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Feb 22 • 6 tweets • 6 min read
🧵As BC is removing protections & attempting to treat #COVID19 as endemic, @Protect_BC is hosting *2 briefings* this week.

#11-Tues, Feb. 22: Data transparency issues in BC

#12-Thurs, Feb. 24: Experts explain how businesses can address #COVIDisAirborne to stay open

Details...
2/ First briefing this week:
Data drives policy decisions & the public's ability to "assess personal risk". However, even media have had trouble accessing data that is freely available in other provinces.

How does this affect "Our Pandemic"?
#bcpoli
3/ Facebook event page link for Briefing #11,
Tuesday, February 24, 12 pm PST
ProtectBC.ca/Livestream
Spread the word!

Understanding how BC handles data leads to understanding of how BC is managing #COVID19 overall. Especially w/ new variants here. #BA2
4/ Second briefing this week:
BC is loosening capacity limits & reopening workplaces. But #COVIDisAirborne; ignored by @CDCofBC.

Aerosol experts explain how businesses can employ the right strategies so they can STAY open by keeping transmission rates low.
5/ Facebook event page link for Briefing #12,
Thursday, February 24th. 12 noon PST
ProtectBC.ca/Livestream
Please share, especially with those concerned about safe workplaces. ⬇️

/END

6/ Addendum:
This article explains why #CovidIsNotOver & why the ⬆️ briefings in this 🧵are so important.

@bcndp would do well to take note and make the right decisions. Smart action pays off in the long run.
@jjhorgan @selinarobinson
#bcpoli #BCBudget
latimes.com/opinion/story/…

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If you have Qs for the panel, you can tweet them at us.
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