Thread by @CPHO_Canada

1/7 #COVID19 key concerns 🇨🇦 : COVID-19 cases have rapidly accelerated, with #Omicron now predominating and widespread across much of the country. The latest 7-day average of 40,696 cases/day is a 78% increase over last week.
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2/7 Though very high activity levels that challenge testing capacity may underestimate true case numbers, other indicators remain useful to monitor trends in overall disease activity (e.g. test positivity) & severity (hospitalizations etc.)

3/7 Not surprisingly, as exponential growth of #Omicron continues, these trends are all rising; in the past most recent 7-days % lab test positivity increased by to 28%, while average daily hospital/ICU numbers increased by 82% and 20% respectively.

4/7 With more challenges expected before things improve, it’s even more important to do everything we can now to reduce our risk of exposure & spreading the virus. Think more & better layers of protection, used consistently. #VaccinesPlus

5/7 Such as reducing in-person contacts as much as possible and lowering the risk of any non-household encounters by layering with a snug-fitting, good quality mask even if not mandated in the setting.
#VaccinesPlus #AVOID3Cs #MaskFit

6/7 Avoiding crowding and improving ventilation in your space, from occasionally opening windows/doors to installing & maintaining a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
#VaccinesPlus #AVOID3Cs #MaskFit #GoodVentilation

7/7 Persevering with #VaccinesPlus is Canada’s way to collectively reduce severe outcomes, protect healthcare capacity and get through this difficult period sooner and return to in-person school, work and social activities.
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