1/4 In recent weeks, the slow, steady increase in average #COVID19 daily case counts gives us cause for concern. As colder weather shifts more activities indoors, we’ll need to be even more vigilant in following #publichealth guidance.
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/prevention-risks/going-out-personal-social-activities-during-pandemic.html

2/4 With an average of > 630 #COVID19 cases now being reported daily across , this metric has ↑ by > 20% compared to last week and > 65% compared to 4 weeks ago, when an average of just >380 cases were reported daily.

3/4 Increased disease activity, poses a risk for accelerated or #exponential epidemic growth. This fast-paced growth, as we experienced during Apr/May, is difficult to control with #TestandTrace and can throw us off the #SlowBurn path.

4/4 Private social gatherings may seem familiar and safe, but when public health guidelines are not followed, these can be “super-spreading events”, sparking #exponential growth.