FYI: appointments are open in BC two weeks ahead of schedule, earliest available starting October 13th. mRNA only right now, but Nuvaxovid is approved and in the system and awaiting delivery to pharmacies. If you want it, call the vaccine line (1-833-838-2323) to check for updates. Expect a wait.
![Dark blue, purple, yellow and black graphic with an illustration of a person in an N95 mask, fist raised, holding a sign that reads: Restore (and improve) masks in healthcare. Next to the DoNoHarm BC logo and a QR code, a yellow title text says, Take action. Body text reads,
[Email emoji] Click to email policy-makers
[Phone emoji] Leave a quick phone message
[Fax emoji] Send free faxes
[Mailbox emoji] Send #Postcards4PublicHealth
[Calendar emoji] Ask for a call or meeting with your MLA
[Megaphone emoji] Spread the word to raise awareness
Smaller text reads, More ways to act: DoNoHarmBC.ca](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2gdkudbkudymp7m6se6e327a/bafkreickiiaxjfflzpbvfz3q5thg5juvxrpzkyong2f3a7ifdndvplkipu)
![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)
