B.C. Is Starting To Flatten The Curve. Here’s How They're Doing It

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B.C.’s top doctor attributes the “bending” of the curve to luck, containment and spring break. Covidbc

Of course, none of these numbers take into account unconfirmed cases or testing rates. However, both Alberta and B.C., which have lower per capita rates of confirmed COVID-19 cases, actually have higher testing rates than Ontario.

Over the ensuing weeks, provinces and cities rolled out measures like shuttering non-essential businesses, limiting large gatherings and enforcing social distancing. While the exact timing of these measures varied from province to province, across the four largest provinces restrictions have been roughly the same.

“Some parts of it are luck, and some parts of it are being prepared, but we were able, I believe, to not have a lot of community spread before we recognized that we had some community transmission and put on the very restrictive measures just prior to our March break,” Henry said Monday.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry responds to questions while B.C. Premier John Horgan and Health Minister Adrian Dix listen behind during a news conference in Vancouver on March 6, 2020.

 

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I hope to heck there isn't a spoke after the long weekend. There's been reports of weekenders heading to their cottages in the Interior and the Gulf Islands, etc. People need to stay home.

She is the best in my eyes. I wish we had her in Alberta

Having a large Asian community who saw it coming and acted accordingly?

Thank to you and to all for cooperating

Nope. Its because they started off with crap models -- way overestimated. Its happening all over the world -- garbage doomsday models.

What is it folks? Every day we’re being chastised for not doing enough and now we’re doing a great job? These people make it up as they go along. The premier said those exact words yesterday during his press conference. “We’re making it up as we go”

Wait now every been to BC and notice that potential spreaders wear masks all the time? Hmmm

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