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Been searching for the past couple of days for work for masks. We have a supply for the next 3 weeks, but after that not sure. We can not do our job without them. I know the 1st responders are out there and need them, but we are the Last responders and need them too.
As I call suppliers of all industries, they are all saying they have to hold them for medical use, then I explain that is us too, they do say they can sell, but there is a back order on all. Hope they come in. If not our industry will look a whole lot different than it already is.

Is there an association/professional order that could contact the government officials to tell them about this problematic?

I hope this pandemic will make the governments at provincial and federal levels realize that we need to have bigger stockpiles of PPE and ventilators and that we need to have a production and distribution pipeline in Canada so we are not so dependent on foreign suppliers. Yes it's cheaper to have the masks made in China but during a pandemic, we cannot expect another country to tell their manufacturers to send the supplies to other countries when they need them too.
 
I'm also allergic to latex and even some nitrile gloves give me hives depending on the brand/model (probably allergic to a chemical) and I work with gloves everyday being in a lab studying various pathogens. Luckily, I found a brand I can wear for long periods of times without reacting. I have access to thousands of gloves in the lab since we just received an order before we had to leave because we are not considered essential research (only COVID-19 research is allowed to work for now) and I didn't bring a box at home. When I go to the grocery store, I don't wear any glove and I believe it gives a false sense of security. Viruses will stay longer on your gloves and accumulate there more vs skin. So if you touch the door handle with the virus then your oranges, you will probably transfer the virus on the orange. Instead, I make sure my hands stay on the clean cart handle all the time so I don't touch my face as a reflex and disinfect them as soon as I opened my car with Purell and thoroughly wash them with soap when I get home. In a lab, the rule is you need to safely remove your gloves (there's a way to do it) if you think you have spilled something or touched something that is contaminated, you wash your hands and put new gloves. At the grocery store, there's no way to know what can be contaminated and the worst is when I see people with their gloves on touch search their purse or pockets. Ughh! I also try to buy pre-packaged produces and wash everything with soap and water at home (package before opening or produce if not pre-packed). Even grapes. ;) For more delicate produce that are not pre-packaged, I either don't buy them or use water and vinegar.

All that just to say that gloves give a false sense of security and during a pandemic they should be left for medical workers that REALLY need them. In fact, all academic labs were asked to give a list of our inventory to the government in case they are needed and I already gave our boxes of N95 masks to my boss who is a doctor at the ICU.

And for pumping gas, just use a paper towel or kleenex then discard and now with apps, it's easy to pay with touching the pump. Safer for the environment too.
THANK YOU for saying that!!! I have wanted to say something but have held back. I have to attend infection control and health and safety meetings at work so I am informed on the proper use of PPE's. I'm a rule followed by nature and it's been making me CRAZY seeing people out in the wild wearing gloves and flimsy paper masks. Both being used incorrectly. My mom keeps saying it gives people some peace of mind....I guess she's right. I've seen all the same things....they are using their phones, picking up items from the shelf and putting them back etc., etc.
 
Is there an association/professional order that could contact the government officials to tell them about this problematic?

I hope this pandemic will make the governments at provincial and federal levels realize that we need to have bigger stockpiles of PPE and ventilators and that we need to have a production and distribution pipeline in Canada so we are not so dependent on foreign suppliers. Yes it's cheaper to have the masks made in China but during a pandemic, we cannot expect another country to tell their manufacturers to send the supplies to other countries when they need them too.
There is and we are all trying, but when hospitals are reaching out to the public to donate masks, that is how bad it is.
 
There is and we are all trying, but when hospitals are reaching out to the public to donate masks, that is how bad it is.
Could you make use of the cloth ones that people are sewing at home? I know someone who is furiously making them and don’t have the heart to tell her that hospitals most likely don’t want them.
 




Thanks for the suggestion, but sadly no. Need to be sugical grade. Hoping full stock comes back in approx 2 or 3 weeks.

Crossing my fingers the suppliers can produce and deliver enough for everyone. If you don't need N95 it might be easier to get some in the next few weeks. I know Qc ministry of health and McGill University asked all the academic labs to give their masks and other PPE to the health system because the shortage is real and affects many professionals that really need them! That's why it makes me mad when I see so many people who DON'T need them using them (often the wrong way) so they can falsely feel safe. My boss works at the ICU so my technician gave him our N95 masks directly and told him where our gloves are if they need them (nice pink gloves in size X-small so not for him). ;)
 
Thanks for the suggestion, but sadly no. Need to be sugical grade. Hoping full stock comes back in approx 2 or 3 weeks.
Mort, have you checked with some hair dressers and tattoo shops? They may have some gloves. As well...what about calling the beauty supply stores. They sell gloves and masks. When I worked for Cosmoprof, we had many different types of gloves. The store I worked in didn't have masks...but a beauty supply store that sells lots of nail products for estheticians might have masks. I would try giving them a call in your area. I used to have a box at home...but I only have 2 pairs left out of my box...or I would send it by purolator as fast as I could :sad1:
 
Mort, have you checked with some hair dressers and tattoo shops? They may have some gloves. As well...what about calling the beauty supply stores. They sell gloves and masks. When I worked for Cosmoprof, we had many different types of gloves. The store I worked in didn't have masks...but a beauty supply store that sells lots of nail products for estheticians might have masks. I would try giving them a call in your area. I used to have a box at home...but I only have 2 pairs left out of my box...or I would send it by purolator as fast as I could :sad1:
All the suppliers and salons are closed. They have been for about a week. The only shot would be if you happen to know someone who works at one of those place that you could get in touch with.
 
One suppliers are open here. I was just at Cosmoprof yesterday to pick up some hair color and hairspray. They have reduced hours...but are still open. Cosmoprof is an american company...so they won't close until forced to :sad2: If you talk with a manager there, they may be able to help you @mort1331 to access some gloves if they have any left.

When I drove by I also noticed the Modern Beauty Supply was also open. I would give either of those a call if they are in your area.
All the suppliers and salons are closed. They have been for about a week. The only shot would be if you happen to know someone who works at one of those place that you could get in touch with.
 
Just received an email from PC and this is what it is now stipulating. It's way to far ahead to know that I don't want to change things so I don't think I will be using it at all.

Placing your order.
  • To limit interaction with our colleagues, we will only be charging orders to the card on file with your account. Other forms of payment will not be accepted, so please ensure your card is operational.
  • You will no longer be able to edit your order after placing it. To cancel, please call the store.
  • If 100% of the items in your order are unavailable, it will be automatically cancelled.
  • You may receive less individual items in your order, as we are limiting quantities on certain items.
 
Just received an email from PC and this is what it is now stipulating. It's way to far ahead to know that I don't want to change things so I don't think I will be using it at all.

Placing your order.
  • To limit interaction with our colleagues, we will only be charging orders to the card on file with your account. Other forms of payment will not be accepted, so please ensure your card is operational.
  • You will no longer be able to edit your order after placing it. To cancel, please call the store.
  • If 100% of the items in your order are unavailable, it will be automatically cancelled.
  • You may receive less individual items in your order, as we are limiting quantities on certain items.

Well that explains why I was unable to modify my order I placed yesterday...I forgot to check off no substitutions for one of my items and I couldn't adjust the order this morning. Maybe they are doing this to ensure that they have the products available (i.e. filing the orders that people have placed as quickly as they can)
 
We have been self isolated for just over a week, today I looked to see what time slots are open for next week when I can pick up a grocery order and there is nothing available at all. It goes up to April 7th. How are you all finding availability of time slots
 
We have been self isolated for just over a week, today I looked to see what time slots are open for next week when I can pick up a grocery order and there is nothing available at all. It goes up to April 7th. How are you all finding availability of time slots
If your in self isolation due to travel or possible exposure. PLEASE have a friend, neighbour, relative pick up and drop off your groceries. Even doing drive thru of pick ups should not be done. I know it sucks, I am on day 9 and am surprised that my wife hasnt smothered me in my sleep yet.
Stay home away from others, and let them help you.
We have had my sister drop food off to us. We cooked a turkey, only touched the outside container, left it on the porch when she drove up and put wipes out so she could wipe down the container.
She then put our groceries on the porch for us. Once she was close to her car, then we came out and chatted from a safe distance. It sucks, but you have to do this to flatten the line.
Stay safe.
 
I am on day 9 and am surprised that my wife hasnt smothered me in my sleep yet.
That might happened soon at my house...DH is now home with us. His company closed up just after lunch today. I asked him what he plans to do and he said...."nothing but if you want me to help you I will". Uh...help me with what? All I've got on tap are afternoon walks and closet cleaning.
 
Edited to say I found the info

Shoppers shopping help
Is there a time for just seniors available to go in and pick up stuff,,prescriptions etc?
I'm in Mississauga if that helps.
I did try calling my Shoppers but they are not taking calls.


Thanks Mel
 
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