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1/10 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: all over the country people have sacrificed & adapted to slow the spread of COVID-19 by staying home these many weeks. Sadly, home is not a safe place for the many people experiencing family violence.
2/10 Children, youth, women, seniors & #LGBTQ2S people are among the most affected by #FamilyViolence and #genderbasedviolence that can make home an unsafe place to be. #COVID19 #ElderAbuse
3/10 Some jurisdictions have observed ↑ reports of domestic violence, calls to crisis support lines & demand for emergency shelter during #COVID19, while child welfare orgs observe a concerning ↓ in reporting of child abuse & neglect.
4/10 #Publichealth measures have left some people isolated with violent partners or family members. Also, due to #COVID19 community supports have not always been available to identify and support those at risk, including seniors.
5/10 Everyone deserves to feel safe, always. During #COVID19, I want people to know that support services remain open across 🇨🇦, including 24/7 access for anyone in immediate danger by calling 9-1-1 or your local emergency help line.
6/10 Day or night, urgent support services are also available online or by texting. Adults can access support at the Wellness Canada Portal at ca.portal.gs or by texting WELLNESS to 741741. #TakeThatStep
7/10 Women experiencing abuse can find help near them at sheltersafe.ca. By clicking on the interactive map you can find a shelter and contact number for crisis support nearest you.
8/10 Children & youth can get 24/7 support by texting CONNECT to 686868 to chat with a volunteer Crisis Responder. Find more information @KidsHelpPhone or online at kidshelpphone.ca
9/10 Some children & youth who are at risk of #FamilyViolence during #COVID19 may not be seen by family, friends, or teachers who could recognize the signs. If you are concerned about someone, contact resources in your area:
canada.ca/en/public-heal…
10/10 #Everybody can #HelpOthers by being aware that some people at home during #COVID19 may not be safe. Check in with friends, neighbours & extended family, and find out what local resources are available when needed:
canada.ca/en/public-heal…
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1/7 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: On June 4th, #GOC released an update on the descriptive #epidemiology & modelling of #COVID19. The data show that the epidemic curve has been flattened across the country. canada.ca/content/dam/ph…
2/7 However, the pattern, extent & drivers of #COVID19 have varied greatly across 🇨🇦, ranging from zero cases in Nunavut & no community spread in PEI/other territories to community spread with varying degrees of control in other provinces.
3/7 Quebec & Ontario have dominated #COVID19 cases, accounting for over 86% reported cases overall & over 90% in last 2 weeks.
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1/10 As restrictions are relaxed, places are reopening & the weather warms, we should all be feeling better, right? Yet this is not necessarily the case for many of us. Some are still concerned esp. about risks of #COVID19 severe outcomes. #COVIDCoping
2/10 The reality is we have adapted staying at home into our daily routines over the weeks and months of the #COVID19 pandemic and it has now become our habit.
3/10 Some habits that we’ve developed during #COVID19, like more frequent #handwashing and spending more time with our families, can be good things that we’ll want to carry on with going forward. #COVIDCoping
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1/4 When it comes to peaceful protest during #COVID19, virtual protest is the safest bet. First consider the risks to yourself, your family & community. Follow #publichealth advice and let that be your guide to safe & peaceful protest. #TogetherApart
2/4 When we feel strongly about something, it’s natural to want to stand up, join others & be heard. If you can’t protest virtually during #COVID19, GO OUT SMART to peaceful protest. 1st check local #publichealth guidance on safe gathering size.
3/4 For all gatherings during #COVID19, incl. peaceful protest, bring hand sanitizer & #CleanYourHands often, practice #Physicaldistancing, wear a mask when you can’t keep 2-metres apart & use #CoughEtiquette BUT #StayHomeIfSick!
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