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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
4/11 #PHAC continues to work very closely with the provinces and territories to ensure a consistent and collaborative approach to #COVID19 based on the best available evidence. For more on Canada’s response: canada.ca/en/public-heal…
#coronavirus
5/11➡️Health authorities at all levels of government are adapting Canada’s well-established and tested #pandemic #influenza preparedness plan to address the specific challenges of a #COVID19 outbreak. canada.ca/en/public-heal…
6/11➡️#PHAC work includes issuing national guidance on public health measures, schools and childcare, clinical management and self-isolation and caring for others in the home for #COVID19. More on guidance for #healthprofessionals: canada.ca/en/public-heal…
7/11➡️The #GOC assists with bulk procurement of essential supplies and help provinces and territories to address their needs. #COVID19 #coronavirus
8/11➡️#PublicHealth authorities conduct national disease surveillance to monitor and inform the response to #COVID19. #coronavirus
9/11➡️The #PHAC National Microbiology Laboratory provides key support for laboratory diagnostics and capacity and we support and undertake research to advance science, improve diagnostics, and develop therapeutics. #COVID19 #coronavirus
10/11 It is natural to be concerned about what #COVID19 might mean for you and your family’s health. There are things we can all do to protect our health, delay spread of #COVID-19 and minimize the overall impact across our communities. #coronavirus
11/11 Simple everyday hygiene measures maintained at all times can and do have an impact – #handwashing well and often, #elbowsneeze, and #stayhomeifsick to prevent the spread of illness.

More on what Cdns can do to be part of the response to #COVID19: ow.ly/C2Z150yD8VR
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1/7 As cases of #COVID19 increase, it is important for each of us to be prepared for all possible scenarios. You can do your part to protect yourself and others. A few tips to get prepared in this thread:
2/7✅Make a plan: Think about what you will do if a #COVID19 outbreak happens in your community. Plan for alternate work & childcare arrangements should you or a family member become sick. #COVID19 #coronavirus
3/7✅Refill your prescriptions : Consider seeing your healthcare provider to renew your prescriptions ahead of time. Avoid busy pharmacies if you become sick. #COVID19 #coronavirus
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1/8 The #COVID19 global risk situation is changing, with several countries now reporting sustained community spread. To date, #Canada has been able to detect and manage sporadic cases, preventing spread in the community. #coronavirus
2/8 For now, the risk within 🇨🇦 remains low but the risk is evolving. Concerning developments in recent days tell us the window of opportunity may be closing, but there is still much that 🇨🇦 can do to delay spread and become more prepared. #COVID19 #coronavirus
3/8 Everyone can play a role in preparedness: across levels and sectors of government, communities, and as families and individuals, there are things we can do to prepare for the possibility of a #COVID19 outbreak in Canada. #coronavirus
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Dr. Theresa Tam
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1/3 #COVID19 is a serious public health issue and there is a possibility that the virus is present in countries that may not have the capacity to detect or contain the virus.
2/3 #GoC is working collectively with our partners at all levels of government and with organizations at home and abroad to respond to #COVID19, as well as to plan and prepare should the situation escalate.
3/3 It is prudent to ramp up our planning and preparations in the case of a more widespread outbreak of #COVID19. The risk to Canadians has not changed at this stage, but we must plan for all possible scenarios.
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I gathered some alarming information on the rise of #COVID in Iran in this thread. I can see that it has been read by many hence increases my responsibility on what I share now.
As I stated before:

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