Note that with hundreds of thousands of visitors expected to visit Vancouver during the FIFA World Cup in June and July, many experts warn that infectious disease risks are likely to rise.
We've been asked to share a new initiative by a research team at UBC. Right now, they're setting priorities for new research around "healthcare barriers related to respiratory infection risk" - and they want to hear from people across BC about what to focus on!
Here’s the latest hazard index from the academic-led team at Covid-19 Resources Canada, based on federal government wastewater data. This is the forecast from May 23rd to June 5th.
COVID rates are moderate across Canada (~1 in every 314 people is infected), and moderate in BC (~1 in 258).
Stay safe: ventilate, vaccinate, educate, mitigate. Visit DoNoHarmBC.ca to demand widespread and informed Novavax access, and make your voice heard regarding BC’s 2027 budget.
Do you live with chronic physical health conditions that increase risks from respiratory infections? Are you a family member, caregiver or advocate for people w/ those types of health conditions?
👉 Do the survey: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Your input can help shape future research!
Advocacy opportunity 📣 BC's Finance committee is now accepting written feedback on what to include in #BCBudget2027. Learn how to submit your written feedback donoharmbc.ca/bc-governmen... - and find some sample answers you can use to make it easier!
#BCBudget #BCHealthcare #BCPoli
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Questions? Email: [email protected]. More about who's behind the initiative: heet.nursing.ubc.ca Note that the survey is anonymous; however if you comment, like, or share on socials you may become publicly identified with the study.
#BCHealthcare #KeepMasksInHealthcare #CovidIsNotOver
Written feedback must be submitted by 2 pm Pacific on Fri June 19. If you're already scheduled to present directly to the finance committee, you *don't* need to make a written submission too - but you're welcome to pull from our template answers for your presentation! donoharmbc.ca/bc-governmen...
This is a key chance to tell policy-makers to support #CleanAir, #LongCovid care, testing, wastewater surveillance, ongoing vaccine access & more. Past public input on BC's budget has resulted in some notable successes - like #NovavaxNow, and a 2024 commitment of over $3 billion in pandemic funding!
