#NEW: My latest for @CapitalDailyVic analyzes the rapidly deteriorating situation in BC and particularly on Vancouver Island, where #Omicron is expected to fuel 400+ daily cases by Christmas
#COVID19BC #yyj
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#COVID19BC #yyj
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@CapitalDailyVic By ignoring evidence of aerosol transmission, Island Health still insists transmission doesn't happen on campus or in K-12 schools.
That’s the reason they gave for no longer requiring schools to report exposures. It looks more like a sign of contact tracing breakdown.
#bcpoli
That’s the reason they gave for no longer requiring schools to report exposures. It looks more like a sign of contact tracing breakdown.
#bcpoli
Under current public health guidance, people who test positive are not always told whether they have #omicron. Lauren, a #yyj nurse, deduced so from her symptoms.
Contact tracers told her close contacts they don't need to isolate unless they have symptoms
Contact tracers told her close contacts they don't need to isolate unless they have symptoms
Lauren told her close friends to isolate anyway. Sure enough, some of them developed symptoms just days later.
Had they not self-isolated right away, they may have unwittingly spread the virus to others due to how quickly Omicron becomes contagious—as little as three days.
Had they not self-isolated right away, they may have unwittingly spread the virus to others due to how quickly Omicron becomes contagious—as little as three days.
Lauren tested COVID+ by using a RAT from a pharmacy. Her friends, who couldnt find tests, were told to taxi to Langford to take a PCR test.
Last week, PHO and Dix gave numerous reasons for not expediting RAT distribution. They range from misinfo to lies.
capitaldaily.ca/news/vancouver…
Last week, PHO and Dix gave numerous reasons for not expediting RAT distribution. They range from misinfo to lies.
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Dix applauded BC's "follow the science" approach, upholding a plan to offer booster shots to priority groups at 6 months after 2nd shot.
Turns out, community healthcare workers like nurses and pharmacists still have to wait 7-8 months. "This is not an issue of supply," Dix said.
Turns out, community healthcare workers like nurses and pharmacists still have to wait 7-8 months. "This is not an issue of supply," Dix said.
Independent groups have been calling for more measures since Dec. 8 (@bcCOVID19group) and Dec. 15 (@Protect_BC)
So far, the province has been engaged in what some call "jurisdictional exceptionalism," where we refuse to take advice/follow steps taken in other places.
#bcpoli
So far, the province has been engaged in what some call "jurisdictional exceptionalism," where we refuse to take advice/follow steps taken in other places.
#bcpoli
Denmark has been testing at double the rate of Canada, while Canada has 6x the population.
Now scientists say even a lockdown there won't be enough to stop 5th wave from spiralling out of control now.
We're about to get new restrictions tomorrow.
capitaldaily.ca/news/vancouver…
Now scientists say even a lockdown there won't be enough to stop 5th wave from spiralling out of control now.
We're about to get new restrictions tomorrow.
capitaldaily.ca/news/vancouver…
Final point:
This last section was accidentally cut from the article but it’s back in now: an open letter from @Protect_BC made the following recommendations to the PHO and minister Dix.
TBD if they will be followed in today’s announcement at 1:30pm #covid19bc
This last section was accidentally cut from the article but it’s back in now: an open letter from @Protect_BC made the following recommendations to the PHO and minister Dix.
TBD if they will be followed in today’s announcement at 1:30pm #covid19bc
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