Unintended Consequences of the COVID-19 Response

Summary: Many measures were implemented to prevent and slow the spread the COVID-19, such as physical distancing, suspension of in-class learning, temporary closures of non-essential businesses, and limiting size of large gatherings to 50 people. While these measures were effective in limiting the spread of COVID-19, there were many unintended consequences of these measures. The presentation will outline the work to identify, prioritize, monitor and report on the unintended consequences that have occurred. Presenters: Dr. Jason Wong is a Public Health and Preventive Medicine Physician at BCCDC and Clinical Assistant Professor in the UBC School of Population & Public Health. Dr. Brian Emerson is the acting Deputy Provincial Health Officer for BC. Dr. Jason Wong and Dr. Brian Emerson are co-chairs of the Unintended Consequences Working Group.

BC CDC Presenters

9/22/2020 7:00:00 PM