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PostPosted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:58 pm 
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Total cases are irrelevant to me. I want to know how many dying, what are the age ranges, and how many of those have multiple severe medical issues already.

THAT will tell the tale of how much a threat this is.

I know easily among my circle of friends and acquaintances at least 1/2 dozen got it, some no symptoms, some minor symptoms, a couple with nasty flu like symptoms still recovered, just like the flu.

One of my friends who got it was mid 70's with multiple issues, he breezed through it.

The real info that is relevant is not easily found. :evil:


Here they check every test for which variant it is, or whether it is a variant version of Covid. Within a 8 week period the variants have taken over...they spread a lot easier, and therefore infect more people. So our intensive care units are full, and they have to ship people around the province to find space for them. And some younger people are dying, and those in ICU's when younger may survive, but they end up there for a long time. Our death rate for seniors has dropped a lot since most are now vaccinated with at least one dose...but even with younger people we have more in hospital and in ICU's than anything previously.

So all I say from all of that...you don't want to get it. I too know a lot of younger people that have had it, and at least one that almost died and after months has not fully recovered. At my age I would have somewhere around a 5% chance of dying, maybe a bit more. Fortunately I have been able to get my first shot of vaccine, and once everyone gets the first will be in line to get the booster shot.


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The current "spike" was most likely cased by Ticos partying over Semana Santa. With the local holiday (May 1) and pending "lockdown", this should be a big Tico PARTY weekend.

There is now a record 888 COVID hospitalizations.
https://www.crhoy.com/nacionales/nuevo- ... nternadas/

In response, the roads to the beach are jammed with Ticos heading to the beach for the holiday weekend. :shock: :shock: :shock:
https://www.crhoy.com/nacionales/fuerza ... uristicos/
https://www.crhoy.com/nacionales/la-rut ... ana-largo/

Not to worry, come Monday Ticos will not be allowed to stand on the bus :roll: :roll: :roll:
https://www.crhoy.com/nacionales/nadie- ... del-lunes/

And it turns out, they really were NOT actually injecting the elderly with vaccine in Tres Rios. They were simply jabbing the syringe in, pulling it out, and setting the full syringe aside to sell the dose for $300US. Re-used needle and all. :oops: :oops: :oops:
https://www.crhoy.com/nacionales/envian ... lto-mayor/

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 7:56 pm 
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Netgems wrote:
Total cases are irrelevant to me. I want to know how many dying, what are the age ranges, and how many of those have multiple severe medical issues already.

THAT will tell the tale of how much a threat this is.

Classic. :roll:

Netgems wrote:
I know easily among my circle of friends and acquaintances at least 1/2 dozen got it, some no symptoms, some minor symptoms, a couple with nasty flu like symptoms still recovered, just like the flu.

One of my friends who got it was mid 70's with multiple issues, he breezed through it.


Netgems, the monger epidemiologist!

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 9:07 pm 
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I have spoke with the managers of the Castillo and Sportsmens Lodge, and confirmed their hotels and restaurants will remain open for lockdown week, May 3 through May 9.

According to the policy, hotels are essential businesses and will remain open, closing at 9 pm.

https://ticotimes.net/2021/04/29/costa- ... -early-may

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PostPosted: Sun May 02, 2021 10:42 pm 
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Boynton wrote:
UPDATE:
The government ordered the closure of commercial establishments during the next week as a measure to try to counteract the increase in COVID-19 cases in the country. The decision was made after a meeting on Thursday morning between government authorities and representatives of various business chambers and will apply to the central region of the country. The measure applies as of Monday, May 3 and momentarily until Sunday, May 9.

It includes all types of establishments whose business operation is not essential. Establishments dedicated to home service, self-services, hotels, among others, will be exempt from complying with the closure measures.

This is the list of exceptions:
• Home services
• Public and private health establishments, pharmacies
• Waste collection Supermarkets, suppliers and grocery stores; bakeries, butchers, farmer's fairs.
• Hardware stores and construction materials.
• Banking services
• Self-service

However, this Wednesday a record number of infected cases was reported, as well as saturation in ICUs. Once the first week of restriction has elapsed, the authorities will begin a review of the administrative measures, the communication campaigns will be expanded and the work of the 9-1-1 with volunteers will be reinforced.

The cantons subject to the restriction are

San José: San José, Escazú, Desamparados, Aserrí, Mora, Goicoechea, Santa Ana, Alajuelita, Vásquez de Coronado, Tibás, Moravia, Montes de Oca and Curridabat.
Alajuela: Alajuela, Poás, Atenas, Grecia, Sarchí, Palmares, Naranjo, San Ramón and Zarcero
Cartago: Cartago, Paraíso, La Unión, Alvarado, Oreamuno and El Guarco
Heredia: Heredia, Barva, Santo Domingo, Santa Bárbara, San Rafael, San Isidro, Belén, Flores and San Pablo

https://www.crhoy.com/economia/gobierno ... ma-semana/

NOTE: Although hotels are listed on the exceptions, no word on changes to occupancy limits. Also no mention of restaurants, bars, or casinos. I would speculate massage parlors will not be considered "essential services" though I know some who would disagree.
UPDATE: It appears restaurants in hotels can open with 50% occupancy.
https://www.crhoy.com/nacionales/estos- ... 9-de-mayo/
Also current driving restrictions (9pm - 5am) have been extended to May 31.


I read in the paper ( https://qcostarica.com/bars-and-restaur ... next-week/)
that bars and restaurants are closed next week (probably longer). Being that hotels are open and all the ones we frequent like Sportsman, Havana, Taormina, etc. have a bar/restaurant inside. I never stay at any of these places when in town, but frequent them daily to drink, watch sports, and socialize along with most others that I know there including ticos and ticas. Will we still be able to do this during these closures?

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PostPosted: Sun May 02, 2021 11:13 pm 
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The Admin confirmed that the SL and Castillo hotels and restaurants will remain open, with the restaurants closing at 9pm.
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=52877&p=596760#p596760

There is even a separate post about the SL
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=52908&p=596762#p596762

There is supposed to be stricter enforcement of occupancy and masking requirements during the week. It would not surprise me if both the SL and Castillo need to restrict access to maintain 50% occupancy, especially since all other restaurants NOT in a hotel will be closed. IMO, it would even be reasonable for these hotels to offer preferential access to their hotel guests and rotate non-guests so that a local cheapskate like me doesn't occupy a table for 8 hours nursing a single beer.

I have no idea about the Taormina, especially with their heightened press coverage.

You can't go wrong with the SL or Castillo. Taormina has zero loyalty to the single male traveller.

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PostPosted: Sun May 02, 2021 11:23 pm 
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Boynton wrote:
The Admin confirmed that the SL and Castillo hotels and restaurants will remain open, with the restaurants closing at 9pm.
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=52877&p=596760#p596760

There is even a separate post about the SL
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=52908&p=596762#p596762

There is supposed to be stricter enforcement of occupancy and masking requirements during the week. It would not surprise me if both the SL and Castillo need to restrict access to maintain 50% occupancy, especially since all other restaurants NOT in a hotel will be closed. IMO, it would even be reasonable for these hotels to offer preferential access to their hotel guests and rotate non-guests so that a local cheapskate like me doesn't occupy a table for 8 hours nursing a single beer.

I have no idea about the Taormina, especially with their heightened press coverage.

You can't go wrong with the SL or Castillo. Taormina has zero loyalty to the single male traveller.



Nurse a beer for 8 hours? iI will gladly buy you a beer to free up the table after 4 hours.

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"You can't go wrong with the SL or Castillo. Taormina has zero loyalty to the single male traveller."

Great to hear! I'll be living there for the next (locked down) week. Then post Manuel Antonio for 3 nights.

Bars close at 9pm. Does that mean i can't be on the streets at 9pm? Or is it just a bar/restaurant closure? Is there a fine if I'm walking back to Taormina from SL post 9pm?

As I head down there in less than 12 hours, this resembles a Twilight Zone episode that never ends.

My expectations could not be lower.

Beating it out of Chicago for the first time in 20 months will be a victory.

Eating a (take out meal) from Machu Picchu would be a victory.

Finding a chica 45 kilos or less(yes, just one in 3 weeks) and breaking a 20-month COVID sexless streak would be a victory.(*See guys, there are phucking some of us who HAVEN'T been getting laid this whole time*)

Finding some spirituality at Manuel Antonio would be a victory.

Not getting COVID and getting locked up in San Jose even after my two shots would be a victory.

These would be a victory for this short-timer, due down there in hours now. My old home.


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PostPosted: Sun May 02, 2021 11:53 pm 
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I don't know the Taormina, but ....

Taxis will operate after 9pm. You can walk after 9pm. There will be 100s of restaurants offering delivery via UberEats and similar services, though many will close early (9pm). I live 50 meters from the Taormina and 12 Peruvian restaurants on UberEats that will deliver here, though Machu Picchu is not on the list. I can recommend Na Praia as an alternative. You can also have groceries, alcohol, lube, and sex toys delivered.

There are lots of girls around, plenty in the weight range you are looking for.

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PostPosted: Mon May 03, 2021 12:39 am 
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As luck would have it I’m due to spend nearly all of these week at the SL. Will there even be any opportunity to score some company at the SL if even only until 9:00 pm?


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PostPosted: Mon May 03, 2021 1:30 am 
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As luck would have it I’m due to spend nearly all of these week at the SL. Will there even be any opportunity to score some company at the SL if even only until 9:00 pm?


I stopped in Friday and maybe a couple dozen girls, most doable, many really nice, unless things change dramatically Monday, the answer is yes.

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paulyvegas wrote:
"You can't go wrong with the SL or Castillo. Taormina has zero loyalty to the single male traveller."

Great to hear! I'll be living there for the next (locked down) week. Then post Manuel Antonio for 3 nights.

Bars close at 9pm. Does that mean i can't be on the streets at 9pm? Or is it just a bar/restaurant closure? Is there a fine if I'm walking back to Taormina from SL post 9pm?

As I head down there in less than 12 hours, this resembles a Twilight Zone episode that never ends.

My expectations could not be lower.

Beating it out of Chicago for the first time in 20 months will be a victory.

Eating a (take out meal) from Machu Picchu would be a victory.

Finding a chica 45 kilos or less(yes, just one in 3 weeks) and breaking a 20-month COVID sexless streak would be a victory.(*See guys, there are phucking some of us who HAVEN'T been getting laid this whole time*)

Finding some spirituality at Manuel Antonio would be a victory.

Not getting COVID and getting locked up in San Jose even after my two shots would be a victory.

These would be a victory for this short-timer, due down there in hours now. My old home.


Try little Sabrina, found her at the Castillo last week and she rocked my world. Only weighing in at 36 kilos. She was fun!!


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PostPosted: Mon May 03, 2021 1:55 am 
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Netgems wrote:
Total cases are irrelevant to me. I want to know how many dying, what are the age ranges, and how many of those have multiple severe medical issues already.

THAT will tell the tale of how much a threat this is.

Classic. :roll:

Netgems wrote:
I know easily among my circle of friends and acquaintances at least 1/2 dozen got it, some no symptoms, some minor symptoms, a couple with nasty flu like symptoms still recovered, just like the flu.

One of my friends who got it was mid 70's with multiple issues, he breezed through it.


Netgems, the monger epidemiologist!

P.S. India needs your help, by the way.


"Cute", I guess...My question is still not addressed, nor will it be... :arrow:

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It is difficult to always give a definitive answer as to the sole cause of death, as we know there are often underlying causes, especially as we age. With regards to covid-19, the CDC has the best site I have found that tires to summarize the data in as many ways as possible. Of course this is data with regards to the US, I don't know if there is a similar website for Costa Rica.

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/covid19/mortality-overview.htm

There are many, many tables and graphs on this site but one that struck me showed that as of today in the US we have 559,353 deaths attributed to covid19 over 2020/2021 but we have only 9,252 deaths attributed to the flu. Developing what is called "covid pneumonia" as the disease progresses seems to be the main underlying factor being listed with 273,374 cases of death due to covid with pneumonia.

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/COVID19/index.htm

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Costa Rica and the other nations around the world dealing with covid 19.

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PostPosted: Mon May 03, 2021 8:44 am 
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Sorry, meant to include the one showing death by sex/age

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/covi ... #SexAndAge


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