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YouTube video by Protect_BC Science as a Candle in the Dark: A Discussion about Measles, HIV and COVID 19

This POP BC interview with three remarkable physicians shows us that science is the candle in the dark giving us hope for the future.

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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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[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.

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/?

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.

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.

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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.

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...

Sign the Petition Demand Federal Action on Biomedical Care for Children Living with Long COVID

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:
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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...

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.

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Sign the Petition Demand Federal Action on Biomedical Care for Children Living with Long COVID

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...

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

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...

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. 🚨🩺😷🚨🩺😷

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.

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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

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.

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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.
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aerosoltransmissioncoalition.ca 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...

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

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...

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.

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.
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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.

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Our asks are:

1. Boosting funding for science & Long‑COVID research
2. Upgrading ventilation in schools, hospitals & LTC
3. Novavax procurement & manufacturing
4. Federal guidelines on airborne precautions (N95s) year‑round in healthcare

No strong economy without public health 🙌🏼

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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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.

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...

“ 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
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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...

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.”

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Dr. Rowe says: "Believe patients...it avoids the medical trauma we impose on people when we say 'I don't think this is real'"

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YouTube video by Protect_BC Long COVID is Real in Kids Too!

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👇🏼

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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.

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.
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We know many HCW still lack awareness or understanding of the condition, leading to delays in diagnosis.

There are open-ended comment boxes, so you can let the researchers know how lack of masking further harms Long Covid sufferers

BCCDC long covid study ad on Instagram from the account "BCmixsurvry"

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!

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BC patients, health advocates slam removal of healthcare mask protections

BC patients, health advocates slam removal of healthcare mask protections

DoNoHarm BC
March 31, 2025

📰 Read the press release:

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#CovidIsNotOver #COVID #BCPoli #CdnPoli #health

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

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.

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