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I don't know the situation in Sweden. Sweden is a European country east of Norway.I am happy for Denmark and Sweden, ...
Don't worry.So sorry @alexwalker. Please forgive my mistake and my ignorance.
There are pockets of success in the US, but in other US states (like where I live) where most people are not vaccinated due to suspicion and misinformation on social media. Still lots of people dying here. I am happy for Denmark and Sweden, but still worried about things in Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana in the US. Hospitals here are implementing measures to ration healthcare and there are no beds available in many communities for either Covid or non-Covid maladies. I don't want this thread to become political, and I am still worried for people here and around the world. Please continue to keep us in your prayers. I am happy for my husband Phil who is right now in Spain where the infection rates seem to be subsiding.
Indeed, unfortunately. My thoughts too.Quote of the thread title:
”Are we seeing the beginning of the end of the pandemic?”
My first reaction to seeing this in the list at the side of the page was:
That depends upon where in the world you live.
There are pockets of success in the US, but in other US states (like where I live) where most people are not vaccinated due to suspicion and misinformation on social media. Still lots of people dying here. I am happy for Denmark and Norway, but still worried about things in Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana in the US. Hospitals here are implementing measures to ration healthcare and there are no beds available in many communities for either Covid or non-Covid maladies. I don't want this thread to become political, and I am still worried for people here and around the world.
It's a self preservation thingy, too. Jill gets less hangry** this wayI am a nurse as well. Thanks @davebugg for supporting your wife.
To address the thread title first, and agree with Chinacat's post, now let me say that it is good to know of Jill's part in the battle against Covid. My own contribution is to share this: soon after Covid overtook 'normal' life, I joined a small group of people who meet each evening, via zoom, to spend one silent minute trying to send our prayers as a support to frontline workers all over the world. I look forward to being able to close the zoom group.When looked at objectively, the concerns for providing complete patient care in those areas of the US are directly related to staffing shortages rather than available bed space. Even at our own hospital, which services a large, agriculturally based region, there have been 149 hospital staff that have left within the last 5 months for a variety of reasons, including burnout. While this staffing shortage issue is seen and felt in most areas of the US, it is especially difficult trying to find and hire new staff at smaller hospitals in the more rural areas of our Western States.
Additionally, while many of these smaller hospitals may have a large percentages of their ICU beds occupied, that typically means that out of the 5 ICU beds in an 80 bed hospital, 3 or 4, or even all 5, are occupied. What this means in practical terms, as with our own hospital, is that ICU equipment and isolation protocols are expanded to occupy regular medical floor rooms, and nurses are floated from other units to provide care.
My wife, Jill, who is an RN charge nurse on the Pediatrics unit, has had her work hours increased to help cover the staffing shortage until new hires come on board. And, yes, she is trained to be able to work adult ICU even though that is not her preferred choice; she simply does what is needed to be done. My role is to make sure she has a good dinner before heading to work, and then a good breakfast when she gets home (night shift), and gets enough rest
Absolutely.Please continue to keep us in your prayers
Exactly!Alberta (Canada) removed all restrictions in June, and went back to normal. Now they have a state of emergency and are airlifting patients to other provinces because their ICU beds are full.
Let's not rush this idea!
While I believe we clearly have a ways to go I am encouraged and welcome posts such as alexwalker’s. We (at least I do) need to hear some positive developments whether it be thoughtful loosening of restrictions or fellow pilgrims out there walking and successfully doing so.Today, the Norwegian government announced that all CovID restrictions will be terminated from 16.00 tomorrow. They say that we are now going back to normal life, without any restrictions, domestic as well as international. If you are going to Norway, you are welcome. No quarantine, no incoming PCR testing, etc.
Denmark did the same two weeks ago.
We are very relieved now, and waiting for other (atleast EU) countries to follow soon.
The minister of Justice said: "To those of you who want to travel on holidays, I can only say: Have a nice holiday!"
Climbing up into the attic, looking for my backpack...
Of course, other countries may still have restrictions like PLF registration demands, vaccination certificates, but, at least here, the whole country has taken a deep breath of relief this afternoon.
Other regions of the planet may not be so lucky, having had very limited access to vaccines. I hope this will be sorted out soon.
Yes, it is uplifting.While I believe we clearly have a ways to go I am encouraged and welcome posts such as alexwalker’s. We (at least I do) need to hear some positive developments whether it be thoughtful loosening of restrictions or fellow pilgrims out there walking and successfully doing so.
That's great news to hear. Unfortunately we have a large number of unvaccinated masks are still being worn. By looking at the numbers an American is safer in Spain and France than here.Today, the Norwegian government announced that all CovID restrictions will be terminated from 16.00 tomorrow. They say that we are now going back to normal life, without any restrictions, domestic as well as international. If you are going to Norway, you are welcome. No quarantine, no incoming PCR testing, etc.
Denmark did the same two weeks ago.
We are very relieved now, and waiting for other (atleast EU) countries to follow soon.
The minister of Justice said: "To those of you who want to travel on holidays, I can only say: Have a nice holiday!"
Climbing up into the attic, looking for my backpack...
Of course, other countries may still have restrictions like PLF registration demands, vaccination certificates, but, at least here, the whole country has taken a deep breath of relief this afternoon.
Other regions of the planet may not be so lucky, having had very limited access to vaccines. I hope this will be sorted out soon.
While I believe we clearly have a ways to go I am encouraged and welcome posts such as alexwalker’s. We (at least I do) need to hear some positive developments whether it be thoughtful loosening of restrictions or fellow pilgrims out there walking and successfully doing so.
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