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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Please help the Canadian Covid Society complete this national survey covering questions about funding, research, treatments, resources, and more on Long Covid. The deadline is July 31, 2026. covidsociety.ca/priorities/l...
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Informing Long Covid Priorities: 2026 National Survey - Canadian Covid Society
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
The prevalence of children with Long Covid is estimated to be 2-10% infected with Covid which is an estimated 1.3- 6.5 million children- the same range as asthma. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCQi...
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Long Covid in Children
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Long Covid is not a rare disease occurring in 1 in 9 adults after a Covid infection. It has the same prevalence as Diabetes which has received $235 million from Gov Canada for research. Based upon prevalence, Long Covid should receive the same funding." cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
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Covid longue : passé, présent et futur - une entrevue avec le Dr Ziyad Al-Aly
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
For the international Long Covid Awareness Day on March 15, this is a discussion on Long Covid Past, Present and Future with Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly. Long Covid: Past, Present and Future – ft. Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly youtu.be/T3WD-tTFSWQ
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Long Covid: Past, Present and Future – ft. Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
“Even without hospitalization, many of these infections have long-term consequences, from organ damage and immune issues to increased risks of cancer and dementia. It’s unconscionable that we aren’t doing everything we can to reduce these risks" dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc...
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Health group calls on B.C. to bring back mask mandates | News
DoNoHarm BC is calling on B.C. to reinstate mask mandates in medical settings in order to protect patients from medical harm.
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
This POP BC interview with three remarkable physicians shows us that science is the candle in the dark giving us hope for the future. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f3c...
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Science as a Candle in the Dark: A Discussion about Measles, HIV and COVID 19
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
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OPINION: Don’t wait for B.C. public health to protect you this flu season - Surrey Now-Leader
H3N2 could make this a rough winter – be prepared
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Ms. Opossum graphs COVID data (health break). @ratnegative.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
I have been trying to raise awareness about the recent cuts to pandemic preparedness by provincial institutions in BC for the past 1½ months. Most of the cuts were not announced to the public beforehand and media coverage has been scant. 1/?
[Text on an yellow octagon meant to look like the output of an overhead projector.]

The silent erosion of COVID-19 awareness & management in B.C.:
A TIMELINE

[A timeline of the year 2025 and the January of 2026. Numbered diamonds are placed on the timeline to mark the events below.]

1. April 16: Amount & timeliness of SARS-CoV-2 sample data uploaded to GISAID, an online repository, deteriorate.
2. May: The end of RAT Kit Distribution Program is announced in a professional newsletter. This provided free RAT kits to pharmacies.
3. May 31: RAT kits orders from this day onwards would not be reimbursed.
4. June: The BCCDC page dedicated to how COVID-19 spreads is removed.
5. September 1: Under the BC medical services plan, less than 20 people will be allowed in an online group medical visit. An unknown number of bed- & house-bound people will lose telehealth access to the BC-CLMF, a long COVID & ME/CFS clinic. Implementation delayed until January.
6. September 15: Vancouver Sun publishes a sponsored article, suggesting the program responsible for generating SARS-CoV-2 data from wastewater samples would be expanded & describes the then-current state of the program.
7. September 18: The wastewater surveillance program is cut: 8 of 12 wastewater treatment plants will no longer be monitored, and 1 sample will be taken per week instead of 3.
8. October 14: The year's vaccination campaign begins to widespread shortages.
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Covid poses an "existential threat to human health". Every infection increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia, dysregulation of the immune system and reactivation of viral infections. Children are having Long COVID. thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
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This Physicist Says We Don’t Take COVID Seriously Enough | The Tyee
We downplay the virus at our peril, warns Yaneer Bar-Yam. And children are more at risk than we thought.
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Covid poses an "existential threat to human health". Every infection increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia, dysregulation of the immune system and reactivation of viral infections. Children are having Long COVID. thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
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This Physicist Says We Don’t Take COVID Seriously Enough | The Tyee
We downplay the virus at our peril, warns Yaneer Bar-Yam. And children are more at risk than we thought.
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
The petition to demand funding for biomedical research for Long COVID in Children is up to 484 signatures, only 16 more signatures needed and it can be presented at the House of Commmons! Please sign the the petition today: www.change.org/p/demand-fed...
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Sign the Petition
Demand Federal Action on Biomedical Care for Children Living with Long COVID
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Kids and teenagers face a significantly higher risk of various PASC outcomes after reinfection with SARS-CoV-2. We need to support vaccination, ongoing research for PASC, identify high-risk subgroups, and improve prevention and care strategies. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Long COVID associated with SARS-CoV-2 reinfection among children and adolescents in the omicron era (RECOVER-EHR): a retrospective cohort study
Children and adolescents face a significantly higher risk of various PASC outcomes after reinfection with SARS-CoV-2. These findings add to previous evidence linking paediatric long COVID to multisyst...
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Demand Federal Action on Biomedical Care for Children Living with Long COVID. Sign the Children's Long COVID Network petition: www.change.org/p/demand-fed...
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Demand Federal Action on Biomedical Care for Children Living with Long COVID
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Happening this Sunday from 1-7pm - The 3rd Annual Clean Air Festival in Vancouver. How has it been three years already? This is a Covid safer hybrid event with respirator masks required 😷 & available free onsite. Lots of prizes & music too! 🎶 Register here 🔗 www.tickettailor.com/events/clean...
Colorful illustrated poster featuring a cartoon like sky with clouds, rolling hills and trees advertising the 3rd annual Clean Air Festival in Vancouver on Sept. 14, 1-7pm PT
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
The BOHS in the UK is officially recommending respirators instead of surgical masks in healthcare settings. Let’s hope that the CSA standard Z94.4 for use of respirators in all healthcare settings will become official in Canada to protect healthcare workers and patients. x.com/SafeDavid3/s...
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David Osborn on X: "🚨🩺😷🚨🩺😷 BREAKING! At last! In the UK, we have official guidance on the use of respirators (FFP3) vs Fluid Resistant Surgical Masks (FRSM) which has been prepared SPECIFICALLY FOR THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR. 🚨🩺😷🚨🩺😷" / X
🚨🩺😷🚨🩺😷 BREAKING! At last! In the UK, we have official guidance on the use of respirators (FFP3) vs Fluid Resistant Surgical Masks (FRSM) which has been prepared SPECIFICALLY FOR THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR. 🚨🩺😷🚨🩺😷
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Parent advocacy groups have asked the Ministry of Health to install HEPA filters in all BC schools to protect our kids with no results. Private schools like St. Georges upgraded their HVAC's with HEPA filters according to ASHRAE guidelines. x.com/InspiredAqua...
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Inspired Aquariums on X: "Ag. Minister Lana Popham: "There’s about $30,000 for 75 egg and poultry producers to add things into their barns like HEPA filters, to install ultra-violet light systems" 🙄 Hey @Josie_Osborne why aren't there HEPAs and UV systems in BC schools to protect our kids from Covid? https://t.co/tW09Sq2B6t" / X
Ag. Minister Lana Popham: "There’s about $30,000 for 75 egg and poultry producers to add things into their barns like HEPA filters, to install ultra-violet light systems" 🙄 Hey @Josie_Osborne why aren't there HEPAs and UV systems in BC schools to protect our kids from Covid? https://t.co/tW09Sq2B6t
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Long COVID in kids happens at a critical time when kids are physically and mentally developing and may increase their risk for long term disability. This is why we need more research and resources for this condition to help kids now. archive.ph/7mtb8
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
Sign the letter from the Canadian Aerosol Transmission Coalition: We support the latest draft CSA Z94.4, Selection, Use and Care of Respirators – to protect ALL workers, especially healthcare. www.aerosoltransmissioncoalition.ca
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The home page of the Canadian Aerosol Transmission Coalition – a group of individuals sharing their knowledge and expertise to help guide government leaders and public health officials with their deci...
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
Protect healthcare workers and patients by supporting the landmark standard Z94.4 for the use of respirators in healthcare proposed by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). August 19th is the deadline to weigh in at : publicreview.csa.ca/Home/Details...
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Selection, use, and care of respirators (New Edition)
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
The Federal government gives BC $194 million annually to treat rare diseases. Medications are not just for curing diseases but to alleviate suffering and improve quality of life. If the drug was $1 the committee would never have been involved. vancouversun.com/news/member-...
She also took exception to the narrative that the decision in Pollock’s case was based on the cost of the drug, roughly $800,000 a year, rather than its ability to provide Pollock with an improved quality of life.
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Measles, like COVID is a contagious airborne virus. Handwashing is ineffective for prevention but what is effective includes vaccination, use of masks especially N95 masks, cleaning the air in schools and a public awareness campaign. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
New: Our open letter to PM Mark Carney on the urgent need for COVID-19 mitigations 🍁 @mark-carney.bsky.social - We’re calling for action in 4 key areas to protect public health 📝 Read the full letter & share: protectbc.ca/open-letter-lettre-ouverte-pm-mark-carney 
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Come to the Millions Missing BC Rally On Saturday, May 10th from 1-2:30 pm at Jack Poole Plaza to support people living with ME/ CFS and Long COVID in BC and advocate for more funding for research into treatment.
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
“ There is no single universal drug for treatment (of Long COVID in kids). Some people think there is nothing we can do. But there are a variety of specific symptom-based therapies we can use now. “ ( while waiting for RCT trials). Dr. Peter Rowe protectbc.ca/long-covid-r...
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March 29, 2025: Long is Real in Kids Too! - Protect Our Province B.C.
Join us for an interview with Dr. Peter Rowe, Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Children's Centre Chronic Fatigue Clinic at Johns Hopkins University as he gives us new hope for the treatment...
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Dr. Peter Rowe on Immunity Debt: “ I don’t know what the rationale would be to say that children should be exposed to major illnesses ( to help their immunity) – people will die.” protectbc.ca/long-covid-r...
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March 29, 2025: Long is Real in Kids Too! - Protect Our Province B.C.
Join us for an interview with Dr. Peter Rowe, Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Children's Centre Chronic Fatigue Clinic at Johns Hopkins University as he gives us new hope for the treatment...
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
New briefing alert: Long Covid in Kids! Millions of children globally now have Long Covid. We interviewed Dr. Peter Rowe, Professor of Pediatrics, at John Hopkins in Long Covid in kids Watch here👇🏼 youtu.be/QbUjM-Pb8Z8?...
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Long COVID is Real in Kids Too!
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
What makes a good health leader? As soothing as "Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Safe" may sound, without action, it’s just another empty slogan. Canadians need someone who takes timely, decisive actions to truly protect us. Now, and when the next pandemic strikes. canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/04/13/w...
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What makes a good public health leader?
Canada is searching for a new Chief Public Health Officer. Leadership matters, especially in a crisis.
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
The BCCDC is conducting a survey on Long Covid in the province. They ask whether Long Covid was diagnosed by a healthcare provider, which could underestimate the prevalence. Share your thoughts! Survey 🔗 ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...?
BCCDC long covid study ad on Instagram from the account "BCmixsurvry"
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Still COVIDing Canada @stillcovidingca.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
BC patients, health advocates slam removal of healthcare mask protections DoNoHarm BC March 31, 2025 📰 Read the press release: stillcoviding.ca/en/communiti... #CovidIsNotOver #COVID #BCPoli #CdnPoli #health
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BC patients, health advocates slam removal of healthcare mask protections
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Vancouver, BC today 🍁 Long COVID is real. These pillow cases tell the heartbreaking stories of some of the over 3.5 million Canadians who were previously healthy now suffering from this debilitating disease with over 100, 000 people unable to work. Governments need to help them now.
Display of colorful pillowcases with words of suffering written on them by Canadian long Covid victims - displayed outside the Vancouver Art Gallery in honor of International Long Covid Day
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Long COVID Canada - Collaborative @longcovidcan-co.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Today, we invite you to send a letter to your Prov /Fed reps asking for more support. Please follow the instructions on the website, include a link of the letter of support from Senator Kutcher (found on the main Long Covid page) cc the email given to track! #CureLongCovidNow #LongCovidAwareness
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Reminder: Tomorrow, March 15th is International Long Covid Awareness Day and the 5 yr anniversary since the start of the Covid pandemic. It is the first year Canada is participating nationwide. In Vancouver join us outside the Vancouver Art Gallery at 10:45 am to support Long COVID!
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Saturday March 15th is International #LongCovid Awareness Day & the 5 yr anniversary since the start of the Covid pandemic. It is the first year Canada is participating nationwide. In Vancouver join us outside the Vancouver Art Gallery at 10:45 am to support Long COVID!
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DoNoHarm BC @donoharmbc.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
New hazard index from Covid-19 Resources Canada, based on federal wastewater data. COVID rates are very high across Canada (~1 in 42 people) & high in BC (~1 in 56). Infections this week are expected to cause 2,900 hospitalizations, 630 deaths, & 14,000 new Long COVID cases 😣
Canadian COVID Forecast for Feb 1-14, 2025, produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is VERY HIGH (no change) with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 12.7
About 1 of every 42 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 358,700-554,800
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: VERY HIGH; 13.4X higher
Long COVID estimate: VERY HIGH; 11.7X higher
Hospitalizations, ICU: VERY HIGH; 11.9X higher
Deaths: VERY HIGH; 12.5X higherBritish Columbia’s COVID Forecast for Feb 1-14, 2025, produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Outlook is HIGH (no change) with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 8.5
About 1 in every 56 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 37,650-58,200
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: HIGH; 9.1X higher
Long COVID estimate: VERY HIGH; 11.0X higher
Hospitalizations, ICU: HIGH; 8.3X higher
Deaths: HIGH; 7.8X higher
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
#Covid turns five today. The next pandemic is lurking. thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
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COVID-19 Turns Five Today. The Next Pandemic Is Lurking | The Tyee
The coronavirus brought us to our knees, but H5N1 could knock us flat.
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DoNoHarm BC @donoharmbc.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
We’re being joined by @protectbc.bsky.social & @cancovsoc.bsky.social calling for mask requirements in healthcare. You can also find our press release & media kit at donoharmbc.ca/advocates-ur... - and if you know journalists or outlets that should be covering this issue, please do tag them!
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Advocates Urge BC to Reinstate Healthcare Mask Protections Amid Rising Risks
DoNoHarm BC, Protect Our Province BC and the Canadian Covid Society are calling on policy-makers to reinstate healthcare mask requirements. BC faces severe risks from COVID-19, a rise in “walking pneu...
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Dr Noor Bari @njbbari3.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Top graph… what we have going on with C19 (scaled down compared to flu due to most people using RAT, or nothing). Bottom graph, flu. No matter how hard you stare at it, C19 graph is just refusing to morph into a tidy spike like flu. Wishful thinking doesn’t work.
COVID-19 respiratory surveillance New South Wales Australia December 2024 and the preceding year. COVID-19 shows an ululating wave pattern in that period of around three waves with the fourth just starting. Influenza shows a single spike. Influenza wave has a larger amplitude however COVID-19 PCR testing is severely restricted.
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 01/09/2024
Happening Wednesday, Sept 4! Live briefing on Clean Air in Schools with Protect our Province BC's Dr. Susan Kuo and below guests ⬇️ Webinar link 🔗 protectbc.ca/live
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Clean Air in Schools:
A Breath of Fresh Air
Dr Susan Kuo Interviews:
Suzie Mah
COPE VSB School Board Trustee
Luc Latulippe
Clean Air in BC Schools
Jacqueline Ferreira
Researcher, Parent, &
Disability Inclusion Advocate
Wednesday Sept 4th, 2024
1 to 2 pm PDT
www.protectbc.ca/live
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PoP Nova Scotia @popns.bsky.social · 07/11/2023
Don't forget to test to protect! Watch this fantastic how-to video from @protectbc.bsky.social In Nova Scotia you can still pick up at-home rapid test kits at public libraries, MLA offices, Access Nova Scotia, and Feed Nova Scotia!
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How to Do a COVID Rapid Test (RAT) Properly
We receive a lot of questions about how, when, and how often to do a COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test. Protect our Province BC collaborated with our friend Luc, w...
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 07/11/2023
We've also put together this FAQ on Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs). Let's us know if anything's unclear, or if we've missed including your question. protectbc.ca/covid-19-rap...
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Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) – FAQ - Protect Our Province B.C.
General Information Q: How accurate are Rapid Antigen Tests?  A: Positive test results on rapid tests are generally accurate, and if you test positive you should take precautions (wear a high-quality...
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 07/10/2023
We warned the BC gov't of the rising threat of looming Covid hospitalizations and deaths *in August.* Our warning was heavily covered by BC media, so we know that gov't heard us. They did nothing. And here we are. #bcpoli
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 07/10/2023
“Covid and other viruses rely on human behaviour, and ignoring what we can see happening in other countries while continuing to act like the pandemic is over will bring on the next wave; that is a mathematical fact.” - @Protect_BC on June 28, 2023. This was preventable. #BCPoli #BCEd
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations up 58 per cent in two weeks, as infections, deaths also spike
The BC Centre for Disease Control says in its latest update that deaths due to COVID-19 are also trending upwards, with 24 fatalities in the last week of September, compared to nine in the second week...
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Protect Our Province BC @protectbc.bsky.social · 06/10/2023
CTV News: "Protect our Province B.C. – an independent advocacy group of doctors and policy specialists – has criticized Henry and Dix for not taking further measures to limit Covid transmission, particularly in schools." #bcpoli bc.ctvnews.ca/more-in-hosp...
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More in hospital with COVID-19 in B.C. now than at any point in 2023 so far
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control reported 422 people in hospital with COVID-19 Thursday, more than five times as many as there were just two months ago.
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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 05/10/2023
Now we're talking! A trivalent nasal vaccine vs mumps, measles and Covid, broadly effective vs SARS-CoV-2 variants, with expected long duration (using preS-6P), in multiple experimental models pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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Nosferatu @realnosferatu.bsky.social · 05/10/2023
Yup.
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David Fisman. @dfisman.bsky.social · 05/10/2023
I feel very lucky to have had my updated mRNA booster against sars-2 today, as well as my annual flu shot, at a Walgreens in the US. I remain baffled by the sluggish roll out in Canada.
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