OK, *now* we're in trouble ...

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For some reason, on the Johns Hopkins CoVID-19 dashboard, Canada, as a country, has disappeared.  (If you switch to the province/state/dependency mode, the individual provinces with infections still show up.)

This is disturbing, for someone who lives there ...

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[emb021]

Their map is here:  https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html

Also, there is a note that the map is undergoing maintenance

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@rslade wrote:

For some reason, on the Johns Hopkins CoVID-19 dashboard, Canada, as a country, has disappeared.  (If you switch to the province/state/dependency mode, the individual provinces with infections still show up.)

This is disturbing, for someone who lives there ...

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Rob,

Quiet, if no one knows we exist maybe the virus will miss us LOL  after all , the American news has done a good job showing that the weather stops at the border for years......

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[Caute_cautim]

@dcontesti @rslade @emb021   Hey guys I have news for you, invisibility will not save your bacon.  In fact, you are probably inviting more trouble than you want.  Best to be visible up front and fully aware, given the current circumstances. 

"From midnight Sunday, everyone arriving in New Zealand will have to isolate themselves for 14 days, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced.

The tighter border controls were announced during an update by the prime minister on New Zealand's response to the Covid-19 outbreak on Saturday afternoon. She said while it is not realistic for New Zealand to only have a handful of coronavirus cases, the changes would slow the spread of infection."

"Every person entering New Zealand from anywhere in the world will be required to self-isolate for 14 days, excluding the Pacific. These restrictions will all be reviewed in 16 days' time.

* The existing travel ban for China and Iran will continue

* Cruise ships banned from coming to New Zealand, until at least June 30, 2020

* Strict new health measures at the border for people departing to the Pacific

* Measures to help those in self-isolation to be announced next week

* Government will work closely with the aviation sector to encourage airlines to remain active in New Zealand, limiting the impacts on the tourism sector and exporters

* There will be a directive on mass gatherings announced early next week'

Me, I am just fortunate I live on an Island in the Harauki Gulf, where we have to be resilient for at least 7 days before the mainland even come to the rescue.  It's called self-quarantine, without realising it.

As President off the local Chapter, I am looking towards digital streaming for members to keep CPE points up and running, as this situation deepens.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/120279430/coronavirus-prime-minister-updates-nz-...

We are the gateway to the Pacific Islands, and we know they have inadequate health & care facilities.

Button everyone and keep both yourselves and families safe and well.

Regards

Caute_cautim

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@Caute_cautim wrote:

As President off the local Chapter, I am looking towards digital streaming for members to keep CPE points up and running, as this situation deepens.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/120279430/coronavirus-prime-minister-updates-nz-...

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Well, if you can set something up, I have a presentation on homomorphic encryption that didn't get delivered to Vancouver Chapter, Vancouver Security SIG, and BSides Vancouver because of the virus ...

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The lighter side of the apocalypse ...

(I particularly like this one ...)

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During the virus crisis, if you must go out, note that you might get coughed on or sneezed on, and, since disinfecting fabric is much more difficult than cleaning flat surfaces, you should wear older clothing that can be discarded if necessary.  (If you have old torn clothing that will not be missed, this is probably best.)  Since face masks are in short supply, a scarf worn over the mouth, nose, and lower part of the face may offer some protection.  If you are infected, and must go out for some reason, take a staff to aid you in walking, should you be overcome with respiratory distress and need something to lean on.  Best to have bells hanging from the top to summon aid if needed.  As you go, it is best to give some verbal warning to others not to come into close contact.  Since some you may encounter may not be proficient in English, it is probably a good idea to constantly call out something simple, such as, "Unclean!  Unclean!"

(This is not meant to make fun of anyone who actually has Hansen's Disease ...)

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