Funky Grooving
@funkygrooving.bsky.social
Grooving through the highs and lows on this magic carpet ride. Here for the Covid 19 science! #CovidisAirborne. #CovidIsNotOver. #MaskUp. #GetBoosted.
Reposted by Funky Grooving
This new generation Coronavirus vaccine uses multiple antigens of the virus that produce longer lasting and broader immune response.
Very promising!
Very promising!
November 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This new generation Coronavirus vaccine uses multiple antigens of the virus that produce longer lasting and broader immune response.
Very promising!
Very promising!
Reposted by Funky Grooving
Reposted by Funky Grooving
Reposted by Funky Grooving
At the Global Health Security Forum in Vancouver today where Maria Van Kerkhove emphasized that COVID is not over
November 6, 2025 at 3:49 AM
At the Global Health Security Forum in Vancouver today where Maria Van Kerkhove emphasized that COVID is not over
Reposted by Funky Grooving
In 2025, Ontario detected/reported 0.3% of ~5.8M infections, 4% of ~33.7K hospitalizations, and 2.6% of ~6,200 premature deaths from COVID-19.
In Canada, ~0.3% of infections, ~11.5% of hospitalizations and ~6.4% of premature deaths from COVID-19 were detected/reported in 2025.
In Canada, ~0.3% of infections, ~11.5% of hospitalizations and ~6.4% of premature deaths from COVID-19 were detected/reported in 2025.
October 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
In 2025, Ontario detected/reported 0.3% of ~5.8M infections, 4% of ~33.7K hospitalizations, and 2.6% of ~6,200 premature deaths from COVID-19.
In Canada, ~0.3% of infections, ~11.5% of hospitalizations and ~6.4% of premature deaths from COVID-19 were detected/reported in 2025.
In Canada, ~0.3% of infections, ~11.5% of hospitalizations and ~6.4% of premature deaths from COVID-19 were detected/reported in 2025.
Reposted by Funky Grooving
Since Dec 5, 2021, Ontario has detected/reported 1.9% of 58.9M infections, 16% of 317K expected hospitalizations and 15% of 59,200 deaths (people who die from COVID-19 at least 1 year prematurely).
October 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Since Dec 5, 2021, Ontario has detected/reported 1.9% of 58.9M infections, 16% of 317K expected hospitalizations and 15% of 59,200 deaths (people who die from COVID-19 at least 1 year prematurely).
Reposted by Funky Grooving
According to PHAC, respectively 2.9 to 3.9% of people in Ontario and Canada were vaccinated against COVID-19 according to recommendations in 2024 (the most recent year of publicly reported data).
health-infobase.canada.ca/covid-19/vac...
health-infobase.canada.ca/covid-19/vac...
COVID-19 vaccination coverage in Canada - Canada.ca
COVID-19 vaccination coverage across Canada by demographics and key populations. Updated every Friday at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
health-infobase.canada.ca
October 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
According to PHAC, respectively 2.9 to 3.9% of people in Ontario and Canada were vaccinated against COVID-19 according to recommendations in 2024 (the most recent year of publicly reported data).
health-infobase.canada.ca/covid-19/vac...
health-infobase.canada.ca/covid-19/vac...
Reposted by Funky Grooving
FOCUS ON PROVINCES: ONTARIO
The Forecast score this week is 8 (HIGH).
Infections this week are expected to result in 300 deaths, 1,600 hospital admissions and 8,900 new daily life activity-limiting long COVID cases.
The Forecast score this week is 8 (HIGH).
Infections this week are expected to result in 300 deaths, 1,600 hospital admissions and 8,900 new daily life activity-limiting long COVID cases.
October 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
FOCUS ON PROVINCES: ONTARIO
The Forecast score this week is 8 (HIGH).
Infections this week are expected to result in 300 deaths, 1,600 hospital admissions and 8,900 new daily life activity-limiting long COVID cases.
The Forecast score this week is 8 (HIGH).
Infections this week are expected to result in 300 deaths, 1,600 hospital admissions and 8,900 new daily life activity-limiting long COVID cases.
Reposted by Funky Grooving
Canadian COVID Forecast: Oct 11 - Oct 24, 2025
SEVERE: NL, NS, SK
VERY HIGH: MB, NB, North, PEI
HIGH: CAN, AB, BC, ON, QC
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 95 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: NL, NS, SK
VERY HIGH: MB, NB, North, PEI
HIGH: CAN, AB, BC, ON, QC
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 95 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
October 15, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Canadian COVID Forecast: Oct 11 - Oct 24, 2025
SEVERE: NL, NS, SK
VERY HIGH: MB, NB, North, PEI
HIGH: CAN, AB, BC, ON, QC
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 95 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: NL, NS, SK
VERY HIGH: MB, NB, North, PEI
HIGH: CAN, AB, BC, ON, QC
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 95 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
Reposted by Funky Grooving
Canadian COVID Forecast Oct 11 - Oct 24, 2025
CANADA
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 95 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 6.1 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.9 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 11.3 x higher
-Deaths: 9.2 x higher
CANADA
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 95 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 6.1 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.9 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 11.3 x higher
-Deaths: 9.2 x higher
![This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Oct 11 - Oct 24, 2025, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 8.9
About 1 of every 95 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 558,700-965,600
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: HIGH; 6.1X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 5.9X higher
Hospitalizations: VERY HIGH; 11.3X higher
Deaths: HIGH; 9.2X 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](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qbuobwdie7rzq4fburk63aft/bafkreigvlpwphipwsz3vxkdczvw35noac7v4tolew6ewwuawaqtki2h75i@jpeg)
October 15, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Canadian COVID Forecast Oct 11 - Oct 24, 2025
CANADA
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 95 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 6.1 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.9 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 11.3 x higher
-Deaths: 9.2 x higher
CANADA
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 95 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 6.1 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.9 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 11.3 x higher
-Deaths: 9.2 x higher
Reposted by Funky Grooving
Canada typically experiences rapid increases in infections from July to August that continue at a somewhat slower rate until November to January.
September 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Canada typically experiences rapid increases in infections from July to August that continue at a somewhat slower rate until November to January.
Reposted by Funky Grooving
WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK?
Waste water and test positivity rate data from mid-late August were reported this week.
All Canadian provinces are experiencing a large wave of infections.
Some may have peaked already, although we need another couple of weeks of data to determine this.
Waste water and test positivity rate data from mid-late August were reported this week.
All Canadian provinces are experiencing a large wave of infections.
Some may have peaked already, although we need another couple of weeks of data to determine this.
September 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK?
Waste water and test positivity rate data from mid-late August were reported this week.
All Canadian provinces are experiencing a large wave of infections.
Some may have peaked already, although we need another couple of weeks of data to determine this.
Waste water and test positivity rate data from mid-late August were reported this week.
All Canadian provinces are experiencing a large wave of infections.
Some may have peaked already, although we need another couple of weeks of data to determine this.
Reposted by Funky Grooving
Canadian COVID Forecast Sep 13-26, 2025
CANADA
VERY HIGH (no change)
About 1 in every 81 people infected
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~12X higher
-Long COVID ~8X higher
-Hospitalizations ~15X higher
-Deaths ~14X higher
CANADA
VERY HIGH (no change)
About 1 in every 81 people infected
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~12X higher
-Long COVID ~8X higher
-Hospitalizations ~15X higher
-Deaths ~14X higher
September 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Canadian COVID Forecast Sep 13-26, 2025
CANADA
VERY HIGH (no change)
About 1 in every 81 people infected
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~12X higher
-Long COVID ~8X higher
-Hospitalizations ~15X higher
-Deaths ~14X higher
CANADA
VERY HIGH (no change)
About 1 in every 81 people infected
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~12X higher
-Long COVID ~8X higher
-Hospitalizations ~15X higher
-Deaths ~14X higher
Reposted by Funky Grooving
The summer (and fall) of our COVID discontent. As eager as we are to forget, #COVID19 is still with us, and we need to mitigate our risk, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
Opinion: The summer (and fall) of our COVID discontent
We still aren’t doing enough to mitigate the spread of the virus
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The summer (and fall) of our COVID discontent. As eager as we are to forget, #COVID19 is still with us, and we need to mitigate our risk, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
Reposted by Funky Grooving
Well folks, we've had a pretty good last 4 months here in Southeastern Ontario with very low levels of #COVID19. However, that is now changing. For the last 2 weeks we have seen a persistent & steady rise in SARS-CoV-2 test positivity and now, our first declared #COVID19 outbreak since early April.🧵
June 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Well folks, we've had a pretty good last 4 months here in Southeastern Ontario with very low levels of #COVID19. However, that is now changing. For the last 2 weeks we have seen a persistent & steady rise in SARS-CoV-2 test positivity and now, our first declared #COVID19 outbreak since early April.🧵
Reposted by Funky Grooving
This is by far the most common vaccine I strongly recommend in ID adult clinical practice. As ID doctors, we see some truly severe cases of zoster, with post-zoster sequelae that may last months or even rarely be permanent. #IDSky doi.org/10.1093/cid/...
June 26, 2025 at 6:53 PM
This is by far the most common vaccine I strongly recommend in ID adult clinical practice. As ID doctors, we see some truly severe cases of zoster, with post-zoster sequelae that may last months or even rarely be permanent. #IDSky doi.org/10.1093/cid/...
Reposted by Funky Grooving
Health Canada has authorized updated COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer and BioNTech and by Moderna for use this respiratory virus season.
Moderna says it will manufacture vaccine doses for the Canadian market in its new facility in Laval, Quebec and syringes will be filled in Cambridge
Moderna says it will manufacture vaccine doses for the Canadian market in its new facility in Laval, Quebec and syringes will be filled in Cambridge
August 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Health Canada has authorized updated COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer and BioNTech and by Moderna for use this respiratory virus season.
Moderna says it will manufacture vaccine doses for the Canadian market in its new facility in Laval, Quebec and syringes will be filled in Cambridge
Moderna says it will manufacture vaccine doses for the Canadian market in its new facility in Laval, Quebec and syringes will be filled in Cambridge
Reposted by Funky Grooving
I mentioned to a couple of people that I had a surprise waiting to be shared when Moderna got approval for its updated COVID-19 vaccine. It’s approved, and the big news??? Completely produced domestically!!!!! 🥳🤩
Approved as usual for all aged 6mo+!
Approved as usual for all aged 6mo+!
August 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I mentioned to a couple of people that I had a surprise waiting to be shared when Moderna got approval for its updated COVID-19 vaccine. It’s approved, and the big news??? Completely produced domestically!!!!! 🥳🤩
Approved as usual for all aged 6mo+!
Approved as usual for all aged 6mo+!
Reposted by Funky Grooving
Immunity debt debunked, Covid at Alligator Alcatraz, Silent legacy of DNA damage, and more
open.substack.com/pub/johndupu...
open.substack.com/pub/johndupu...
open.substack.com
August 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Immunity debt debunked, Covid at Alligator Alcatraz, Silent legacy of DNA damage, and more
open.substack.com/pub/johndupu...
open.substack.com/pub/johndupu...
Reposted by Funky Grooving
So dirty. Line 2 is worse than Line 1. At least the subway cars on Line 1 have MERV13 filters in them. TTC has refused to reveal what kind of filters are used on Line 2 (likely not MERV13).
What I would give to see Corsi-Rosenthal boxes in TTC subway stations.
What I would give to see Corsi-Rosenthal boxes in TTC subway stations.
August 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
So dirty. Line 2 is worse than Line 1. At least the subway cars on Line 1 have MERV13 filters in them. TTC has refused to reveal what kind of filters are used on Line 2 (likely not MERV13).
What I would give to see Corsi-Rosenthal boxes in TTC subway stations.
What I would give to see Corsi-Rosenthal boxes in TTC subway stations.
Reposted by Funky Grooving
Article should be paired with one of @drsmith.bsky.social's stained N95's from riding the subway
U of T study finds subway air quality falls short of global standards
Despite decades of improvements, air quality in Toronto’s subway system still falls short of international standards, according to research from a team of chemical engineering students at the Universi...
toronto.citynews.ca
August 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Article should be paired with one of @drsmith.bsky.social's stained N95's from riding the subway
Reposted by Funky Grooving
#Ontario #wastewater graph updated with August 10 data
- Kingston, London, Sudbury, Toronto updated: wwater.ca/Ontario
- Also updated: AB, BC, MB, NB, NS, SK
wwater.ca
Source: health-infobase.canada.ca/wastewater/
- Kingston, London, Sudbury, Toronto updated: wwater.ca/Ontario
- Also updated: AB, BC, MB, NB, NS, SK
wwater.ca
Source: health-infobase.canada.ca/wastewater/
August 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
#Ontario #wastewater graph updated with August 10 data
- Kingston, London, Sudbury, Toronto updated: wwater.ca/Ontario
- Also updated: AB, BC, MB, NB, NS, SK
wwater.ca
Source: health-infobase.canada.ca/wastewater/
- Kingston, London, Sudbury, Toronto updated: wwater.ca/Ontario
- Also updated: AB, BC, MB, NB, NS, SK
wwater.ca
Source: health-infobase.canada.ca/wastewater/
Reposted by Funky Grooving
WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK?
Forecast scores are stable and moderate in most provinces.
About 1 in 120 people in Canada is currently infected (34,000-42,000 infections/day).
The most recent estimate for the United States is 1 in 93 infected (www.pmc19.com/data/index.php).
Forecast scores are stable and moderate in most provinces.
About 1 in 120 people in Canada is currently infected (34,000-42,000 infections/day).
The most recent estimate for the United States is 1 in 93 infected (www.pmc19.com/data/index.php).
August 18, 2025 at 11:24 PM
WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK?
Forecast scores are stable and moderate in most provinces.
About 1 in 120 people in Canada is currently infected (34,000-42,000 infections/day).
The most recent estimate for the United States is 1 in 93 infected (www.pmc19.com/data/index.php).
Forecast scores are stable and moderate in most provinces.
About 1 in 120 people in Canada is currently infected (34,000-42,000 infections/day).
The most recent estimate for the United States is 1 in 93 infected (www.pmc19.com/data/index.php).
Reposted by Funky Grooving
About 2.3% of people are infected and/or experiencing daily life activity-limiting long COVID this week.
The estimated cost of hospitalizations from this week's infections in the province is $118K.
The estimated cost of hospitalizations from this week's infections in the province is $118K.
August 18, 2025 at 11:24 PM
About 2.3% of people are infected and/or experiencing daily life activity-limiting long COVID this week.
The estimated cost of hospitalizations from this week's infections in the province is $118K.
The estimated cost of hospitalizations from this week's infections in the province is $118K.