Kim
@kim2112.bsky.social
Professional counsellor by day, amateur photographer, explorer. Retweets are not endorsements. Tweets are my own. she/her. (masked and vaxxed)
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Yes, but: Infectious disease doctors and health researchers insist that COVID vaccines remain safe and effective and have saved many lives
www.axios.com/2025/11/29/f...
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Top FDA official threatens to crack down on vaccine approvals
The internal memo comes after an internal agency review linked COVID-19 vaccines to the deaths of 10 children.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Yes, but: Infectious disease doctors and health researchers insist that COVID vaccines remain safe and effective and have saved many lives
www.axios.com/2025/11/29/f...
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Hey, did you guys know my DMs are open? Truth.
I am also on Signal, WhatsApp and not opposed to communicating telephonically.
Come say hi! #ableg #abpoli
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I am also on Signal, WhatsApp and not opposed to communicating telephonically.
Come say hi! #ableg #abpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy
A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Hey, did you guys know my DMs are open? Truth.
I am also on Signal, WhatsApp and not opposed to communicating telephonically.
Come say hi! #ableg #abpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
I am also on Signal, WhatsApp and not opposed to communicating telephonically.
Come say hi! #ableg #abpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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On Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Sam Mraiche
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
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Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy
A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
On Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Sam Mraiche
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
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Patient came in with sore throat. While waiting for rapid Strep test result we glanced back at the Covid-19 RAT result: positive. Reminder that masking in health care makes sense, if you don’t want everyone in your waiting room to go home sick, your staff to get sick, and physicians to get sick.
November 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Patient came in with sore throat. While waiting for rapid Strep test result we glanced back at the Covid-19 RAT result: positive. Reminder that masking in health care makes sense, if you don’t want everyone in your waiting room to go home sick, your staff to get sick, and physicians to get sick.
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Canadian COVID Forecast Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025
ALBERTA
SEVERE [no change]
About 1 of every 114 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 12.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.5 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 11.7 x higher
-Deaths: 20.8 x higher
ALBERTA
SEVERE [no change]
About 1 of every 114 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 12.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.5 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 11.7 x higher
-Deaths: 20.8 x higher
![This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Alberta's COVID Forecast outlook is SEVERE [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 15.1
About 1 of every 114 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 10,400-13,900
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: VERY HIGH; 12.8X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 6.5X higher
Hospitalizations: VERY HIGH; 11.7X higher
Deaths: SEVERE; 20.8X 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/bafkreiha7iwiz3r2ptjbdzynzcvagjbyy25eeuz64tvkyhby2naxibw2oy@jpeg)
November 25, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Canadian COVID Forecast Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025
ALBERTA
SEVERE [no change]
About 1 of every 114 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 12.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.5 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 11.7 x higher
-Deaths: 20.8 x higher
ALBERTA
SEVERE [no change]
About 1 of every 114 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 12.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.5 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 11.7 x higher
-Deaths: 20.8 x higher
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Canadian COVID Forecast Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025
CANADA
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 161 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 8.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.0 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 8.2 x higher
-Deaths: 11.4 x higher
CANADA
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 161 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 8.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.0 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 8.2 x higher
-Deaths: 11.4 x higher
![This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 9.4
About 1 of every 161 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 580,400-750,800
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; 8.8X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 6.0X higher
Hospitalizations: HIGH; 8.2X higher
Deaths: VERY HIGH; 11.4X 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/bafkreighpvc767vu5vijrifd3zugguoe3xwjkgbm6dc5nyryiluzvbcmdy@jpeg)
November 25, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Canadian COVID Forecast Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025
CANADA
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 161 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 8.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.0 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 8.2 x higher
-Deaths: 11.4 x higher
CANADA
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 161 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 8.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.0 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 8.2 x higher
-Deaths: 11.4 x higher
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Canadian COVID Forecast: Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025
SEVERE: AB
VERY HIGH: MB, NB, North, NS, SK
HIGH: CAN, BC, NL, ON, PEI, QC
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 161 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: AB
VERY HIGH: MB, NB, North, NS, SK
HIGH: CAN, BC, NL, ON, PEI, QC
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 161 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Canadian COVID Forecast: Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025
SEVERE: AB
VERY HIGH: MB, NB, North, NS, SK
HIGH: CAN, BC, NL, ON, PEI, QC
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 161 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: AB
VERY HIGH: MB, NB, North, NS, SK
HIGH: CAN, BC, NL, ON, PEI, QC
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 161 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
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“In Canada, the total burden on the healthcare system from long COVID was estimated to be between CAD 7.8 and CAD 50.6 billion up to spring 2023, with unvaccinated individuals having higher impacts.”
November 24, 2025 at 11:38 PM
“In Canada, the total burden on the healthcare system from long COVID was estimated to be between CAD 7.8 and CAD 50.6 billion up to spring 2023, with unvaccinated individuals having higher impacts.”
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November 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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The Alberta government putting out a statement for Trans Day of Remembrance two days after using the Notwithstanding Clause to override trans kids rights feels like parody at this point
"Our government remains a dedicated partner of transgender Albertans.”
"Our government remains a dedicated partner of transgender Albertans.”
November 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The Alberta government putting out a statement for Trans Day of Remembrance two days after using the Notwithstanding Clause to override trans kids rights feels like parody at this point
"Our government remains a dedicated partner of transgender Albertans.”
"Our government remains a dedicated partner of transgender Albertans.”
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The Layered Approach recognizes that certain strategies might not be accessible or feasible for everyone. More tools provide more options and protection.
—Check out the 14 strategies in our #LongCOVID Defense Guide on #MaskTogetherAmerica’s website: masktogetheramerica.org/layered-char...
—Check out the 14 strategies in our #LongCOVID Defense Guide on #MaskTogetherAmerica’s website: masktogetheramerica.org/layered-char...
August 17, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The Layered Approach recognizes that certain strategies might not be accessible or feasible for everyone. More tools provide more options and protection.
—Check out the 14 strategies in our #LongCOVID Defense Guide on #MaskTogetherAmerica’s website: masktogetheramerica.org/layered-char...
—Check out the 14 strategies in our #LongCOVID Defense Guide on #MaskTogetherAmerica’s website: masktogetheramerica.org/layered-char...
