High-efficiency masks up to six times better at filtering aerosols than cloth, surgical masks: Canadian study
… The researchers found that R95 masks were able to filter out 60 per cent of exhaled aerosols, and KN95 masks could filter out 46 per cent.
On the other hand, cloth masks and surgical masks only filtered out 10 per cent and 12 per cent of exhaled aerosols, respectively.
These are the only masks I have used.
Anecdotes tell us what the data can’t: Vaccinated people appear to be getting the coronavirus at a surprisingly high rate. But exactly how often isn’t clear, nor is it certain how likely they are to spread the virus to others. And now, there’s growing concern that vaccinated people may be more vulnerable to serious illness than previously thought.
Ontario reports 700+ new COVID-19 cases; highest test positivity since early June
Ontario’s daily COVID-19 case count continues to move upward to levels not seen in more than two months, with officials reporting 722 cases on Sunday and two additional deaths.
The seven-day rolling average of new cases now stands at 564, up from 534 yesterday.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. and Wife Hospitalized After Testing Positive for COVID-19
Civil rights leader and Chicago resident Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. along with his wife, Jacqueline, have been hospitalized after contracting COVID-19, according to the prominent political activist’s organization, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
In a statement, the organization said the reverend, who is 79 years old, and Jacqueline Jackson, 77, were admitted to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Their conditions haven’t been released.
‘Prince of Pot’ Marc Emery was banned from Facebook on Friday. The 30-day ban coincides with the entire election cycle in which Emery is running as a candidate for the People’s Party of Canada in London North Centre.
Courtney Chavez, of Wasilla, suffers from multiple autoimmune diseases, a blood clotting disorder and a bleeding disease. Since 2007 the stay-at-home mother of two has received life-sustaining treatment for her bleeding disease from Dr. Michelle O’Fallon, co-owner of Alaska Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Anchorage. In late July, however, Chavez said she got a call from Dr. O’Fallon’s office informing her that she was being dropped as a patient because she has declined to get a COVID-19 shot.
Anecdotes tell us what the data can’t: Vaccinated people appear to be getting the coronavirus at a surprisingly high rate. But exactly how often isn’t clear, nor is it certain how likely they are to spread the virus to others. And now, there’s growing concern that vaccinated people may be more vulnerable to serious illness than previously thought.
This is the way you build resilience in an economy – no-notice intermittent shutdowns.
“What the f*** are we gonna do with this fridge full of food, shop full of flowers etc etc etc”
h/t Marvin
There are marked differences in your immune system after a natural infection with coronavirus and after vaccination.
Which is better?
Even asking the question bordered on heresy a year ago, when catching Covid for the first time could be deadly, especially for the elderly or people already in poor health.
Now, we’re no longer starting with zero immunity as the overwhelming majority of people have either been vaccinated or have already caught the virus.
It is now a serious question that has implications for whether children should ever be vaccinated. And whether we use the virus or booster shots to top up immunity in adults. Both have become contentious issues.
Police in the Australian cities of Melbourne and Sydney have clashed with thousands of people protesting against Covid lockdowns.
In Melbourne, mounted officers used pepper spray when elements of a 4,000-strong rally broke through police lines.
Police arrested 218 people, and at least seven officers were injured.
In Sydney, where lockdown measures have been extended for another month, more than 1,000 officers dispersed protests.
Australians fighting back against tyranny. pic.twitter.com/AEFJRxP22i
— Art TakingBack 🇺🇸 (@ArtValley818_) August 21, 2021
JUST IN 🚨 Large anti-lockdown protest going on in Melbourne, Australia with multiple arrests reported on other hand in Sydney pic.twitter.com/qWhSOex47Q
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) August 21, 2021
Independent Canadian MP Derek Sloan has called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s politicization of COVID-19 vaccines as a “criminal” election ploy.
“It’s clear that the Liberals will say or do anything to win a few votes and Justin Trudeau just a few months ago called vaccine passports a divisive issue. It is clear that they are willing to turn on a dime to anything, to gain them power,” Sloan told LifeSiteNews.
Ontario sets new multi-month high for COVID-19 cases for 2nd straight day; 1 new death
Ontario topped its multi-month high for daily COVID-19 cases again on Saturday, with 689 cases detected and one new death reported.
It’s the highest count of cases in Ontario since June 5 when 774 cases were found.
Burial costs covered for Canadians killed by approved vaccines
According to Blacklock’s Reporter, the department of health will pick up the tab and says the new program “addresses a longstanding gap in Canada’s national immunization programming by providing a timely, no-fault financial support mechanism for all people in Canada, in rare instances where they are seriously and permanently injured performing a public good, being immunized.”
Speaking to reporters at a campaign stop in Winnipeg, where he announced new sick pay benefits, Trudeau said “protecting Canadians is job one of the government,” and Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole’s pledge to make the unvaccinated take rapid tests rather than shots is a “mistake” that threatens public health.
The “Obama variant” of COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on Martha’s Vineyard’s only hospital and threatening to overrun its capacity.
Nearly two weeks after former president Barack Obama, 60, threw himself a “super spreader” birthday party at his $17.5 million island estate, the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is reporting its highest number of COVID-19 patients since the pandemic began.
All five of Canada’s big banks will soon make vaccines mandatory for all staff who wish to return to the office, and those who don’t comply will have to agree to regular testing.
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