Yesterday, an incredibly hardworking advocate sent compelling letter to MLA & Attorney General @Dave_Eby referencing Dr. Henry’s PH orders that states that people intermingling in indoor settings w/o face coverings constitutes Health Hazard under PH Act. Pls read...🧵1/
“I am writing to you as both a constituent & as a citizen to whom you’re responsible as Attorney General. I wish to report that several gov’t agencies, ranging from Office of PHO, every health region, every SD & every post-sec institution are in violation…” 2/
“…of various pieces of BC legislation pertaining to duties to report & duties of care w/respect to protecting the public from a Health Hazard (& federally designated airborne Risk Group 3 Bio-pathogen).” 3/
“Dec 3 PH order states following: I have reason to believe & do believe that (a) presence of public, operators, workers, school staff/stu, post-sec staff/stu, worship service participants & indoor events intermingling w/o face coverings constitutes HEALTH HAZARD under PH Act;” 4/
“(b) in order to mitigate risk of trans arising from presence of public, operators, workers, school staff/stu, post-sec staff/stu, worship participants & indoor events intermingling w/o face coverings, it’s necessary for me to exercise powers…of PH Act TO ORDER as follows:” 5/
“I would like to note that on Dec 3, the situation in BC was actually much better than it is now i.e: SARS-COV-2 health hazard in BC is now greater than when Dr. Henry wrote above text. Eg. the avg viral load in Annacis Wastewater Plant this wk=48,768 whereas Dec 3 wk=8,385.” 6/
“This combined w/stmts confirming efficacy of face coverings in ⬇️ SARS-COV-2, & ⬆️ risks to groups i.e immunecompromised who’re protected from discrimination also under various Prov/Fed leg, supports conclusion that several govt agencies are currently violating several laws.” 7/
“Could you pls advise the steps & timeline for investigating/ameliorating these serious breaches of trust OR provide me w/legal analysis outlining how my conclusions are incorrect? I would be happy to meet w/you in person to discuss this further.” 8/
This 👏 stellar letter 👏 hits the nail on the head! With maskless high risk public settings incl transit & schools already endangering lives, pls consider writing similar letters to your MLAs & School Districts.
Thread w/link & breakdown of Dec 3 PH Orders being referenced: 9/
Okay, I dove into BC’s PH Orders again AKA *The Treasure Trove of #COVID19 Risk Disclosures Underscoring Need for More Safety Quietly Composed & Authorized by DBH & Her Team Behind Closed Doors.* But now I’m focused on Dec 3/21 “Face Coverings” Order & let me tell you why…🧵1/14
You see, it’s Dr. Henry’s most recent written mask order for public places incl. schools/post secondary & certain sections justifying masks are carbon copy of recent Mar 10th/22 order extending vaccine passports to Apr 8th (previous thread)…#bcpoli 2/14 www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/hea…
Particularly: J. “Our PH & HC systems are currently experiencing severe stress & are stretched beyond capacity in their efforts to prevent and respond to illness resulting from the transmission of #COVID19…” #bcpoli 3/14 www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/hea…
So pls forgive me if this h/b discussed lately but why is there still such glaring hypocrisy btwn Dr.Henry’s #COVID19 downplaying on camera & the legally binding PH orders that she simultaneously signs behind closed doors detailing serious ongoing health risks? 🧵 1/12
Actually, maybe what I’m really asking is how is it even *allowed*? Why is she never held to task for it? I mean, on Mar 10th/22, when DBH was on-camera proclaiming we are “in a good place now”(& multiple times prior) as @frozen perfectly captures here…2/12
..how is it that on that *SAME DAY* she can officially sign a PH order stating “Our PH & HC systems are currently experiencing severe stress & stretched beyond capacity in efforts to prevent & respond to illness resulting from #COVID19 transmission…”3/12 www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/hea…
So in light of depravity emanating from #DrBonnieHenry at today’s presser & complete disregard for protecting lives, can we all just agree that BCPH has violated ALL ethical values & principles in @GovCanHealth#COVID19 Ethics framework now? #bcpoli 1/19 canada.ca/en/public-heal…
TRUST: “Trust is essential to the success of the response to #COVID19. In the current context of uncertainty, being open, truthful & transparent in decision making & communication is essential to establishing & promoting trust.” #firebonniehenry#bcpoli 2/19
JUSTICE:“In context of #COVID19, it means carefully considering impact of decisions & their implementation on those who have greatest needs, are esp vulnerable to injustice or are disproportionately affected by pandemic & PH response measures..” #firebonniehenry#bcpoli 3/19
This is my 1st ever thread, hopefully it works….So this is updated July 7th 2021 BC Order of the PHO-Gatherings & Events: www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/hea…. In it @DrBonnieHenry acknowledges continued threat of #Covid19 & increased transmissibility/illness w/VOCs incl. younger people: 1/6
And even though there is careful inclusion of exemptions when it comes to certain gatherings incl. “students, teachers or instructors at a school, or post-secondary institution when engaged in educational activities….#bced” 2/6
And even though @DrBonnieHenry has ceased all briefings & has significantly reduced available #Covid19 testing etc., she has explicitly stated in a legal document that she has “reason to believe and does believe” the following: 3/6