FEEL FREE to SHARE this informative article by Dr. Davidicus Wong, who is not only a first-class physician (founding chair and lead physician of the Burnaby Division of Family Practice), but also an excellent writer and communicator of essential information on health.
There is a growing and alarming complacency in communities across Canada including BC.
Our self-congratulations and comparisons to the worst case scenarios unfolding in the US is like being a C+ student comparing himself to the kids who are failing. It’s not the time to stop studying, skip classes and start experimenting with drugs.
In recent weeks, we’re already seeing a potential second wave in the pandemic and it’s not just because we have opened more businesses and public facilities. Many individuals have forgotten about the effectiveness – and necessity – of social distancing and are just plain confused about “expanding your bubble.”
Birthday celebrations and other house parties, gathering in large crowded groups, playing contacts sports and meeting up with friends at restaurants and coffee shops without physical distancing or masks are contributing to the accelerated spread of COVID-19 infections in the community.
I have spoken to patients who…
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