Dr. Kevin Wasko recently took to Facebook to share 10 truths about COVID-19 to help stop the spread of misinformation through social media.
Ten truths about COVID-19
By Dr. Kevin Wasko
- COVID-19 is no joke and has the potential to cripple our health-care system. If this happens, people who need life-saving care – even unrelated to COVID-19 – may not be able to access it.
- We must all do our part to reduce transmission whether or not we are in contact with vulnerable people. Our actions have a ripple effect. No one is immune and we could all do more.
- Keep your bubble small my limiting your close contacts to those you live with and those closest to you. Ideally, limit to only the people you live with.
- We protect those around us and ourselves by wearing a mask. Masks don’t lead to low oxygen, bacterial infections or other ill effects. They don’t infringe on our human rights. Wearing a mask is akin to wearing a seatbelt or a bike helmet – with the added benefit of protecting others as well as yourself.
- Local businesses need your support, but please support them safely. Almost all businesses offer take-out or curb-side pick-up.
- We should stay home as much as possible to prevent transmission. This means working from home if it is possible to do so.
- When a contact tracer calls, please be kind, tell them what they need to know, follow instructions, get tested if told to do so, and isolate.
- Download the COVID Alert app. There is no conspiracy to this and it can speed up contact tracing.
- Get your flu shot if you haven’t already. The flu shot is accessible and safe. Contact your physician’s clinic or pharmacy to get your flu shot.
- When the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, get immunized. It will be safe. Trust the process.
Together, we can do this.