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It’s past time for BC to protect patients and healthcare workers by reinstating a mask mandate in healthcare settings.
Join us to tell policymakers that we would rather have masks than:
DoNoHarm BC
@donoharmbc.bsky.social
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We're a nonpartisan action group in BC, Canada advocating for evidence-based safety measures in high-risk settings. linktr.ee/DoNoHarmBC | donoharmbc.ca
![Canadian COVID Forecast for May 23 to June 5, 2026, produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada's COVID Forecast outlook is MODERATE [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 3.5.
About 1 of every 314 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 111,500-184,500
What these numbers mean: MODERATE 1-5, HIGH 5-10, VERY HIGH 10-15, SEVERE >15 COMPARED TO THE LOWEST POINT IN THE COVID PANDEMIC IN CANADA
How much higher are key indicators compared to the lowest point in the COVID pandemic in Canada?
Waste water, infections: HIGH; 5.3X higher
Long COVID: MODERATE; 4.8X higher
Hospitalizations: MODERATE; 3.0X higher
Deaths: MODERATE; 2.1X higher](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2gdkudbkudymp7m6se6e327a/bafkreiapehqe6zrk4jxkcmctbipfiebxswgzfzp4fpihhfbbkh2vkzihta)
![British Columbia's COVID Forecast for May 23 to June 5, 2026, produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Outlook is MODERATE [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 2.5.
About 1 of every 258 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 18,800-31,100
What these numbers mean: MODERATE 1-5, HIGH 5-10, VERY HIGH 10-15, SEVERE >15 COMPARED TO THE LOWEST POINT IN THE COVID PANDEMIC IN CANADA
How much higher are key indicators compared to the lowest point in the COVID pandemic in Canada?
Waste water, infections: MODERATE; 3.3X higher
Long COVID: MODERATE; 4.1X higher
Hospitalizations: MODERATE; 2.5X higher
Deaths: MODERATE; 1.7X higher](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2gdkudbkudymp7m6se6e327a/bafkreigko2uvfktzjyeqxzxqbaygvzejhrfwptczxp2jvn2rf235b6ticy)
![It would be ridiculous if I needed to bring my own hand soap to an appointment and remind my doctors to wash their hands before a physical examination, and yet it has become my responsibility to manage my medical care [by bringing N95s with me to medical appointments].
- Tesla Bellina-Gustafson
We need masks in healthcare. Now.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:age5xvis2s2vy5qiz2tjxoc6/bafkreihfarcngkx2yvxnkwjfnee2qbktp3uxa6kiqjnl7fdy5unnamjhcq)
![Canadian COVID Forecast for March 28 to April 10, 2026, produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada's COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 6.7.
About 1 of every 84 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 303,900-409,500
What these numbers mean: MODERATE 1-5, HIGH 5-10, VERY HIGH 10-15, SEVERE >15 COMPARED TO THE LOWEST POINT IN THE COVID PANDEMIC IN CANADA
How much higher are key indicators compared to the lowest point in the COVID pandemic in Canada?
Waste water, infections: HIGH; 9.2X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 6.6X higher
Hospitalizations: HIGH; 5.4X higher
Deaths: HIGH; 5.6X higher](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2gdkudbkudymp7m6se6e327a/bafkreigmwbhwqprdp4hghvgc6tvdzvf3xkop75kftopafnebjixos26vju)
![British Columbia's COVID Forecast for March 28 to April 10, 2026, produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Outlook is MODERATE [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 4.0.
About 1 of every 175 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 22,400-30,200
What these numbers mean: MODERATE 1-5, HIGH 5-10, VERY HIGH 10-15, SEVERE >15 COMPARED TO THE LOWEST POINT IN THE COVID PANDEMIC IN CANADA
How much higher are key indicators compared to the lowest point in the COVID pandemic in Canada?
Waste water, infections: MODERATE; 4.3X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 6.0X higher
Hospitalizations: MODERATE; 4.3X higher
Deaths: MODERATE; 3.5X higher](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2gdkudbkudymp7m6se6e327a/bafkreibv75tdxxr3ocypopwqvi47rqow2oe66exydxri4georkmgfwb6dq)
![Blue, yellow and black graphic with text at the top that reads: Call your MLA and other Policymakers, 1 of 2 images. There is a picture of a person in an N95 mask, holding up a cell phone to their ear with a speech bubble that reads: “I’m calling to ask you to help restore mask requirements in healthcare. These protections have already returned in Newfoundland, Labrador, PEI, and major Quebec hospitals due to viral surges across Canada - and without consistent protection in BC, [I can’t safely get medical care / my vulnerable loved one is at risk / as a healthcare worker I face unnecessary risks.]” BC Health Minister: 250-953-3547, PHO Office: 250-952-1330, BC CDC: 604-707-2400, BC Premier: 250-387-1715, MLA & other contacts: donoharm.ca/contact-list/ DoNoHarm BC logo at the top right.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2gdkudbkudymp7m6se6e327a/bafkreicr4vqs3ppwdqeshdnxq3i5hvy757yod23hsdr4xr3fqlaufdq3ii)
![(Green background, yellow box)
Text:
"Every single person can help.
The CSA is accepting public comments until August 19. You can help make this a reality—by submitting your comment.
[Yellow box] See caption for details"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:jj3szqwfglmbzrzuj7m6rhhz/bafkreifng6awhhfr76bgosyejzob23lhkrmzqfzyf3qu6bk5klbn5yf2dq)
