1/6 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: As we continue to make progress to #SlowtheSpread of COVID-19, we are experiencing bumps in the road that remind us we can’t let down our guard. #PhysicalDistancing remains vitally important. #StayAtHome
2/6 We’ve got to act quickly to address weak points before the virus is introduced to other vulnerable settings. We can’t let the virus jump ahead of us again. #ProtecttheVulnerable #PlanktheCurve #CrushtheCurve
3/6 We learned a hard lesson when the virus was introduced to long term care settings. Cases quickly accelerated into large outbreaks with devastating consequences that are now a driving force behind the #epidemiology of #COVID19 in 🇨🇦. #ProtecttheVulnerable #OlderAdults
4/6 The risk factors in these types of settings aren’t new. The fact is that enclosed spaces with large populations sharing common areas that can’t maintain optimal #PhysicalDistancing are at risk for outbreaks. #publichealth #COVID19
5/6 If we are to #CrushtheCurve of #COVID19, we must stamp out all of the burning embers of this disease that continue to fuel outbreaks and can lead to new chains of transmission. #PhysicalDistancing #PublicHealth
6/6 To prevent a resurgence of #COVID19 epidemic growth we must prevent similar outbreaks from occurring in shelters & other crowded (or congregate) living settings. We’ve got to build up all protections & address all vulnerabilities. #PhysicalDistancing
