A group of global experts in medicine, public health, law, and industrial hygiene have come together to urge the World Health Organization to finally recognize and recommend true respiratory protection — N95/FFP2-3 respirators — for all healthcare settings. Surgical masks are not PPE.

Here’s the latest hazard index from the academic-led team at Covid-19 Resources Canada, based on federal government wastewater data. This is the forecast from October 11th to 24th. COVID rates are still high across Canada (~1 in every 95 people is infected), and high in BC (~1 in 108).

It was standing room only at today's Living with Long Covid exhibit at the @museumofvan.bsky.social! I was moved to tears by some of the personal stories on display. Such a great event

Change starts local. When national health guidance falls short, our cities, counties, and states can step up. That’s where you come in.

ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITY: WorkSafeBC is revising some regulations, including its standard on respirators! However, it plans to use an outdated edition on N95s. Background and how you can help 🧵:

Here’s the latest hazard index from the academic-led team at Covid-19 Resources Canada, based on federal government wastewater data. This is the forecast from August 30th to September 12th.

In this WHN Town Hall, Dr. Dick Zoutman explains why Canada’s new CSA respirator standard is so important. From COVID's toll and Long COVID risks to why N95s must be the default in healthcare, this standard could transform safety for patients, staff, and visitors.

#Z94.4 The Canadian Aerosol Transmission Coalition put out a statement supporting CSA’s revisions to Z94.4. Over 1,700 individuals and organizations signed on to the statement - including unions representing over 3 million workers in 🇨🇦. www.globenewswire.com/news-release...

Today's the last day to add comments publicreview.csa.ca/Home/Details... And huge shout out to @donoharmbc.bsky.social for putting together an excellent comment template:

Big step for safer hospitals: the new CSA respirator standard would ensure everyone—staff, patients, even visitors—has access to protection. It ties together design, cleaning, and ventilation to cut airborne risks.

Chaque commentaire de soutien compte, aussi bref soit-il. Pour ceux qui souhaitent aller plus loin, nos amis de DoNoHarm BC ont créé un excellent guide pour rédiger vos commentaires : donoharmbc.ca/soutenez-une... Passez à l’action dès maintenant : publicreview.csa.ca

Even a quick comment of support matters. But if you want to go deeper, our friends at DoNoHarm BC have created an excellent guide to commenting: donoharmbc.ca/national-sta... Take action now —> Submit your comments on Z94.4 here: publicreview.csa.ca

Deadline tomorrow, Aug 19! Want the shortest way to comment? 1️⃣ Go to publicreview.csa.ca/Home/Details... & log in (or create an account). 2️⃣ Search for the CSA Z94.4 draft (“Selection, use and care of respirators”). 3️⃣ Comment on clause 9.2.2 supporting respirator requirements in healthcare!

Contribuez à façonner la norme canadienne sur les appareils de protection respiratoire! D’ici le 19 août, la norme CSA Z94.4 est ouverte à l'examen public — et pour la première fois, elle inclut des protections en milieu de soins. 1/3

Help shape Canada’s respirator standard! Until August 19, the CSA Z94.4 standard is open for public comment — and for the first time, it includes protections in health care settings. 1/

Please endorse Canadian Standards Assoc's 🌎-leading respirator standard (and laws of physics 🙃) Experts: Sign letter of support here www.aerosoltransmissioncoalition.ca EVERYONE: Submit comments through public portal - excellent guide @donoharmbc.bsky.social here: donoharmbc.ca/national-sta...

L'Association canadienne de normalisation a publié un projet de norme exigeant le port de N95 dans les établissements de soins de santé. Ajoutez vos commentaires d'ici mardi prochain, 19 août, en utilisant l'excellent document explicatif en langage clair créé par @donoharmbc.bsky.social.

A draft standard requiring N95 respirator masks in health care settings has been released by the Canadian Standards Association. Voice your support by next Tuesday August 19 using the excellent plain-language explainer prepared by @donoharmbc.bsky.social (it’s also available in French!)

Canada is on the verge of adopting a national standard requiring N95s in healthcare—and your voice can help make it happen.

Have a look at this new report from the British Occupational Hygiene Society: shh-uk.org/protecting-h... Aligns with proposed CSA Z94.4 revisions. @donoharmbc.bsky.social @barryhunt008.bsky.social @dickzoutman.bsky.social @dfisman.bsky.social

Canada is on the brink of setting a historic national standard for airborne protections — but it’s under threat. Join us for a crucial Town Hall featuring Dr. Dick Zoutman to discuss this matter. Your voice and presence matter. Register here: necsi-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #MaskUp #CleanAir

CANADA! This is urgent, please share and take the time to complete. DNHBC has made easy to follow instructions, but if you don't have time/capacity to comment on all sections, please complete Section 9 which focuses on Healthcare!! We need as much public comments as possible! #CovidIsNotOver

Please take some time to give feedback on this. We can ensure that PPE in healthcare includes precautions against airborne pathogens (i.e., n95 respirators).

Important 👇🏼 🇨🇦 opportunity to provide comment on the draft national standard for respirator use in healthcare. The benefits of this requirement are numerous for both healthcare providers and the patients who rely on them.

Boosting this again because it's so important to give positive feedback so we can make the proposed standards a reality! It'll take a few minutes and you have to create an account to leave feedback, but @donoharmbc.bsky.social's guide makes everything super easy!

We’re disappointed, but not surprised, to see attempts to block the use of N95s & other respirators in healthcare. We echo @thewhn.bsky.social & other experts, in encouraging you to comment by Aug 19 to support a strong national standard. Find our how-to guide here: donoharmbc.ca/national-sta...

Advocacy alert 📣 Until August 19, you can give input on a game-changing national standard requiring N95s & other respirators in healthcare (and beyond)! To make it easier to take part, we've created a plain-language explainer that includes some sample feedback: donoharmbc.ca/national-sta...

Here’s the latest hazard index from the academic-led team at Covid-19 Resources Canada, based on federal government wastewater data. This is the forecast from June 28th to July 11th. We appreciate your patience - there have been technical difficulties at the lab that produces these graphs.

Study from researchers & patient-partners at @longcovidweb.bsky.social, on improving access to virtual healthcare for longhaulers. Any self-identified #LongCovid patient in Canada, 16+ years of age, can fill out their survey by July 1 (in five languages): bit.ly/longcovid2025

New: Our open letter to PM Mark Carney on the urgent need for COVID-19 mitigations 🍁 @mark-carney.bsky.social - We’re calling for action in 4 key areas to protect public health 📝 Read the full letter & share: protectbc.ca/open-letter-lettre-ouverte-pm-mark-carney 

2 days left to call for public health funding in #BCBudget 2026, including #CleanAir, #NovavaxNow, #LongCovid care, N95s and tests! Have your say by June 20 at 2pm Pacific Time: donoharmbc.ca/bc-governmen...

Feedback open for the next set of CAN-PCC draft recommendations about #LongCovid. This batch is about children & adolescents, & covers topics like vaccines, exercise & wearing masks - so it's important to weigh in! 😷 Have your say til June 16 at 6am Pacific / 9am Eastern: canpcc.ca/public-comme...

BC's deciding what to spend money on in 2026 - and we need YOUR help getting key health priorities into the #BCBudget! They're asking for ideas from the public, & we want to see: 💨 #CleanAir 💉 Vaccine access incl. #Novavax 😷 N95s & tests 🩺 Better care for #LongCovid & other complex chronic illnesses

Join us at donoharmbc.ca/masks-in-hea... to demand that BC keep & strengthen mask protections in healthcare! Vulnerable patients and frontline workers need consistent, evidence-based safety measures year round - not policies that change with the weather.

Advocacy opportunity 📣 Want to speak directly to leadership at BC's health authorities? Some of the HAs have (virtual or phone) public board meetings or town halls coming soon! Have your say - you can use wording from our masks in healthcare campaign if it's helpful: donoharmbc.ca/masks-in-hea...

Here’s the latest hazard index from the academic-led team at Covid-19 Resources Canada, based on federal government wastewater data. This is the forecast from May 10-23. COVID rates are high across Canada (~1 in every 134 people), and very high in BC (~1 in 122).

Join our allies Millions Missing BC this Saturday, May 10 to demand safe & adequate medical care for people with #MECFS & #LongCovid! Raise your voice in-person (& in N95s) at Jack Poole Plaza, catch the livestream, or submit a message to BC gov. RSVP or send message: forms.gle/uWWfUx34VNNX...

New briefing alert: Long Covid in Kids! Millions of children globally now have Long Covid. We interviewed Dr. Peter Rowe, Professor of Pediatrics, at John Hopkins in Long Covid in kids Watch here👇🏼 youtu.be/QbUjM-Pb8Z8?...

Adocacy opportunity 📣 Pre-register to present directly to BC gov about YOUR priorities for the next provincial budget! Registration deadline April 11 at 2pm (presenting can be done virtually. Additional written input options will open in June.) www.leg.bc.ca/parliamentar...

Check it out! @dailyhivevancouver.bsky.social has covered our call to restore & strengthen healthcare mask requirements, while highlighting firsthand experiences from people across BC! Read the article: dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc... Add your voice to our campaign: donoharmbc.ca/masks-in-hea...

URGENT: Seeking someone from #PrinceGeorge, BC who's open to being interviewed about the loss of masks in healthcare! We have a request from a journalist seeking a local angle to cover this story. Contact us ASAP at DoNoHarmBC[at]gmail[dot]com if interested, and please spread the word! 1/2

[Traduit de l’anglais] Les patient·e·s de la C.-B. et les défenseurs·euses de la santé critiquent le retrait des protections des masques de soins de santé DoNoHarm BC Le 31 mars 2025 📰 Lire le communiqué de presse : stillcoviding.ca/fr/communaut... #CovidIsNotOver #COVID #BCPoli #CdnPoli #santé

BC patients, health advocates slam removal of healthcare mask protections DoNoHarm BC March 31, 2025 📰 Read the press release: stillcoviding.ca/en/communiti... #CovidIsNotOver #COVID #BCPoli #CdnPoli #health

🧵 Heavy news, folks. Yesterday, BC removed the healthcare mask requirement - ignoring patients, workers, researchers & BC’s Human Rights Commissioner. This is amid ongoing healthcare outbreaks, & BC PHO’s own admission that we face rising measles risks & future surges of COVID-19.

Breaking news: @protectbc.bsky.social and @cancovsoc.bsky.social are joining @donoharmbc.bsky.social in our calls to keep & strengthen mask protections in BC healthcare 😷 Read the joint press release or download the press kit at DoNoHarmBC.ca/press - and tag journalists & outlets who should know!

Mar 15-28 hazard index from the team at Covid-19 Resources Canada, based on federal wastewater data. COVID hazards are very high in Canada (~1 in 143 people) & high in BC (~1 in 142). While this isn’t the highest in recent memory, COVID is still circulating, & analysis suggests it’s increasing.

Join us to flood the phone lines calling for year-round masks in healthcare! Phone calls can be one of the most impactful ways to reach policy-makers - it just takes a few minutes, and if phone convos are hard for you, you can also call after business hours & leave a message.

Long-overdue [UPDATE]. Wrt. my BC Human Rights Complaint against Fraser Health on their policy prohibiting the use of N95 respirators at their facilities: The class complaint has moved to the next stage and we are now asking members of the class to come forward in support of the complaint. /1

Marking #LongCovid Awareness Day w/ @cancovsoc.bsky.social & allies 🩵🩶🖤 At the Vancouver Art Gallery, hundreds of pillow cases shared stories of longhaulers. Help raise awareness: send a letter demanding gov makes LC a priority! covidsociety.ca/priorities/l... 📸: @cleanair604.bsky.social

Today’s the day! We’re hosting our impactful International Long Covid Awareness Day events, and we hope you can join us. Full event details are here: covidsociety.ca/priorities/l... #ILCAD2025 #LongCovidAwarenessDay #CureLongCovidNow