Thread by @CPHO_Canada

1/6 We now have a snapshot of the severity of #COVID19 in 🇨🇦, where 6.1% of all cases require hospitalization, 2.6% of all cases are critically ill needing ICU care and 1% of cases have been fatal. #ProtectTheVulnerable #FlattentheCurve #PlanktheCurve

2/6 🇨🇦’s 1% case fatality rate means our healthcare system is not currently overwhelmed. But we can further reduce fatalities by preventing #COVID19 in vulnerable populations like residents in long-term care. #ProtectTheVulnerable

3/6 The seriousness of #COVID19 cannot be overstated. Older adults and those with medical conditions are at highest risk BUT younger people are not immune. #FlattentheCurve #PlanktheCurve #StayHomeSavesLives

4/6 People of all ages get sick & become severely ill from #COVID19. The impact on our health system will affect all Canadians. #Everybody/all ages must heed the repeated advice of #publichealth.
#StayHome #PhysicalDistancing #PlanktheCurve

5/6 Anyone unconvinced about the seriousness of #COVID19 and the absolute need for #PhysicalDistancing need only look to countries like #Italy to see the severe impacts of a health system overwhelmed.
#ApartTogether #SlowTheSpread #SolidarityItaly

6/6 By staying home & #PhysicalDistancing to keep 2 metres (6 feet) apart from others, you can stay healthy & #SlowtheSpread to protect #everyone.
#PlanktheCurve #COVID19 #FlattentheCurve