Janine Vangool
@j-9.bsky.social
COVID graphics & resources (uppercasemag on X)
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publisher / editor / designer at UPPERCASE magazine
https://uppercasemagazine.com
https://uppercasemagazine.com/health
publisher / editor / designer at UPPERCASE magazine
https://uppercasemagazine.com
Reposted by Janine Vangool
Infections in Canada this week are expected to result in 3,800 hospitalizations, 770 deaths (people who die at least 1 year earlier than they would without COVID) and 20,000 new long COVID cases serious enough to limit daily life activities.
December 22, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Infections in Canada this week are expected to result in 3,800 hospitalizations, 770 deaths (people who die at least 1 year earlier than they would without COVID) and 20,000 new long COVID cases serious enough to limit daily life activities.
Reposted by Janine Vangool
WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK?
About 1 in 55 people in Canada is currently infected (521,000-683,000 infections/week).
The most recent estimate for the United States (Dec 15) is 1 in 63 infected (www.pmc19.com/data/index.php).
About 1 in 55 people in Canada is currently infected (521,000-683,000 infections/week).
The most recent estimate for the United States (Dec 15) is 1 in 63 infected (www.pmc19.com/data/index.php).
December 22, 2025 at 10:47 PM
WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK?
About 1 in 55 people in Canada is currently infected (521,000-683,000 infections/week).
The most recent estimate for the United States (Dec 15) is 1 in 63 infected (www.pmc19.com/data/index.php).
About 1 in 55 people in Canada is currently infected (521,000-683,000 infections/week).
The most recent estimate for the United States (Dec 15) is 1 in 63 infected (www.pmc19.com/data/index.php).
This is horrible. I hope everyone pulls through.
December 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
This is horrible. I hope everyone pulls through.
Reposted by Janine Vangool
Read more about simple, practical ways to gather more safely this season:
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A Healthier Holiday Season: Simple Ways to Gather Safely - WHN
The holiday season is a time for warmth, connection, and celebration. Whether you’re gathering with family, friends, coworkers, or neighbors, you can take simple, effective steps to reduce the spread ...
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December 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Not a single acknowledgment that getting infected (possibly repeatedly) with a novel virus at a very young age can have serious consequences to child development.
December 9, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Not a single acknowledgment that getting infected (possibly repeatedly) with a novel virus at a very young age can have serious consequences to child development.
***it’s the ongoing, unmitigated pandemic!***
December 9, 2025 at 3:41 AM
***it’s the ongoing, unmitigated pandemic!***
“The increase in vulnerabilities in core areas of development is likely due in large part to broad social changes since the pandemic, including rising rates of poverty and increasing amounts of time kids spend on screens, Dr. Guhn said.”
December 9, 2025 at 3:41 AM
“The increase in vulnerabilities in core areas of development is likely due in large part to broad social changes since the pandemic, including rising rates of poverty and increasing amounts of time kids spend on screens, Dr. Guhn said.”
Hmmmm… what happened in 2020?
December 9, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Hmmmm… what happened in 2020?
“in areas of development that include communication skills and general knowledge, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cognitive development, and physical health and wellbeing, a higher percentage of children are vulnerable compared to the cohort surveyed between 2017 and 2020.”
December 9, 2025 at 3:41 AM
“in areas of development that include communication skills and general knowledge, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cognitive development, and physical health and wellbeing, a higher percentage of children are vulnerable compared to the cohort surveyed between 2017 and 2020.”
“The findings are based on data collected from teacher surveys regarding 33,625 children in their kindergarten year between 2021 and 2025.”
December 9, 2025 at 3:41 AM
“The findings are based on data collected from teacher surveys regarding 33,625 children in their kindergarten year between 2021 and 2025.”
Thank you for having principles.
November 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Thank you for having principles.
Reposted by Janine Vangool
Canadian COVID Forecast Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025
ALBERTA
SEVERE [no change]
About 1 of every 114 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 12.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.5 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 11.7 x higher
-Deaths: 20.8 x higher
ALBERTA
SEVERE [no change]
About 1 of every 114 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 12.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.5 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 11.7 x higher
-Deaths: 20.8 x higher
![This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Alberta's COVID Forecast outlook is SEVERE [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 15.1
About 1 of every 114 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 10,400-13,900
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; 12.8X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 6.5X higher
Hospitalizations: VERY HIGH; 11.7X higher
Deaths: SEVERE; 20.8X higher
HOW TO HELP:
EVERYONE:
UPDATE vaccines every 6 months
WEAR N95-type masks
AVOID indoor social gatherings
AVOID crowded non-essential places
If you ARE HIGH RISK: ALSO AVOID outdoor social gatherings
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](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qbuobwdie7rzq4fburk63aft/bafkreiha7iwiz3r2ptjbdzynzcvagjbyy25eeuz64tvkyhby2naxibw2oy@jpeg)
November 25, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Canadian COVID Forecast Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025
ALBERTA
SEVERE [no change]
About 1 of every 114 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 12.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.5 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 11.7 x higher
-Deaths: 20.8 x higher
ALBERTA
SEVERE [no change]
About 1 of every 114 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 12.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.5 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 11.7 x higher
-Deaths: 20.8 x higher
Reposted by Janine Vangool
NO EXCUSES. THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE. YOUR RIGHTS ARE BEING TAKEN AWAY ***RIGHT NOW*** BY THE ALBERTA GOVERNMENT. IT'S TIME TO TAKE A STAND.
McDougall Centre from 5-7 pm. it's time to STAND UP or get rolled over
#NotwithstandingClause #CharterRightsAndFreedoms #yyc #abpoli #ableg
McDougall Centre from 5-7 pm. it's time to STAND UP or get rolled over
#NotwithstandingClause #CharterRightsAndFreedoms #yyc #abpoli #ableg
November 20, 2025 at 1:34 AM
NO EXCUSES. THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE. YOUR RIGHTS ARE BEING TAKEN AWAY ***RIGHT NOW*** BY THE ALBERTA GOVERNMENT. IT'S TIME TO TAKE A STAND.
McDougall Centre from 5-7 pm. it's time to STAND UP or get rolled over
#NotwithstandingClause #CharterRightsAndFreedoms #yyc #abpoli #ableg
McDougall Centre from 5-7 pm. it's time to STAND UP or get rolled over
#NotwithstandingClause #CharterRightsAndFreedoms #yyc #abpoli #ableg