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Lisa Barrett
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Lisa Barrett
@LisaBarrettID
ID doc, scientist, believer that anything is possible if we look after each other
Halifax, Nova Scotia
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    Lisa Barrett
    @LisaBarrettID
    Mar 12, 2022
    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
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    Lisa Barrett
    @LisaBarrettID
    Mar 18, 2022
    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.
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    Lisa Barrett
    @LisaBarrettID
    Feb 23, 2022
    Replying to @LisaBarrettID
    FACT: 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)
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    Lisa Barrett
    @LisaBarrettID
    Feb 23, 2022
    Some current pandemic facts, uncertainties, and phrases/statements people are linking by association to changes in public health measures. (1/11)
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    Lisa Barrett
    @LisaBarrettID
    Feb 23, 2022
    Replying to @LisaBarrettID
    With 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)
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    Lisa Barrett
    @LisaBarrettID
    Mar 12, 2022
    Replying to @LisaBarrettID
    Be 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
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    Lisa Barrett
    @LisaBarrettID
    Feb 23, 2022
    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?
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    Lisa Barrett
    @LisaBarrettID
    Sep 22, 2021
    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.
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    Lisa Barrett
    @LisaBarrettID
    Nov 3, 2022
    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
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    Lisa Barrett
    @LisaBarrettID
    Feb 23, 2022
    Replying to @LisaBarrettID
    Saying 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)
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    Lisa Barrett
    @LisaBarrettID
    Dec 19, 2021
    Be nice to each other. That is all my advice for today. #oneplanet #InThisTogether #ShareTheResources
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    Lisa Barrett
    @LisaBarrettID
    Dec 29, 2021
    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:
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    Lisa Barrett
    @LisaBarrettID
    Apr 23, 2021
    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!
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    Lisa Barrett
    @LisaBarrettID
    Feb 23, 2022
    Replying to @LisaBarrettID
    Statements 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)

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