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Black-background WHN graphic with white and pink text. At the top is the logo text “whn.global” with a pink dot. Large central headline: “COVID isn’t ‘just a cold.’” Below that: “It can affect the brain, heart, and immune system, even months later.” In bright pink near the lower middle: “Prevention matters.” At the bottom: “World Health Network - Science for a safer, healthier world.”

Black-background WHN graphic with white and pink text. At the top is the logo text “whn.global” with a pink dot. Large central headline: “COVID isn’t ‘just a cold.’” Below that: “It can affect the brain, heart, and immune system, even months later.” In bright pink near the lower middle: “Prevention matters.” At the bottom: “World Health Network - Science for a safer, healthier world.”

COVID is not “just a cold.” Even mild or asymptomatic infections can cause lasting health effects, damaging blood vessels and organs, affecting the brain, and weakening the immune system.

03.03.2026 12:15 👍 105 🔁 57 💬 3 📌 2
Teal background graphic with white text. Top left: “whn.global.” Top right: “Long COVID Awareness Month.” Large centered headline: “Long COVID isn’t rare.” Below in smaller bold text: “Per the WHO, approximately 15 in 100 people still have symptoms at 12 months after contracting COVID-19.” Bottom line: “World Health Network - Science for a safer, healthier world.”

Teal background graphic with white text. Top left: “whn.global.” Top right: “Long COVID Awareness Month.” Large centered headline: “Long COVID isn’t rare.” Below in smaller bold text: “Per the WHO, approximately 15 in 100 people still have symptoms at 12 months after contracting COVID-19.” Bottom line: “World Health Network - Science for a safer, healthier world.”

Long COVID isn’t rare.

According to the WHO, about 15 in 100 people still have symptoms 12 months after COVID-19 infection.

Prevent infection. Prevent reinfection. Protect your health.

#LongCOVID #LongCOVIDAwarenessMonth #PublicHealth #CleanAir

03.03.2026 18:36 👍 124 🔁 77 💬 3 📌 5
White graphic with black and pink text. Top left: “whn.global”. Top right: “Long COVID Awareness Month”. Main text: “Every COVID infection adds risk, not protection.” The word “risk” is in bright pink; the rest is in black. Below in bright pink: “Each infection increases the risk of Long COVID.” Bottom text: “World Health Network - Science for a safer, healthier world.”

White graphic with black and pink text. Top left: “whn.global”. Top right: “Long COVID Awareness Month”. Main text: “Every COVID infection adds risk, not protection.” The word “risk” is in bright pink; the rest is in black. Below in bright pink: “Each infection increases the risk of Long COVID.” Bottom text: “World Health Network - Science for a safer, healthier world.”

Every COVID infection adds risk, not protection. The more times someone is infected, the higher their risk of developing Long COVID.

Reducing infections is one of the most important ways to protect long-term health. The Five Pillars of Protection help lower risk by layering prevention strategies:

04.03.2026 19:51 👍 112 🔁 59 💬 3 📌 1
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An airborne virus is a virus that can infect other people through unseen particles in the air, sometimes for hours after the sick person has left the area! Masks and clean, ventilated air can reduce the risk of getting sick from airborne viruses or infecting others.

05.02.2026 16:48 👍 382 🔁 200 💬 14 📌 45
Two side-by-side pictures of identical living rooms. Both say “30 minutes after sick person has left the room.” the first has a closed windows and several virus particles accumulated in the air. The second has an open window and far fewer particles. arrows show virus going out the window and clean air moving in from outside. Text above the images says “open windows to help reduce the spread of viruses in the air!"

Two side-by-side pictures of identical living rooms. Both say “30 minutes after sick person has left the room.” the first has a closed windows and several virus particles accumulated in the air. The second has an open window and far fewer particles. arrows show virus going out the window and clean air moving in from outside. Text above the images says “open windows to help reduce the spread of viruses in the air!"

Opening windows helps reduce the spread of viruses by bringing fresh air in & clearing virus particles out! If someone sick is in or was recently in a space indoors, keep windows open to help reduce the risk of spreading airborne diseases like measles, COVID-19, & more. www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/...

19.02.2026 17:05 👍 39 🔁 12 💬 0 📌 0
text says "There’s no way to know which COVID-19 infection will cause long-term illness. Each new COVID-19 infection increases your risk of organ damage, Long COVID, and disability, even if you have no other health conditions that you know of, and even if your previous COVID-19 infections were mild or had no symptoms. Protect your lifelong health by protecting yourself from COVID-19, no matter your age or health history. Wear masks. get vaccinated. keep indoor air clean.” Graphics on the side illustrate people getting sick repeatedly until eventually they end up with long-term illness.

text says "There’s no way to know which COVID-19 infection will cause long-term illness. Each new COVID-19 infection increases your risk of organ damage, Long COVID, and disability, even if you have no other health conditions that you know of, and even if your previous COVID-19 infections were mild or had no symptoms. Protect your lifelong health by protecting yourself from COVID-19, no matter your age or health history. Wear masks. get vaccinated. keep indoor air clean.” Graphics on the side illustrate people getting sick repeatedly until eventually they end up with long-term illness.

Every time you get COVID-19, your risk increases for Long COVID, organ damage, disability, & more, & there’s no way to know which infection will be the one to cause it! Protect your lifelong health by protecting yourself from COVID-19. Learn more about Long COVID: www.cdc.gov/long-covid/a...

24.02.2026 17:30 👍 244 🔁 117 💬 3 📌 25
This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 6.7 About 1 of every 99 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 474,800-587,200 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; 7.4X higher Long COVID: HIGH; 5.8X higher Hospitalizations: HIGH; 6.5X higher Deaths: HIGH; 6.3X 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

This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 6.7 About 1 of every 99 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 474,800-587,200 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; 7.4X higher Long COVID: HIGH; 5.8X higher Hospitalizations: HIGH; 6.5X higher Deaths: HIGH; 6.3X 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

Canadian COVID Forecast Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2026

CANADA

HIGH [no change]

About 1 of every 99 people is infected.

Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:

-Infections: 7.4 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.8 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 6.5 x higher
-Deaths: 6.3 x higher

04.03.2026 02:34 👍 128 🔁 64 💬 8 📌 2
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Prévisions de COVID pour le Canada : 28 FEV - 13 MAR, 2026

QUÉBEC

ÉLEVÉ [stable]

Environ 1 personne sur 133 est infectée

Par rapport au point le plus bas de la pandémie au Canada :

-Infections : 8.1 x🔺
-COVID longue : 5.7 x🔺
-Hospitalisations : 6.5 x🔺
-Décès : 5.1 x🔺

04.03.2026 03:20 👍 9 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0
This image shows gauges with the Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2026 COVID Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, and territories. From left to right: Canada: HIGH - 6.7 Alberta: HIGH - 6.5 British Columbia: MODERATE - 4.4 Manitoba: VERY HIGH - 10.0 New Brunswick: HIGH - 7.1 Newfoundland & Labrador: MODERATE - 4.7 North: HIGH - 6.7 Nova Scotia: HIGH - 6.0 Ontario: HIGH - 7.7 Prince Edward Island: MODERATE - 4.9 Quebec: HIGH - 6.6 Saskatchewan: HIGH - 8.1 A text box reads: 'The COVID Forecast is calculated from 3 equally weighted categories: 1) Current infections and spread; 2) Healthcare system impact; 3) Mortality. Within each category there is one sub-category for trends over the most recent week (Trends) and one sub-category for current parameter values relative to a specified baseline (Current values). Trends and current values are weighted equally when determining the final score for a category. All Forecast input data and sources are available here (https://datastudio.google.com/embed/u/0/reporting/42b886cf-d661-488e-b7d8-5c5836b55ab6/page/p_2yqs028mwc). Past Forecast scores are available in the table below. Forecast scores are grouped into 4 ranges: MODERATE (1 to <5, white), HIGH (6 to <10, yellow), VERY HIGH (10 to <15, orange), SEVERE (>15 red).'

This image shows gauges with the Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2026 COVID Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, and territories. From left to right: Canada: HIGH - 6.7 Alberta: HIGH - 6.5 British Columbia: MODERATE - 4.4 Manitoba: VERY HIGH - 10.0 New Brunswick: HIGH - 7.1 Newfoundland & Labrador: MODERATE - 4.7 North: HIGH - 6.7 Nova Scotia: HIGH - 6.0 Ontario: HIGH - 7.7 Prince Edward Island: MODERATE - 4.9 Quebec: HIGH - 6.6 Saskatchewan: HIGH - 8.1 A text box reads: 'The COVID Forecast is calculated from 3 equally weighted categories: 1) Current infections and spread; 2) Healthcare system impact; 3) Mortality. Within each category there is one sub-category for trends over the most recent week (Trends) and one sub-category for current parameter values relative to a specified baseline (Current values). Trends and current values are weighted equally when determining the final score for a category. All Forecast input data and sources are available here (https://datastudio.google.com/embed/u/0/reporting/42b886cf-d661-488e-b7d8-5c5836b55ab6/page/p_2yqs028mwc). Past Forecast scores are available in the table below. Forecast scores are grouped into 4 ranges: MODERATE (1 to <5, white), HIGH (6 to <10, yellow), VERY HIGH (10 to <15, orange), SEVERE (>15 red).'

Canadian COVID Forecast: Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2026

SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: MB
HIGH: CAN, AB, NB, North, NS, ON, QC, SK
MODERATE: BC, NL, PEI

About 1 in 99 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

04.03.2026 02:32 👍 279 🔁 142 💬 11 📌 7
This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Jan 31 - Feb 13, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is VERY HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 13.1 About 1 of every 122 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 397,900-503,300 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; 11.0X higher Long COVID: HIGH; 6.3X higher Hospitalizations: VERY HIGH; 13.4X higher Deaths: VERY HIGH; 14.9X higher HOW TO HELP: EVERYONE: UPDATE vaccines every 6 months WEAR N95-type masks AVOID indoor social gatherings AVOID crowded non-essential places 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

This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Jan 31 - Feb 13, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is VERY HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 13.1 About 1 of every 122 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 397,900-503,300 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; 11.0X higher Long COVID: HIGH; 6.3X higher Hospitalizations: VERY HIGH; 13.4X higher Deaths: VERY HIGH; 14.9X higher HOW TO HELP: EVERYONE: UPDATE vaccines every 6 months WEAR N95-type masks AVOID indoor social gatherings AVOID crowded non-essential places 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

Canadian COVID Forecast Jan 31 - Feb 13, 2026

CANADA

VERY HIGH [no change]

About 1 of every 122 people is infected.

Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:

-Infections: 11.0 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.3 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 13.4 x higher
-Deaths: 14.9 x higher

03.02.2026 22:53 👍 81 🔁 34 💬 7 📌 4
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Prévisions de COVID pour le Canada : DÉC 20, 2025-JAN 2, 2026

CANADA

ÉLEVÉ [stable]

Environ 1 personne sur 55 est infectée

Par rapport au point le plus bas de la pandémie au Canada :

-Infections : 11.0 x🔺
-COVID longue : 6.2 x🔺
-Hospitalisations : 9.8 x🔺
-Décès : 9.1 x🔺

22.12.2025 22:24 👍 34 🔁 9 💬 1 📌 2
This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Dec 20, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 10.0 About 1 of every 55 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 521,500-682,700 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; 11.0X higher Long COVID: HIGH; 6.2X higher Hospitalizations: HIGH; 9.8X higher Deaths: HIGH; 9.1X 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

This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Dec 20, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 10.0 About 1 of every 55 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 521,500-682,700 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; 11.0X higher Long COVID: HIGH; 6.2X higher Hospitalizations: HIGH; 9.8X higher Deaths: HIGH; 9.1X 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

Canadian COVID Forecast Dec 20, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026

CANADA

HIGH [no change]

About 1 of every 55 people is infected.

Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:

-Infections: 11.0 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.2 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 9.8 x higher
-Deaths: 9.1 x higher

22.12.2025 22:20 👍 118 🔁 59 💬 8 📌 7
This image shows gauges with the Dec 20, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026 Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, & territories. From left to right: Canada: HIGH - 10.0 Alberta: VERY HIGH - 12.4 British Columbia: HIGH - 7.6 Manitoba: VERY HIGH - 10.3 New Brunswick: VERY HIGH - 10.5 Newfoundland & Labrador: HIGH - 9.1 North: VERY HIGH - 10.3 Nova Scotia: HIGH - 9.9 Ontario: HIGH - 9.2 Prince Edward Island: HIGH - 6.6 Quebec: VERY HIGH - 10.4 Saskatchewan: VERY HIGH - 14.0 A text box reads: "The COVID Forecast is calculated from 3 equally weighted categories: 1) Current infections and spread; 2) Healthcare system impact; 3) Mortality. Within each category there is one sub-category for trends over the most recent week (Trends) and one sub-category for current parameter values relative to a specified baseline (Current values). Trends and current values are weighted equally when determining the final score for a category. All Forecast input data and sources are available here (https://datastudio.google.com/embed/u/0/reporting/42b886cf-d661-488e-b7d8-5c5836b55ab6/page/p_2yqs028mwc). Past Forecast scores are available in the table below. Forecast scores are grouped into 4 ranges: MODERATE (1 to <5, white), HIGH (6 to <10, yellow), VERY HIGH (10 to <15, orange), SEVERE (>15 red)."

This image shows gauges with the Dec 20, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026 Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, & territories. From left to right: Canada: HIGH - 10.0 Alberta: VERY HIGH - 12.4 British Columbia: HIGH - 7.6 Manitoba: VERY HIGH - 10.3 New Brunswick: VERY HIGH - 10.5 Newfoundland & Labrador: HIGH - 9.1 North: VERY HIGH - 10.3 Nova Scotia: HIGH - 9.9 Ontario: HIGH - 9.2 Prince Edward Island: HIGH - 6.6 Quebec: VERY HIGH - 10.4 Saskatchewan: VERY HIGH - 14.0 A text box reads: "The COVID Forecast is calculated from 3 equally weighted categories: 1) Current infections and spread; 2) Healthcare system impact; 3) Mortality. Within each category there is one sub-category for trends over the most recent week (Trends) and one sub-category for current parameter values relative to a specified baseline (Current values). Trends and current values are weighted equally when determining the final score for a category. All Forecast input data and sources are available here (https://datastudio.google.com/embed/u/0/reporting/42b886cf-d661-488e-b7d8-5c5836b55ab6/page/p_2yqs028mwc). Past Forecast scores are available in the table below. Forecast scores are grouped into 4 ranges: MODERATE (1 to <5, white), HIGH (6 to <10, yellow), VERY HIGH (10 to <15, orange), SEVERE (>15 red)."

Canadian COVID Forecast: Dec 20, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026

SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: AB, MB, NB, North, QC, SK
HIGH: CAN, BC, NL, NS, ON, PEI
MODERATE: none

About 1 in 55 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

22.12.2025 22:18 👍 234 🔁 138 💬 14 📌 13
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Prévisions de COVID pour le Canada : NOV 8 - NOV 21, 2025

QUÉBEC

TRÈS ÉLEVÉ [stable]

Environ 1 personne sur 115 est infectée

Par rapport au point le plus bas de la pandémie au Canada :

-Infections : 7.5 x🔺
-COVID longue : 6.0 x🔺
-Hospitalisations : 11.0 x🔺
-Décès : 11.7 x🔺

10.11.2025 23:51 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Nov 8 - Nov 21, 2025, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is VERY HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 10.1 About 1 of every 118 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 583,200-806,200 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; 7.6X higher Long COVID: HIGH; 6.0X higher Hospitalizations: VERY HIGH; 10.4X higher Deaths: VERY HIGH; 12.2X higher HOW TO HELP: EVERYONE: UPDATE vaccines every 6 months WEAR N95-type masks AVOID indoor social gatherings AVOID crowded non-essential places 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

This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Nov 8 - Nov 21, 2025, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is VERY HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 10.1 About 1 of every 118 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 583,200-806,200 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; 7.6X higher Long COVID: HIGH; 6.0X higher Hospitalizations: VERY HIGH; 10.4X higher Deaths: VERY HIGH; 12.2X higher HOW TO HELP: EVERYONE: UPDATE vaccines every 6 months WEAR N95-type masks AVOID indoor social gatherings AVOID crowded non-essential places 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

Canadian COVID Forecast Nov 8 - Nov 21, 2025

CANADA

VERY HIGH [no change]

About 1 of every 118 people is infected.

Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:

-Infections: 7.6 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.0 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 10.4 x higher
-Deaths: 12.2 x higher

10.11.2025 22:58 👍 124 🔁 71 💬 6 📌 3

Day 3 of the @icancmeresearch.bsky.social conference is up as a live thread and now a brief writeup.

simonspichak.beehiiv.com/p/day-3-of-t...

07.11.2025 01:31 👍 8 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
WHN graphic on a teal background with faint virus illustrations and the whn.global logo at top. Large white headline: “Tell your Long COVID story.” Supporting text: “We want to hear from people with lived experience — patients, caregivers, clinicians, and advocates. Share your story and help us raise awareness by taking our Long COVID survey.” Footer note: “LINK TO SURVEY IN CAPTION.”

WHN graphic on a teal background with faint virus illustrations and the whn.global logo at top. Large white headline: “Tell your Long COVID story.” Supporting text: “We want to hear from people with lived experience — patients, caregivers, clinicians, and advocates. Share your story and help us raise awareness by taking our Long COVID survey.” Footer note: “LINK TO SURVEY IN CAPTION.”

The World Health Network (WHN) is gathering stories to raise awareness about Long COVID. We want to hear from those with lived experience — patients, caregivers, clinicians, and advocates — so we can share your stories and help others understand the impact of Long COVID.

04.11.2025 15:57 👍 40 🔁 28 💬 2 📌 2

Thank you so much @spichaksimon.bsky.social for live tweeting the #ICanCME2025 conference today. 🙏

I'm looking forward to reading your @icancmeresearch.bsky.social conference summary too.

The energy and time you give to support our #MECFS community is so appreciated. 💙

05.11.2025 04:59 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Thank you so much @spichaksimon.bsky.social for your live tweeting the #ICanCME2025 conference today. 🙏

I'm looking forward to reading your summary too.

The energy and time you give to support our #MECFS community is so appreciated. 💙

05.11.2025 04:58 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Thank you so much @spichaksimon.bsky.social for your live tweeting the #ICanCME2025 conference today. 🙏

The energy and time you give to support our #MECFS community is so appreciated. 💙

05.11.2025 04:57 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Preview
Simon Spichak on X: "A little late to the party but following the @ICanCMEResearch conference. First keynote coming on" / X A little late to the party but following the @ICanCMEResearch conference. First keynote coming on

Covering the @icancmeresearch.bsky.social live over on the other app.

Will be posting a brief summary of the day's talks as well.

x.com/SpichakSimon...

04.11.2025 20:12 👍 8 🔁 3 💬 2 📌 0

Thank you for attending the first day of #ICanCME2025, I'm so glad you liked it. 💙

05.11.2025 04:53 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Preview
Day 1 of the ICanCME Canadian Collaborative Conference on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis A brief summary of the presentations.

And coverage for Day 1 of the #ICanCMEConference by the
@icancmeresearch.bsky.social. Features a link to my live tweets.

simonspichak.beehiiv.com/p/icancme-da...

05.11.2025 02:00 👍 23 🔁 13 💬 4 📌 4

I'm so glad you could join us today at #ICanCME2025. 💙 I hope you can attend the next two days, which I hope will be just as wonderful. 🤞

05.11.2025 04:52 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

This is not just a conference. It's a meeting of scientific minds who are genuinely bridging the gap between lived experience & scientific inquiry.
Thank you @icancmeresearch.bsky.social for hosting such an incredible virtual conference. @chiefscican.bsky.social @thewhn.bsky.social

05.11.2025 01:57 👍 10 🔁 6 💬 2 📌 1
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1) The Canadian ME/CFS research network ICanCME is organizing a free and online conference from 4 to 6 November.

The main presentations take place at:

1 pm - 5 pm Eastern Time
6 pm - 10 pm London Time
7 pm - 11 pm Brussels Time

#ICanCME2025

02.10.2025 17:40 👍 30 🔁 18 💬 1 📌 2

Joining day 1 of the ICanCME Canadian Collaborative Conference on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME).

Huge shout-out for the respect for lived experience! Wonderful start!

#ICanCME2025

#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

@icancmeresearch.bsky.social, applause to planning team!

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The #ICanCME2025 Conference is off to a fantastic start!

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ICANCME Canadian Conference on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Nov 4-6, 2025, 1-5 PM Eastern. Virtual, free, and open to all. Register now.

ICANCME Canadian Conference on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Nov 4-6, 2025, 1-5 PM Eastern. Virtual, free, and open to all. Register now.

Free, virtual ME conference (Nov 4–6, 1–5 pm ET).
BHC's Dr. Brayden Yellman speaks on dysautonomia & connective tissue disorders and joins the comorbidities Q&A panel.
Register: https://forms.gle/R8tJgR2x3WBNr9pF8

#ICanCME2025 #MECFS #LongCOVID #MedEdMatters #MedicalEducation

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A photo of a laptop screen showing Sabrina (light-skinned person with long dark hair wearing glasses and a red tee) speaking. Lower left screen shows text: Sabrina Poirier (she/her)

A photo of a laptop screen showing Sabrina (light-skinned person with long dark hair wearing glasses and a red tee) speaking. Lower left screen shows text: Sabrina Poirier (she/her)

Love seeing our Still Sick Still Fighting showing up at the @icancmeresearch.bsky.social conference!

Thank you, @sabrinapoirier.bsky.social!

#ICanCME2025 #StillSickStillFighting
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MECFS #LongCovid

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