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Emily Lowan (she/her)<p>We asked BC’ers... do you have free healthcare? The results will SHOCK you into reading our full healthcare platform, now on our website ⚡ <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/bcpoli" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bcpoli</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/bchealthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bchealthcare</span></a></p>
Auscandoc<p><a href="https://bcmj.org/articles/trends-wait-times-scheduled-surgeries-british-columbia" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bcmj.org/articles/trends-wait-</span><span class="invisible">times-scheduled-surgeries-british-columbia</span></a> <a href="https://med-mastodon.com/tags/BCHealthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BCHealthcare</span></a></p>
Auscandoc<p><a href="https://cheknews.ca/b-c-says-780-u-s-healthcare-workers-applied-for-jobs-in-past-2-months-1266915/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">cheknews.ca/b-c-says-780-u-s-h</span><span class="invisible">ealthcare-workers-applied-for-jobs-in-past-2-months-1266915/</span></a></p><p>“2,250 healthcare workers – either signed up for webinars or expressed interest in working in the province since March.</p><p>That total includes 827 doctors, 851 nurses, 254 nurse practitioners and 256 allied health professionals”<br><a href="https://med-mastodon.com/tags/bchealthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bchealthcare</span></a></p>
DoNoHarm BC<p>Advocacy alert 📣 Right now, BC is deciding what to spend money on in 2026 - and we need YOUR help getting key health priorities into the <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/BCBudget" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BCBudget</span></a> !</p><p>The province is asking British Columbians for our ideas for Budget 2026. We think they should include things like:<br>💨 <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/CleanAir" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CleanAir</span></a> measures<br>💉 Vaccine access including <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/Novavax" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Novavax</span></a><br>😷 N95s and tests<br>🩺 Better care for <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/LongCovid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LongCovid</span></a> (and other complex chronic illnesses)</p><p>Join us to help make it happen! You can submit your budget ideas til Friday, June 20 at 2 pm - and we even have some template answers to make it easier: <a href="https://donoharmbc.ca/bc-government-2026-budget-consultation/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">donoharmbc.ca/bc-government-20</span><span class="invisible">26-budget-consultation/</span></a></p><p>We’ve seen before that advocacy makes a difference. In 2024, DoNoHarm BC’s budget campaign resulted in a commitment of over $3 billion in continued pandemic funding!</p><p>Let’s call on B.C. gov to put their money where their mouth is, when it comes to supporting the health of all British Columbians. </p><p><a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/CovidIsNotOver" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CovidIsNotOver</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/BCHealthCare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BCHealthCare</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/Covid19BC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Covid19BC</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/CleanAir" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CleanAir</span></a></p>
DoNoHarm BC<p>Advocacy opportunity 📣 Want to speak directly to leadership at some of BC's health authorities? Some of the HAs have (virtual or telephone) public board meetings or town halls coming soon!</p><p>- Vancouver Coastal Health, June 11 (focused on Richmond healthcare topics) - by telephone:<br> <a href="https://www.vch.ca/en/about-us/get-involved/open-board-forums" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">vch.ca/en/about-us/get-involve</span><span class="invisible">d/open-board-forums</span></a> <br>- Interior Health, June 18 - held virtually via livestream: <a href="https://www.interiorhealth.ca/about-ih/leadership/board-of-directors#addressing-the-board" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">interiorhealth.ca/about-ih/lea</span><span class="invisible">dership/board-of-directors#addressing-the-board</span></a> <br>- Northern Health, July 16 - held virtually: <a href="https://www.northernhealth.ca/about-us/leadership/upcoming-board-meetings" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">northernhealth.ca/about-us/lea</span><span class="invisible">dership/upcoming-board-meetings</span></a> </p><p>Want sample wording about why we need mask requirements year round? Nab some from our ongoing campaign: <a href="https://donoharmbc.ca/masks-in-healthcare/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">donoharmbc.ca/masks-in-healthc</span><span class="invisible">are/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/Covid19BC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Covid19BC</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/CovidIsNotOver" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CovidIsNotOver</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/COVIDisAirborne" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>COVIDisAirborne</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/Measles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Measles</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/AvianFlu" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AvianFlu</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/BCHealthCare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BCHealthCare</span></a></p>
*|FNAME|* 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇬🇱<p>Today’s Very Stupid Idea™️:</p><p>“A Conservative MLA is calling for a new police force that would work specifically in health care settings.”</p><p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/BCConservatives" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BCConservatives</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/BCHealthCare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BCHealthCare</span></a></p><p><a href="https://globalnews.ca/video/11171655/conservative-mla-calls-for-health-care-setting-police/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">globalnews.ca/video/11171655/c</span><span class="invisible">onservative-mla-calls-for-health-care-setting-police/</span></a></p>
DoNoHarm BC<p>Join our allies Millions Missing BC this Saturday, May 10 to demand safe &amp; adequate medical care for people with <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/MECFS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MECFS</span></a> &amp; <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/LongCovid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LongCovid</span></a>! Raise your voice in-person (&amp; in N95s) at Jack Poole Plaza in Vancouver, catch the livestream, or submit a message for them to send to policy-makers. RSVP or send your message: <a href="https://forms.gle/uWWfUx34VNNXhhAW9" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">forms.gle/uWWfUx34VNNXhhAW9</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>You can also find more access info &amp; invite others through the FB event: <a href="https://facebook.com/events/s/millions-missing-vancouver-202/1370629570640827/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">facebook.com/events/s/millions</span><span class="invisible">-missing-vancouver-202/1370629570640827/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/MillionsMissing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MillionsMissing</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/MillionsMissing2025" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MillionsMissing2025</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/pwME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>pwME</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/LongHaulers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LongHaulers</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/PostViralIllness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PostViralIllness</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/BCHealthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BCHealthcare</span></a></p>
DoNoHarm BC<p>Breaking news: <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://zeroes.ca/@protect_bc" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>protect_bc</span></a></span> and <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://bird.makeup/users/cancovsoc" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>cancovsoc</span></a></span> are joining <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://zeroes.ca/@DoNoHarmBC" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>DoNoHarmBC</span></a></span> in our calls to keep and strengthen mask protections in BC healthcare 😷 Patients, healthcare workers, and health advocates are sharing stark accounts of healthcare hazards in some settings right now, which would only be compounded if mask rules were discarded. Read the joint press release now at DoNoHarmBC.ca/press, alongside accounts from people across the province. </p><p>Is there a reporter or outlet you think should be covering this story, and spotlighting the reality in BC healthcare? Be sure to let them know! Our press kit is available at <a href="https://bit.ly/press-kit-masks-25Mar25" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">bit.ly/press-kit-masks-25Mar25</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/KeepMasksInHealthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>KeepMasksInHealthcare</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/VulnerabilityIsntSeasonal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>VulnerabilityIsntSeasonal</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/BCHealthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BCHealthcare</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/CovidIsNotOver" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CovidIsNotOver</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/COVIDisAirborne" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>COVIDisAirborne</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/h5n1" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>h5n1</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/measles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>measles</span></a></p>
Auscandoc<p>Security, criminal charges, accountability: <a href="https://med-mastodon.com/tags/BChealthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BChealthcare</span></a> workers demand response to violence <a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/security-criminal-charges-accountability-bc-healthcare-workers-demand-response-to-violence/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/s</span><span class="invisible">ecurity-criminal-charges-accountability-bc-healthcare-workers-demand-response-to-violence/</span></a> “the unions for B.C. nurses and paramedics describe increasing assault reports in recent years, while the <a href="https://med-mastodon.com/tags/DoctorsofBC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DoctorsofBC</span></a> say their members are facing more and more patients enraged at long waits for care: threats, shoving, and dangerous weapons have all been reported to supervisors and police.”</p>
DoNoHarm BC<p>Did you know? Phone calls can be one of the most impactful ways to reach policy-makers 📞 If you’ve already sent some emails demanding consistent mask coverage in healthcare year-round, why not join us to flood the lines with calls as well? </p><p>It just takes a few minutes, and has a big impact! For those who don’t have capacity to have phone convos, you can also call after business hours and leave a message. </p><p>Let’s make our voices heard 📣</p><p>BC Health Minister: 250-953-3547<br>PHO Office: 250-952-1330<br>BC CDC: 604-707-2400<br>BC Premier: 250-387-1715<br>Find your MLA and other key contacts: <a href="https://donoharmbc.ca/contact-list/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">donoharmbc.ca/contact-list/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> </p><p><a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/KeepMasksInHealthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>KeepMasksInHealthcare</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/N95" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>N95</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/BCHealthCare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BCHealthCare</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/CovidIsNotOver" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CovidIsNotOver</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/H5N1" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>H5N1</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/measles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>measles</span></a></p>
Auscandoc<p><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/11085766/offers-help-ukrainian-doctor-certified-bc/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">globalnews.ca/news/11085766/of</span><span class="invisible">fers-help-ukrainian-doctor-certified-bc/</span></a> <a href="https://med-mastodon.com/tags/BCHealthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BCHealthcare</span></a></p>
DoNoHarm BC<p>Join us to demand that BC keep &amp; strengthen mask protections in healthcare! Vulnerable patients and frontline workers need consistent, evidence-based safety measures year round - not policies that change with the weather.</p><p>Take action at <a href="https://donoharmbc.ca/masks-in-healthcare/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">donoharmbc.ca/masks-in-healthc</span><span class="invisible">are/</span></a> to call for year-round mask requirements, proper implementation, N95s, and closing key loopholes: </p><p>📧 Send emails to dozens of policy-makers at once<br>📞 Flood the lines with calls<br>📠 Send faxes online (no fax machine needed)<br>📫 Send <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/Postcards4PublicHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Postcards4PublicHealth</span></a> (mail to MLAs and Ministers is free)<br>💬 Share your story at <a href="https://bit.ly/have-your-say-masks2025" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">bit.ly/have-your-say-masks2025</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> by Mar 15<br>📣 Reshare and spread the word</p><p>Let's GET LOUD! Take action ASAP, by April 1st.</p><p><a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/KeepMasksInHealthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>KeepMasksInHealthcare</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/BCHealthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BCHealthcare</span></a> <br><a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/CovidIsNotOver" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CovidIsNotOver</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/H5N1" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>H5N1</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/BirdFlu" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BirdFlu</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/Measles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Measles</span></a> <br><a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/VulnerabilityIsntSeasonal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>VulnerabilityIsntSeasonal</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/COVIDisAirborne" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>COVIDisAirborne</span></a></p>
DoNoHarm BC<p>Have thoughts on how BC can improve healthcare mask protections? (We certainly do.)</p><p>Share your statement today for our next campaign: <a href="https://bit.ly/have-your-say-masks2025" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">bit.ly/have-your-say-masks2025</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>Submit by March 15 if possible, for the best media coverage potential (latecomers welcome). And stay tuned for more ways to take action!</p><p>[Image: blue and yellow graphic with a simplified version of post text, and the DoNoHarm BC logo in the corner with a QR code]</p><p><a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/BCHealthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BCHealthcare</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/KeepMasksInHealthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>KeepMasksInHealthcare</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/VulnerabilityIsntSeasonal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>VulnerabilityIsntSeasonal</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/CovidIsAirborne" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CovidIsAirborne</span></a></p>
Global News<p>New B.C. PET/CT scanner saves lives through public-private health care partnership<br>The Omni Legend PET/CT system, the first of its kind in Western Canada, is already making an impact by reducing wait times and allowing patients to start treatment sooner.<br><a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/health" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>health</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/technology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>technology</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/partnership" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>partnership</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/BC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BC</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/WesternCanada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WesternCanada</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/BChealthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BChealthcare</span></a><br><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/11005937/new-bc-pet-ct-scanner-public-private-health-care/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">globalnews.ca/news/11005937/ne</span><span class="invisible">w-bc-pet-ct-scanner-public-private-health-care/</span></a></p>
Global News BC<p>New B.C. PET/CT scanner saves lives through public-private health care partnership<br>The Omni Legend PET/CT system, the first of its kind in Western Canada, is already making an impact by reducing wait times and allowing patients to start treatment sooner.<br><a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/health" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>health</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/technology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>technology</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/partnership" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>partnership</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/BC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BC</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/WesternCanada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WesternCanada</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/BChealthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BChealthcare</span></a><br><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/11005937/new-bc-pet-ct-scanner-public-private-health-care/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">globalnews.ca/news/11005937/ne</span><span class="invisible">w-bc-pet-ct-scanner-public-private-health-care/</span></a></p>
harmoniousanger<p>I remember a while back, a month? that a zeroes i follow posted they had a positive experience with a Victoria optometrist re:covid, and they would follow up later with details. If they did, I either missed it or I can't find it. I have an odd idea it was <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://zeroes.ca/@douglaspynn" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>douglaspynn</span></a></span> but that could be my fevered imagination. Douglas, sorry if I'm wrong.<br><a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/covid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>covid</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/BCHealthCare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BCHealthCare</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/VictoriaBC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>VictoriaBC</span></a><br><a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/optometry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>optometry</span></a></p>
Chris Alemany<p>This is cool. <br>At the Hospital (NRGH) as support person/driver.<br>They gave me this little note with a number to follow the patient’s progress. In the waiting room there is a screen where you can see the progress. Very cool.</p><p>Information is good. It helps people deal with stress. (I am not stressed, thankfully). And this is a good use of relatively simple technology to give people information.</p><p><a href="https://socialbc.ca/tags/healthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>healthcare</span></a> <a href="https://socialbc.ca/tags/canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>canada</span></a> <a href="https://socialbc.ca/tags/bchealthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bchealthcare</span></a> <a href="https://socialbc.ca/tags/bcpoli" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bcpoli</span></a> <a href="https://socialbc.ca/tags/nanaimo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nanaimo</span></a> <a href="https://socialbc.ca/tags/nrgh" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nrgh</span></a></p>
Global News<p>B.C. nurse gets sick after someone smoked toxic substance in a bathroom<br>A member of the public, who Global News is not naming due to security concerns, said they saw someone go into a bathroom and come out, leaving behind a cloud of smoke.<br><a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/health" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>health</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/crime" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>crime</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/publicsafety" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>publicsafety</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/BChealthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BChealthcare</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/Hospital" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Hospital</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/Illicitdrugs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Illicitdrugs</span></a><br><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/10982726/bc-nurse-sick-toxic-substance-bathroom-smoking/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">globalnews.ca/news/10982726/bc</span><span class="invisible">-nurse-sick-toxic-substance-bathroom-smoking/</span></a></p>
Still COVIDing Canada<p>B.C. orders masks for hospitals, care facilities as flu, respiratory illness increase</p><p>The Canadian Press<br>January 8, 2025</p><p><a href="https://stillcoviding.ca/en/news/bc-orders-masks-for-hospitals-care-facilities/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">stillcoviding.ca/en/news/bc-or</span><span class="invisible">ders-masks-for-hospitals-care-facilities/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/CovidIsntOver" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CovidIsntOver</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/BC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BC</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/BCHealthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BCHealthcare</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/BCPoli" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BCPoli</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/DoNoHarmBC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DoNoHarmBC</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/KeepMasksInHealthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>KeepMasksInHealthcare</span></a></p>
DoNoHarm BC<p>The latest hazard index from the academic-led team at Covid-19 Resources Canada, based on federal government wastewater data. Note that this forecast is provisional, due to missing data due to holiday lags.</p><p>Rates of Covid across Canada are “high” with around 1 in 126 Canadians currently infected (though across the border, rates in the US are around 1 in 50).</p><p>We also have many communicable disease outbreaks declared in healthcare right now, from norovirus, influenza and unspecified “respiratory infection”.</p><p>Stay safe out there: ventilate, vaccinate, educate, mitigate 😷 And join us at <a href="https://donoharmbc.ca/masks-in-healthcare/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">donoharmbc.ca/masks-in-healthc</span><span class="invisible">are/</span></a> to demand masks in medical settings ASAP - the next BC gov update on so-called “respiratory illness season” is expected Thursday, January 9th, and it’s vital to apply pressure in advance!</p><p><a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/MasksInHealthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MasksInHealthcare</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/BCHealthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BCHealthcare</span></a> <a href="https://zeroes.ca/tags/MasksWork" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MasksWork</span></a></p>