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Protect Our Province Nova Scotia is a community-care initiative focussed on reducing COVID transmission through evidence-based mitigation. popns.org Clean Air Library, HRM: bit.ly/HRMcleanair NS reported Covid deaths: https://nsheartstrings.online/

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Tara Moriarty@moriartylab.bsky.social · 2w ago

Canadian COVID Forecast: Jul 18 - Jul 31, 2026 SEVERE: none VERY HIGH: none HIGH: none MODERATE: CAN, AB, BC, MB, NL, North, NS, ON, PEI, QC, SK About 1 in 287 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

This image shows gauges with the Jul 18 - Jul 31, 2026 COVID Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, and territories. From left to right: Canada: MODERATE - 2.3 Alberta: MODERATE - 2.2 British Columbia: MODERATE - 2.9 Manitoba: MODERATE - 2.1 New Brunswick: MODERATE - 2.1 Newfoundland & Labrador: MODERATE - 2.5 North: MODERATE - 2.3 Nova Scotia: MODERATE - 2.0 Ontario: MODERATE - 2.3 Prince Edward Island: MODERATE - 2.1 Quebec: MODERATE - 2.4 Saskatchewan: MODERATE - 2.1 A text box reads: 'The COVID Forecast is calculated from 3 equally weighted categories: 1) Current infections and spread; 2) Healthcare system impact; 3) Mortality. Within each category there is one sub-category for trends over the most recent week (Trends) and one sub-category for current parameter values relative to a specified baseline (Current values). Trends and current values are weighted equally when determining the final score for a category. All Forecast input data and sources are available here (https://datastudio.google.com/embed/u/0/reporting/42b886cf-d661-488e-b7d8-5c5836b55ab6/page/p_2yqs028mwc). Past Forecast scores are available in the table below. Forecast scores are grouped into 4 ranges: MODERATE (1 to <5, white), HIGH (6 to <10, yellow), VERY HIGH (10 to <15, orange), SEVERE (>15 red).'
Tara Moriarty@moriartylab.bsky.social · last mo.

Canadian COVID Forecast Jun 20 - Jul 3, 2026 NOVA SCOTIA MODERATE [decreasing] About 1 of every 477 people is infected. Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections: 2.7 x higher -Long COVID: 4.9 x higher -Hospitalizations: 2.6 x higher -Deaths: 1.4 x higher

This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Jun 20 - Jul 3, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Nova Scotia's COVID Forecast outlook is MODERATE [decreasing] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 2.2 About 1 of every 477 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 1,500-3,500 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: MODERATE; 2.7X higher Long COVID: MODERATE; 4.9X higher Hospitalizations: MODERATE; 2.6X higher Deaths: MODERATE; 1.4X 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
World Health Network@thewhn.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Join WHN's Clean Air Panel Discussion 2: Safer Schools on June 29th from 11 AM to 1 PM ET to hear from a panel of experts working to improve air quality in educational settings. Learn why clean air in schools matters, what solutions are available today, and how we can create (...)

World Health Network event graphic in pale blue with the whn.global logo and the tagline “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.” Large text reads: “Join WHN’s Clean Air Panel Discussion 2: Safer Schools.” Additional text reads: “Hear from experts working to improve indoor air quality in schools and educational settings. June 29th | 11 AM to 1 PM ET.” A blue-to-green button says: “REGISTER NOW →”. The lower half features a soft 3D illustration of a white school building surrounded by trees and greenery.World Health Network speaker graphic with two white rounded panels and circular headshots. The whn.global logo and the tagline “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world” appear at the top. Text reads: “Ruth Brooker. Ruth is the founder of Clean Air for Kids, a UK nonprofit advocating for better air quality in schools. Inspired by her son’s leukemia diagnosis, she works to advance policies that create healthier, safer learning environments for all children.” The second panel reads: “Liesl McConchie. Liesl McConchie is an education and brain science expert with 25+ years of experience. She works with leading clean air organizations to help schools improve learning, attendance, and health through better indoor air quality.” Footer text: “Clean Air Panel Discussion 2: Safer Schools.”World Health Network speaker graphic with two white rounded panels and circular headshots. The whn.global logo and the tagline “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world” appear at the top. Text reads: “Lisa Greenfield. Lisa Greenfield is the Midwest Regional Program Manager for the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council. A longtime educator and indoor air quality advocate, she works with schools across the Midwest to create healthier learning environments.” The second panel reads: “Mary Jo Nabuurs. Mary Jo Nabuurs is a spokesperson for Ontario School Safety and a leading advocate for healthier schools and public spaces. She works to advance indoor air quality, public health, and evidence-based education.” Footer text: “Clean Air Panel Discussion 2: Safer Schools.”
Tara Moriarty@moriartylab.bsky.social · last mo.

Canadian COVID Forecast: Jun 20 - Jul 3, 2026 SEVERE: none VERY HIGH: none HIGH: none MODERATE: CAN, AB, BC, MB, NL, North, NS, ON, PEI, QC, SK About 1 in 320 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

This image shows gauges with the Jun 20 - Jul 3, 2026 COVID Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, and territories. From left to right: Canada: MODERATE - 2.9 Alberta: MODERATE - 4.4 British Columbia: MODERATE - 2.0 Manitoba: MODERATE - 2.4 New Brunswick: MODERATE - 2.2 Newfoundland & Labrador: MODERATE - 2.3 North: MODERATE - 2.6 Nova Scotia: MODERATE - 2.2 Ontario: MODERATE - 2.8 Prince Edward Island: MODERATE - 2.6 Quebec: MODERATE - 2.4 Saskatchewan: MODERATE - 2.2 A text box reads: 'The COVID Forecast is calculated from 3 equally weighted categories: 1) Current infections and spread; 2) Healthcare system impact; 3) Mortality. Within each category there is one sub-category for trends over the most recent week (Trends) and one sub-category for current parameter values relative to a specified baseline (Current values). Trends and current values are weighted equally when determining the final score for a category. All Forecast input data and sources are available here (https://datastudio.google.com/embed/u/0/reporting/42b886cf-d661-488e-b7d8-5c5836b55ab6/page/p_2yqs028mwc). Past Forecast scores are available in the table below. Forecast scores are grouped into 4 ranges: MODERATE (1 to <5, white), HIGH (6 to <10, yellow), VERY HIGH (10 to <15, orange), SEVERE (>15 red).'
Ben MacLeod 馬志斌@benmacleod.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Covid-cautious queers of Halifax: I'm hosting this Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon for Mask4Mask at the end of the month. No prior experience with Wikipedia editing is necessary – bring yourself and a laptop. See mask4mask_queers_hfx on Instagram for details (or DM me)!

A light blue poster with the logo of Wikipedia, a white, incomplete globe-shaped jigsaw puzzle, each jigsaw piece inscribed with a glyph from a different writing system. The poster is titled "Mask4Mask Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon" and says: "Tuesday, June 30th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Halifax Central Common Multi-purpose Room. 5816 Cogswell Street, next to the skatepark. Masks required (KN94). Please create a Wikimedia account prior to event -- details in caption! This event is sponsored by Wikimedia Canada".
Tara Moriarty@moriartylab.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Canadian COVID Forecast: Jun 6 - Jun 19, 2026 SEVERE: none VERY HIGH: none HIGH: none MODERATE: CAN, AB, BC, MB, NL, North, NS, ON, PEI, QC, SK About 1 in 345 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

This image shows gauges with the Jun 6 - Jun 19, 2026 COVID Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, and territories. From left to right: Canada: MODERATE - 3.0 Alberta: MODERATE - 2.4 British Columbia: MODERATE - 2.2 Manitoba: MODERATE - 3.1 New Brunswick: MODERATE - 2.6 Newfoundland & Labrador: MODERATE - 2.3 North: MODERATE - 2.7 Nova Scotia: MODERATE - 2.8 Ontario: MODERATE - 3.4 Prince Edward Island: MODERATE - 3.0 Quebec: MODERATE - 2.7 Saskatchewan: MODERATE - 2.8 A text box reads: 'The COVID Forecast is calculated from 3 equally weighted categories: 1) Current infections and spread; 2) Healthcare system impact; 3) Mortality. Within each category there is one sub-category for trends over the most recent week (Trends) and one sub-category for current parameter values relative to a specified baseline (Current values). Trends and current values are weighted equally when determining the final score for a category. All Forecast input data and sources are available here (https://datastudio.google.com/embed/u/0/reporting/42b886cf-d661-488e-b7d8-5c5836b55ab6/page/p_2yqs028mwc). Past Forecast scores are available in the table below. Forecast scores are grouped into 4 ranges: MODERATE (1 to <5, white), HIGH (6 to <10, yellow), VERY HIGH (10 to <15, orange), SEVERE (>15 red).'
Tara Moriarty@moriartylab.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Canadian COVID Forecast May 23 - Jun 5, 2026 NOVA SCOTIA MODERATE [decreasing] About 1 of every 411 people is infected. Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections: 5.0 x higher -Long COVID: 5.1 x higher -Hospitalizations: 2.8 x higher -Deaths: 1.6 x higher

This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between May 23 - Jun 5, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Nova Scotia's COVID Forecast outlook is MODERATE [decreasing] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 3.1 About 1 of every 411 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 2,300-3,800 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: MODERATE; 5.0X higher Long COVID: HIGH; 5.1X higher Hospitalizations: MODERATE; 2.8X higher Deaths: MODERATE; 1.6X 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
Tara Moriarty@moriartylab.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Canadian COVID Forecast: May 23 - Jun 5, 2026 SEVERE: none VERY HIGH: none HIGH: NL MODERATE: CAN, AB, BC, MB, North, NS, ON, PEI, QC, SK About 1 in 314 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

This image shows gauges with the May 23 - Jun 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 - 3.7 A text box reads: 'The COVID Forecast is calculated from 3 equally weighted categories: 1) Current infections and spread; 2) Healthcare system impact; 3) Mortality. Within each category there is one sub-category for trends over the most recent week (Trends) and one sub-category for current parameter values relative to a specified baseline (Current values). Trends and current values are weighted equally when determining the final score for a category. All Forecast input data and sources are available here (https://datastudio.google.com/embed/u/0/reporting/42b886cf-d661-488e-b7d8-5c5836b55ab6/page/p_2yqs028mwc). Past Forecast scores are available in the table below. Forecast scores are grouped into 4 ranges: MODERATE (1 to <5, white), HIGH (6 to <10, yellow), VERY HIGH (10 to <15, orange), SEVERE (>15 red).'
NB COVID info@nbcovidinfo.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Our seasonal (and poorly enforced) masking requirement has ended. Staff leaders were like “well staff will be happy about this at least!” And it made me think… they would never ever have seasonal handwashing requirements. Can you imagine? It’s summer, so as a treat you don’t have to wash your hands?

Jan Brown@writenrun.bsky.social · 2mo ago

It’s so important we remember how this unfolded. Especially because we still have so many public health officials refusing to recognize the danger of airborne pathogens. (Ahem, @nsgov.bsky.social…)

Da(N95)iella [fka DaniAtomicus]@sharpflower.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The incredible labour of keeping receipts. “Advice such as handwashing, surface disinfection and social distancing was not as important as face masks and adequate indoor ventilation. People needed to know that poor ventilation constituted the highest risk…” www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/17...

Adithya Ramachandran 🇨🇦🇫🇷@adithyar.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I'm seeing health officials around the world wringing their hands over how to draw lines in the sand regarding isolation/no isolation & length of isolation, depending on symptoms, exposure, etc. Too many variables. Have any of them heard of N95 respirators? They exist precisely for such situations.

Chantzy@chantzy.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Andes Hantavirus presumptive positive in B.C. as per our PHO today We aren't ready for this

NB COVID info@nbcovidinfo.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Yup. You can be clear you do not consent to them using AI on your charts. They will try to persuade you. I know. But you can decline.

Albe [AL-buh] (they/them)@rhymeswithgenre.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Folks, you can tell your doctor "I do not consent to the AI tool being used for our appointments." Just, FYI. My doctor keeps insisting "I'm the only one refusing." Will I print this out? Yes. Will he read it? I mean, he doesn't even read my test results. But hey, I'm "difficult" and "anxious."🙃

Tara Moriarty@moriartylab.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Canadian COVID Forecast: May 9 - May 22, 2026 SEVERE: none VERY HIGH: AB HIGH: CAN, BC, MB, NL, North, SK MODERATE: NS, ON, PEI, QC About 1 in 188 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

This image shows gauges with the May 9 - May 22, 2026 COVID Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, and territories. From left to right: Canada: HIGH - 5.4 Alberta: VERY HIGH - 10.1 British Columbia: HIGH - 5.7 Manitoba: HIGH - 5.2 New Brunswick: MODERATE - 5.0 Newfoundland & Labrador: HIGH - 8.6 North: HIGH - 5.9 Nova Scotia: MODERATE - 4.4 Ontario: MODERATE - 5.0 Prince Edward Island: MODERATE - 4.3 Quebec: MODERATE - 4.0 Saskatchewan: HIGH - 5.4 A text box reads: 'The COVID Forecast is calculated from 3 equally weighted categories: 1) Current infections and spread; 2) Healthcare system impact; 3) Mortality. Within each category there is one sub-category for trends over the most recent week (Trends) and one sub-category for current parameter values relative to a specified baseline (Current values). Trends and current values are weighted equally when determining the final score for a category. All Forecast input data and sources are available here (https://datastudio.google.com/embed/u/0/reporting/42b886cf-d661-488e-b7d8-5c5836b55ab6/page/p_2yqs028mwc). Past Forecast scores are available in the table below. Forecast scores are grouped into 4 ranges: MODERATE (1 to <5, white), HIGH (6 to <10, yellow), VERY HIGH (10 to <15, orange), SEVERE (>15 red).'