Protect Our Province BC

For the international Long Covid Awareness Day on March 15, this is a discussion on Long Covid Past, Present and Future with Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly. Long Covid: Past, Present and Future – ft. Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly youtu.be/T3WD-tTFSWQ

Please help the Canadian Covid Society complete this national survey covering questions about funding, research, treatments, resources, and more on Long Covid. The deadline is July 31, 2026. covidsociety.ca/priorities/l...

The prevalence of children with Long Covid is estimated to be 2-10% infected with Covid which is an estimated 1.3- 6.5 million children- the same range as asthma. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCQi...

Long Covid is not a rare disease occurring in 1 in 9 adults after a Covid infection. It has the same prevalence as Diabetes which has received $235 million from Gov Canada for research. Based upon prevalence, Long Covid should receive the same funding." cbc.ca/listen/live-...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLJX...

“Even without hospitalization, many of these infections have long-term consequences, from organ damage and immune issues to increased risks of cancer and dementia. It’s unconscionable that we aren’t doing everything we can to reduce these risks" dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc...

This POP BC interview with three remarkable physicians shows us that science is the candle in the dark giving us hope for the future. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f3c...

surreynowleader.com/2025/12/06/o...

I have been trying to raise awareness about the recent cuts to pandemic preparedness by provincial institutions in BC for the past 1½ months. Most of the cuts were not announced to the public beforehand and media coverage has been scant. 1/?

Covid poses an "existential threat to human health". Every infection increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia, dysregulation of the immune system and reactivation of viral infections. Children are having Long COVID. thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

Covid poses an "existential threat to human health". Every infection increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia, dysregulation of the immune system and reactivation of viral infections. Children are having Long COVID. thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

The petition to demand funding for biomedical research for Long COVID in Children is up to 484 signatures, only 16 more signatures needed and it can be presented at the House of Commmons! Please sign the the petition today: www.change.org/p/demand-fed...

Kids and teenagers face a significantly higher risk of various PASC outcomes after reinfection with SARS-CoV-2. We need to support vaccination, ongoing research for PASC, identify high-risk subgroups, and improve prevention and care strategies. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Demand Federal Action on Biomedical Care for Children Living with Long COVID. Sign the Children's Long COVID Network petition: www.change.org/p/demand-fed...

Happening this Sunday from 1-7pm - The 3rd Annual Clean Air Festival in Vancouver. How has it been three years already? This is a Covid safer hybrid event with respirator masks required 😷 & available free onsite. Lots of prizes & music too! 🎶 Register here 🔗 www.tickettailor.com/events/clean...

The BOHS in the UK is officially recommending respirators instead of surgical masks in healthcare settings. Let’s hope that the CSA standard Z94.4 for use of respirators in all healthcare settings will become official in Canada to protect healthcare workers and patients. x.com/SafeDavid3/s...

Parent advocacy groups have asked the Ministry of Health to install HEPA filters in all BC schools to protect our kids with no results. Private schools like St. Georges upgraded their HVAC's with HEPA filters according to ASHRAE guidelines. x.com/InspiredAqua...

Long COVID in kids happens at a critical time when kids are physically and mentally developing and may increase their risk for long term disability. This is why we need more research and resources for this condition to help kids now. archive.ph/7mtb8

Sign the letter from the Canadian Aerosol Transmission Coalition: We support the latest draft CSA Z94.4, Selection, Use and Care of Respirators – to protect ALL workers, especially healthcare. www.aerosoltransmissioncoalition.ca

Protect healthcare workers and patients by supporting the landmark standard Z94.4 for the use of respirators in healthcare proposed by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). August 19th is the deadline to weigh in at : publicreview.csa.ca/Home/Details...

The Federal government gives BC $194 million annually to treat rare diseases. Medications are not just for curing diseases but to alleviate suffering and improve quality of life. If the drug was $1 the committee would never have been involved. vancouversun.com/news/member-...

Measles, like COVID is a contagious airborne virus. Handwashing is ineffective for prevention but what is effective includes vaccination, use of masks especially N95 masks, cleaning the air in schools and a public awareness campaign. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Come to the Millions Missing BC Rally On Saturday, May 10th from 1-2:30 pm at Jack Poole Plaza to support people living with ME/ CFS and Long COVID in BC and advocate for more funding for research into treatment.

“ There is no single universal drug for treatment (of Long COVID in kids). Some people think there is nothing we can do. But there are a variety of specific symptom-based therapies we can use now. “ ( while waiting for RCT trials). Dr. Peter Rowe protectbc.ca/long-covid-r...

Dr. Peter Rowe on Immunity Debt: “ I don’t know what the rationale would be to say that children should be exposed to major illnesses ( to help their immunity) – people will die.” protectbc.ca/long-covid-r...

What makes a good health leader? As soothing as "Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Safe" may sound, without action, it’s just another empty slogan. Canadians need someone who takes timely, decisive actions to truly protect us. Now, and when the next pandemic strikes. canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/04/13/w...

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

Vancouver, BC today 🍁 Long COVID is real. These pillow cases tell the heartbreaking stories of some of the over 3.5 million Canadians who were previously healthy now suffering from this debilitating disease with over 100, 000 people unable to work. Governments need to help them now.

Today, we invite you to send a letter to your Prov /Fed reps asking for more support. Please follow the instructions on the website, include a link of the letter of support from Senator Kutcher (found on the main Long Covid page) cc the email given to track! #CureLongCovidNow #LongCovidAwareness

Reminder: Tomorrow, March 15th is International Long Covid Awareness Day and the 5 yr anniversary since the start of the Covid pandemic. It is the first year Canada is participating nationwide. In Vancouver join us outside the Vancouver Art Gallery at 10:45 am to support Long COVID!

Saturday March 15th is International #LongCovid Awareness Day & the 5 yr anniversary since the start of the Covid pandemic. It is the first year Canada is participating nationwide. In Vancouver join us outside the Vancouver Art Gallery at 10:45 am to support Long COVID!

New hazard index from Covid-19 Resources Canada, based on federal wastewater data. COVID rates are very high across Canada (~1 in 42 people) & high in BC (~1 in 56). Infections this week are expected to cause 2,900 hospitalizations, 630 deaths, & 14,000 new Long COVID cases 😣

#Covid turns five today. The next pandemic is lurking. thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

We’re being joined by @protectbc.bsky.social & @cancovsoc.bsky.social calling for mask requirements in healthcare. You can also find our press release & media kit at donoharmbc.ca/advocates-ur... - and if you know journalists or outlets that should be covering this issue, please do tag them!

Top graph… what we have going on with C19 (scaled down compared to flu due to most people using RAT, or nothing). Bottom graph, flu. No matter how hard you stare at it, C19 graph is just refusing to morph into a tidy spike like flu. Wishful thinking doesn’t work.

Happening Wednesday, Sept 4! Live briefing on Clean Air in Schools with Protect our Province BC's Dr. Susan Kuo and below guests ⬇️ Webinar link 🔗 protectbc.ca/live

Don't forget to test to protect! Watch this fantastic how-to video from @protectbc.bsky.social In Nova Scotia you can still pick up at-home rapid test kits at public libraries, MLA offices, Access Nova Scotia, and Feed Nova Scotia!

We've also put together this FAQ on Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs). Let's us know if anything's unclear, or if we've missed including your question. protectbc.ca/covid-19-rap...

“Covid and other viruses rely on human behaviour, and ignoring what we can see happening in other countries while continuing to act like the pandemic is over will bring on the next wave; that is a mathematical fact.” - @Protect_BC on June 28, 2023. This was preventable. #BCPoli #BCEd