Now, technically it's true that

It’s difficult to know why the word “airborne” is avoided so consistently, but the impact is clear: without that word, occupational health and safety requirements can be evaded.

but ;lobbying is the reason for almost every decision that hurts all of Canadian citizens and the Canadian economy and Canadian international strength, so personally I think I only need one guess

5/n 🧵

https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2026/03/27/Human-Cost-Failing-Name-COVID-Airborne/

#COVIDIsAirborne #SARSCoV2 #COVID #COVID19 #SafeWorkplace #workplaceSafety #WorkSafeBC #CDNPoli #PublicHealth #N95

And the Public Health Agency of Canada has been outright misleading us for years:

So how is it still possible that the Canadian OHS laws don’t apply, requiring the appropriate PPE for airborne spread?

PHAC, to this day, has never used the word “airborne.” It’s merely implied

Now, they still technically advised safe behaviour:

For years, the advice to the public was to wear the “best made, best fitting mask,” terminology that only describes a respirator-style N95 mask, essential for mitigating airborne transmission

But by not outright admitting the actual threat, they let Average Canadian, and Average Canadian Healthcare Worker keep falsely thinking that baggy blues are effective protection.

4/n 🧵

https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2026/03/27/Human-Cost-Failing-Name-COVID-Airborne/

#COVIDIsAirborne #SARSCoV2 #COVID #COVID19 #SafeWorkplace #workplaceSafety #WorkSafeBC #CDNPoli #PublicHealth #N95

Protection means N95s or better  and not baggy blues

medical masks were never designed as respiratory PPE

while

Respirator masks, which are explicitly referred to in OHS legislation as the appropriate PPE for airborne hazards, are designed specifically to prevent inhalation of threats like asbestos or COVID-19

3/n 🧵

https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2026/03/27/Human-Cost-Failing-Name-COVID-Airborne/

#COVIDIsAirborne #SARSCoV2 #COVID #COVID19 #SafeWorkplace #workplaceSafety #WorkSafeBC #CDNPoli #PublicHealth #N95

@SnowyCA

All we can do, IME, is take our own precautions.

I know of seniors in the UK who don't wear masks, refuse various vaccines, but also mix at a variety of churches and community centres.

It's a very tricky balance for carers and people who have vulnerable health issues. Fortunately no-one challenges me wearing a mask on public transport and in shops. Also, I do see a few others doing the same.

Good luck, stay safe.

#covidIsNotOver #n95

@augieray

Good morning from down under!

Just met up with a UK friend who was visiting here. Was until recent retirement an anaesthetist in the NHS, and did many, many intubations in the early days of the pandemic.

Talking about whether or not we would go on a cruise, I said I couldn't ever do that because of #COVID19. She said, oh that wouldn't bother me.

We went to see a play, I wore a #N95 mask. The usher also wore a mask. No one else did. Packed house. 🤷‍♀️

#COVIDisNOTover