1/4 The #PHAC-@McMasterU longer-range modelling forecast for March 26, 2021 continues to play out in the data we are seeing now. Current surveillance data (red dots up to April 9th) are plotting along the strong resurgence trajectory.
2/4 The March 26th forecast accounted for spread of #VariantsOfConcern, warning that stronger public health measures and strict adherence with individual precautions were needed to counter more transmissible #COVD19 variants.
3/4 The current trajectory reaffirms that measures in place two weeks ago were not stringent enough to prevent the strong resurgence we are seeing now. #COVID19Vaccines are starting to help, but our efforts are crucial as they roll out
4/4 Strict individual precautions with #WashMaskSpace are important everywhere and, where variants of concern are surging, community-based measures/restrictions/closures are needed to interrupt their rapid and risky spread. Do YOUR best:canada.ca/en/public-heal…
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1/4 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦 : my #SundayThoughts are on what we can do today to help ensure our healthier future. Maintaining health visits is one of the most important things we can do for our wellbeing now and into the future. canada.ca/en/public-heal…
2/4 There are many impacts from a health emergency on the scale & duration of #COVID19. Our collective efforts have sustained & protected our health system. Let’s make sure we are also protecting & supporting our overall wellbeing.
3/4 That means keeping up with physical and mental wellness and prevention visits and seeking timely care for any urgent medical concerns. These medical visits are essential outings – please do not delay!
1/4 #PHAC is conducting an analysis of Canadian cases of #COVID19 to identify if the genetic variant from the 🇬🇧 has been observed in 🇨🇦.
2/4 Genetic variations of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes #COVID19 have been observed globally this year and are not unexpected.
3/4 The observation that this strain has been associated with a resurgence in the 🇬🇧 raises the possibility of increased transmissibility. More evidence will be needed to confirm this observation.
1/5 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: National data released this week on opioid and stimulant-related harms is a tragic reminder of the broader impacts of the #COVID19 pandemic, including the worsening of the ongoing overdose crisis. canada.ca/en/public-heal…
2/5 Addressing this worsening crisis must start with our recognition that #SubstanceUse is a health and social issue. We must treat people who use drugs with dignity, compassion and respect, and help them get the supports they need: canada.ca/en/health-cana…
3/5 Including working collectively on efforts to promote accessibility of life saving #HarmReduction & treatment services, such as access to medications as safer, pharmaceutical grade alternatives to the toxic illegal drug supply.
1/6 As mentioned earlier this week, I am cautiously optimistic that safe and effective #COVID19 vaccines will be available in the first quarter of 2021, bringing us one step closer to widespread and long-term management of COVID-19. canada.ca/en/public-heal…
2/6 But there are still crucial steps to be taken along this path and it’s important to emphasize that when #COVID19 vaccines do become available, there will be a limited supply at first, which will continue to increase over time
3/6 This means that federal, provincial/territorial governments will have to make important decisions on how to use the initial limited vaccine supply. This is where 🇨🇦’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) comes in.
1/4 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: disease activity continues to trend upward, with a 7-day avg. of over 3,200 new cases being reported daily now. Today’s largest 7-day % increases were reported by Manitoba, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. canada.ca/en/public-heal…
2/4 Severe illness is also trending upwards nationally, with an average of 1,175 people with #COVID19 being treated in Canadian hospitals each day (incl. 223 in ICU) and 43 COVID-19-related deaths daily over the past 7 days.
3/4 #COVID19 protection practices are basic, doing them (always, consistently) is difficult/unrelenting, but the reasons WE MUST ALL DO THIS are more compelling with each passing day: to #SlowtheSpread, prevent ↑ severe illness...
1/5 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: With continued acceleration of infection rates in several areas + still rising hospitalizations & deaths, ↓ close contacts + keeping ↑ protections is everyone’s responsibility to save lives! #Everyday#COVIDhero canada.ca/en/public-heal…
2/5 The #COVID19 virus spreads from an infected person through respiratory droplets & aerosols created when an infected person coughs, sneezes, sings, shouts, or talks. Larger gatherings and indoor settings pose a higher risk. canada.ca/en/public-heal…
3/5 Droplets vary in size from large droplets that fall to the ground rapidly (within seconds or minutes) near the infected person, to smaller droplets, sometimes called aerosols, which linger in the air under some circumstances. #COVID19