And yet more Corona news
More Corona news.
The Museum of Fine Arts is closed and the tennis stadium also, although who goes there outside the Rogers Cup?
Courts are suspending activities and some may be relieved that discussions on closing the NDG police station have also been postponed.
In general, the tourism industry is feeling the pinch, even though this is hardly tourism season.
Tim S. 09:24 on 2020-03-14 Permalink
There’s a lot going on at the tennis stadium, including affordable and well-organized kid’s lessons.
Kate 10:50 on 2020-03-14 Permalink
Thanks for the clarification. I only see the tennis stadium mentioned in the context of the tennis stars coming here for that week in summertime.
ottokajetan 10:51 on 2020-03-14 Permalink
Second those lessons. My daughter takes them. Very affordable and well-run.
Ephraim 13:00 on 2020-03-14 Permalink
What tourism? There is still tourism? Cancellations are the only thing coming in. And misinformation is rampant… like if you come to Canada, you have to self isolate for 14 days before you can go out. Seriously. But then, employees are told that if they go away they have to self isolate for 14 days before they can come back to work… so..
I was surprised that the government hasn’t closed the US border other than for cargo… the US numbers are suppressed for lack of testing kits and government interference. Plus of course with 30 million uninsured, who are likely to go to work because they don’t have sick days.
JP 14:01 on 2020-03-14 Permalink
“…if you come to Canada, you have to self isolate for 14 days before you can go out.” Isn’t that true? I have a friend coming back from a business trip from the U.S. today, and that is what she is planning to do. And, I have relatives who returned from international travel 2 days ago, and this is what they are doing.
Ian 18:01 on 2020-03-14 Permalink
Well “have to” isn’t being enforced… there are a lot of NY plates on my street since Purim was just last week. I am sure the same situation is going on in the US. Apparently there’s been outbreaks within the Hasidic community already in New Rochelle, I don’t know why they aren’t practicing self-isolation if they travel. I saw the same amount of people walking back from synagogue as usual today so it’s obvious they aren’t paying attention to the large gatherings rule either.
I’m not pointing my finger at the Hasidim in particular, mind. For me they are obvious because I live in a very Hasidic neighbourhood. I am sure there is a lot of this going on, everywhere.
Ephraim 19:32 on 2020-03-14 Permalink
@Ian – Some of the synagogues in CSL actually closed and had no services this sabbath, the first time, ever. It depends on the community and if they listen, etc. Satmar will definitely not heed anything anyone else says… they just pray it away.
There is nothing saying that tourists have to do it. Which is part of the problem. Government ordered it on certain people, but not people coming here.
Chris 16:45 on 2020-03-15 Permalink
Do the Hasidim generally believe in the germ theory of disease? I know they generally don’t believe in evolution, so it wouldn’t surprise me.
Ian 17:48 on 2020-03-15 Permalink
@Ephraim interesting about the CSL synagogues.
@Chris that “extrapolating imagined vices of a specific population based on cultural assumptions” thing you are doing is really cringy. I’m not sure why you think discriminating against people based on your half-baked prejudices is ok.
In any case the Hassidim are taking his seriously, it would seem. The Hatzolah are involved too. This was shared with me – https://photos.app.goo.gl/ncgAYi7eC131ybH69
Chris 18:24 on 2020-03-15 Permalink
Ian, do you deliberately _try_ to misunderstand/misinterpret everything I ever say? I’m genuinely curious as to whether they do or not. A quick search did not reveal the answer; some commentators here I suspect will know, so I asked. Thanks for the link. Do you have the recto verso?