The Good Ship Coronavirus

Comedians Nat Armstrong and Mary Green discuss people, things, and institutions who are blowing it, and a few who aren't. This week we're talking about our feelings about NB lifting pandemic restrictions, the news story that broke us, the TV distracting us, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @nfstrongarm | @maryrules | @BlowingItPod Theme music by Cursing & Swearing This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik-Maliseet people. COVID-19 Information: Coronavirus (World Health Organization) Coronavirus (Government of Canada) Coronavirus (Government of New Brunswick) Further reading/viewing: Surge in demand for online shopping has Canada Post struggling to keep up (CBC) 'No Evidence' Yet That Recovered COVID-19 Patients Are Immune, WHO Says (NPR) COVID-19 recovery plan for N.B. begins with 2-household 'bubbles' but mass gatherings may wait a year (CBC) Coronavirus: 5 more deaths reported at Northwood as Nova Scotia identifies 15 new cases (Global News) The anatomy of failure: How and why the emergency alert system was not activated when a mass murderer was roaming around Nova Scotia (Halifax Examiner) Nova Scotia gunman charged with assaulting a 15-year-old boy in 2001 (Global News) 'He stole my house': Nova Scotia killer had history of dubious financial practices (Global News) Nova Scotia shootings began after gunman attacked his girlfriend, sources say (Global News) Women's Shelters Canada calls on authorities to acknowledge gendered aspect of Nova Scotia mass shooting (Nova Scotia Advocate) PM Trudeau condemns COVID-19 racism, as Tory MP calls for Tam to be fired (CBC) A spike in New Yorkers ingesting household cleaners following Trump's controversial coronavirus comments (NY Daily News) Lessons from Spanish flu offer context on loosening physical distancing restrictions (Ottawa Citizen) What We Do in the Shadows Season 2 Trailer (YouTube) Unorthodox | Official Trailer | Netflix (YouTube) Stratford Festival (Facebook)