Archives for March 20, 2020

In BC 17,912 people have been tested to see if they had Covid-19

In BC you do not get a test unless you demonstrate to a primary care giver of symptoms of concern

So far only 348 active files

minus 32 in hospital presently

minus 9 who have died

minus 301 in regions of the province – at home – in self isolation

Both the NorthHA and InteriorHA – non coastal BC has 7 percent of the cases or about 20

Most if not all deaths recorded in Vancouver – most at one care home in North Van

Most infections recorded from travellers and others returning home from foreign lands.

Took a drive this morning on some of my favourite roads – Sawmill being onel – horses, springs, ponds, high water – life.

Saw that a friend had returned, saw that Riverside Garden Centre is open (check signs)

Sure signs of spring – a renewal.

Now we might want to stay closer to home for awhile and find those projects we have postponed or procrastinated on for days, weeks, years.

The weather is delightful – get out there – walk a bit – enjoy nature – check out what the squirrels are up to.

Read a book. Turn the TV off! – the aliens are not about to land.

Good health is not just about the body but the mind as well. Enjoy yourself and your family – the more validated you are – the healthier your mind and body will be.

Do not confine yourself for too long. Wave at a neighbour. Inquire if you can help in any way.

Share an experience. Care about others.

Try not to wrap yourself in a blanket of despair or lay on a pillow of fear.

It is up to you to mitigate – not government and everyone else.

 

March 20, 2020

The death toll from an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy rose in the last 24 hours by 427 to 3,405, overtaking the total number of deaths so far registered in China

The total number of infections in Italy has also risen to more than 41,000,

Population of Italy  60 million

Population of China 1.4 billion