For instance, we now know opioids aren’t particularly helpful for chronic pain. COVID-19: Triple-layer masks now recommended as we move indoors for winter The new recommendation comes from Canada’s chief public health officer, Dr. Theresa Tam. (Jonathan Hayward/CP). What we should expect from the PHAC however is better communication with the public. Spencer Fernando is writing a weekly column as a Campaign Fellow for the National Citizens Coalition. Public health recommendations were based off extrapolated data from older, better understood viruses like SARS and influenza. Thus early public health measures were very similar to those used to combat SARS: find infected patients based on their symptoms, aggressively contact trace, test, isolate and quarantine their close contacts. So Why Have They Spent $43 Million In Legal Fees Fighting Canadian Veterans? MORE: The history of our cultural resistance against masks. Cloth masks are a tool we have in our pockets as our communities across Canada r, Why that about-face on wearing masks is a problem, The history of our cultural resistance against masks. “It is absolutely mind-boggling,” Conservative MP Tamara Jansen (Cloverdale-Langley City, B.C.) The longer we study this virus, the more we understand exactly how it transmits to others. In early April, “A non-medical mask can reduce the chance of your respiratory droplets coming into contact with others or landing on surfaces,” she said. What used to take years to understand is now taking weeks or months, and our public health experts are digesting and synthesizing this information alongside all of us. The Cons had damn well better… Read more », Let’s face it as a country we would be doomed if we weren’t already spread out so much and having a younger Population helps a lots, but in the after math the debt of this country will be rediculas with all the current give aways and it’s only a matter of time til he is fake saving the world. So instead, we’ll have to shift our attention to measures like widespread masking. We can hypothesize based on our new understanding of asymptomatic spread that masks may help protect those who unknowingly spread the disease. She attended medical school at the University of Nottingham and earned her medical degree (BMBS). The first suggestion of asymptomatic transmission was reported in early February. She has maintained all along that waring a mask does little for healthy people. This pandemic isn’t going anywhere and neither will the need for daily, national information. But the effectiveness and need for wearing a mask to limit the spread of COVID-19 from asymptomatic people wasn’t clear in early March. In a May 28 Twitter thread, Canada's public health officer wrote that wearing a face-covering in extreme heat or humidity can cause difficulty breathing. And so for those with any symptoms suggestive of COV-19, the public health recommendations have remained clear and consistent: stay home and isolate yourself from others. I wouldn’t trust her with my rice bowl……. As our understanding of this new virus evolves, recommendations from the Public Health Agency of Canada and Tam, its most visible face, shift over time to reflect new developments. The explanation for why asymptomatic spread occurs wasn’t published until April 2020 either. Of course, you know very well that it has long been reported that people without Coronavirus symptoms can still spread it. Tam told media on Wednesday that while there is low chance of being infected (by coronavirus) from vaginal fluid or sperm, hot hookups should skip kissing all together, and that … “Tam’s performance is seen as a mixture of disturbing devotion to the China-controlled WHO, and stunning incompetence”. “Lets vote them out”. But the world has shifted its collective attention into understanding COVID-19 in just a short amount of time. This is a stark contrast to what I was taught in training 10 years ago and what was understood to be dogma 20 years ago. The Liberals are clearly incapable of making decisions on their own, which has been a trait of the Member from Papineau for years. Dr. Theresa Tam used her briefing on Tuesday in Ottawa to temper expectations about the speed and effectiveness of a vaccine. Masking is now a definite tool in the fight against coronavirus, but Canadians are confused by the changes. In the meantime, Tam added, it is crucial to continue to layer on individual protections known to be effective keeping infection rates low. Thus early public health measures were very similar to those used to combat SARS: find infected patients based on their symptoms, aggressively contact trace, test, isolate and quarantine their close contacts. Cloth masks are a tool we have in our pockets as our communities across Canada re-open. “Canada’s top public-health doctor says wearing masks is a way for people who might have COVID-19 without realizing it to keep from spreading the illness to others.eval(ez_write_tag([[250,250],'spencerfernando_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_6',156,'0','0'])); Dr. Theresa Tam says the change is due to increasing evidence that people with the virus can spread it without knowing they’re sick.”. When it comes to stopping the spread of coronavirus, health authorities are confident in the effectiveness of isolation; isolating positive cases to stop further spread of the virus. Many if not most governments and their functionaries around the world see themselves as representatives of globalist organizations to the people of their country. For Tam, the evolving science of masks and shift of her recommendations have unfortunately raised questions about her competency,  leading to requests for her resignation. Masking has been one of the most contentious conversations throughout this pandemic. There are no specific studies on the utility of cloth masks in the community and there’s only one study on their use in a health care setting. Those decrying our top public health expert as incompetent, inconsistent and flip-flopping are missing an entire side of understanding this pandemic. Here's what she … This Wednesday, when Theresa Tam announced the value of wearing a mask to prevent COVID-19, the new guidance caused confusion. As countries re-open, and economies start up again, the core principles that have allowed the pandemic to be contained, like isolation and social distancing, will become less practical. earlier told the Commons health committee. When she was young, she emigrated with her parents to the United Kingdom and she grew up there. Intentional disinformation from an inept government that is obviously not in control. Great Scott, Sweeet Jesus, take her off air, please let me never see or hear of her again. We have to remember that coronavirus has only been circulating for the last six months. All this crap is deliberate. It would be funny if it wasn’t so devastating. All Rights Reserved. Unfortunately, it wasn’t until late March that consistent studies were showing similar patterns of asymptomatic or pre-symtomatic transmission. So what has changed between now and then to make Tam and her team change their minds? Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam was asked if Canadians should be wearing masks in public. Infection control measures early in the pandemic were based off lessons learned from SARS in 2003, which was a fair approach because of the many commonalities between SARS and COVID-19. So instead of calling one of the most reasonable people that is looking out for the… Read more ». Masking is now a definite tool in the fight against coronavirus, but Canadians are confused by the changes. Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam says masks are one way we can protect each other and the degree of protection varies with the construction, materials used, and particularly the fit of non-medical masks. Photo: Reuters Canada’s chief public health officer has urged couples to wear masks during sex to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. “Putting a mask on an asymptomatic person is not beneficial, obviously if you’re not infected,” she said. This is the same with pipelines and UNDRIP, making pathetic UN decisions part of Canadian Legislation. . But the effectiveness and need for wearing a mask to limit the spread of COVID-19 from asymptomatic people wasn’t clear in early March. 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Therein lies the problem with maintaining public trust when a disease is new. symptoms suggestive of COV-19, the public health recommendations have remained clear and consistent: stay home and isolate yourself from others. “But we had no idea Mr. Dressup/Blackface/man of a thousand scandals, was incompetent”. I wish you, and others in your sort of position, would stop laying all this at the feet of incompetence. In early April, Tam stated exactly that. So instead, we’ll have to shift our attention to measures like widespread masking. I firmly believe they want to kill as many Canadians as possible this way, and then finish the job when they (just know they will) have finished creating the police state, the “basic dictatorship” that Justin the Groper admires so much in China. This means new information is being released at lightning speed. This recent understanding explains why universal masking wasn’t announced at the outset of the pandemic. “Send in the clowns”, Oh wait…they’re already here. Both are coronaviruses, both showed evidence of being transmitted through respiratory droplets, and both viruses created pneumonia-like symptoms. I notice Henry Kissinger is still alive and promoting his globalist poison. For our neighbours south of the border, wearing a mask or the absence of one, is increasingly becoming a political statement. Inderveer Mahal is a practicing physician in Vancouver. Visit their website at the link below: Copyright © 2020 Spencer Fernando. Here’s what Theresa Tam recently said about masks: “Dr. Now, she’s reversed herself, and it’s no coincidence that her reversal came right after the WHO changed their advice and recommended more widespread mask usage. St. Joseph Communications uses cookies for personalization, to customize its online advertisements, and for other purposes. If you actually read Tam’s remarks past and present they are not a flip flop. She completed a fellowship in global journalism at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. There are no specific studies on the, utility of cloth masks in the community and there’s only one study on their use in a health care setting. Enter your email address to subscribe to spencerfernando.com and receive notifications of new articles by email. But what differentiates COVID-19 from SARS is, Unlike SARS, which had a low risk of transmission until five days, symptoms started, COVID-19 is proving to be infectious, an infected person shows any symptoms. Tam has reversed herself over and over again during this crisis, saying the risk was low, saying travel restrictions wouldn’t work, focusing on ‘stigma’ as the biggest threat. Generally, widespread public health recommendations are based on rigorously analyzed evidence. Why are they so desperately willing to take directions from the UN? Inderveer Mahal: The goal with a pandemic isn’t to remain consistent; it's to respond to new information. Watch for Turdo to invite him to speak to Parliament. Theresa Tam has recommended masks for all Canadians, so here’s what you need to know. Clearer explanations of why recommendations are shifting is key to keeping Canadians engaged and maintaining their trust. Yes, why is that? “The science is not certain but we we need to do everything that we can, and it seems a sensible thing to do.”, As countries re-open, and economies start up again, the core principles that have allowed the pandemic to be contained, like isolation and social distancing, will become less practical. Isn’t Canada run by the Canadian government? Our understanding of it during the early days of the pandemic was rudimentary. A total follower, we need a leader in this crisis. Dr. Theresa Tam said the masks should be made of at least three layers and stressed their importance as Canada heads indoors for the winter amid a rising COVID-19 case count The incompetance here is that people are walking around WITH COVID and spreading it rather than staying at home. Yesterday, the Public Health Agency of Canada released the 2020 report on the state of public health in Canada titled “From risk to resilience: An equity approach to COVID-19.” We Canadians need to allow our experts to be fluid with their recommendations. By Inderveer Mahal Canadians are being encouraged to start wearing three-layer face coverings. Dr. Theresa Tam told Canadians to consider wearing face masks while doing the dirty to protect oneself from catching the coronavirus. Yet the studies on masking tend to be smaller, underpowered and on the lower-end of the quality spectrum in terms research design. Trudeau Said The Government Didn't Fight Omar Khadr In Court Due To Potential Cost. 1, 2020. That comment came before the info change with respect to masks. So the way to address that in simple terms that simple people can understand is to tell them to wear a mask. Patients were given the gift of time to shift their expectations, behaviours and attitudes towards how chronic pain is managed. Canadian ministers and bureaucrats are no different, in fact they seem to be worse than most. Eventually, Tam ends up with the right policies, but she gets there weeks – even months – late, by which time the virus has spread further and further out of control. For our neighbours south of the border, wearing a mask or the absence of one, is, increasingly becoming a political statement. But COVID-19 is a new virus and understanding exactly how it spreads and how to contain it is quickly changing. Riiight. The benefits of wearing a mask are seen primarily in health care settings, like hospitals or long-term care homes. According to peer-reviewed medical journal Nature Medicine, masks act as a method, of “source control,” keeping infectious particles inside the mask and shielding others from potentially becoming infected, . on Apr. Dr. Theresa Tam says we need to ensure that frontline healthcare workers have enough protective equipment. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, maintained in a press conference Monday that while face masks can cut down on the spread of the coronavirus when worn by someone already infected, it does little for healthy individuals.”. Infection control measures early in the pandemic were based off lessons learned from SARS in 2003, which was a fair approach because of the many commonalities between SARS and COVID-19. A quick guide to what’s allowed and open, or closed and banned © Copyright 2020 St. Joseph Communications. Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam speaks in Ottawa on March 23, 2020. Unlike SARS, which had a low risk of transmission until five days after symptoms started, COVID-19 is proving to be infectious before an infected person shows any symptoms. So what has changed between now and then to make Tam and her team change their minds? Physical distancing isn’t exactly possible when you’re getting a haircut. A timeline of Canada’s coronavirus response excluded any mention of Dr. Theresa Tam’s contradictory mask advice.. When better preventative options—like distancing and hand hygiene—aren’t available or practical, wearing a face mask becomes the next best option. But COVID-19 is a new virus and understanding exactly how it spreads and how to contain it is quickly changing. 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But what differentiates COVID-19 from SARS is when it becomes infectious. Large-scale public health measures can’t be implemented from one case report or a presumed hunch. Right now, we still haven’t proven that cloth masks protect the people wearing them. The benefits of wearing a mask are seen primarily in health care settings, like hospitals or long-term care homes. originally aired March 30, 2020 Why is Canada telling people not to wear masks? Here at home, many Canadians have expressed confusion and disappointment that the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) didn’t recommend widespread masking at the onset of the pandemic. This is a first for this infectious disease and everyone is learning on the fly. And so for those with. Generally, widespread public health recommendations are based on rigorously analyzed evidence. Here at home, many Canadians have expressed confusion and disappointment that the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) didn’t recommend widespread masking at the onset of the pandemic. This Wednesday, when Theresa Tam announced the value of wearing a mask to prevent COVID-19, the new guidance caused, For Tam, the evolving science of masks and shift of her recommendations have unfortunately raised questions about her competency,  leading to, Masking has been one of the most contentious conversations throughout this pandemic. Dr. Theresa Tam may have recommended that Canadians wear masks, but now she has advised against wearing them in extreme heat. Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam listens to a question during a news conference Tuesday May 19, 2020 in Ottawa. Large-scale public health measures can’t be implemented from one case report or a presumed hunch. When it comes to stopping the spread of coronavirus, health authorities are confident in the effectiveness of isolation; isolating positive cases to stop further spread of the virus. Dr. Theresa Tam was born in British Hong Kong in 1965, she is 55 as of 2020. In court of popular opinion and public trust, this is a lofty ask. But the science is shifting, and Canada’s top doctor is also changing her stance. Good luck with that. Tam appeared to be awaiting permission from the China-controlled WHO to change her advice on masks. MPs on the House health committee voted Monday for the government to turn over documents containing information about Dr. Theresa Tam’s reversal on advising when masks should be worn during the COVID-19 pandemic. May 22, 2020, A man wears a protective face mask as he walks past a portrait of Dr. Theresa Tam on a boarded up shop in downtown Vancouver, B.C. Share my thoughts? Both are coronaviruses, both showed evidence of being transmitted through respiratory droplets, and both viruses created pneumonia-like symptoms. Not only is the economy in shambles but many are/will lose their loved ones. Horgan has done the same. This Wednesday, when Theresa Tam announced the value of wearing a mask to prevent COVID-19, the new guidance caused confusion. If I was a conspiracy theorist, I might start thinking that Tam is a Chinese agent. Spencer, I think you’re being a little harsh with Tam. Tam particularly recommended limiting kissing and general face … WATCH ABOVE: Dr. Theresa Tam now says Canadians should be wearing three-ply masks with a filter – Nov 3, 2020 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook Canada's chief public health officer, Dr Theresa Tam. Tam initially took the role following the retirement of her predecessor, Gregory Taylor, on December 16, … No trust whatsoever in the Trudeau government, sorry I spelt that wrong, ..TURD-o there corrected. He can’t wait and wait and wait until the WHO gets it right, for God’s sake. Dr. Theresa Tam said in a statement there is little chance of catching COVID-19 from semen or vaginal fluid, but sexual activity with new partners does increase the risk of contracting the virus It’s almost like they are letting this get a good hold on the country, why? According to peer-reviewed medical journal Nature Medicine, masks act as a method of “source control,” keeping infectious particles inside the mask and shielding others from potentially becoming infected. In medicine, recommendations change slowly over time as new information is slow to arise. “A non-medical mask can reduce the chance of your respiratory droplets coming into contact with others or landing on surfaces,” she said. One shouldn’t need a medical background to try and dissect the changing recommendations. To hell with what is good for Canadians as long as it is politically correct. The explanation for why asymptomatic spread occurs wasn’t published until, Right now, we still haven’t proven that cloth masks protect the people wearing them. Earlier in the week, Tam appealed to Canadians to wear three-layer, non-medical masks with filters to limit transmission of COVID-19. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld) Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer, made the recommendation Wednesday that all Canadians should wear a non-medical mask when they cannot … Wearing a mask was never a formal recommendation in Canada. They, as well as Pandemic Patty – and a number of others in the cabinet – need to be removed from office and placed on a one-way flight to Beijing, where they… Read more ». MORE: Why that about-face on wearing masks is a problem. Here’s what Theresa Tam recently said about masks: “Dr. And it’s been known for a long while that the countries where masks are worn – Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, etc., have often done the best against Coronavirus.eval(ez_write_tag([[250,250],'spencerfernando_com-box-4','ezslot_0',157,'0','0'])); In fact, as recently as about a week ago, Tam was still advising against widespread mask usage.