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Professional counsellor by day, amateur photographer, explorer. Retweets are not endorsements. Tweets are my own. she/her. (masked and vaxxed)

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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 7h
"....just breathing while infectious is enough to share respiratory viruses. No need to be close; virus accumulates in the indoor, poorly ventilated air and can spread both near and far from the infected person(s)..." surreynowleader.com/2026/10/15/c...
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COLUMN: B.C. flu and COVID vaccine rollout is too little, too late - Surrey Now-Leader
Respiratory illness season is already upon us
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Plague Poems @plaguepoems.bsky.social · 16h
Please note: the symptoms 
of pneumonic plague include: headache and fever. 
However if you 
(or someone you know) 
is currently experiencing 
those same symptoms 
chances are good 
that you do not have the plague, 
but rather Covid-19 
a plague we pretend is gone.
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David Keegan @drdavidkeegan.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
COVID-19 hasn’t gone since 2020 and has always been airborne. We need a respirator mask mandate for everyone in healthcare settings. Not having one is causing it to spread more, and sicken and disable more. In room air filtration can also help. #abpoli #ableg edmontonjournal.com/news/covid-p...
edmontonjournal.com
COVID patients lumped together in Edmonton hospital
“We're seeing hallways full of stretchers and ambulance patients being offloaded into hallways."
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 18h
"....fee-for-service reimbursement rewards the number of births, not how prepared the hospital is to deliver them...rural maternity units... lower and the proportion of patients on Medicaid...is significantly higher, end up operating in the red." newrepublic.com/article/2166...
newrepublic.com
The Increasingly Long Drive to Give Birth in Rural America
Across the country, hospitals under financial strain are shuttering their delivery units, putting expectant mothers at greater risk. As Trump’s cuts to Medicaid take effect, these “maternity care dese...
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 18h
"....We can notice when our assumptions shape how we treat someone. We can ask why we believe one person's pain faster than another's. We can speak up when we see someone being dismissed. We shouldn't need to see someone hit rock bottom before we decide to care." www.cbc.ca/documentarie...
cbc.ca
FIRST PERSON | How much pain do I need to be in for health-care professionals to help me? | CBC Documentaries
Living with the double burden as a Black man with sickle cell disease has made me feel overlooked by health-care professionals at times. What does it take to not be ignored?
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
"....The latest report recorded 88 new cases and warned that "community transmission remains a concern..." www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
medpagetoday.com
Congo's Confirmed Ebola Cases Exceed 9,000 as Containment Efforts Falter
Over 4,300 have died
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
ua.news/en/health/u-...
ua.news
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo expands to 65th health zone
The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo has expanded to a 65th health zone, with 9,066 confirmed cases and 4,381 deaths since May, according to the WHO.
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Mike Hoerger, PhD, MSCR, MBA @michael-hoerger.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
When I talk to people about the ongoing impact of COVID, I find it helpful to lead with a concrete, undeniable indicator, which is that there are about 3,000,000 more disabled workers in the US than at pandemic onset.
FRED, US BLS data
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
"Kenya has confirmed a second case of Ebola, 10 days after a businessman died of the virus after he had travelled to the East African nation from the Democratic Republic of Congo..." www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
Kenya confirms second Ebola case - a relative of the first victim
It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
"A bacterial outbreak has been declared in the North Wing of South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge." www.muskokaradio.com/news/local/c...
muskokaradio.com
C. difficile outbreak at Bracebridge hospital
The MAHC says enhanced infection control measures are in place
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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The hospital labelled me as a drug seeker
Then in 2018, Badejo had the worst episode of sickle cell of his adult life. Even after being dropped off by paramedics, hospital staff labelled him as a drug seeker and delayed providing pain relief....
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts...
nbcnews.com
Bear raids Halloween candy after breaking into hospital
Bear raids Halloween candy after breaking into hospital
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
globalnews.ca/news/1210246...
globalnews.ca
Farm Boy cheeses, 2 other brands recalled for listeria risk across Canada - National | Globalnews.ca
Health Canada issued a recall notice for various cheese products sold in stores across Canada for a risk of listeria contamination, which it says could cause illness if ingested
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Dick Zoutman @dickzoutman.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
What a mess! Covid surging in Alberta & hospitals filling up fast with Covid patients! Preventable: •Get vaccinated! •Wear an N95 respirator in indoor public spaces eg hospitals, schools, workplaces. •Clean the air with ventilation and filtration •Use germicidal UV lights in indoor public spaces.
edmontonjournal.com
COVID patients lumped together in Edmonton hospital
“We're seeing hallways full of stretchers and ambulance patients being offloaded into hallways."
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
The amazing science journalist, Helen Branswell, died recently. Let's celebrate her incredibly contributions by sharing her writing, like the article below. She made a difference in dark times. Thank you, Helen! 🙏❤️🙏❤️ www.statnews.com/2022/02/14/w... via @statnews.com
statnews.com
Why Covid-19 vaccines are a freaking miracle
The pandemic has been catastrophic. But consider something that may have escaped you: You have witnessed — and you are a beneficiary of — a freaking miracle.
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
How wrong is RFK Jr about vaccines❓ This goes up to 11... Fact File: HPV vaccine safe and effective despite RFK Jr. claims, experts say www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic... Reality 1: HPV vaccine HIGHLY effective and helping to eliminate cervical cancer. ❤️ Reality 2: RFK Jr is deadly BS machine. ⚠️
ctvnews.ca
Fact File: HPV vaccine safe and effective despite RFK Jr. claims, experts say
Experts say RFK Jr.’s claims about the Gardasil vaccine are false, and that the evidence supports Gardasil as safe and effective against the prevention of HPV infections that may lead to cancer.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
"....About 80% of infections are asymptomatic, and most symptomatic patients develop a febrile illness with headache, myalgia, arthralgia, rash, or gastrointestinal symptoms..." www.contagionlive.com/view/two-adu...
contagionlive.com
Two Adults Die of West Nile Virus in Central North Carolina | Contagion Live
North Carolina health officials confirmed two West Nile virus deaths among adults in the central part of the state, where CDC data show 11 human cases this season.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
people.com/bed-bug-outb...
people.com
Bed Bug Outbreak Grounds Flight After Passengers Report Bites, Airline Sends Plane for ‘Deep Clean’
A long-haul Qantas flight from Italy to Australia was canceled last week after passengers discovered an outbreak of bed bugs on their seats and reported bites, according to reports. The airline said t...
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
www.cidrap.umn.edu/ebola/ebola-...
cidrap.umn.edu
Ebola cases top 9,000 in DR Congo outbreak
At least 4,381 people have died in the outbreak that started May 15.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
thehill.com/newsletters/...
thehill.com
Pennsylvania at the center of US measles outbreaks
Presented by Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare{beacon} Healthcare Healthcare   PRESENTED BY  The Big Story  Pennsylvania at the center of U.S. measles outbreaks Pennsylvan…
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
ctvnews.ca
Six Flags closes 9 North American roller-coasters after families watch man fall to his death
A 42-year-old man killed while riding a roller-coaster at Six Flags over Georgia was thrown from his seat and struck other patrons before landing below the ride, police said Tuesday.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
"There’s been at least a couple COVID outbreaks declared at different wards in the hospital. There are signs that there is COVID spreading amongst the patients.... ...since COVID transmits easily from patient to patient and person to person, Thirsk said...." edmontonjournal.com/news/covid-p...
edmontonjournal.com
COVID patients lumped together in Edmonton hospital
“We're seeing hallways full of stretchers and ambulance patients being offloaded into hallways."
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Plague Poems @plaguepoems.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
When pictures circulate of celebrities shopping while wearing N95 masks, people wonder: are they trying to avoid being spotted, or are they trying to avoid getting sick? But considering that such pictures show they’ve been spotted, their reason is probably the latter.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
"According to Northern Health’s Emergency Department Status page, the ER is scheduled to reopen on Oct. 14 at 8:30 a.m. Emergency services in Hudson’s Hope were previously interrupted from Sept. 25 to Oct. 5 due to an extended closure." energeticcity.ca/2026/10/13/h...
energeticcity.ca
Hudson's Hope ER faces temporary ER closure – Energeticcity.ca
The Hudson's Hope ER is "temporarily closed" and it is scheduled to reopen on Oct. 14 at 8:30 a.m.
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Dick Zoutman @dickzoutman.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Very good opinion piece on why Canada needs a Royal Inquiry on our country’s poor response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is shocking that there has been no Royal Inquiry given the devastation caused and continuing due to COVID-19 in Canada. @mark-carney.bsky.social are you listening?
theglobeandmail.com
Opinion: Plague fears remind us we still need an accounting of our COVID-19 response
Six years after the pandemic was declared, we still haven’t had a proper inquiry to help us learn what went wrong
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
theglobeandmail.com
Alberta government recommended Sam Mraiche-linked company to build recovery centre, lawyer alleges
Former lawyer for Tsuut’ina Nation says province played role in First Nation’s selection of Melewka Homes Ltd.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
cbsnews.com
Medicare coverage options are changing. Here's what beneficiaries should know
It's news that's frustrating and confusing for 350,000 Minnesotans. Because of changes in federal funding, Medicare plans are being cut.
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
This new mRNA vaccine could better protect against the flu www.collingwoodtoday.ca/local-news/t... via @be-giant.bsky.social Me: Alberta has put up ​​​“barriers in place to access" COVID vaccines. Hesitancy is complex, but there is NO DOUBT #misinformation has had a HUGE impact. #VaccinesWork
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This new mRNA vaccine could better protect against the flu
The U.S.-approved vaccine — faster to produce and more precise than traditional flu shots — is awaiting the green light in Canada
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
"Interior Health said emergency services are be unavailable from 7 a.m. Saturday until 8 a.m. Sunday. The ER will reopen after that for about a day, until 7 a.m. on the holiday Monday when it will close again until Tuesday at 8 a.m." www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop...
castanetkamloops.net
Lillooet Hospital emergency room closures over Thanksgiving long weekend
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
time.com/article/2026...
time.com
What to Say When Someone Shows Up Sick
Here's how to keep the friendship while skipping the germs.
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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Hey AB, get your vaccines... our HC system is already struggling. The waits in our EDs are astronomical, and only going to get worse. Do your part to protect yourself, your loved ones, and our overburdened HC system. I got Influenza + Covid vaccines same day...
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/world/c...
cbc.ca
Christa Pike discharged from hospital after surviving execution attempt, attorney says | CBC News
Christa Pike, who survived Tennessee's attempt to execute her by lethal injection, has been moved back to prison, according to a statement released by her attorneys.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
"That his infection went undetected at multiple health facilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and two airport health screenings in Uganda and Kenya has raised serious questions about these nations' biosecurity during a significant outbreak..." www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
Kenya's first Ebola case: Questions remain after man travelled across three nations undetected
Fresh details reveal how the 40-year-old businessman flew and crossed regional borders while seriously ill.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
theguardian.com
Nine people, including children, dead after mass shooting in Pennsylvania
Authorities say suspect among dead in house after standoff with police in Erie and there is no ongoing threat
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
cbc.ca
Russian health officials deny reports of 2nd plague death in Siberia | CBC News
Russia's health regulator said ‌Thursday that reports that a ​second person had ​fallen ill following the death ​of a worker at ‌a plague research laboratory in Siberia were false.
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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
U.S. surpasses 4,000 measles cases with infections confirmed in 45 states. Most cases are among those unvaccinated or with an unknown status. abcnews.com/Health/us-su...
abcnews.com
US surpasses 4,000 measles cases with infections confirmed in 45 states: CDC
Measles cases in the United States have surpassed 4,000 this year, according to data updated Friday from the CDC.
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I've studied the COVID & vaccines trends from the start. I TRY to listen in an open & empathetic manner, but so frustrating. Much (not all) of the rhetoric informed by lies, conspiracy theories, rage-farming, etc. > emotion + vibe < reality www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... by @markusoff.bsky.social
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ANALYSIS | How anti-COVID activism injected life into Alberta's separatist movement | CBC News
They fought vaccines and public health restrictions. Over time, their push for freedom shifted to independence.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
"Vancouver Coastal Health issued a boil water advisory for Sunshine Coast Regional District's Eastbourne water system on Keats Island..." www.google.com/search?q=Van...
google.com
Google Search
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
"Nearly one in four adults in the United States, or 63 million people, provided care to adults or children...Their work — most of it unpaid — has gotten longer and more intense, the study found, and nearly two-thirds described feeling high emotional stress..." www.newsday.com/lifestyle/ca...
newsday.com
Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too
Nearly one in four adults in the United States provide care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities, and that number is on the rise.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
www.tri-cityherald.com/news/busines...
tri-cityherald.com
Bird flu found for 1st time in WA cattle. Experts say don’t drink raw milk
Two Eastern WA farms are under quarantine.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
"Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is advising the community that a Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) outbreak has been declared on the North Wing at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) in Bracebridge..." doppleronline.ca/huntsville/c...
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C. difficile outbreak declared at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital - Huntsville Doppler
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare is advising that a C. difficile outbreak has been declared on the North Wing at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
"Interior Health said the ER will be closed from 7:00 a.m. on Saturday (Oct. 10) to 8:00 a.m. on Sunday (Oct. 11) and again from 7:00 a.m. on Monday (Oct. 12) to 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday (Oct. 13)..." cfjctoday.com/2026/10/09/l...
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Lillooet Hospital ER faces pair of closures over Thanksgiving weekend
LILLOOET - Lillooet Hospital emergency department will be closed for two 25-hour periods over the Thanksgiving...
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
"The north wing of the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) in Bracebridge has three confirmed cases of Clostridioides difficile. Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) oversees the hospital, and is warning the public about the bacterium that can cause diarrhea..." www.google.com/search?q=The...
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Google Search
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Plague Poems @plaguepoems.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
I saw a headline from an immunologist stating “What worries me about the Russian potential plague incident is that the US is unprepared for disease emergencies,” and as if to prove her point the next headline I saw noted that Measles cases in the US have surpassed 4,000.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
"....Hildebrant said a positive result is a strong sign you’re sick, but if it’s negative and you’re early in your illness, the test could be wrong. His advice: if you still feel sick, test again a day or two later..." www.wcax.com/2026/10/09/f...
wcax.com
Flu numbers low so far but COVID on the rise, Vt. health officials say
Flu cases remain low so far, but health officials say COVID is sending some patients to the hospital. They urge Vermonters to get vaccinated.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
"....According to Cappelli, the findings indicated that clinicians should avoid counseling patients with autoimmune diseases to temporarily discontinue DMARD therapy for supplemental COVID vaccinations..." www.google.com/search?q=Acc...
google.com
Google Search
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
ANALYSIS | How anti-COVID activism injected life into Alberta's separatist movement | CBC News
They fought vaccines and public health restrictions. Over time, their push for freedom shifted to independence.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
financebuzz.com/news/prescri...
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6 Prescription Drugs Medicare Part D Could Stop Covering in 2027 - Check Your Plan Now
Medicare Part D plans may change drug coverage for beneficiaries in 2027. Learn which types of medications could face restrictions and how to check your plan.
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
This is absolutely disgusting. Even for MAGA, another low. Barbaric.
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Dick Zoutman @dickzoutman.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Get your flu and Covid shots people!
cbc.ca
1 dead, more than 400 confirmed flu cases ahead of vaccine availability in Alberta | CBC News
There have already been 428 lab-confirmed cases of seasonal influenza — and one death — in Alberta since the season began on Aug. 30. Amid a decline in immunization rates, experts are urging people to...
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