1/5 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: National daily case counts continue to ↑ steeply, with an avg. of more than 1,800 new cases being reported daily during the most recent 7 days. The number of cases hospitalized has also increased. canada.ca/en/public-heal…
2/5 An average of 585 individuals with #COVID19 were in Canadian hospitals on any given day and 14 deaths were reported daily over the past week.
3/5 New cases in Ontario and Quebec account for over 80% of the cases reported nationally over the past week. BUT, no matter the trajectory of your jurisdiction, we must all remain vigilant and committed to protect one another. #StrongerTogether
4/5 People with #COVID19 can spread the virus before they show symptoms. You cannot tell who may be infectious just by looking at them. The key is to keep up #physicaldistancing and lower our number of close contacts as much as possible.
5/5 In addition, we need to keep up frequent #handwashing and wear a non-medical mask or face covering where distancing is difficult. As always, #stayhome and self-isolate if you experience any symptoms, even mild ones. #CrushCOVID with your actions: canada.ca/en/public-heal…
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1/4 During the months of restrictions, schools, workplaces, businesses and other public settings modified spaces and implemented protocols and policies to reduce the risk of #COVID19 spreading. #COVIDLife#COVIDLiving
2/4 As individual Canadians, we likewise modified our behaviours and became adept at practicing personal protective measures including #PhysicalDistancing, good #HandHygiene, #CoughEtiquette & #MaskOn where appropriate.
3/4 The challenge now is to stay the course, no matter how weary we may feel, because #PublicHealth efforts are not enough on their own; keeping #COVID19 at manageable levels in #Canada DEPENDS ON ALL OF US. #SlowBurn#AllinThisTogether
1/4 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: today #GOC provided an update on COVID-19 #epidemiology in Canada as well as an update to the modelling we are using to inform planning and approaches for ongoing epidemic control. canada.ca/en/public-heal…
2/4 #COVID19 daily case counts are increasing at an accelerated rate. Though Monday’s daily case count included over 459 weekend cases, 1,307 cases were new on Monday, bringing the latest 7-day average to 1,058 cases
3/4 Though some increase in #COVID19 cases was expected with reopening, the accelerated rate of epidemic growth is concerning and will escalate unless #PublicHealth AND individual precautions are strengthened + we work together!
1/5 Here is a short check list of the top things we all need to be doing to improve our position on the #COVID19 defence and to get #Canada back on the safer #SlowBurn:
2/5 #StayHome and away from others if you develop any symptoms of #COVID19, even if mild. Consult your local #publichealth authority for information on testing in your area. Find out more about symptoms here: canada.ca/en/public-heal…
3/5 Rethink your bubble. Limit your #ContactBubble to just the people who are in your existing household and/or your small, consistent and trusted in-person contacts. Smaller is safer. Quality over quantity. #COVID19
1/4 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: Today, in lieu of a daily in-person update to the media, I have issued a Thursday statement on the concerning ongoing increase in new cases being reported daily. See the full statement here: canada.ca/en/public-heal…
2/4 In the spring, Canadians acted decisively and together to help the country slow the spread of the virus. By following #publichealth advice, cases of #COVID19 steadily declined through the late spring and early summer.
3/4 Now increasing case counts, including 944 new cases reported across Canada yesterday have put the 7-day average up to 779 new cases daily, telling us it’s time for everyone to redouble our efforts to #SlowtheSpread of #COVID19.
2/4 Being tested when you are experiencing symptoms of #COVID19 is an act of kindness - it means you are choosing to not only protect yourself, but also protect those around you. #BePartoftheSolution#COVIDKindness
3/4 When a #COVID19 test comes back positive, that starts the process of local #publichealth notifying others who may have been exposed, so contacts can take steps to self-isolate and get tested if they develop symptoms. #TestandTrace
1/6 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: Today, in lieu of a daily in-person update to the media, I have issued a Wednesday statement on the importance of getting testing if you have symptoms/exposure history. See the full statement here: canada.ca/en/public-heal…
2/6 Over six million Canadians have been tested for #COVID19 over the past several months, with over 300,000 people currently being tested each week across 🇨🇦. Thank you to all Canadians who made the decision to get tested.
3/6 Getting tested is one of the most important measures we can take if we have symptoms, or think we’ve been exposed to someone with #COVID19. Online COVID-19 self-assessment tools can help you decide whether & how to get tested. ca.thrive.health/covid19/en