Joannie 🇨🇦 😷
@joannie.bsky.social
Common Sense is a Super Power 🤦🏻♀️ Immunocompromised 😷 Let's clean the air and educate HCWs on Airborne Transmission #KeepMasksinHealthcare
✨️New Brunswick
✨️New Brunswick
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👋 The Canadian COVID Society @cancovsoc.bsky.social is looking to do some events and activities for Long COVID awareness day on March 15! The org needs some donations to take care of details like event insurance. Please share and donate! covidsociety.ca
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The Canadian Covid Society is cutting through the noise to bring you the latest science-backed knowledge and advice, so you can stay safe.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:45 AM
👋 The Canadian COVID Society @cancovsoc.bsky.social is looking to do some events and activities for Long COVID awareness day on March 15! The org needs some donations to take care of details like event insurance. Please share and donate! covidsociety.ca
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Measles exposure at Winnipeg Jets game, province warns large events may pose risk for months https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/measles-exposure-at-winnipeg-jets-game-province-says-large-events-could-be-exposure-sites-for-next-few-months/
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February 13, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Measles exposure at Winnipeg Jets game, province warns large events may pose risk for months https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/measles-exposure-at-winnipeg-jets-game-province-says-large-events-could-be-exposure-sites-for-next-few-months/
⤷ canadahealthwatch.ca/featured 🍁
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The NB hospital that has not brought back masks, certainly not respirators, in their facilities, are looking to add a level 3 containment space... they have yet to acknowledge airborne transmission of certain viruses 🙃 @govnb.bsky.social
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February 13, 2026 at 7:22 PM
The NB hospital that has not brought back masks, certainly not respirators, in their facilities, are looking to add a level 3 containment space... they have yet to acknowledge airborne transmission of certain viruses 🙃 @govnb.bsky.social
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Sadly the Painted Bunting in Cape Jourimain hasn't been seen for a couple of weeks, likely not surviving the cold. This bird won the hearts of everyone who saw it (one even got a tattoo). Thank you to those who tried so hard to help it through the winter. Fly into the great beyond little one.
February 12, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Sadly the Painted Bunting in Cape Jourimain hasn't been seen for a couple of weeks, likely not surviving the cold. This bird won the hearts of everyone who saw it (one even got a tattoo). Thank you to those who tried so hard to help it through the winter. Fly into the great beyond little one.
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Primum non nocere
(First, do no harm)
(First, do no harm)
February 12, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Primum non nocere
(First, do no harm)
(First, do no harm)
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This year for Long Covid Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the impact of Covid on the heart and cardiac system. But we know #LongCovid impacts people in so many different ways, so we want to highlight all sorts of patient experiences with an instantly recognizable graphic: a broken heart.
February 13, 2026 at 3:50 PM
This year for Long Covid Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the impact of Covid on the heart and cardiac system. But we know #LongCovid impacts people in so many different ways, so we want to highlight all sorts of patient experiences with an instantly recognizable graphic: a broken heart.
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BREAKING NEWS
"With the decline in respiratory virus activity, the Toronto Region IPAC Leads have recommended that hospitals suspend hospital-wide mandatory masking policies."
RESPIRATORY VIRUS SEASON IS OVER !?!
😳😳😳
"With the decline in respiratory virus activity, the Toronto Region IPAC Leads have recommended that hospitals suspend hospital-wide mandatory masking policies."
RESPIRATORY VIRUS SEASON IS OVER !?!
😳😳😳
February 10, 2026 at 10:10 PM
BREAKING NEWS
"With the decline in respiratory virus activity, the Toronto Region IPAC Leads have recommended that hospitals suspend hospital-wide mandatory masking policies."
RESPIRATORY VIRUS SEASON IS OVER !?!
😳😳😳
"With the decline in respiratory virus activity, the Toronto Region IPAC Leads have recommended that hospitals suspend hospital-wide mandatory masking policies."
RESPIRATORY VIRUS SEASON IS OVER !?!
😳😳😳
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You don't need to be an Olympic athlete or an astronaut to wear a respirator
Your life is precious too ❤️
Your life is precious too ❤️
February 10, 2026 at 2:27 PM
You don't need to be an Olympic athlete or an astronaut to wear a respirator
Your life is precious too ❤️
Your life is precious too ❤️
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Short 🧵: Adult son in recovery after a tonsillectomy. Nursing staff very kind/caring.
But not one medical professional on this floor is wearing a respirator. The nurse said they were told recently they didn’t have to. Tone as though grateful for the policy change to give them the out.
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But not one medical professional on this floor is wearing a respirator. The nurse said they were told recently they didn’t have to. Tone as though grateful for the policy change to give them the out.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Short 🧵: Adult son in recovery after a tonsillectomy. Nursing staff very kind/caring.
But not one medical professional on this floor is wearing a respirator. The nurse said they were told recently they didn’t have to. Tone as though grateful for the policy change to give them the out.
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But not one medical professional on this floor is wearing a respirator. The nurse said they were told recently they didn’t have to. Tone as though grateful for the policy change to give them the out.
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I quickly found son’s mask from his clothing bag and put it on him while he sleeps stuff off and we can get the heck outta’ here.
Meanwhile…
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February 10, 2026 at 8:14 PM
I quickly found son’s mask from his clothing bag and put it on him while he sleeps stuff off and we can get the heck outta’ here.
Meanwhile…
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I think it matters that two of the biggest political champions of this are moms with school-aged kids - MLA Mitton and premier Holt. People whose lives are immediately affected every time their kids pick up preventable illnesses at school.
It’s been a pretty good week-or-so. ☺️
ASHRAE 241 for all new GNB buildings, including schools.
Then-current ASHRAE 62.1 for retrofits.
CO2 monitoring in all schools by June.
ASHRAE 241 for all new GNB buildings, including schools.
Then-current ASHRAE 62.1 for retrofits.
CO2 monitoring in all schools by June.
Who is ready for some good news about school IAQ in #NBPoli? 💕 Thanks to @meganmitton.bsky.social !! 🔥 Scroll to 6:41:00 on the webcast: www.legnb.ca/en/webcasts/...
(And the most sincere and never-ending thanks to Ryan Murphy; this would not happen without him and others who have worked so hard.)
(And the most sincere and never-ending thanks to Ryan Murphy; this would not happen without him and others who have worked so hard.)
February 9, 2026 at 7:54 PM
I think it matters that two of the biggest political champions of this are moms with school-aged kids - MLA Mitton and premier Holt. People whose lives are immediately affected every time their kids pick up preventable illnesses at school.
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Encouraging to see some members of the US Olympic team wearing masks to protect their health ahead of competition.
February 6, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Encouraging to see some members of the US Olympic team wearing masks to protect their health ahead of competition.
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Kudos to premier @susanholtnb.bsky.social and the government of NB for following the science and moving policy beyond 2020-era disinformation.
Literal breath of fresh air.
Literal breath of fresh air.
Absolute breath of fresh air. The dam's been cracking for a while, but this is the part where the jet of water blasts out and you know it's unstoppable.
New Brunswick politicians, intelligently discussing airborne pathogens and ventilation thanks to @popnb.bsky.social
Jump to 6:41:10 here:
New Brunswick politicians, intelligently discussing airborne pathogens and ventilation thanks to @popnb.bsky.social
Jump to 6:41:10 here:
Standing Committee on Public Accounts - Feb 3, 2026 - Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
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February 6, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Kudos to premier @susanholtnb.bsky.social and the government of NB for following the science and moving policy beyond 2020-era disinformation.
Literal breath of fresh air.
Literal breath of fresh air.
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NB leading the way
New Brunswick, an east coast Canadian province of about 900,000 people, will no longer use billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X for routine government communications, its leader announced
Canadian Province New Brunswick to Quit Using Elon Musk’s X
New Brunswick, an east coast Canadian province of about 900,000 people, will no longer use billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X for routine government communications, its leader announced Thursday.
bloom.bg
February 6, 2026 at 12:42 PM
NB leading the way
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Leadership means not waiting for your peers to do what's right.
New Brunswick, an east coast Canadian province of about 900,000 people, will no longer use billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X for routine government communications, its leader announced
Canadian Province New Brunswick to Quit Using Elon Musk’s X
New Brunswick, an east coast Canadian province of about 900,000 people, will no longer use billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X for routine government communications, its leader announced Thursday.
bloom.bg
February 5, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Leadership means not waiting for your peers to do what's right.
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Respiratory virus season is here. COVID-19, flu, and RSV are circulating. Protect yourself by getting vaccinated, washing hands, improving ventilation, masking in crowded spaces, and staying home if sick.
Learn more: https://nblung.ca/lung-health/respiratory-viruses/
Learn more: https://nblung.ca/lung-health/respiratory-viruses/
February 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Respiratory virus season is here. COVID-19, flu, and RSV are circulating. Protect yourself by getting vaccinated, washing hands, improving ventilation, masking in crowded spaces, and staying home if sick.
Learn more: https://nblung.ca/lung-health/respiratory-viruses/
Learn more: https://nblung.ca/lung-health/respiratory-viruses/
What a happy interaction with a fellow masker in the grocery store today. A smile when we noticed each other, a brief conversation complimenting each other on our masks with the salad of viruses floating around and a thank you to each other. Such a simple thing that means so much.
February 5, 2026 at 5:29 PM
What a happy interaction with a fellow masker in the grocery store today. A smile when we noticed each other, a brief conversation complimenting each other on our masks with the salad of viruses floating around and a thank you to each other. Such a simple thing that means so much.
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Who is ready for some good news about school IAQ in #NBPoli? 💕 Thanks to @meganmitton.bsky.social !! 🔥 Scroll to 6:41:00 on the webcast: www.legnb.ca/en/webcasts/...
(And the most sincere and never-ending thanks to Ryan Murphy; this would not happen without him and others who have worked so hard.)
(And the most sincere and never-ending thanks to Ryan Murphy; this would not happen without him and others who have worked so hard.)
Standing Committee on Public Accounts - Feb 3, 2026 - Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
www.legnb.ca
February 5, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Who is ready for some good news about school IAQ in #NBPoli? 💕 Thanks to @meganmitton.bsky.social !! 🔥 Scroll to 6:41:00 on the webcast: www.legnb.ca/en/webcasts/...
(And the most sincere and never-ending thanks to Ryan Murphy; this would not happen without him and others who have worked so hard.)
(And the most sincere and never-ending thanks to Ryan Murphy; this would not happen without him and others who have worked so hard.)
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Flu still dropping. COVID up markedly as well as RSV. Mask up in public
February 3, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Flu still dropping. COVID up markedly as well as RSV. Mask up in public
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Or another way to frame it:
I work closely with three classes of about 50 university students throughout the week. Assuming the student population is comparable to the general public, I face an 85% chance of encountering at least one person with an infection every week.
#CovidIsntOver #MaskUp
I work closely with three classes of about 50 university students throughout the week. Assuming the student population is comparable to the general public, I face an 85% chance of encountering at least one person with an infection every week.
#CovidIsntOver #MaskUp
Canadian COVID Forecast Jan 31 - Feb 13, 2026
NEW BRUNSWICK
SEVERE [increasing]
About 1 of every 80 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 16.6 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.7 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 18.2 x higher
-Deaths: 22.8 x higher
NEW BRUNSWICK
SEVERE [increasing]
About 1 of every 80 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 16.6 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.7 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 18.2 x higher
-Deaths: 22.8 x higher
![This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Jan 31 - Feb 13, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. New Brunswick's COVID Forecast outlook is SEVERE [increasing] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 19.2
About 1 of every 80 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 12,900-16,300
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: SEVERE; 16.6X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 6.7X higher
Hospitalizations: SEVERE; 18.2X higher
Deaths: SEVERE; 22.8X higher
HOW TO HELP:
EVERYONE:
UPDATE vaccines every 6 months
WEAR N95-type masks
AVOID indoor social gatherings
AVOID crowded non-essential places
If you ARE HIGH RISK:
ALSO AVOID outdoor social gatherings
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](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qbuobwdie7rzq4fburk63aft/bafkreicveukrf3pzwzp6tcti2kovcwyfj2ih36keujfeemzwoawqneyzha@jpeg)
February 4, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Or another way to frame it:
I work closely with three classes of about 50 university students throughout the week. Assuming the student population is comparable to the general public, I face an 85% chance of encountering at least one person with an infection every week.
#CovidIsntOver #MaskUp
I work closely with three classes of about 50 university students throughout the week. Assuming the student population is comparable to the general public, I face an 85% chance of encountering at least one person with an infection every week.
#CovidIsntOver #MaskUp
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Canadian COVID Forecast: Jan 31 - Feb 13, 2026
SEVERE: AB, MB, NB, PEI, SK
VERY HIGH: CAN, North, NS, ON, QC
HIGH: BC, NL
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 122 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: AB, MB, NB, PEI, SK
VERY HIGH: CAN, North, NS, ON, QC
HIGH: BC, NL
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 122 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
February 3, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Canadian COVID Forecast: Jan 31 - Feb 13, 2026
SEVERE: AB, MB, NB, PEI, SK
VERY HIGH: CAN, North, NS, ON, QC
HIGH: BC, NL
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 122 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: AB, MB, NB, PEI, SK
VERY HIGH: CAN, North, NS, ON, QC
HIGH: BC, NL
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 122 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
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This isn’t just “flu season.” It’s multiple pathogens circulating at once — and the harm adds up fast.
Respirator-grade masks provide respiratory protection against inhalation of airborne pathogens. Layered prevention works: masking + ventilation + filtration + testing + isolation protocols.
Respirator-grade masks provide respiratory protection against inhalation of airborne pathogens. Layered prevention works: masking + ventilation + filtration + testing + isolation protocols.
February 3, 2026 at 7:06 PM
This isn’t just “flu season.” It’s multiple pathogens circulating at once — and the harm adds up fast.
Respirator-grade masks provide respiratory protection against inhalation of airborne pathogens. Layered prevention works: masking + ventilation + filtration + testing + isolation protocols.
Respirator-grade masks provide respiratory protection against inhalation of airborne pathogens. Layered prevention works: masking + ventilation + filtration + testing + isolation protocols.
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in her hospital ward there’s a “suggestion” board just outside the nurses’ station asking how to improve care—i wrote that all staff should be in respirators to minimize nosocomial infection. my note was rather conspicuous as it was the only one in red ink. when i returned hours later it was gone
It’s like this disease just disappeared from the public consciousness.
my 86-yr-old mother in early stages of dementia has developed a rattly chest cough after being in hospital for a week. she has 5 broken ribs (in multiple places) from being struck by a car at crosswalk. docs and nurses are concerned about complications from pneumonia, influenza … COVID? not so much
February 3, 2026 at 8:51 PM
in her hospital ward there’s a “suggestion” board just outside the nurses’ station asking how to improve care—i wrote that all staff should be in respirators to minimize nosocomial infection. my note was rather conspicuous as it was the only one in red ink. when i returned hours later it was gone
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If you or your loved ones are in need of a KN95 Mask (or like... many of them), drop by our office at 132 Main Street in Fredericton during office hours and fill your boots!
Masking up is a simple way to help protect your community and lighten the burden on our health care system. #NewBrunswick
Masking up is a simple way to help protect your community and lighten the burden on our health care system. #NewBrunswick
February 3, 2026 at 11:15 AM
If you or your loved ones are in need of a KN95 Mask (or like... many of them), drop by our office at 132 Main Street in Fredericton during office hours and fill your boots!
Masking up is a simple way to help protect your community and lighten the burden on our health care system. #NewBrunswick
Masking up is a simple way to help protect your community and lighten the burden on our health care system. #NewBrunswick
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Hey Canada, we just received new rapid tests!
1) Flu / RSV / Adenovirus combo
2) Strep A
3) Vitamin D
All Health Canada registered.
This weekend only, save 15% off all rapid tests with code RAPID15 at checkout.
Now is a great time to stock up and be prepared!
canadastrong.ca/collections/...
1) Flu / RSV / Adenovirus combo
2) Strep A
3) Vitamin D
All Health Canada registered.
This weekend only, save 15% off all rapid tests with code RAPID15 at checkout.
Now is a great time to stock up and be prepared!
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Rapid Tests for COVID-19, Influenza (Flu A & B), Strep A, RSV, Adenovirus, and Vitamin D
Our rapid tests are Health Canada approved and easy to use. Take control of your own health with quality rapid tests from Canada Strong.
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January 31, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Hey Canada, we just received new rapid tests!
1) Flu / RSV / Adenovirus combo
2) Strep A
3) Vitamin D
All Health Canada registered.
This weekend only, save 15% off all rapid tests with code RAPID15 at checkout.
Now is a great time to stock up and be prepared!
canadastrong.ca/collections/...
1) Flu / RSV / Adenovirus combo
2) Strep A
3) Vitamin D
All Health Canada registered.
This weekend only, save 15% off all rapid tests with code RAPID15 at checkout.
Now is a great time to stock up and be prepared!
canadastrong.ca/collections/...