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DoNoHarm BC

@donoharmbc.bsky.social

We're a nonpartisan action group in BC, Canada advocating for evidence-based safety measures in high-risk settings. https://linktr.ee/DoNoHarmBC | https://donoharmbc.ca

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DoNoHarm BC@donoharmbc.bsky.social · 2mo ago

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).

Canadian COVID Forecast for May 23 to June 5, 2026, produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada's COVID Forecast outlook is MODERATE [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 3.5. About 1 of every 314 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 111,500-184,500 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; 5.3X higher Long COVID: MODERATE; 4.8X higher Hospitalizations: MODERATE; 3.0X higher Deaths: MODERATE; 2.1X higherBritish Columbia's COVID Forecast for May 23 to June 5, 2026, produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Outlook is MODERATE [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 2.5. About 1 of every 258 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 18,800-31,100 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: MODERATE; 3.3X higher Long COVID: MODERATE; 4.1X higher Hospitalizations: MODERATE; 2.5X higher Deaths: MODERATE; 1.7X higherGauges with the May 23 to June 5, 2026 COVID Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, and territories. From left to right: Canada: MODERATE - 3.5 Alberta: MODERATE - 2.9 British Columbia: MODERATE - 2.5 Manitoba: MODERATE - 3.9 New Brunswick: MODERATE - 3.4 Newfoundland & Labrador: HIGH - 5.6 North: MODERATE - 3.5 Nova Scotia: MODERATE - 3.1 Ontario: MODERATE - 3.7 Prince Edward Island: MODERATE - 3.2 Quebec: MODERATE - 3.1 Saskatchewan: MODERATE - 3.7A graphic shows recommendations from COVID-19 Resources Canada, including: UPDATE vaccines every 6 months WEAR N95-type masks AVOID indoor social gatherings AVOID crowded non-essential places Below that, text reads, infection increases risks of long-term health damage (Statistics Canada). A Statistics Canada graph shows long term symptoms from one infection (14.6% of people), two infections (25.4%), and for three or more infections (37%).
DoNoHarm BC@donoharmbc.bsky.social · 2mo ago

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

BC Budget 2027 Consultation template answers

The BC Government 2027 Budget Consultation comment period is open and looking for public input. Here's how to submit your ideas.

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DoNoHarm BC@donoharmbc.bsky.social · 2mo ago

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!

White graphic titled ‘Safer Access to Care’, featuring logos for UBC and the Healthcare Ethics & Equity team, alongside an illustration of a coughing person. Text reads: We are setting research priorities about building safer access to healthcare in British Columbia. Do you live with one or more chronic physical health conditions that increase risks from respiratory infections? Are you a family member, caregiver or advocate for people with chronic physical health conditions? Please take our survey! Scan the QR code or visit: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6xtweXavuikuiOy Questions? Email: healthcare.ethics@ubc.ca More about us: https://heet@nursing.ubc.ca Healthcare barriers related to respiratory infection risk: Building a research agenda with people living with chronic physical health conditions in British Columbia. Research Lead: Dr. Drew Clark, UBC School of Nursing. UBC Behavioural Research Ethics Board: N26-01266 (April 2026)
DoNoHarm BC@donoharmbc.bsky.social · 2mo ago

‼️ We have good news! ‼️ We have confirmed that Novavax will be made available again in BC, for the fall vaccination campaign. Thank you to everyone who sent letters, called their officials, and advocated for this very important win!

Deep blue graphic with a pink and blue gradient, and text reading: "BC demands access to Novavax in 2026/27" with the word Novavax standing out in pink. At the top is a neon yellow banner with navy bold text "Update". Below the text is a horizontally placed icon of a syringe, coloured blue. Below this is the hashtag "Novavax Now". At bottom-right is the logo for DoNoHarm BC.
DoNoHarm BC@donoharmbc.bsky.social · 4mo ago

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 March 28th to April 10th. COVID rates are still high across Canada (~1 in every 84 people is infected), and high in BC (~1 in 175).

Canadian COVID Forecast for March 28 to April 10, 2026, produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada's COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 6.7. About 1 of every 84 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 303,900-409,500 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; 9.2X higher Long COVID: HIGH; 6.6X higher Hospitalizations: HIGH; 5.4X higher Deaths: HIGH; 5.6X higherBritish Columbia's COVID Forecast for March 28 to April 10, 2026, produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Outlook is MODERATE [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 4.0. About 1 of every 175 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 22,400-30,200 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: MODERATE; 4.3X higher Long COVID: HIGH; 6.0X higher Hospitalizations: MODERATE; 4.3X higher Deaths: MODERATE; 3.5X higherGauges with the March 28 to April 10, 2026 COVID Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, and territories. From left to right: Canada: VERY HIGH - 12.1 Alberta: VERY HIGH - 12.3 British Columbia: HIGH - 8.1 Manitoba: SEVERE - 19.2 New Brunswick: VERY HIGH - 11.2 Newfoundland & Labrador: VERY HIGH - 11.3 North: VERY HIGH - 12.9 Nova Scotia: SEVERE - 17.6 Ontario: VERY HIGH - 10.9 Prince Edward Island: HIGH - 9.8 Quebec: VERY HIGH - 12.3 Saskatchewan: SEVERE - 17.9A graphic shows recommendations from COVID-19 Resources Canada, including: UPDATE vaccines every 6 months WEAR N95-type masks AVOID indoor social gatherings AVOID crowded non-essential places Below that, text reads, infection increases risks of long-term health damage (Statistics Canada). A Statistics Canada graph shows long term symptoms from one infection (14.6% of people), two infections (25.4%), and for three or more infections (37%).
Ms. Opossum graphs COVID data (health break).@ratnegative.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Speaking up is too dangerous for me on account of transnational repression. Please, if you can sign up to advocate for 1. more frequent wastewater draws, 2. better variant monitoring and data access, 3. the restoration of the RAT Kit Distribution Program, do so. We can collaborate on a script.

DoNoHarm BC@donoharmbc.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Advocacy opportunity 📣 Pre-register to present directly to BC gov about YOUR priorities for next year's provincial budget! Sign up by Friday April 10 at 2pm: consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultation... Presenting can be done virtually. They’ll follow up in May about whether you’ve been selected.

DoNoHarm BC@donoharmbc.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Advocacy opportunity 📣 Pre-register to present directly to BC gov about YOUR priorities for next year's provincial budget! Sign up by Friday April 10 at 2pm: consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultation... Presenting can be done virtually. They’ll follow up in May about whether you’ve been selected.

LABC Consultation Portal

Welcome to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia's Consultation Portal. Participate in public consultations, submit feedback, and share your views on key legislative matters.

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Lance@lanceboer.com · 5mo ago

CBC BC video about our Long Covid Awareness Day event in Vancouver, and the Living with Long Covid exhibit at @museumofvan.bsky.social, featuring Emily van Lidth de Jeude. @cancovsoc.bsky.social @protectbc.bsky.social @donoharmbc.bsky.social #LongCovid #ILCAD2026 #LongCovidAwareness

Doctors, patients raise awareness on Long COVID Awareness Day

Sunday marks International Long Covid Awareness Day, held annually on March 15. Six years after a global pandemic was declared, the affliction continues to be a battle for some long after their initia...

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DoNoHarm BC@donoharmbc.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Advocacy opportunity 📣 Until March 27, the Metro Vancouver regional district wants public input on their 2027 Budget & 5-year plan. Metro Vancouver deals with things like: - wastewater - air quality - regional planning - below-market rental housing and more!

Still COVIDing Canada@stillcovidingca.bsky.social · 6mo ago

[Traduit de l’anglais] Étude : présence d’ARN du SRAS-CoV-2 dans 39 % des échantillons d’air prélevés dans les hôpitaux pendant des éclosions, malgré une bonne ventilation CIDRAP Le 17 février 2026 Par Laine Bergeson stillcoviding.ca/fr/nouvelles... #santé #COVID #CovidIsNotOver #BringBackMasks

Étude : présence d’ARN du SRAS-CoV-2 dans 39 % des échantillons d’air prélevés dans les hôpitaux pendant des éclosions, malgré une bonne ventilation

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DoNoHarm BC@donoharmbc.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Advocacy opportunity 📣 BCCDC is assessing BC’s wastewater surveillance program. Survey here: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Wastewater testing is an “early warning system” to monitor community illness levels, including surges & new variants. It’s a crucial tool for pandemic preparedness.

BCCDC Wastewater Surveillance Dashboard Evaluation Survey

The British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is evaluating the provincial wastewater surveillance program. The survey will be used to understand how the BCCDC Wastewater Surveillance Dashbo...

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DoNoHarm BC@donoharmbc.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Good news - WorkSafeBC has announced that when the newest edition of CSA standard Z94.4 comes out, they’ll review it for future updates to BC’s workplace safety regulations. This means we’re one step closer to getting up-to-date rules about workplace N95 use and airborne transmission into BC law!

DoNoHarm BC@donoharmbc.bsky.social · 11mo ago

ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITY: WorkSafeBC is revising some regulations, including its standard on respirators! However, it plans to use an outdated edition on N95s. Background and how you can help 🧵:

An illustration of three masked workers. Text reads, "Tell WorkSafeBC to use the newest standard for N95s and other respirators. Give written feedback by September 26, 2025. Register for the virtual public hearings on Sept. 24." More info and talking points: DoNoHarmBC.ca
DoNoHarm BC@donoharmbc.bsky.social · 6mo ago

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 Jan 17th to 30th. COVID rates are very high across Canada (~1 in every 95 people is infected), and high in BC (~1 in 180).

Canadian COVID Forecast for January 17 to January 30, 2026, produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada's COVID Forecast outlook is VERY HIGH (no change) with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 12.1. About 1 of every 95 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 303,900-409,500 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; 10.5X higher Long COVID: HIGH; 6.4X higher Hospitalizations: VERY HIGH; 10.6X higher Deaths: SEVERE; 15.1X higherBritish Columbia's COVID Forecast for January 17 to January 30, 2026, produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Outlook is HIGH (decreasing) with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 8.1. About 1 of every 180 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 22,400-30,200 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; 8.2X higher Long COVID: HIGH; 6.4X higher Hospitalizations: HIGH; 7.4X higher Deaths: HIGH; 8.6X higherGauges with the Jan 17 - Jan 30, 2026 COVID Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, and territories. From left to right: Canada: VERY HIGH - 12.1 Alberta: VERY HIGH - 12.3 British Columbia: HIGH - 8.1 Manitoba: SEVERE - 19.2 New Brunswick: VERY HIGH - 11.2 Newfoundland & Labrador: VERY HIGH - 11.3 North: VERY HIGH - 12.9 Nova Scotia: SEVERE - 17.6 Ontario: VERY HIGH - 10.9 Prince Edward Island: HIGH - 9.8 Quebec: VERY HIGH - 12.3 Saskatchewan: SEVERE - 17.9A graphic shows recommendations from COVID-19 Resources Canada, including: UPDATE vaccines every 6 months WEAR N95-type masks AVOID indoor social gatherings AVOID crowded non-essential places Below that, text reads, infection increases risks of long-term health damage (Statistics Canada). A Statistics Canada graph shows long term symptoms from one infection (14.6% of people), two infections (25.4%), and for three or more infections (37%).
DoNoHarm BC@donoharmbc.bsky.social · 8mo ago

“It’s one thing not to be prepared for the unexpected. It is another thing altogether to be unprepared for the entirely predictable.” If you think that BC hospitals should be preventing illness outbreaks instead of playing catchup, add your voice today: donoharmbc.ca/masks-in-hea...

Keep (and improve) masks in healthcare

Take action to restore and strengthen mask protections in BC healthcare settings year round.

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PoP Nova Scotia@popns.bsky.social · 8mo ago

"Here we go again. December is upon us and B.C. health-care leaders are about to be surprised, yet again, by influenza season." -Dr. Lyne Filiatrault Co-signed, Nova Scotia where the health authority still hasn't reinstated masks.

DoNoHarm BC@donoharmbc.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Already emailed BC policy-makers about the need for healthcare mask requirements? Take the next step and make some calls 📞 If you don’t want to speak to a person directly, try calling after hours instead and leave a message. It just takes a few seconds. You can use our quick script:

Blue, yellow and black graphic with text at the top that reads: Call your MLA and other Policymakers, 1 of 2 images. There is a picture of a person in an N95 mask, holding up a cell phone to their ear with a speech bubble that reads: “I’m calling to ask you to help restore mask requirements in healthcare. These protections have already returned in Newfoundland, Labrador, PEI, and major Quebec hospitals due to viral surges across Canada - and without consistent protection in BC, [I can’t safely get medical care / my vulnerable loved one is at risk / as a healthcare worker I face unnecessary risks.]” BC Health Minister: 250-953-3547, PHO Office: 250-952-1330, BC CDC: 604-707-2400, BC Premier: 250-387-1715, MLA & other contacts: donoharm.ca/contact-list/ DoNoHarm BC logo at the top right.Blue, yellow and black graphic with text at the top that reads: Call your MLA and other Policymakers, 2 of 2 images. There is a picture of a person in an N95 mask, holding up a cell phone to their ear with a speech bubble that reads: “We also need to close gaps in the rules, and use N95 style masks as the default - a practice supported by over 1,700 experts, advocates, and major unions. You can learn more at DoNoHarmBC.ca. There’s no need to call me back/I’d appreciate a callback about next steps. My number is —-————.” BC Health Minister: 250-953-3547, PHO Office: 250-952-1330, BC CDC: 604-707-2400, BC Premier: 250-387-1715, MLA & other contacts: donoharm.ca/contact-list/ DoNoHarm BC logo at the top right.
DoNoHarm BC@donoharmbc.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Here’s the latest hazard index from Nov 22 to Dec 5 from the academic-led team at Covid-19 Resources Canada, based on federal government wastewater data. COVID rates are still high across Canada (~1 in every 161 people is infected), and high in BC (~1 in 221).

Canadian COVID Forecast for November 22 to December 5, 2025, produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada's COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH (no change) with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 9.4. About 1 of every 161 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 580,400-750,800 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: HIGH; 8.8X higher Long COVID: HIGH; 6.0X higher Hospitalizations: HIGH; 8.2X higher Deaths: VERY HIGH; 11.4X higherBritish Columbia's COVID Forecast for November 22 to December 5, 2025, produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Outlook is HIGH (decreasing) with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 8.4. About 1 of every 221 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 59,400-76,800 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: HIGH; 7.3X higher Long COVID: HIGH; 5.8X higher Hospitalizations: HIGH; 5.7X higher Deaths: HIGH; 8.6X higherGauges with the November 22 to December 5, 2025 COVID Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, & territories: Canada: HIGH - 9.4 Alberta: SEVERE - 15.1 British Columbia: HIGH - 7.2 Manitoba: VERY HIGH - 13.9 New Brunswick: VERY HIGH - 14.0 Newfoundland & Labrador: HIGH - 7.9 North: VERY HIGH - 11.1 Nova Scotia: VERY HIGH - 14.3 Ontario: HIGH - 8.2 Prince Edward Island: HIGH - 8.8 Quebec: HIGH - 8.7 Saskatchewan: VERY HIGH - 14.5A graphic shows recommendations from COVID-19 Resources Canada, including: UPDATE vaccines every 6 months WEAR N95-type masks AVOID indoor social gatherings AVOID crowded non-essential places Below that, text reads, infection increases risks of long-term health damage (Statistics Canada). A Statistics Canada graph shows long term symptoms from one infection (14.6% of people), two infections (25.4%), and for three or more infections (37%).
DoNoHarm BC@donoharmbc.bsky.social · 9mo ago

ACTION ALERT 📣 BC is falling behind in protecting patients & healthcare workers. As we enter fall/winter, Newfoundland, Labrador, PEI, major Quebec & Ontario hospitals & more have already restored mask requirements in healthcare - yet so far, BC has failed to take action.

Dark blue, yellow and black graphic with an illustration of a person in an N95, fist raised, holding a sign that reads: Restore (and improve) masks in healthcare. Next to the DoNoHarm BC logo and a QR code, smaller text reads, Add your voice: www.DoNoHarmBC.ca