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1/ Re: Rapid Antigen Tests - Are you confused after today's BC COVID-19 press conference?
Let's take a deeper dive
Let's take a deeper dive
2/ Firstly, it is important to understand that not everyone infected with COVID-19 is infectious (capable of transmitting to others):
BLUE = Infected
RED = Infectious subset
BLUE = Infected
RED = Infectious subset
3/ During the course of an infection, the viral load changes. Most people are infectious for a brief period of time:
🧵 We need to #FreeTheRATs & distribute them to every household across 🇨🇦
Every PH tool has an essential role to play
Focusing on only one PH measure would be an unforced error
#COVIDisAirborne, capable of lingering in the air like smoke, therefore we need to use…
Every PH tool has an essential role to play
Focusing on only one PH measure would be an unforced error
#COVIDisAirborne, capable of lingering in the air like smoke, therefore we need to use…
1) Rapid tests. Identify, in 15 min, COVID +ve patients who are capable of spreading the virus
By being able to identify +ve patients quickly they can isolate immediately preventing them from spreading the virus to the community
#testtraceisolate #testtoprotect #FreeTheRATs
By being able to identify +ve patients quickly they can isolate immediately preventing them from spreading the virus to the community
#testtraceisolate #testtoprotect #FreeTheRATs
2) Masks help prevent you from inhaling COVID viral aerosols IF the mask is properly fitted
KN95/N95 masks provide the ideal protection. They form a seal around your mouth and nose
If wearing a surgical mask please make sure you pinch it at your nose so it helps form a seal
KN95/N95 masks provide the ideal protection. They form a seal around your mouth and nose
If wearing a surgical mask please make sure you pinch it at your nose so it helps form a seal
Thread: I see some in other provinces talking about #NovaScotia rapid test kits coming home for elementary kids. There’s been comparisons about other places and why Gov’s did or did not do this. A few points about this whole thing we shouldn’t forget 1/ novascotia.ca/news/release/?…
The effort has been spearheaded by some excellent folks who are outside of gov. It started with local university during our 2nd wave that was hitting restaurant/bar crowd in Halifax. They were testing to see if rapid testing could help stop spread. 2/
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The success and the leadership of @LisaBarrettID et all. meant that our public health officials could do their thing. But they also stayed out of the way and let community lead the pop ups as they grew. This meant no additional strain on pub resources. /3
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1) "A change to the main list of #COVID19 symptoms is “in process” after months of inaction"@PHE_uk
"how can we expect families to know when to get their child tested, & when to stop sending them into school so that they then reduce
#longcovidkids
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"how can we expect families to know when to get their child tested, & when to stop sending them into school so that they then reduce
#longcovidkids
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2) the risk of transmission"
LCK would like to see the 🇬🇧 #COVID19 symptom list align with the @CDCgov 🇺🇸 list which includes the symptoms that our families have been reporting since LCK started.
A source who used to work for #testandtrace highlights
LCK would like to see the 🇬🇧 #COVID19 symptom list align with the @CDCgov 🇺🇸 list which includes the symptoms that our families have been reporting since LCK started.
A source who used to work for #testandtrace highlights
3) that clinical caseworkers were identifying trends in the variability of symptoms in kids as far back as a couple of months after the service went live in 2020.
Concerns were fed back continuously but the guidance about what symptoms
#TestToProtect
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Concerns were fed back continuously but the guidance about what symptoms
#TestToProtect
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We have been asking @NHSuk @govuk to update their symptoms since autumn 2020 to inc ones kids present with.
Both on test page & symptoms lists.
Check out the comments on @trishgreenhalgh post about testing barriers.
#LongCovidKids #testtoprotect
Both on test page & symptoms lists.
Check out the comments on @trishgreenhalgh post about testing barriers.
#LongCovidKids #testtoprotect
@NHSuk @GOVUK @trishgreenhalgh @kidsCovidGamble @GavinWilliamson @sajidjavid @SafeEdForAll_UK @allthecitizens @dgurdasani1
@NHSuk @GOVUK @trishgreenhalgh @kidsCovidGamble @GavinWilliamson @sajidjavid @SafeEdForAll_UK @allthecitizens @dgurdasani1 Page 8 of our Awareness Pack - compare and contrast USA vs UK symptom lists
Nova Scotia: public health may be a little longer getting in touch with people for the next few days. They are really and truly doing an amazing job but there is some trouble getting everything done quickly right now.
As Nova Scotians, we can help them and each other get this COVID-21 controlled.
Please don’t get frustrated, upset or angry. (Well, you can, it’s been a long year) BUT here are some ways to take control and be proactive!!
Please don’t get frustrated, upset or angry. (Well, you can, it’s been a long year) BUT here are some ways to take control and be proactive!!
We NEED you NOW Nova Scotia!
1. If you have symptoms, don’t wait, not even a day! Get tested at a Nova Scotia Health authority testing site (NOT a pop up site!!). You are NOT putting a strain on the system. You are doing the right thing.
1. If you have symptoms, don’t wait, not even a day! Get tested at a Nova Scotia Health authority testing site (NOT a pop up site!!). You are NOT putting a strain on the system. You are doing the right thing.
1) Welcome to all our new followers 🤗
#LongCovidKids runs on goodwill and support, so thank you for being here. #gratitude
What does LCK do though? If you are new, you might be wondering, so we thought we would a tweet thread might help!
We started ⬇️
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#LongCovidKids runs on goodwill and support, so thank you for being here. #gratitude
What does LCK do though? If you are new, you might be wondering, so we thought we would a tweet thread might help!
We started ⬇️
bit.ly/3pU0oju
2) This brought lots of #longcovidkids families to our door, so we set up a place to connect & now support over 2000 families all facing the same challenges. Since December we have been welcoming about 100 families, often with multiple #longcovid kids.
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3) We realised #longcovidkids was different to #longcovid so we set up the #LongCovidKidsStudy with @PeopleWithApp to learn more & support researchers & Drs.
Download the app to get involved & select Long Covid Kids to be involved.
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Download the app to get involved & select Long Covid Kids to be involved.
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