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6 Jan, 4 tweets, 5 min read
1/4 #COVID19 key concerns 🇨🇦 : we’ve got the winter blues across the country, but this too shall pass! Let’s lighten the blues sooner with layers of protection for you and yours. #FullyVaccinated #BoosterDose #VaccinesPlus
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2/4 Winterizing your #covidwise includes choosing a mask that is well-constructed and can be adjusted to fit your face snugly to filter potentially contaminated air in/out of your mask. 🚫 #MaskGaps
3/4 Improving indoor ventilation also helps by reducing levels of infectious particles in the air, which is particularly important for times when we’re in closed spaces with others outside our immediate household. #AVOID3Cs #GoodVentilation
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4/4 #COVID19 is not the same everywhere, but with widespread #Omicron transmission across much of the country, the situation can escalate quickly. Keeping up with local public health advice will also winterize your #COVIDwise.
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5 Jan
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.
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13 Nov 21
1/5 Layering #COVID19 protections is best! Evidence on aerosol spread of the #SARSCoV2 virus shows that expelled virus particles can spread over distances and linger in fine aerosols for periods of time, much like second-hand smoke. canada.ca/en/public-heal…
2/5 Likewise, those in close proximity to the infected person can inhale more aerosols. This is why opening a window can help reduce the risk and why wearing a well-fitted and well-constructed mask is so important. #GoodVentilation #MaskFit
3/ 5 Similar to how second-hand smoke can leave a room when a door or window is opened, improved ventilation can remove virus particles from the air.
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12 Nov 21
1/4 Since the outset of the pandemic, we’ve learned a lot about the #SARSCoV2 virus that causes #COVID19. Importantly, we’ve learned how the virus can linger in fine aerosols and remain suspended in the air we breathe. canada.ca/en/public-heal…
2/4 Much like expelled smoke lingers in poorly ventilated spaces, #SARSCoV2 virus can remain suspended in the air, with those in close proximity to the infected person inhaling more aerosols, especially in indoor and poorly ventilated spaces.
3/4 This is why wearing a well-fitted and well-constructed mask is so important when you’re spending time in indoor public or private spaces with others outside of your immediate household, particularly if ventilation is not optimal ➡️canada.ca/en/public-heal…
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1/4 Q: I’m planning a pregnancy, should I get the #COVID19 vaccine? Read this thread for the answer⬇️ Image
2/4 Yes! It’s recommended that you get vaccinated with a mRNA #COVID19Vaccine if you’re planning a pregnancy. Millions of mRNA vaccinations have been administered in Canada and around the world.
3/4 Data from ongoing surveillance shows there is no evidence that COVID-19 vaccines cause fertility problems. canada.ca/en/public-heal…
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1/4 My statement highlights the 100th anniversary of the discovery of #insulin @UofT, reminding us of our great achievements and continuing challenges as the global public health burden of diabetes increases, exacerbated by inequities. canada.ca/en/public-heal…
2/4 Those who experience social and economic inequities face a higher risk of developing diabetes and other chronic diseases, which puts them at greater risk of severe illness from #COVID19 in Canada and worldwide.
3/4 Equity matters - we must do more to support communities disproportionately affected by #ChronicDiseases & #COVID19. It is also important for individuals to reduce their risk by being physically active, eating well, and not smoking.
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1/4 The #PHAC-@McMasterU longer-range modelling forecast for March 26, 2021 continues to play out in the data we are seeing now. Current surveillance data (red dots up to April 9th) are plotting along the strong resurgence trajectory. Image
2/4 The March 26th forecast accounted for spread of #VariantsOfConcern, warning that stronger public health measures and strict adherence with individual precautions were needed to counter more transmissible #COVD19 variants.
3/4 The current trajectory reaffirms that measures in place two weeks ago were not stringent enough to prevent the strong resurgence we are seeing now. #COVID19Vaccines are starting to help, but our efforts are crucial as they roll out
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