Thread by @Lidsville

This briefing by independent experts on the value of covid rapid tests is in 2 minutes. Tune in to the livestream on any channel at this link.
#bcpoli #Covid19BC
protectbc.ca/livestream/

https://twitter.com/Protect_BC/status/1455047951516979208

Here's the YouTube link.

Dr. @VicLeungIDdoc debunking the myth (one we've heard from Dr Henry) that rapid antigen tests for covid "aren't accurate" - they are extremely good at detecting that people are in the infectious phase, better in fact than PCR tests due to rapidity of result and ease of use.

@VicLeungIDdoc Dr. Paul Tupper @TallPupper, SFU Mathematics, is part of the BC covid modelling group. Making strong argument in favour of rapid testing in LTC.

[There is no excuse, ethically speaking, for the lack of rapid testing in LTCs from the beginning of the pandemic.] #covid19bc

@VicLeungIDdoc @TallPupper How is this justified?

#covid19BC #bcpoli #rapidtests

Next up, Dr. @LisaBarrettID talking with @melodyma about the way her team used #rapidtests to excellent effect in Nova Scotia. #covid19BC #bcpoli nshealth.ca/news/woman-beh…

@LisaBarrettID @melodyma So many great, easy uses of rapid tests in Nova Scotia - in LTC, workplaces, remote communities, nighttime leisure hotspots ("Neg for the Night). People don't seem to realize that breaking a couple of chains of transmission has a massive effect on total #s of cases.

@LisaBarrettID @melodyma Dr. Lisa Barrett: the solution is for govts, doctors & health authorities to "control less." Build relationships with communities, empower them & use #rapidtests as a tool of engagement. "Just do it. Let people lead in the community. Using them is 100% better than not using them"

@LisaBarrettID @melodyma This Q&A is so good. Glad to see Zussman from GlobalBC show up for @Protect_BC briefing, as well as CBC.

@LisaBarrettID @melodyma @Protect_BC For those who missed the @Protect_BC briefing on #rapidtests, here's the YouTube link again. A very informative hour. #bced #bcpoli #covid19BC