Minister Merriman: #SK kids minimally hospitalized, not having bad outcomes (ICU, death). Agree.
As a parent, my HUGE concern: given Delta & its contagiousness, discussion w/ #SK kids must move FAR BEYOND hospitalization & death.
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1/9 #COVID19SK
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As a parent, my HUGE concern: given Delta & its contagiousness, discussion w/ #SK kids must move FAR BEYOND hospitalization & death.
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1/9 #COVID19SK
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Without mitigating measures in schools + day cares, large number of #SK kids will get COVID-19, especially those under 12 who can't get vaccinated.
Yes, virtually no #SK kids will die directly of COVID, but there are so many other potential impacts of concern.
2/9 #COVID19SK
Yes, virtually no #SK kids will die directly of COVID, but there are so many other potential impacts of concern.
2/9 #COVID19SK
The disruption of having a sick or disabled child on #SK families is significant. The impact of medical trauma on #SK kids will likely be significant and long-lasting & won't easily recognized or treated.
Even ONE child intubated/ventilated is one too many IMO.
3/9 #COVID19SK
Even ONE child intubated/ventilated is one too many IMO.
3/9 #COVID19SK
We know even mild or asymptomatic infection with COVID-19 may lead to #longcovid in kids. We don't know the frequency or severity of long-term complications in kids right now at all.
Hence, we CAN'T knowingly allow the majority of kids to get infected.
4/9 #COVID19SK
Hence, we CAN'T knowingly allow the majority of kids to get infected.
4/9 #COVID19SK
Critical measures to keep #SK schools & day cares safe = masking everyone indoors, ventilating facilities well, mandating vaccine for daycare staff & school staff & teachers, distancing as able, regular self-testing of asymptomatic kids & staff @ home.
5/9 #COVID19SK
5/9 #COVID19SK
The rate of community transmission determines risk of transmission in schools/day cares.
Thus, EVERY pragmatic way to increase vaccine uptake in #SK is needed to reduce community transmission rates ASAP.
We must continue to test/trace/isolate, mask indoors.
6/9 #COVID19SK
Thus, EVERY pragmatic way to increase vaccine uptake in #SK is needed to reduce community transmission rates ASAP.
We must continue to test/trace/isolate, mask indoors.
6/9 #COVID19SK
In-class learning is absolutely critical for kids & families. It needs to continue at nearly any cost.
Vaccine for kids >12 are SO close. Not doing EVERYTHING to prevent widespread infection in #SK kids until vaccine is available for them isn't justifiable IMO.
7/9 #COVID19SK
Vaccine for kids >12 are SO close. Not doing EVERYTHING to prevent widespread infection in #SK kids until vaccine is available for them isn't justifiable IMO.
7/9 #COVID19SK
Figure many will read this & roll their eyes.
"Crazy Wong, fear-mongering / over-reacting again."
"Crazy Wong, playing his game for more attention, followers, media, whatever."
"Crazy Wong, flip-flopping all the time, can't even keep up with his bullshit."
8/9 #COVID19SK
"Crazy Wong, fear-mongering / over-reacting again."
"Crazy Wong, playing his game for more attention, followers, media, whatever."
"Crazy Wong, flip-flopping all the time, can't even keep up with his bullshit."
8/9 #COVID19SK
Truth: I'm SCARED for my 3 kids <12.
ALL #SK kids & families deserve our very best. NO child or family should suffer the trauma of severe illness, short/long-term disability, death.
#SK leaders of all stripes: your time is now. Make the right calls. Thank you.
9/9 #COVID19SK
ALL #SK kids & families deserve our very best. NO child or family should suffer the trauma of severe illness, short/long-term disability, death.
#SK leaders of all stripes: your time is now. Make the right calls. Thank you.
9/9 #COVID19SK
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