Thread by @shazmamithani

Well...here we go again. Another reopening plan based on politics and not science or logic.

In short, what I would have liked to see is something closer to the measured approach Ontario is using:

news.ontario.ca/en/backgrounde…

My thoughts in more detail... /1

1. Reopening plan relies on just ONE vaccination dose, with no mention of the second dose. We know that first doses are not as effective, and this plan gives no incentive to getting fully vaccinated. /2

2. Reliance on LAGGING indicators again. We've done this 2 times before and failed. Every single time, the leading indicators have increased dramatically, and led to another increase in restrictions. When will we learn? /3

3. The focus is on "protecting the healthcare system." Yes, this is important, but what's more important is protecting Albertans. Getting COVID may not land you in hospital, but can leave you with debilitating long term effects that will have effects on HC system for decades. /4

4. No regard of VOCs - including the highly transmissible and potentially vaccine-escaping B1617 and P1 variants that we are seeing significant numbers of in AB.

5. Province-wide approach, that doesn't take into account low vaccination numbers in many areas. /5

I'm very disappointed with this plan. It's too aggressive and relying on Albertans "doing the right thing," which we know hasn't worked before.

This sets the stage for another spike in cases, HC system use, and long term complications. /6