Dr. Theresa TamΕπαληθευμένος λογαριασμός

Over 610,000 people have been tested for #COVID19 in , with over 6.5% confirmed as positive. Provinces & territories continue to strengthen capacity to maintain testing at a high rate to better #TestandTrace where spread is occurring.

Tomorrow night, Muslims across will mark the beginning of the month of #Ramadan. To #SlowtheSpread of #COVID19 it is vital to #StayHomeSaveLives. So inspired & grateful to Canadian organizations that are working to bring a virtual community #TogetherApart this Ramadan.

5/5 #NationalVolunteerWeek & every day ahead we need to stay connected and support each other. #COVID19 #PhysicalDistancing & #StayAtHome make this harder but there are ways to help – Lets get virtual! How you can help: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/make-a-difference.html …

4/5 #Volunteers are providing food/care pkgs to #HealthCareHeroes on the front lines & #EssentialWorkers on our roads + so much more – your #KindnessMatters – your efforts sustain our spirits & nurture our humanity. #COVID19 #CheersToVolunteers

3/5 #Volunteers are putting together hygiene kits for people experiencing homelessness; finding new ways to keep vulnerable populations involved in programming #NVW2020 #CheersToVolunteers #COVID19

2/5 #Volunteers are reaching out by getting groceries, medicines and other essential supplies for our cherished elders #OlderAdults #ProtecttheVulnerable #CheersToVolunteers #NVW2020 #COVID19

1/5 I’m taking a moment to recognise #NationalVolunteerWeek - expressing my thanks to the countless Canadians who are giving of their time to help during these difficult times. #NVW2020 #CheersToVolunteers #COVID19 #StayAtHome

6/6 To prevent a resurgence of #COVID19 epidemic growth we must prevent similar outbreaks from occurring in shelters & other crowded (or congregate) living settings. We’ve got to build up all protections & address all vulnerabilities. #PhysicalDistancing

5/6 If we are to #CrushtheCurve of #COVID19, we must stamp out all of the burning embers of this disease that continue to fuel outbreaks and can lead to new chains of transmission. #PhysicalDistancing #PublicHealth

4/6 The risk factors in these types of settings aren’t new. The fact is that enclosed spaces with large populations sharing common areas that can’t maintain optimal #PhysicalDistancing are at risk for outbreaks. #publichealth #COVID19

3/6 We learned a hard lesson when the virus was introduced to long term care settings. Cases quickly accelerated into large outbreaks with devastating consequences that are now a driving force behind the #epidemiology of #COVID19 in . #ProtecttheVulnerable #OlderAdults

2/6 We’ve got to act quickly to address weak points before the virus is introduced to other vulnerable settings. We can’t let the virus jump ahead of us again. #ProtecttheVulnerable #PlanktheCurve #CrushtheCurve

1/6 #COVID19 key concerns in : As we continue to make progress to #SlowtheSpread of COVID-19, we are experiencing bumps in the road that remind us we can’t let down our guard. #PhysicalDistancing remains vitally important. #StayAtHome

Over 569,000 people have been tested for #COVID19 in , with over 6.5% confirmed as positive. Provinces & territories continue to strengthen capacity to maintain testing at a high rate to better #TestandTrace where spread is occurring.

8/8 What we can do is ensure we are #StrongerTogether, stay the course & work to strengthen supports for our most vulnerable members of society. By ensuring basic needs are met for everyone, we protect the health of all Canadians. #CheersToVolunteers #COVID19

7/8 We are still at a critical junction and this is no time to be too confident. We cannot let our guard down & we cannot afford to have any weak points in our system. #COVID19 #WeWillGetThroughThis #cavabienaller #StayAtHome

6/8 has demonstrated what has worked to #SlowtheSpread of #COVID19 & protect our health system. There is no doubt that the sacrifice & everyday inconveniences of all Canadians these weeks have prevented explosive spread. #PlanktheCurve