So, many people have been asking why it is useful to still limit contacts, test where possible, wear a mask and be discretionary in limiting to ‘most needed’ contacts and events for a while….it reduces risk to those around you if you do get COVID. Here’s an example. 1/7
Lisa Barrett
3,757 posts
ID doc, scientist, believer that anything is possible if we look after each other
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Joined July 2014
- Some helpful context for the next weeks while we are in this respiratory season: masks and testing are tools, NOT restrictions. Even if mandated. They are part of our power to protect communities and still participate in #safecovidliving. They are not restrictions.
- Replying to @LisaBarrettIDFACT: masks mitigate transmission and do not preclude gathering or daily living. There are no data that masks cause economic harm in any sector, but emerging data that removing them unfairly places a burden of isolation on the vulnerable. (6/11)
- Some current pandemic facts, uncertainties, and phrases/statements people are linking by association to changes in public health measures. (1/11)
- Replying to @LisaBarrettIDWith current viral uncertainty, known benefits of masking, as well as the relative lack of economic or societal harm, we ask our vulnerable to maybe assume too much risk to convenience the rest of us if removed in the next months. Worth a solid reflection Canada. (11/11)
- Replying to @LisaBarrettIDBe kind. Be moderate in your activity. Be transparent about what you do. And live with COVID awareness (don’t pretend it doesn’t exist and you don’t impact others), at least til we are further past this. 7/7
- I feel like today is a good day to get back to tweets, highlighting science and uncertainties at this point in the pandemic, and perhaps distinguishing those facts (and lack thereof) from popular opinion and wants. Sound fair?
- Here’s a phrase we need to start familiarizing ourselves with (again, for those of us around long enough): community viral load. There are times when it matters how much asymptomatic virus is around even if not causing disease.
- People say….’you infectious disease people keep saying the same things. Mask. Wash your hands. Be aware. Stay home when you’re sick if you can. Ugh. Try something new’ me: ummmm, no. Not in respiratory season. #community #kindness #sciencesays
- Replying to @LisaBarrettIDSaying the statements in tweet 9/11 next to ‘and therefore we need to remove masks and access to voluntary testing’ doesn’t actually mean it’s a valid reason. Yes, people may be ‘done’, but true leaders can inspire and motivate and make sure there is equity in responses. (10/11)
- Be nice to each other. That is all my advice for today. #oneplanet #InThisTogether #ShareTheResources
- People keep throwing their hands up and say ‘this is going to continue forever!! Why do I say things will very likely be significantly different / better after this spring? Several key things:
- Nova Scotia: you braved rain, snow, sleet, hail, and wind (often in the same 45 min) to get rapid COVID tests today...and we are grateful!! An all time single site pop up record at over 1625 tests at the Convention Center!!! You exceeded the 1500 goal!
- Replying to @LisaBarrettIDStatements that are not a rationale for viral pandemic response, but instead are tag lines: ‘we must learn to live with this’; ‘we cannot live in fear’; ‘we must move forward’; ‘people are done with the pandemic’ (9/11)

