiere stated in the News Conference , no way we can enforce it, something similar to this. But what happens if somebody very stubborn at not wearing a mask, AND not willing to wear one just walk in a store or whatever. Can store Security really do anything ?
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Stephan Sommers: Methinks they also must be frustrated that they can't pick their noses anymore N'esy Pas?
 
 
Bernard McIntyre
Reply to @Denis LeBlanc: It's to bad you think this is a game.
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Bernard McIntyre: It is in fact a very wicked game Trust that Higgy is just a bit player in this worldwide circus about a virus that can go through a mask like a mosquito through a chain link fence
 
 
Stephan Sommers
Reply to @Donald Smith: Sure they can ask that person to leave and that person can say two things. Ok I’m leaving or I have a medical exemption. If the store still asks the person to leave even though they said they have a medical exemption the person should just leave the store and contact the manager and ask if their store always discriminates against people with disabilities. Then sit back and see what happens.
 
 
Bernard McIntyre
Reply to @David Amos: You are correct as only an air fed masks stops viruses
 
 
Dan Stewart
Reply to @Stephan Sommers: Do you know anyone with a medical exemption?
 
 
David Amos
Reply to @Bernard McIntyre: I thank you for that
 
 
Fred Brewer
Reply to @Stephan Sommers: Those who are disabled have a mask exemption certificate, so you are attempting to create a problem where none exists. Try again.
 
 
Roy Nicholl
Reply to @Donald Smith:
In our business, you would be asked to leave.
 
 
Dave Ladd
Reply to @Roy Nicholl: That's discrimination based on health. its illegal.
 
 
Dave Ladd
Reply to @Denis LeBlanc: So sorry you are easily controlled and uneducated.
 
 
Sherrie McLean
Reply to @Denis LeBlanc: I find people who preach about wearing masks, based on no RCT, to be the arrogant ones! I have nothing against those who believe in the mask “evidence” (can help prevent, possibly help etc) -they are welcome to wear a mask.
 
 
Tom Smith
Reply to @Dave Ladd: What's your opinion on the shape of our planet? I'm asking for a friend.
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Dan Stewart: Have you ever met an ethical member of the Stewart Clan?
 
 
Mark Stewart
Reply to @Sherrie McLean: The people that wear masks are protecting those that don't wear them
 
 
David Amos
Reply to @David Amos: BINGO
 
 
Roy Nicholl
Reply to @Dave Ladd wrote:
"That's discrimination based on health. its illegal."

No, it's not discrimination based upon health. It's discrimination based upon a person's inability to adhere to health regulations. It's no different than "No shirt, no service".

BTW: If someone enters your establishment who is clearly ill, you are within your right to ask them to leave ... nothing illegal about it. 
 
 
 
Stephan Sommers
Reply to @Fred Brewer: You don’t need to show medical proof to anyone. Our health records are protected. Nice try   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Donald Smith
Mandatory Masks please Mr. Premier in public as well with tough penalties as well, if not.
 
 
John Grail 
Reply to @Donald Smith: Spoken like a true authoritarian.
 
 
B 132 
Reply to @Donald Smith: You be sure to feel that way when they declare martial law.
 
 
Ray Oliver
Reply to @Donald Smith: make me
 
 
Ray Oliver
Reply to @Donald Smith: that kinda talk is whats gonna make it fun, the public shaming, the same thing throughout the totally divided US.. we have had 2 outbreaks in care homes and almost ZERO community transmission. This is pathetic!!!

Methinks the trolls such  "Ray Oliver" are the definition of pathetic The fact that CBC and the RCMP allow their LIBELOUS words against me to be published and deletes my replies to his obvious malice and my valid opinions on topics is VERY OFFENSIVE INDEED N'esy Pas?


 

 

 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-nb-ns-atlantic-bubble-possible-changes-1.5755471 

 

N.B. outbreak could mean changes for Atlantic bubble, Morrison says

Dr. Heather Morrison urging Islanders to consider whether they must travel over Thanksgiving weekend

 

Sara Fraser · CBC News · Posted: Oct 08, 2020 3:38 PM AT 

 


'P.E.I. in particular will ... be looking at whether or not we need to make any changes to the Atlantic bubble,' CPHO Dr. Heather Morrison told CBC News: Compass Thursday 1:20

An outbreak of COVID-19 at a long-term care home in Moncton, N.B., is raising concerns about transmission of the virus inside the Atlantic bubble.

On Wednesday, officials in New Brunswick confirmed 17 new cases amid efforts to contain the outbreak at the Manoir Notre-Dame special care home in Moncton, where 13 residents, four staff and two family members tested positive. Officials also identified potential public exposure to the virus at the Moncton Costco Optical Centre and Moncton St-Hubert restaurant.

"We have lots of connections with New Brunswick, and the Moncton area, and it does raise concern for us here on Prince Edward Island," P.E.I. Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison told CBC News: Compass in an interview Thursday afternoon. 

"At this time it is a concern, but [we are] watching carefully what is going on," she said. 

P.E.I. currently has three active cases of COVID-19, and 58 recovered.

Changes to the bubble?

With Thanksgiving weekend approaching, Morrison said it has her thinking about public health measures and how careful people need to be

"I think New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, P.E.I. in particular will all be looking at whether or not we need to make any changes to the Atlantic bubble," Morrison said.

"At this point, I think we will be trying to make sure that anyone coming to the Island, whether they're visitors or Islanders returning for the weekend, are reminded that if they have any symptoms that they should be tested."

A news release issued late Thursday addressed how this reminder will be delivered: "Additional information will be distributed to everyone entering Prince Edward Island via the Confederation Bridge and the Wood Islands ferry to reinforce the need to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19, follow public health measures and avoid large gatherings."  

Think twice about travel

In the interview with CBC News: Compass, Morrison also urged people to think about whether they really need to travel, until officials know more about how the Moncton outbreak is going.

After Morrison spoke with CBC, officials in New Brunswick held a briefing and said there are three new cases in that province, although not related to the long-term care home. That brings the total number of active cases in that province to 24.


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To further slow spread, Dr. Russell also says visiting is now prohibited at adult residential facilities in the Moncton region until further notice. Physicians have been urged to be on high alert for anyone displaying symptoms.
Premier Blaine Higgs: Masks will be mandatory in public spaces as of midnight tonight.

New Brunswick officials also announced wearing masks will be mandatory in most public spaces as of midnight.

The COVID Alert app is available to Islanders beginning Thursday, and Morrison urged Islanders to download it. She said it's one more tool officials can use to identify contacts and lessen the spread of the coronavirus. 

"The more people who download the app, of course the more useful it will be," she said. 

More from CBC P.E.I.

With files from CBC News: Compass

 
 
 
 
 
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