1/🧵 Hello @KasariGovender? How is this just or equitable? This is the diabolical result of “personal choice” AKA “focused protection.” @CDCofBC: “People w/certain health conditions may choose to isolate completely during pandemic - a practice called protective self-separation.”
2/ con’t “This is personal choice... Staying home & not seeing people can make you feel lonely & isolated. You’ll need to consider your mental & emotional health if you decide to practice protective self-separation & think about ways to stay connected…”bccdc.ca/health-info/di…
3/ So basically, according to @CDCofBC if you have health conditions, you better steer clear of Covid b/c even your gov’t confirms that you’re at risk for severe outcome. But you’re completely on your own while majority of BC public will be living it up like it’s 2019! #bcpoli
4/ Oh,but @CDCofBC also says: “continue to get regular medical care for all your health conditions during the pandemic.” And suggests driving w/windows open, wearing mask, maintaining 2 metre distance. But all bets are off at doctors office or at the hospital aren’t they? #bcpoli
5/ Also, this is rich..@CDCofBC acknowledges “systemic inequities” but offers no solution. From same pg above: “Some factors you don’t have control over b/c they are caused by systemic inequities can also impact your likelihood of getting a more severe case of COVID-19.” Con’t…
6/ “These factors incl living w/poverty, poor housing conditions, being part of certain ethnic or racialized group & lack of access to medical care.”
Wow, that last one describes huge % of BC now, doesn’t it? But…hey “personal choice” AKA you’re on your own. Good luck! #bcpoli
7/ This is the updated Aug 2/22 @CDCofBC Guidance for children deemed “high risk”. It is equally unconscionable, inequitable, unjust, inhumane & not remotely feasible. @adriandix @JM_Whiteside @KasariGovender @humanrights4BC @SoniaFurstenau @charliesmithvcr #bcpoli #bced
8/ In the spirit of full disclosure, I’m correcting my #5 post re: “no solutions.” As it turns out there is @CDCofBC preventative guidance for those unsheltered. Like hand-washing, no face-touching or hugging & instructions re: how to create make-shift hand washing station…con’t
9/ And from this same page, for those unsheltered who become symptomatic/exposed, @CDCofBC advises that you “try to self-isolate,” “call 811” (or ask outreach/shelter for help) & “maintain distance from others”: bccdc.ca/health-info/di…...
10/ And as per above, the @CDCofBC advice for those “using” but have no way to self-isolate or anywhere safe to go: “Buddy up” & “COVID-19 is passed by droplets” so “stay 2m from your buddy to avoid passing the virus.”Honesty, this is all both heartless & non-sensical. #bcpoli
11/ But here’s more heartless (& heartbreaking) @CDCofBC advice for those unsheltered w/underlying conditions, a population so incredibly vulnerable: “take same measures as you do to avoid other viruses”, wash hands, no face touching & try to keep 2wk medicine supply... #bcpoli
12/ & this is precursor @CDCofBC stmt for guidance above that reveals that BC HC is NOT Covid safe!: “If you have underlying…issues such as TB, Hepatitis, HIV or diabetes or immune-compromised & you’re concerned about exposure to COVID-19 at clinics, hosp or shelters…”#bcpoli
13/ @KasariGovender re:@CDCofBC: People w/disabilities are “top priority in Covid-19 pandemic” & “must always be treated ethically, fairly & respectfully.” Yet, they’re high risk like those given inhumane *choice* to practice “protective self-separation” bccdc.ca/health-info/di…
14/ @CDCofBC: “People w/disabilities will not be discriminated against in provision of med care & decisions will be made according to COVID-19 ethical framework.” Oh, yeah @adriandix, remember framework you created “to ensure everyone is treated fairly?” bccdc.ca/Health-Profess…
15/ Esp this section: “Public health measures should not place unfair burdens on particular individuals &/or segments of the population & should not perpetuate systemic or structural inequities” & should attempt to improve inequities.” #bcpoli
16/ & this: “Individuals or populations who face ⬆️risk &/or disproportionate burdens during pandemic s/b supported & harms, risks as well as burdens should be minimized as far as possible.” @KasariGovender this sounds like echo of your words, doesn’t it?: bchumanrights.ca/wp-content/upl…
17/ Ethics are being trampled on by those tasked w/upholding them. Guidelines are created & ignored. Underfoot are all those identified by @CDCofBC as “priority population groups.” Their *choice* now? Withdraw from society or risk serious illness/death. It’s deplorable. #bcpoli
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