Canadians caught in U.S. COVID-19 surge hunker down, spare a thought for home

  • 📰 globeandmail
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 41 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 20%
  • Publisher: 92%

Canada Headlines News

Canada Latest News,Canada Headlines

Some who spoke with The Canadian Press from the hardest-hit areas said they were surprised by the speed at which their respective states reopened, while others said the situation was overblown

Story continues below advertisement

“I was in shock when they decided to open up Texas, I felt it was way too early,” Gonzalez said. “We never saw a dip at all … there wasn’t any of that flattening of the curve before they decided to reopen.” “Both my husband and myself are in the more vulnerable age group, we’re both seniors and we have been very conscientious about social distancing, wearing face coverings, proper hygiene when we go out and come in,” said Applebaum. “And to see some of the people in the grocery stores relax those things has been very disconcerting.”“To be honest, this in conjunction with the political climate down here has made us seriously think about moving back,” Applebaum said.

“It is what it is, the biggest thing is keeping those that are infected away from the seniors’ care facilities,” Moon said.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.

That sign should come with a skull and crossbones logo.

“I have no idea where this idea of complete quarantine came from but that’s what they’re doing, and it’s kind of like ‘Why are you doing that?’” Moon said This is why we have 8500 deaths and they have 130k

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 5. in CA

Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Nova Scotia on day 19 without new COVID-19 case; no remaining active casesNova Scotia has gone 19 consecutive days without seeing a new case of COVID-19. On Sunday, the province announced that there continues to be no active cases of COVID-19, with the latest case being identified on June 9. Americans 1 Google Search 'how to move to Nova Scotia from USA' But still is not 100% reopened/back to normal yet. Must be doing something Wright .
Source: CTVNews - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »

Pence calls off campaign bus tour of Florida, COVID-19 cases surgePro-Trump event organizers said they were taking 'an abundance of caution' by postponing the 'Great American Comeback tour' Pence dropped as running mate. Timestamp this comment. Pfff. Pussy Have you confirmed a surge from an actuarial respect? If so, disclose your data.
Source: globeandmail - 🏆 5. / 92 Read more »

CTV National News: Crowds shrug fear of COVID-19Nearly half a million people crowded beaches and gathered at illegal street parties in Britain, disregarding health regulations. PaulCTV reports. PaulCTV I used to live there. This doesn't surprise me. Brits are pretty big headed. PaulCTV Are we doomed or what PaulCTV Whaaaaaaaa The nerve... acting like they are free or something
Source: CTVNews - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »

Made-in-Alberta COVID-19 vaccine prototypes to be tested on humansAn Edmonton-based lab is readying two COVID-19 vaccine candidates for clinical human trials.
Source: CTVNationalNews - 🏆 82. / 51 Read more »