Tracie Edward
@tracieedward.bsky.social
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You know it’s bad when even Fox News is reporting it
December 14, 2025 at 10:14 PM
You know it’s bad when even Fox News is reporting it
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CHAIR is offering to fund facility-wide installation of Upper Air UV disinfection to a select number of acute care & long-term care facilities in 🇨🇦 as part of the world’s first large-scale UV pilot project for healthcare.
chaircoalition.org
chaircoalition.org
CHAIR Canada
A coalition of members working on introducing engineered solutions to reduce HAIs.
chaircoalition.org
December 10, 2025 at 12:33 AM
CHAIR is offering to fund facility-wide installation of Upper Air UV disinfection to a select number of acute care & long-term care facilities in 🇨🇦 as part of the world’s first large-scale UV pilot project for healthcare.
chaircoalition.org
chaircoalition.org
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COVID vs Flu (New York data)
New York State Health Commissioner reports:
🔹Nearly 3,000 COVID deaths in 2024
🔹Roughly 700 flu deaths (2024)
That’s about 3× more COVID deaths than flu.
Source: x.com/PrognosticCh...
New York State Health Commissioner reports:
🔹Nearly 3,000 COVID deaths in 2024
🔹Roughly 700 flu deaths (2024)
That’s about 3× more COVID deaths than flu.
Source: x.com/PrognosticCh...
December 8, 2025 at 3:59 AM
COVID vs Flu (New York data)
New York State Health Commissioner reports:
🔹Nearly 3,000 COVID deaths in 2024
🔹Roughly 700 flu deaths (2024)
That’s about 3× more COVID deaths than flu.
Source: x.com/PrognosticCh...
New York State Health Commissioner reports:
🔹Nearly 3,000 COVID deaths in 2024
🔹Roughly 700 flu deaths (2024)
That’s about 3× more COVID deaths than flu.
Source: x.com/PrognosticCh...
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SARS-CoV-2 Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Immune System
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SARS-CoV-2 Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Immune System
A landmark new study shows COVID-19 isn’t ‘just a cold’: One infection left people with long-lasting immune damage, and those with heart disease lost up to 70% of key immune cells. Reinfections may wo...
johnsnowproject.org
December 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
SARS-CoV-2 Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Immune System
johnsnowproject.org/primers/sars...
johnsnowproject.org/primers/sars...
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Three things that a worker who has just experienced a violent incident need to hear:
1) Are you okay?
2) I’m so sorry that this happened to you.
3) What can I do to help?
You’ll note that “What did you do to cause this?” is not on this list.
1) Are you okay?
2) I’m so sorry that this happened to you.
3) What can I do to help?
You’ll note that “What did you do to cause this?” is not on this list.
December 7, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Three things that a worker who has just experienced a violent incident need to hear:
1) Are you okay?
2) I’m so sorry that this happened to you.
3) What can I do to help?
You’ll note that “What did you do to cause this?” is not on this list.
1) Are you okay?
2) I’m so sorry that this happened to you.
3) What can I do to help?
You’ll note that “What did you do to cause this?” is not on this list.
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How often should I air the room on Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve? Use our online indoor air renewal simulator to determine when you should open the windows. Easy to use, it will give you the best practices to preserve everyone's health.
letsair.org/simulator
letsair.org/simulator
December 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM
How often should I air the room on Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve? Use our online indoor air renewal simulator to determine when you should open the windows. Easy to use, it will give you the best practices to preserve everyone's health.
letsair.org/simulator
letsair.org/simulator
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Scotland: Flu cases more than double as hospital admissions surge by 70%
🔹Hospital admissions jumped from 426 to 724 between Nov 24–30
🔹“Very high” levels in ages 5–14
🔹Adults 65+ account for ~40% of admissions
🔹A mutated H3N2 influenza strain is driving more severe illness
🔹Hospital admissions jumped from 426 to 724 between Nov 24–30
🔹“Very high” levels in ages 5–14
🔹Adults 65+ account for ~40% of admissions
🔹A mutated H3N2 influenza strain is driving more severe illness
Flu cases in Scotland more than double as hospital admissions surge by 70%
An influenza mutation of the H3N2 strain, known for causing severe illness, is dominating across Scotland.
news.stv.tv
December 5, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Scotland: Flu cases more than double as hospital admissions surge by 70%
🔹Hospital admissions jumped from 426 to 724 between Nov 24–30
🔹“Very high” levels in ages 5–14
🔹Adults 65+ account for ~40% of admissions
🔹A mutated H3N2 influenza strain is driving more severe illness
🔹Hospital admissions jumped from 426 to 724 between Nov 24–30
🔹“Very high” levels in ages 5–14
🔹Adults 65+ account for ~40% of admissions
🔹A mutated H3N2 influenza strain is driving more severe illness
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Common Questions about COVID — an FAQ
Are mild cases worth worrying about?
medium.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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The government of Canada and Ontario should ensure N95’s are used at all times in healthcare settings to protect patients and healthcare workers.
This is what the Canadian Standards Association new standards tell us to do!
This is what the Canadian Standards Association new standards tell us to do!
December 3, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The government of Canada and Ontario should ensure N95’s are used at all times in healthcare settings to protect patients and healthcare workers.
This is what the Canadian Standards Association new standards tell us to do!
This is what the Canadian Standards Association new standards tell us to do!
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This is bonkers!🤪 Utterly bonkers!
The PPE supply in the provincial stock pile should rotate into the hospital, clinics and nursing home supply chain so it gets used up.
Discarding $1.4 billion worth of supplies paid for with tax payers’ hard earned money is disgraceful.
The PPE supply in the provincial stock pile should rotate into the hospital, clinics and nursing home supply chain so it gets used up.
Discarding $1.4 billion worth of supplies paid for with tax payers’ hard earned money is disgraceful.
December 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
This is bonkers!🤪 Utterly bonkers!
The PPE supply in the provincial stock pile should rotate into the hospital, clinics and nursing home supply chain so it gets used up.
Discarding $1.4 billion worth of supplies paid for with tax payers’ hard earned money is disgraceful.
The PPE supply in the provincial stock pile should rotate into the hospital, clinics and nursing home supply chain so it gets used up.
Discarding $1.4 billion worth of supplies paid for with tax payers’ hard earned money is disgraceful.
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“Public Health Scotland (PHS) figures show that in the week of 24-30 November, lab-confirmed cases rose sharply to 1,759 compared to 845 the previous week.
Hospital admissions as a result of the illness also rose by 70%, from 426 to 724”
Hospital admissions as a result of the illness also rose by 70%, from 426 to 724”
December 4, 2025 at 10:45 AM
“Public Health Scotland (PHS) figures show that in the week of 24-30 November, lab-confirmed cases rose sharply to 1,759 compared to 845 the previous week.
Hospital admissions as a result of the illness also rose by 70%, from 426 to 724”
Hospital admissions as a result of the illness also rose by 70%, from 426 to 724”
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More Health Workers Came in to Work With COVID as the Pandemic Wore On.
Presenteeism (working while sick) increased among healthcare workers with COVID. 7.9% worked while sick from Dec 2020–Apr 2024.
• 2020: 1.4%
• 2021: 6.2%
• 2022: 7.2%
• 2023: 10.5%
• 2024: 15.2%
Source: archive.md/UETph
Presenteeism (working while sick) increased among healthcare workers with COVID. 7.9% worked while sick from Dec 2020–Apr 2024.
• 2020: 1.4%
• 2021: 6.2%
• 2022: 7.2%
• 2023: 10.5%
• 2024: 15.2%
Source: archive.md/UETph
December 4, 2025 at 1:40 AM
More Health Workers Came in to Work With COVID as the Pandemic Wore On.
Presenteeism (working while sick) increased among healthcare workers with COVID. 7.9% worked while sick from Dec 2020–Apr 2024.
• 2020: 1.4%
• 2021: 6.2%
• 2022: 7.2%
• 2023: 10.5%
• 2024: 15.2%
Source: archive.md/UETph
Presenteeism (working while sick) increased among healthcare workers with COVID. 7.9% worked while sick from Dec 2020–Apr 2024.
• 2020: 1.4%
• 2021: 6.2%
• 2022: 7.2%
• 2023: 10.5%
• 2024: 15.2%
Source: archive.md/UETph
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The sheer dedication to avoiding any mention of COVID when talking about things that we know for certain are heavily impacted by COVID is...impressive.
The "after pandemic" bit is a red flag too - someone's either not keeping up, or deliberately trying to manipulate the narrative.
The "after pandemic" bit is a red flag too - someone's either not keeping up, or deliberately trying to manipulate the narrative.
November 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The sheer dedication to avoiding any mention of COVID when talking about things that we know for certain are heavily impacted by COVID is...impressive.
The "after pandemic" bit is a red flag too - someone's either not keeping up, or deliberately trying to manipulate the narrative.
The "after pandemic" bit is a red flag too - someone's either not keeping up, or deliberately trying to manipulate the narrative.
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Ottawa’s children’s hospital sees ‘concerning rise’ in flu cases and hospitalizations https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/ottawas-childrens-hospital-sees-concerning-rise-in-flu-cases-and-hospitalizations/
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
December 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Ottawa’s children’s hospital sees ‘concerning rise’ in flu cases and hospitalizations https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/ottawas-childrens-hospital-sees-concerning-rise-in-flu-cases-and-hospitalizations/
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
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🦠Tis the season
MASK MANDATES in HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
are spreading FAST
...including jurisdictions in
-Spain
-Japan
-U.S.
-England
-Wales
Shout-out to Canada: Let's MOVE ON THIS !
www.bbc.com/news/article...
MASK MANDATES in HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
are spreading FAST
...including jurisdictions in
-Spain
-Japan
-U.S.
-England
-Wales
Shout-out to Canada: Let's MOVE ON THIS !
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Chesterfield Royal Hospital reintroduces mandatory face mask rule
Chesterfield Royal Hospital says the rule comes after a rise in flu cases.
www.bbc.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
🦠Tis the season
MASK MANDATES in HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
are spreading FAST
...including jurisdictions in
-Spain
-Japan
-U.S.
-England
-Wales
Shout-out to Canada: Let's MOVE ON THIS !
www.bbc.com/news/article...
MASK MANDATES in HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
are spreading FAST
...including jurisdictions in
-Spain
-Japan
-U.S.
-England
-Wales
Shout-out to Canada: Let's MOVE ON THIS !
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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COVID isn’t acting like the viruses most of us grew up with, and treating it like “just a cold” is putting people at real risk. David Brasure breaks down why SARS-CoV-2 is fundamentally different, how it causes long-term damage, and what we can do to protect ourselves.
December 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
COVID isn’t acting like the viruses most of us grew up with, and treating it like “just a cold” is putting people at real risk. David Brasure breaks down why SARS-CoV-2 is fundamentally different, how it causes long-term damage, and what we can do to protect ourselves.
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November 25 – December 10 marks the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence. This global campaign unites us in the fight to end violence against women, girls, and gender-diverse people. This is not just a call for awareness - it is a call for urgent action.
ofl.ca/16-days-of-a...
ofl.ca/16-days-of-a...
November 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
November 25 – December 10 marks the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence. This global campaign unites us in the fight to end violence against women, girls, and gender-diverse people. This is not just a call for awareness - it is a call for urgent action.
ofl.ca/16-days-of-a...
ofl.ca/16-days-of-a...
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The language in the bill about these corporations is vague, said @policyalternatives.ca senior researcher @simonenoch.bsky.social:
“A ‘public corporation’ also just means a corporation that’s publicly-traded, which is privately-owned." #onpoli pressprogress.ca/ontario-clai...
“A ‘public corporation’ also just means a corporation that’s publicly-traded, which is privately-owned." #onpoli pressprogress.ca/ontario-clai...
Ontario’s Government Claims the Province Isn’t Privatizing Water. Experts Are Not Convinced.
“The way that this act is written creates this slippery slope towards privatization”
pressprogress.ca
November 25, 2025 at 10:53 PM
The language in the bill about these corporations is vague, said @policyalternatives.ca senior researcher @simonenoch.bsky.social:
“A ‘public corporation’ also just means a corporation that’s publicly-traded, which is privately-owned." #onpoli pressprogress.ca/ontario-clai...
“A ‘public corporation’ also just means a corporation that’s publicly-traded, which is privately-owned." #onpoli pressprogress.ca/ontario-clai...
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But acknowledging Covid as a huge factor would mean admitting that *gasp* Covid actually does affect kids!
CBC has been absolutely complicit in pushing mass infection and downplaying the damage done.
CBC has been absolutely complicit in pushing mass infection and downplaying the damage done.
There is no such thing as an intelligent report on increasing school absences due to chronic illness and mental health issues that does not lead with a discussion of the out-of-control virus that causes chronic illness and mental health issues.
@cbcnews.ca has seriously weird biases about COVID. 🙄
@cbcnews.ca has seriously weird biases about COVID. 🙄
November 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
But acknowledging Covid as a huge factor would mean admitting that *gasp* Covid actually does affect kids!
CBC has been absolutely complicit in pushing mass infection and downplaying the damage done.
CBC has been absolutely complicit in pushing mass infection and downplaying the damage done.
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Yes, school refusal due to bullying and/or mental health issues absolutely should be covered (I had a period of school refusal, so I get it.) But it's a bit bizarre that there is no mention in this increased school absences story of the recently introduced virus that kids get regularly now.
Reported illnesses have tripled in some school districts. Some say mental health is a factor https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/school-absences-illness-mental-health-9.6988661
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
November 23, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Yes, school refusal due to bullying and/or mental health issues absolutely should be covered (I had a period of school refusal, so I get it.) But it's a bit bizarre that there is no mention in this increased school absences story of the recently introduced virus that kids get regularly now.
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Reported illnesses have tripled in some school districts. Some say mental health is a factor https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/school-absences-illness-mental-health-9.6988661
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
November 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Reported illnesses have tripled in some school districts. Some say mental health is a factor https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/school-absences-illness-mental-health-9.6988661
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
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If you haven't listened to this yet, I highly recommend it. All your basic questions about indoor air quality -- what are the pollutants? what tech can keep them out? what policies do we need? -- are answered.
What's the deal with indoor air quality?
From CO2 monitors to better building codes, Dr. Georgia Lagoudas outlines how to clean up the spaces where we spend 90% of our lives.
www.volts.wtf
November 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
If you haven't listened to this yet, I highly recommend it. All your basic questions about indoor air quality -- what are the pollutants? what tech can keep them out? what policies do we need? -- are answered.
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“Isn’t the pandemic over?” “Aren’t you done with masks yet?” “But you’re not high-risk!”
This Q&A provides evidence-based responses to these and other common objections, offering insight into why we still mask, filter the air and open windows—knowledge we’ve gained and continue to put into practice
This Q&A provides evidence-based responses to these and other common objections, offering insight into why we still mask, filter the air and open windows—knowledge we’ve gained and continue to put into practice
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
“Isn’t the pandemic over?” “Aren’t you done with masks yet?” “But you’re not high-risk!”
This Q&A provides evidence-based responses to these and other common objections, offering insight into why we still mask, filter the air and open windows—knowledge we’ve gained and continue to put into practice
This Q&A provides evidence-based responses to these and other common objections, offering insight into why we still mask, filter the air and open windows—knowledge we’ve gained and continue to put into practice