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This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2025 which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [no change] Canada’s COVID INDEX SCORE is 7.5 About 1 of every 60 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 628,250-983,000 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; 5.8X higher Long COVID: HIGH; 5.7X higher Hospitalizations: HIGH; 9.2X higher Deaths: HIGH; 7.5X higher HOW TO HELP: EVERYONE: "UPDATE vaccines every 6 months WEAR N95-type masks" Who is HIGH RISK? People 60 and older, babies < 1 year, pregnant ALL AGES: immunocompromised OR medically at-risk OR no vaccine or infection in the last 6 months Recommendations are based on the COVID-19 Risk Index from the Peterborough ON Public Health Unit COVID-19 Resources Canada is a grassroots organization of volunteer scientists supporting Canadian COVID responses. Sources, data and methods for the COVID Index are available at www.Covid19Resources.ca

Canadian COVID Forecast Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2025

CANADA

HIGH [increasing]

About 1 of every 60 people is infected.

Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:

-Infections: 5.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.7 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 9.2 x higher
-Deaths: 7.5 x higher

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“We are told by leaders that we are the future. But when it comes to the ongoing pandemic, our present is being stolen right in front of our eyes.”

Incredible speech by Violet Affleck who warned about the ongoing dangers of COVID & Long Covid, & advocated for masks and clean air at the UN today!

Infographic from whn.global with the title: “It’s Asthma Peak Week.” Subheading: “The third week of September is a period when asthma attacks and hospital visits spike.” Supporting text: “Respiratory illness spikes, airborne viruses like COVID, and poor air quality add up to a dangerous week for people with asthma.” The background shows a close-up of a hand holding an asthma inhaler. At the top right, there are six small colored dots in a row.

Every September, Asthma Peak Week returns — a predictable surge when seasonal illness, airborne viruses, and polluted air converge. For those with asthma, it means heightened risk. For all of us, it’s a reminder: the air we share shapes our health.

Ahead of the Draw the Line rally on September 20th, we are coming together to create posters and signs for the day of action.

Join us to learn more about #DrawTheLine, meet other community members, and express yourself! Drop by for a bit, or stay for the afternoon! #yyc

Gotta love that forest fire orange-red gradient. How soothing.

Hey Calgary! Tired of you and everybody you care about breathing ALL THAT SMOKE? Of course you are. It's time to #DrawTheLine & stand up for a better future. Join us! We need YOU. We simply can't do it without YOU. We'll see you Sept 20th, TELL 10 FRIENDS who feel like you do! #yyc #ClimateChange

PROVINCIAL COVID-19 FORECASTS

Newfoundland and Labrador: 1 in 47
Prince Edward Island: 1 in 74
Nova Scotia: 1 in 69
New Brunswick: 1 in 80
Quebec: 1 in 71
Ontario: 1 in 74
Manitoba: 1 in 85
Saskatchewan: 1 in 77
Alberta: 1 in 53 infected
British Columbia: 1 in 47
Nunavut, NWT, Yukon: 1 in 69

Forecast scores are increasing or stable and high to very high in all provinces. About 1 in 65 people in Canada is currently infected (57,000-77,000 infections/day). The most recent estimate for the United States (3 weeks ago) is 1 in 93 infected (pmc19.com). Infections and hospitalizations are now consistently increasing in all provinces. This is consistent with the start of a new wave. Deaths are not yet increasing but likely will in the next 1-2 weeks. Expected excess mortality due to COVID-19 in Canada is HIGH (9%, Forecast score 9). Infections in Canada this week are expected to result in 4,100 hospitalizations, 800 deaths (people who die at least 1 year earlier than they would without COVID) and 15,000 new long COVID cases serious enough to limit daily life activities. About 3.4% of people in Canada are infected and/or experiencing life activity-limiting long COVID this week. The estimated cost of hospitalizations from this week's infections in Canada is $90.2M. Hospitalizations are expected to require 6.2% of Canada's staffed hospital beds for three weeks (CIHI: average duration of COVID hospitalizations).

Canada COVID-19 FORECASTS: Aug 30 to Sep 12, 2025

🔹1 in 65 People Infected
🔹57,000 - 77,000 New Daily Infections
🔹399,350 - 536,875 Weekly Infections
🔹15,000 Weekly Long COVID Cases
🔹4,100 Weekly Hospitalisations
🔹800 Weekly Deaths

Source: covid19resources.ca/covid-hazard...

Canadian COVID Forecast Aug 30 - Sep 12 2025
ALBERTA

Very high [No change]

About 1 in 53 people in AB are CURRENTLY infected.

Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:

-Infections ~8 higher
-Long COVID ~7.9 higher
-Hospitalizations ~14 higher
-Deaths ~13.9 higher

CDC implosion, Vaccine debacle, Mortality data, Disability data, Wastewater data, and more Bonus How to argue with an AI booster

CDC implosion, Vaccine debacle, Mortality data, Disability data, Wastewater data, and more

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YouTube video by World Health Network Town Hall with Dr. Dick Zoutman: The Fight for Canadian Respirator Mask Standards

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Protecting healthcare workers protects us all: Canadian coalition gets overwhelming support backing stronger protections for healthcare workers in updated CSA respirator standard...

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This is alarming: “Canada’s also got the climate for data centres, because cooling is a huge issue,” he says in the interview.

BMJ article Aug 19, 2025 by Nick Tsergas "Why scientists are rethinking the immune effects of SARS-CoV-2"

New review in BMJ by @nicktsergas.ca: "Why scientists are rethinking the immune effects of SARS-CoV-2"

"People who are unwilling to consider the possibility of immune damage are perhaps driven by a fear of what those answers might mean."

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Support a National Standard for N95s (and other respirators) in Healthcare The Canadian Standards Association is looking for public feedback on an update of a national standard for N95s (and other respirators).

Not sure how to do it? Our colleagues at DoNoHarm BC created an easy step-by-step guide: donoharmbc.ca/national-sta...

Let’s make sure this essential progress becomes reality!

Take action now: publicreview.csa.ca

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This draft makes clear: N95s (not surgical masks) are the standard for airborne protection.

Our organization strongly supports this standard, and we encourage you to voice your support too.

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Graphic with text and images. Woman wearing an N95 mask and medical gloves, with the following text beside her: Support the CSA draft standard for respirator masks in health care. Public feedback is open until August 19th!   Image of a tablet showing a webpage with the following text beside it: DoNoHarm BC has created a thorough guide on providing feedback.

Help shape Canada’s respirator standard!

Until August 19, the CSA Z94.4 standard is open for public comment — and for the first time, it includes protections in health care settings.

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Homebound & down It's been about a year since my Long COVID symptoms became so severe that I lost the ability to leave home. Psychologically, it's difficult.

I developed Long Covid in late 2023, and became homebound by summer 2024. As the months drag on, it’s difficult not to feel like my life is on pause while the world moves on without me.

My latest personal essay is about the pain of being left behind:
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Alberta’s Perverse New Barriers to COVID Vaccines | The Tyee The virus hits the old and poor hardest. The province is erecting hurdles for granting them protection.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who revived her ailing political career by peddling conspiratorial COVID theories, has designed a program that is not only punitive but discriminatory, bureaucratic and Soviet in nature, writes Andrew Nikiforuk.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WHN Town Hall: The Fight for Canada’s Universal Respirator Mask Healthcare Standards. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining... Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WHN Town Hall: The Fight for Canada’s Universal Respirator Mask Healthcare Standards. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining...

WHN is hosting an important Town Hall on Tuesday with Dr. Dick Zoutman

Subject: The Fight for Canada’s Universal Respirator Mask Healthcare Standards

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The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) has released CSA Z94.4, a draft revision of its standard on respirators and respiratory protection.

For the first time they are including healthcare settings in the new draft standard.

Autoimmunity in Children Post-COVID: A Silent Risk New research reveals links between SARS-CoV-2 infections and autoimmune responses in children.

Autoimmunity in Children Post-COVID: A Silent Risk
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WHN Response to Canada's CSA Z94.4-25 Respirator Standard - WHN CSA Z94.4-25 is a draft national standard proposing science-based airborne protection measures, including universal respirator use in healthcare. While broadly welcomed, it has also drawn a petition i...

📢 Canada’s CSA Z94.4-25 standard calls for universal respirators in healthcare—a milestone in airborne protection

Support it with your voice:
✅ Submit public comments (open to all)
🧾 Read WHN’s support + petition response
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A blue, black and yellow graphic features a hand-drawn illustration of a headstrap N95 mask entwined with a stethoscope, with tubing coiled in the shape of a heart. Text reads, Support a National Standard for N95s (asterisk - and other respirators!) in Healthcare. Have your say by August 19, 2025. Summary and template answers available at www.DoNoHarmBC.ca In the corner is the DoNoHarm BC logo and a QR code leading to their website

Advocacy alert 📣 Until August 19, you can give input on a game-changing national standard requiring N95s & other respirators in healthcare (and beyond)!

To make it easier to take part, we've created a plain-language explainer that includes some sample feedback: donoharmbc.ca/national-sta...

I made my comments and was happy to do so, Taking airborne transmission of diseases seriously and using precautionary principles in all healthcare settings… how amazing would that be?

Here again is the link to the comment page for this standard:

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