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1/12 There continues to be a concerning increase in the number of #COVID19 cases reported in #Canada, with all provinces now reporting cases. #coronavirus
2/12 Most cases in 🇨🇦 are occurring among travellers or their close contacts. This includes 8 cases among the repatriated Canadians from the #GrandPrincess cruise ship, who are all in quarantine at #CFBTrenton. #coronavirus
3/12 🇨🇦 has tested over 34,000 individuals to date. Tests are conducted on patients w/ severe respiratory illness in hospitals or w/ influenza-like illness in clinical settings and/or where there is clinical judgement, whether or not there is a history of travel. #COVID19
1/5 #COVID19 outbreak control measures can slow spread, reduce peak impact on health system and give hospitals time to prepare/manage surge. It will take everyone working together to #FlattentheCurve.
(Image credit: Drew Harris @drewaharris)
(Image credit: Drew Harris @drewaharris)
2/5 Here’s what we all need to do to #FlattentheCurve of #COVID19: Good hygiene practices - frequent #handwashing, #coughetiquette, #elbowsneeze, #Socialdistancing, #StayHomeIfSick. If sick, call ahead to be guided to appropriate care. #OutsmartEpidemics
3/5 #FlattentheCurve of #COVID19 by protecting those who are at high risk of severe outcomes, including older adults, those w/weakened immune system or w/ underlying medical condition(s). Protect yourself, protect others.
1/8 As of Friday evening, globally, there are over 100K confirmed cases of #COVID19 in over 90 countries. This thread answers questions on what this means for you and your family in Canada and if travelling abroad. #WeekendReads #coronavirus
2/8 With more & more countries reporting #COVID19 cases, all travellers need to be vigilant in closely monitoring their health while travelling abroad & for 14 days after entering #Canada. For more travel health advice: bit.ly/2TM1gZv
3/8 If you have any symptoms of possible #COVID19, even if very mild, stay at home & call your local health line or #publichealth authority so they can assess and guide you to care. More on symptoms: bit.ly/2TxCz41
#IfSickStayHome #coronavirus
#IfSickStayHome #coronavirus
1/11 Globally, the #COVID19 situation is evolving rapidly with close to 80 countries reporting cases. @WHO has stated that the actions countries take today will be the difference between a handful of cases and larger clusters. #coronavirus
2/11 To date in 🇨🇦, all cases of #COVID19 are related to—or close contacts of—travellers that visited #China, #Iran and #Egypt. However, the situation is evolving rapidly as provincial and territorial health authorities continue to investigate potential cases. #coronavirus
3/11 At this time in #Canada, there is no evidence of community spread of #COVID19. Even so, while our focus continues to be on containment to delay the onset of community spread, we are fully engaged in preparedness across the health system. #coronavirus
1/3 #FluWatch: #flu activity remains high in 🇨🇦, though most indicators show similar or slightly decreased activity compared to the previous reporting week. ow.ly/nJPF50yusyH
#handwashing #elbowsneeze #flushot #stayhomeifsick
#handwashing #elbowsneeze #flushot #stayhomeifsick
2/3 Interim estimates of 2019/20 vaccine effectiveness in 🇨🇦 indicate this year’s #flushot has provided substantial protection against medically-attended influenza illness during the early part of the season.
3/3 🇨🇦’s early #flu season vaccine effectiveness (VE) estimates were: 58% overall for any influenza type, 44% for flu A(H1N1), 62% for flu A(H3N2), and 69% for flu B. See the full report for more details and VE by age group: ow.ly/YwWg50yusLj #vaccineswork
2/3 ANSWER: #Coronaviruses are most commonly #transmitted by respiratory droplets left behind after someone coughs or sneezes. canada.ca/en/public-heal…
#COVID19 #2019nCoV
#COVID19 #2019nCoV
3/3 Canadians can take precautions to prevent respiratory illnesses like #COVID19, including:
✔️frequent #handwashing w/ soap & water for at least 20 seconds
✔️#Elbowsneeze & avoid touching eyes, nose, mouth
✔️Avoid contact with sick people
More here: canada.ca/en/public-heal…
✔️frequent #handwashing w/ soap & water for at least 20 seconds
✔️#Elbowsneeze & avoid touching eyes, nose, mouth
✔️Avoid contact with sick people
More here: canada.ca/en/public-heal…
