Excess mortality estimates up to the end 2022 got released today, here is the obligatory updated graph.

I am a CHILD. I’m only 16. I go to school every day in order to learn, make friends and thrive. Kentucky just made it illegal for me to use the bathroom in school. They are forcibly taking away my healthcare. I can no longer speak to a school counselor without (1/2)

Hey Mike Klassen 麥嘉信 🇨🇦 why did you vote against infrastructure statistically moves the needle towards safer mobility for everyone #vanpoli you said you were for cycling infrastructure!

Yesterday mayor Mayor Ken Sim said, verbatim, "We have a full bike lane on 10th Avenue." I rode 10th yesterday and couldn't find it, can someone point it out? Is it underground?

If you read this literally, Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦 is bragging about ignoring citizens. More lanes for drivers is much worse for walkability than two more lanes for cars, especially when those lanes are a wall of concrete blocking drivers who crash and jump the curb.

Proud of the people attending the #Vancouver #TransDayOfVisibility Rally at #GrandviewPark today! It was wet but it was a wonderful opportunity for the trans community to be seen, supported, and share their stories. #TransRightAreHumanRights

No one should tolerate “personal beliefs” that deny a person the right to exist. This is based on the most basic human rights. If he won’t wear a jersey representing his team and supporting inclusion, then he doesn’t need to play that game. #InclusionMatters

I’ve certainly brought out all the Billboard Chris & anti-trans supporters with my tweets. You can go off on me all you want. It’s water off a duck’s back. If you are are focused on me, you aren’t spouting your hate and abuse on the kids. And I know something you don’t… 🤫

**April 3-7 is Covid Awareness Week.** In recognition, DPAC will share one Covid fact or discovery each day this week. #CovidAwarenessWeek #BringBackMasks #NotMild #Covid19 #LongCovid #LongCovidKids #CovidIsntOver  (1/2)

Tragically, Canada's official death toll from COVID-19 officially passed 50,000 in early 2023. (This is an undercount, excluding unattributed "excess deaths".) 2022 was the deadliest year of the pandemic so far. (2/2) health-infobase.canada.ca/covid-19/

🧵: It’s #CovidAwarenessWeek, an int’l collaboration to let people know that the current “LetItRip” policy is putting themselves & loved ones at risk. Therefore leaders need to step up & protect the population. SafeSchoolsCoalitionBC invites you to join in! Handy tips in next tweets…

#CovidAwarenessWeek Day 2: Long Covid can affect all ages. The recent Canadian COVID-19 Antibody & Health Survey found that ~15% of adults had symptoms 3+ months after a COVID infection, with about half experiencing symptoms for a year or longer. (1/2)

With Long Covid risks & treatment still unclear, the Can COVID-19 Antibody & Health Survey report advises "the best way to prevent [long COVID] is to... avoid infection: - staying home when sick - wearing a well-fitted mask - improving ventilation" canada.ca/en/public-heal… (2/2)

On #CovidAwarenessWeek Day 3, let's protect kids and teachers at school! Improving ventilation can reduce transmission of COVID and other airborne viruses. An Italian study found that effective ventilation reduced classroom transmission by 82%. (1/2) reuters.com/world/europe/i…

Wearing a high-quality mask is another great option for kids, teachers and families to protect themselves and each other. A study in Boston found fewer Covid cases among students and staff in schools with universal masking than in schools without. (2/2) nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

It still surprises me that masks have become so contentious. Such a simple way to show care for yourself and others. Most of the time when people tell me they can’t wear a mask, it’s because they haven’t found a comfortable one. My favourite is the #PrescientX Breathe mask.