March Break. So many people in Ontario travel — across Canada, to the US, to Europe and beyond.
This is the first year I’m dreading it. And it’s because of the potential all that travel has to bring #COVID19 into our homes, schools and communities.
This is the first year I’m dreading it. And it’s because of the potential all that travel has to bring #COVID19 into our homes, schools and communities.
Public Health Canada has already advised against travel on cruise ships.
And yet, I know of young families determined to go, excited about their “last minute deals”, convinced that #COVID19 is “just another virus” amd will be easily prevented by good hand washing.
And yet, I know of young families determined to go, excited about their “last minute deals”, convinced that #COVID19 is “just another virus” amd will be easily prevented by good hand washing.
I am proud of Ontario’s Public Health units. They have gone flat out to understand and track #COVID19 and get information out to doctors, government and decisionmakers.
It is time for the rest of us to step up.
It is time for the rest of us to step up.
Containment is the only way to decrease the number of hospitalizations and deaths from #COVID19.
If containment for #COVID19 fails, you quickly run out of:
-Hospital beds
-Ventilators
-Doctors & nurses
-Protective gear like N95 masks & even simple face masks
-Treatment like oxygen reservoirs & masks
You end up making terrible decisions between who to save & who to let die.
-Hospital beds
-Ventilators
-Doctors & nurses
-Protective gear like N95 masks & even simple face masks
-Treatment like oxygen reservoirs & masks
You end up making terrible decisions between who to save & who to let die.
We can stop that from happening. Reduce the risk of #covid19 overwhelming our hospitals. Reduce the risk of our loved ones getting sick and dying.
Social distancing. It works.
Stop non-essential contact, travel & gatherings. Yes it’s inconvenient but my god, does it save lives.
Social distancing. It works.
Stop non-essential contact, travel & gatherings. Yes it’s inconvenient but my god, does it save lives.
* if you have mild symptoms from #Covid19, stay home. If you have severe symptoms, call 911 and tell them everything.
* work from home
* postpone trips
* do not attend large gatherings of people - concerts, museums, etc
* cancel sporting events
* postpone parties
* close schools
* work from home
* postpone trips
* do not attend large gatherings of people - concerts, museums, etc
* cancel sporting events
* postpone parties
* close schools
I know it sounds like overkill. But seriously Ontario must prepare for this eventuality.
You must start now.
Once there is community spread of #covid19, it is is a race against the clock. And from all accounts, that virus grows exponentially.
You must start now.
Once there is community spread of #covid19, it is is a race against the clock. And from all accounts, that virus grows exponentially.
My mom is on immunosuppressants. My dad has diabetes and heart disease. I have 100s of patients like them — complex & elderly.
If I get #covid19 I will likely recover. They will likely not.
This is the time to batten down the hatches and protect our loved ones and communities.
If I get #covid19 I will likely recover. They will likely not.
This is the time to batten down the hatches and protect our loved ones and communities.
For those wondering why I’m so worried, grab a cup of coffee and read this: medium.com/@tomaspueyo/co…
