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This is ICU cases in Ontario first vs. second wave. Hard to compare # of cases (testing differences) or hospitalizations (deflag, outbreaks, LTC admits). ICU a clean comparator.
264 cases at peak on April 9, 237 today. Difference is hospitals are open for all care in tandem
264 cases at peak on April 9, 237 today. Difference is hospitals are open for all care in tandem
This is getting tough because
-people who were working from home in wave 1 are still working from home
-restrictions are in place in most of Ontario already
-trying to deal with the fatigue
-still getting results at 48-72 hrs for (+)
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-people who were working from home in wave 1 are still working from home
-restrictions are in place in most of Ontario already
-trying to deal with the fatigue
-still getting results at 48-72 hrs for (+)
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There isn't a ton of time for innovation here, it's just aiming for maximizing what we have, and it doesn't need to be perfect
-integrate rapid tests where turnaround times failing/surveillance
-minimize home gatherings
-support for isolation with a safe space and finances
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-integrate rapid tests where turnaround times failing/surveillance
-minimize home gatherings
-support for isolation with a safe space and finances
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And finally - with respect to the vaccine, it's coming. Agonizing about where it goes is fine, but at the end of the day, identify the individuals needed in the first set, and just start putting it out. With effects at day 10-14, it's important to just start the clock.
This article with @AntibioticDoc @TorontoIDDoc @BogochIsaac and myself still rings true today. We're not aiming for perfection here, let's use the tools we have and just aim for good - enough to get to the finish line with vaccines. https://nationalpost.com/opinion/opinion-how-to-play-the-covid-19-endgame
