Cynthia Carr Epidemiologist

We are still battling serious outbreaks in northern Manitoba and hospitals still dealing with many patients requiring intensive care. Let’s be very cautious and protect each other as restrictions ease.

Make just one new goal that you can focus on for you. Connect with others virtually and write down your journey to your goal. We have to stay apart but that doesn’t mean we can’t support each other in reaching new goals.

Very slow is the way to go. 2 visitors means 2 visitors total!! http://www.pentictonherald.ca//article_1e980d26-4954-5541-

While we learn of vaccine delays in supply chain, remember to keep all other tools in place! Small correction - I said 15% of hospitalizations end up in ICU, not 50 ... 15 is still very serious and we need to continue to protect each other. https://battlefordsnow.com//epidemiologist-looks-at-covid/

Now with a highly contagious variant found in Canada, we must work harder than ever to push back against the spread. The danger of this disease and the ability for it to spread is not just theory, it is fact. It is not about who you know or who you trust - it is about giving the virus yet another body to thrive in. Don’t let this happen. Join me on CTV at 7:50 a.m. Friday where we will talk about this. Message if you have any questions. ... https://www.cbc.ca//covid19-deaths-cases-manitoba-1.586314

HEALTH LVE POWER CONNECTION... I can do this! What are your 4 areas of focus and how will you move from focus to action for 2021?

Thank you Charles Adler for welcoming me to your National kitchen table conversation tonight. https://omny.fm//what-science-says-about-air-travel-and-ri

It appears at least one in four who have been infected with COVID-19, even when illness is mild, are at risk for long term health impacts. Stay safe and do your part to stop the spread.

Even when there is something we really want to do, we have to continue to be patient and do it safely. Social distancing even while together, will continue to be an important tool in the tool kit, especially as we start to re-open economies.

What I learned in 2020 - definitely more about myself and nothing about camera work.

What I am taking forward from 2020...

While we continue to work together to stop the spread of COVID-19, it’s important that we take care of our mental health. This can be reaching out to friends or professionals, exercise, read a book or just grab a snack and watch your favourite movie. This is my rescue cat doing just that.... and watching her put a smile on my face as well. Check your local government website for lists of support in your area that are available virtually and don’t forget that there are some great Apps as well.

Really interesting read about a tragic and remarkable year in loss, social and economic impact but also, quite remarkable scientific strides. https://www.newyorker.com/magazi/2021//04/the-plague-year

Tracking the numbers day to day - a picture really is worth 1,000 words.... Look at the increase in cases after Thanksgiving Weekend (October 11) - and how long it took for us to "settle" the increase... but we certainly can see good news in December - let's keep pushing back down the mountain together!!!

Positive test rates may still appear to be high but remember in Manitoba, only those with symptoms should be tested - so it may be that we have fewer people being tested, but proportionally the rate is about the same as previously, even though numbers are going down. Let's keep up the positive energy, working together, and push to fewer cases in 2021!! https://globalnews.ca//manitoba-coronavirus-covid-19-case/

A great resource.

Thank you to Ariana deVries for the privilege of being part of your podcast. https://activelistening.life//bad-vibes-the-enemy-we-cant-

I am terrible at trivia, but pretty good at graphs... Manitobans it seems like we are fighting back in the right direction. It is not easy to stay apart but the more we continue to work through this, there faster we get to better days. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions I can answer for you (as long as they are not trivia!!).

A virus cannot mutate without a living body in which to live. More than ever we need to: Stay distant Stay positive Stay Covid-19 negative ... Ontario confirms Canada's 1st known cases of UK coronavirus variant Read in Global News: https://apple.news/AFIMDDnyfQ3i9AYh4yxUtsQ Shared from Apple News

Not every model fits the complexity of real life. I am very disappointed about statements published about Manitoba not taking this seriously when I don’t think this reflects my experience in any way. We will get on top of this by continuing to work together in Manitoba. Be positive, test negative. https://www.cbc.ca//stringency-covid-lockdown-wave-1.58537

Thinking of all of during this tough holiday time. I hope everyone has someone to reach out to if you need someone. I know I felt some periods of sadness today but we have to keep pushing our Manitoba numbers down and will have much more to celebrate in a few months.

Merry Christmas from my daughter and I. Stay home, stay safe, stay healthy.

Stay safe at home and join 680 CJOB for some Christmas morning cheer.

It is normal for viruses to mutate; and often the mutations don’t mean much. However, viruses can mutate and become faster and stronger at spreading, they can become more dangerous in terms of making people sicker. However, they need a living body in which this occurs ... the more we stay apart and keep cases down, the more we fight against the virus mutating and becoming better at spreading amongst us.

Stay safe everyone! Happy Holidays.

Ugly sweater virus mutations. Yes viruses mutate all the time and this one has as well. Good news - doesn’t seem to impact vaccine effectiveness at this point. Bad news - it can become quicker to spread, target other groups, or become more virulent. Remember - the more we stop the spread, the less the virus can mutate. Happy Holidays! #covid19manitoba

This is a population and a group that we want as much as possible, for social well-being and educational achievement, to keep in school, said Carr. So this particular test, because it’s a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)-type test with that better sensitivity and specificity to identify people who are asymptomatic, this would be the population to try that in. Carr said it could also help health officials better understand how the virus is spreading. It looks like there’s ...a low positive test rate within schools, said Carr. We’re still learning about the science of the disease among students, so even if just teachers are involved we’re still learning about: do younger people transmit the virus well, or at all, and, of course, the teacher is in the age group where we do show symptoms we do get sick. CTV News #covid19canada #winnipeg https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/manitoba-teachers-next-in-line-

It’s not the magic bullet, distribution will be a challenge & our immune system needs to react optimally to the vaccine to use it but it looks like good qualit...y and safe vaccines may be on the way for 2021. Remember ... 1. We don’t know yet exactly what 95% effectivemeans as the data are not yet publicly released (it can mean many things from stopping the infection to reducing diseases severity & can have very different efficacy in different age and health status of people). And we don’t know how long this reported effectiveness lasts. We don’t know how many people were in the trial and are part of this first early report. 2. This is 2 dose vaccine, 4 weeks apart. The current 95% efficacy reporting refers to 7 days after the 2nd dose. So it will be a minimum of FIVE weeks from first inoculation before anyone should consider themselves protected from Covid-19. 3. There is a difference between efficacy which are results under very controlled lab conditions, including who participated in the studies and appropriate storage of the vaccine (an issue with extreme temp requirements) and real life effectiveness in all population groups. Right now we only have a very high level efficacy point in time report from manufacturers. This is not the same as all data about how it will work in real life conditions. However, every vaccine starts at this stage and we will learn more as they are rolled out. 4. Given what we know about other vaccines, 95% seems very high but it depends on what exactly is measured. I do not want to dissuade anyone from any vaccine but influenza vaccine effectiveness is in range of 40-60% depending on age group, and the most effective are for chicken pox and measles at 90% but all still contribute to saving lives whether through stopping spread, alleviating severity or duration of illness. So great news of progress but still lots of need ahead for us to stay strong and do our part to stop the spread by social distancing, masks .. you know the drill!!!

Whether with friends and family (from a distance!) Or escape and inspiration from a great book - please take care of your emotional health.

When I try to find data on outbreaks related to air travel, I can find almost nothing as a specific category, said epidemiologist and founder of EPI Research Inc., Cynthia Carr. https://globalnews.ca//748/holiday-air-travel-coronavirus/ #covid19 #epidemiologist #canada #epiresearch #canada #globalnews Global News #covid19manitoba #travel

Proud to announce we have expanded our Contact Tracing Services capacity.

https://www.cbc.ca//covid-19-manitoba-lockdown-health-expe

Just a little public health message with love from me.

https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/video WATCH : I sat down with Maralee Caruso on the recent spread of COVID-19 and what we can do to stay safe. CTV News #covid19winnipeg #Winnipeg #ctvnes #ywg #staysafe #covid19 #epidemiologist #letsdoourpart #safetyfirst #stayhome #manitoba

I certainly didn’t think I was going to lose it, but as the proud daughter of a retired Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot, seeing people rush to the malls on Remebrance Day tipped me over the edge for a moment. If you don’t like numbers, maybe this discussion will help somebody change their mind about how tough it is to participate in the solution and help our businesses get back as soon as possible and protect the well-being of each other but in particular our most vulnerable residents who built our country.

With the new restrictions announced today, we all need to work together at getting our numbers down and stopping the spread of #COVID19. Keep your personal circle small and your virtual circles as big as you can. Take care everyone. #manitoba #covid19winnipeg #codered #staysafe

Let me remind you how fast Covid-19 spreads. What we do matters every single day in staying safe and keeping our in-person circles small. Keep your virtual circles large and don’t forget there is support available to get through this.

Remember, stay home when you can, stay safe and do your best! We have to work together to flatten the curve. Global News #COVID19 #Winnipeg #Update #epidemiologist #cynthicarr #covid19goto #covid19winnipeg #globalnews

As we approach flu season, we have to do whatever we can to limit its impact at the same time as we're battling COVID-19. Winnipeg-based epidemiologist Cynthia Carr, founder of EPI research, says symptoms of the flu and COVID-19 are similar, which may cause some issues going into this year’s flu season. The problem is those two things co-occurring and the impact on the health system and the impact on your body if you get infected with both, she said.... It can make it challenging for someone to know, ‘could this be COVID or could this be influenza?’, because there is many symptoms that are similar. She said while the two viruses share some symptoms, the recovery is different, which can lead to a much bigger impact on the health care system. We know that influenza-like illness accounts for about one-in-four emergency department visits during the flu season. It is a very serious impact on our health system, she said, adding an older person with COVID-19 may be in the hospital for two weeks. For my full interview with CTV News Winnipeg tap the link below. #staysafe #covid19 #canada #winnipeg #codered #epidemiology https://www.google.ca//l/winnipeg/2020/11/4/1_5175525.html

Reach out to us for an inquiry for how we can help! #EPIRESEARCH #inthistogether #covid19canada #Winnipeg "Cynthia Carr's EPI Research team is assisting us with data analysis and contact tracing to determine sources of transmission and to help us understand the unusually high rate of asymptomatic positive cases and atypical symptoms that we have seen recently."... Carr said they are also helping with staff contact tracing for Revera and enhancing its capacity. She added that the hope is contact tracing inside facilities could stop outbreaks sooner. "The faster staff can be notified that they might have been a contact of another staff member or a resident, the faster they can monitor themselves," said Carr. She said it could also help the staff be more careful with people in their homes. https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/red-cross-called-in-to-help-two

We need to pay attention, we need to work together, we need to get serious. We can do this. #fightagainstcovid19 #covid19canada #cynthiacarr #epidemiology #staysafe #wereinthistogether #manitoba #winnipeg #codered

Younger people need to remember that they are the ones that can potentially lead to a very serious health outcome in an older person, https://www.google.ca//hospitalization-coronavirus-fi/amp/ #covid19 #globalnews #cynthiacarr #staysafe

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Let’s stay safe, stay healthy and be kind. #ctvnews #winnipeg #epidemiologist #canada #fightagainstcovid19 #covid19 #cyberbullying #enoughisenough https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg-epidemiologist-faces-o

"It's up to us to stop it. We're the wild card. The infection can't get into the health-care system or into a personal care home or into a school if it's not in the community," Carr said. "We bring it there." https://www.cbc.ca//covid-19-reduced-capacity-increased-de #FightAgainstCovid19 #cbcnews #epidemiology #cynthiacarr #COVID19 #staysafe #worktogether #stayhealthy #manitoba #winnipeg #covid19canada #inthistogether #wearethewildcard

The more that there is community-based spread, the fewer the options are for targeted approaches and restrictions without going back to a total shutdown, Carr said. But Carr said she doesn’t believe imposing further lockdowns on peoples economic and social well-being are the answer. We’re sabotaging those businesses and people that are paying the price because they are the ones that have been targeted as part of the solution to stop the spread., she said.... It’s up to people to fight COVID-19 by reducing their interactions and practising physical distancing, she said. The pathway back is for us to do the right thing and do our own continued lockdowns, said Carr. Read my full interview below! https://panow.com//alberta-covid-deaths-pushes-canada-pas/ #inthistogether #epidemiology #cynthiacarr #FightAgainstCovid19 #manitoba #covid19 #staysafe

Admitting error and being a role model in doing the right thing is a sign of transformational leadership. To belabour a point of should have done is pointless, what matters for all of us is with knowledge, what WILL you commit to do? https://www.wsj.com/a/i-should-have-worn-a-mask-11603315968 #covid19 #pandemic #fightagainstcovid19 #inthistogether #epidemiologist

Have you gotten your flu shot yet!? Watch my interview with Breakfast Television & CityNews Calgary on the importance of keeping safe and mindful this season! #btcalgary #flushot #fightagainstcovid19 #covid19 #epidemiology #covid19canada #cynthiacarr

Have you gotten your #flushot yet!? #fluseason2020 #stayhealthy #staysafe #inthistogether

Watch my interview below with Global Winnipeg on the latest in #COVID19 and for more info on the #COVIDAlertApp. To download click the link below. https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/covid-alert/id1520284227 https://globalnews.ca//ccac7242-0d64-11eb-b315-0242ac110/... #globalnews #epidemiologist #cynthiacarr #winnipeg #canada #COVID19Canada

No excuses!! Let’s keep each other safe.

Have you downloaded the official #covidalertapp for Canada yet? Download it today to work together in keeping your community safe! https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/covid-alert/id1520284227 #COVID19 #canada #covidapp #covid19app #epidemiology #epidemiologist #staysafe #manitoba #manitobaepidemiologist #StopTheSpreadOfCOVID19 #mywinnipeg

Happy Thanksgiving weekend! It’s more important to social distance and be safe now more than ever. With the increase of cases in Manitoba it’s important we all do our part to help stop the spread as much as we can. Watch my interview with CTV News here! #COVID19 #thanksgiving2020 #pandemic #COVID19Canada #winnipeg #stayhome #staysafe #covidupdate #socialdistancing #StopTheSpreadOfCOVID19 https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2053127

Watch my interview with Breakfast Television & CityNews Vancouver as we discuss Rapid Testing methods for #COVID9 heading to Canada in the coming weeks! #staysafe #covid19canada #breakfasttelevision #covidupdate #whatyouneedtoknow

Winnipeg-based epidemiologist Cynthia Carr noted the difference between a clinical cure, which is when a person no longer exhibits COVID-19 symptoms and a pathogen cure, which is when a person no longer tests positive for the virus. We often stop taking medication when we think we feel better, but we have not actually rid our body completely of the bacteria, she said. (Trump) might be feeling better and something like steroids definitely would help with breathing, but ...that doesn’t mean virus left the body and it doesn’t mean the steroids for example will continue to work as you usually ‘step down’ very carefully off a steroid dose. https://q107.com//73833/coronavirus-recovery-length-trump/

https://www.macleans.ca//how-nunavut-has-stayed-coronavir/

Interesting read! Take a look at my article with CTV News where we broke down some of the common misconceptions about the data surrounding this pandemic! https://www.ctvnews.ca//test-positivity-death-rates-and-wh #ctvnews #covid19canada #pandemic2020 #cynthiacarr #epidemiologist #fightagainstcoronavirus #inthistogether #testing

Winnipeg epidemiologist Cynthia Carr says social bubbles can still work in areas of the country where community spread is low. But they’re no longer effective as harm reduction measures where cases are rising rapidly. Getting people to disband their social bubbles can be tricky though, especially for those who had difficulty with isolation in the early stages of the pandemic. It’s almost sort of a reset emotionally and mentally isn’t it? You have to go back to that situati...on, Carr said. Part of the challenge is knowing how it felt. It was lonely and anxiety-inducing. But the reality is in some of these cities we’re seeing pretty quick increases (in case counts). We need to bring that back under control, otherwise this exponential spread could increase pretty quickly. https://www.terracestandard.com//experts-worry-social-res/ #covid19 #covid19canada #staysafe #winnipeg #cynthiacarr #epidemiologist

Cynthia Carr of EPI Research Inc. suggested kids start finding other ways to celebrate Halloween this year, especially as they now have several weeks to prepare. We don’t have to go door-to-door to get candy, but we can still celebrate the idea of Halloween in a different way that is more safe, Carr said. https://globalnews.ca/news/7365910/halloween-winnipeg-2020/... How are you and your family getting creative & staying safe this Halloween? #halloween2020 #staysafe #covid19 #epidemiologist #Canada

https://www.google.ca//l/winnipeg/2020/9/27/1_5122200.html Winnipeg-based epidemiologist Cynthia Carr said the flu can be very taxing on resources. "We know that during peak flu season, at least 25 per cent of emergency room visits every day here in Winnipeg are flu-related, which can be 200-300 visits a day," she said, "We don't want to add to that with COVID-19."... The best way to reduce the strain, according to Carr, is to get the flu shot. "It will be imperative this year that we in the vaccine. It's an influenza vaccine, it won't protect you from coronavirus, but it will help your body from trying to fight two different infections at the same time." #flushot #covid19 #coronavirus #canada #epidemiology #staysafe #inthistogether

Epidemiologist, Cynthia Carr breaks down Parties & Covid-19... #WATCH! #COVID19 #covid19canada #Epidemiology #breakingitdown #staysafe #inthistogether

Public health experts in Manitoba and Ottawa are warning the public to reduce the number of people they have close contact with, as the number of contacts reported for people with COVID-19 rises in the province and across the country. "It's just giving the virus more and more of an opportunity to spread. It's definitely concerning," said Cynthia Carr, a Winnipeg-based epidemiologist and founder of EPI Research. #covid19 #covidupdate #epiresearch #canada #covid19canada #cynth...iacarr #covid19expert #staysafe #inthistogether https://www.cbc.ca//covid-19-close-contacts-rising-manitob

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader - JQA How many of these qualities do you have? What areas can we grow together? #BEALEADER #epiresearch #inthistogether #leadership

Epidemiologist, Cynthia Carr breaks down the Vaccine and what we can do to stay healthy! #COVID19 #STAYSAFE #VACCINE #EPIRESEARCH #COVID19CANADA

Just a reminder... Happy Friday!! #wearamask #covid19

I sat down with CTV News Winnipeg on my recent travel experience to Ottawa. Tap below for my tips and thoughts on how we can help to stay safe on our necessary travel journeys. #covid19canada #travelsafe #CTVNews #cynthiacarr #pandemictravel #travelsafety #epiresearch https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2028608

Winnipeg epidemiologist Cynthia Carr said Canadians should brace for more restrictions and shutdowns if COVID-19 cases continue to rise, even without the arrival of a second wave. There could still be a large increase in cases related to behaviour and that gives government opportunity to go, ‘OK, what are we going to change now to get the transmission back under control?' she said. That’s where government will need to focus. #fightagainstcoronavirus #covid19 #covid19canada... #epiresearch #epidemiologist #cynthiacarr #staysafe #stayhealthy #tipsagainstcovid19 #inthistogether https://cfjctoday.com//covid-19-controls-tightened-as-cas/

Halloween is right around the corner! Click the link below to read my article with Global News on tips to keep you and your family safe this Spooky Season! We don’t have to go door-to-door to get candy, but we can still celebrate the idea of Halloween in a different way that is more safe, Carr said. https://globalnews.ca/n/7326803/halloween-2020-coronavirus/... #COVID19 #halloween2020 #staysafe #epidemiology #globalnews #coronavirus #epiresearch #fightagagainstcovid19

I sat down with CBC News to discuss after school programs and safety in the classroom! Watch below. #backtoschool #covid19 #epidemiology #socialdistancing https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1782358595635

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Masks are an important component to social distancing when we can’t maintain that two metres of distance or in communities where there’s lots of spread of the virus, of course, we want to add a mask as an additional measure, said Carr. I think it’s very positive and very good news that people are starting to come around to that idea." Read the full article with CTV News below! #fightagagainstcovid19 #winnipeg #covid19manitoba #wearamask #epiresearch #inthistogether https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/majority-of-manitobans-in-favou

Even though the average might not represent the entire province, we must not forget how quickly the virus can escalate in a population. We must continue to work together and the leadership from every community must role model their support for public health messaging and directives. We have to stop the spread of myths and misinformation just as much as we need to work together on stopping the spread of the virus! #StopTheSpreadOfCOVID19 #Covid19 #epidemiology #cbc #COVID19Canada https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5700397

The return to school is right around the corner and with it comes anxiety and uncertainty for many of us parents. I sat down with CTV News Winnipeg to chat some tips on how to ensure our little ones are safe as possible. Link below for full article https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/what-manitoba-parents-need-to-k #covid19 #backtoschool #wearamask #COVID19Canada #epidemiology

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Fall is near, which means flu season is too. Due to the current climatethe best chance to stay healthy is by helping your immune system keep working the best it can! Many of you have concerns about what reopening schools will look like amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. If that isn’t enough to worry about, flu season is quick to follow. Read below for our top proactive suggestions to help you optimize your health! Thinking of getting the flu shot? Here’s why you should. Wh...ile we know it is rarely perfect, the flu vaccine is safe, free (your tax dollars paid for it, so go get it!) and recommended for all Manitobans age 6 months and older. * The Flu Vaccine can STOP the spread of the virus (best case scenario you don’t get sick), or at least help your immune system with advance warning so that it can react quicker against the virus. * This means you may get less sick than you would have without the vaccine (shorter time, less likely to end up in hospital, less likely to die). * You can get your flu shot at your local pharmacy, public health clinics and your doctor. * Young children and older adults are at greatest risk for poor health outcomes but everyone is at risk. * The flu shot will not protect against COVID-19 but the less your body is fighting other infections, the better off you will be if you are exposed to this or other viruses. In addition to the Flu Vaccine, we recommend a strong focus on eating healthy, taking a multi vitamin as well as getting enough rest and exercise. If you're a smoker and able to quit smoking, now is the time. Think of the Flu Vaccine as the coach and your immune system needs to be healthy enough to follow the next play! #covid19 #epidemiology #fluseason #flushot #stayhealthy #tipsonstayingsafe #COVID19canada