pic of Island health saying we clean (our hands) because we care on hand sanitizer.
But they refuse to protect you from aerosol diseases
Island Health
We don’t clean the air or wear Mandatory N95 masks
because like Dr Bonnie Henry, & BCCDC, & #BCNDP, we don’t care.
Enjoy your covid19, flu, RSV, and Measles.
StatCan just dropped a bombshell report on LC. This is the most important figure. It highlights that the risk of long term symptoms is cumulative, it increases with increasing number of infections. By 3+ infections, 38% report long term symptoms — that's 1 in every 2.6
people. The percentage of adults experiencing long-term symptoms increased with the number of COVID-19
infections reported The potential impact of re-infections on the risk of developing or exacerbating pre-existing long-term symptoms is important considering the endemic nature of COVID-19. However, studies providing evidence of increased risk are limited in number and generalizability. 18 As seen in Chart 2, Canadians reporting two known or suspected COVID-19 infections (25.4%) were 1.7 times more likely to report prolonged symptoms than those reporting only one
known or suspected infection (14.6%), and those with 3 or more infections (37.9%) 2.6 times more likely.
Percentage of Canadian adults with long-term symptoms, by number of self-reported COVID-19 infections, June 2023
percent
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40
30
25
20
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1 or more infections
1 infection
2 infections
3 or more infections
Number of COVID-19 infections
Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian COVID-19 Antibody and Health Survey - Follow-up Questionnaire, 2023.
• Data table for Chart 2 People that had their first infection early in the pandemic, though, were also more likely to report multiple COVID-19 infartions. For example, in this study the average date of first infection for those with three or more infections was
May 2021, compared to September 2021 for those with two infections, and May 2022 for those with one infection.
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Almost half of Canadians who reported that they continue to experience long-term symptoms also reported no improvement over
time Many Canadians with long-term symptoms experience a protracted symptom duration. As of June 2023, 58.2% of infected Canadians who ever reported long-term symptoms continue to experience them. Among Canadian adults who continued to experience long-term symptoms, 79.3% had been experiencing symptoms for 6 months or more, including 42.2% with
symptoms for one year or more (Figure 1).
Figure 1
Symptom resolution status among Canadian adults that ever experienced long-term symptoms, June 2023 Percentage who continue to experience
long-term symptoms, symptom duration
20.6
42.2
• Less than 6 months
06 months to less than 1 year
01 year or more
37.1
41.8
58.2 • Continue to experience
symptoms • Do not continue to
experience symptoms Percentage who do not continue to experience
long-term symptoms, symptom duration
7.0E
19.1€
73.9
•Less than 6 months
06 months to less than 1 year
01 year or more
E use data with caution
Note: Some estimates do not add correctly due to rounding.
Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian COVID-19 Antibody and Health Survey - Follow-up Questionnaire, 2023.
CCAHS-FQ. Z This article also describes the experiences of Canadians who reported long-term symptoms consistent with post COVID-19 condition or long COVID, including the severity of symptoms, their experiences with the health care system, and the impact on their daily lives. Finally, this article also provides updates of the vaccination status of
Canadian adults.
Insights on Canadian Society
Experiences of Canadians with long-term symptoms following COVID-19 • As of June 2023, about two-thirds of Canadian adults reported at least one confirmed or suspected COVID-19
infection, with many reporting more than one infection since the beginning of the pandemic. • Multiple infections were more commonly reported among certain racialized groups; Black Canadians were most
likely to report multiple infections compared to other racialized groups. • About 3.5 million Canadian adults reported experiencing long-term symptoms following a COVID-19 infection; 2.1 million reported they were still experiencing those symptoms as of June 2023. Almost half of those still
experiencing symptoms reported they have not seen any improvement in symptoms over time. • Among Canadians who were in school or employed and dealing with long-term symptoms, more than 1 in 5
missed days of school or work, missing 24 days on average. • About 40% of those with long-term symptoms who sought healthcare about their symptoms reported difficulties
with access. • Adults with chronic conditions and senior adults were more likely to have been vaccinated in the 6 months prior
to June 2023. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/75-006-x/2023001/article/00015-eng.htm
"Island Health
We clean (hands) because we care"
We don’t clean the air or wear Mandatory N95 masks
because like Dr. Bonnie Henry & BCCDC, & #BCNDP, we don’t care about infecting patients & each other with aerosol spread diseases
Enjoy your Covid19, Flu, RSV, and Measles!
#bcpoli #covid19bc
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