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Thread: Can we talk about messaging amid a pandemic? It should be clear and consistent. Has ours been clear and consistent in Canada? It has not, not everywhere. Does it make a difference? This research says it does+ https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/10/07/countries-that-act-decisively-have-better-covid-19-outcomes-research-shows-but-changing-human-behaviour-requires-consistent-messaging.html
A little example of some of that not so clear, not so consistent messaging can be read here, courtesy of @bruce_arthur :+ https://www.thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/2020/10/06/from-thanksgiving-dinners-to-provincial-covid-19-trends-a-muddled-doug-ford-is-flattening-credulity.html
Unclear, inconsistent messaging is tough on business as well as health: '“You need to have public messaging that respects the evidence' @RosaJSaba (with bonus podcast episode!)+ https://www.thestar.com/business/2020/10/06/torontos-top-doctor-wants-restaurants-to-close-doug-ford-wants-them-to-stay-open-public-health-experts-say-its-time-for-a-consistent-message.html
Another tiny nudge on why it's vital to give people good information to help them make informed choices about their own behaviour & provide clear understanding of how that behaviour impacts others, via @TondaMacC (Also, exponential growth = very not good)+ https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/2020/10/07/a-steep-rise-in-new-covid-19-cases-is-showing-canada-what-true-epidemics-look-like.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
While official communications cannot be accused of fantastic clarity, doctor communications are quite clear. So here's what they think you should do for thanksgiving, courtesy of @karonliu + https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/10/07/confused-about-thanksgiving-heres-the-safe-and-simple-answer-on-who-should-be-invited-to-your-table.html
If you're wondering 'what inconsistent messaging is she on about,' please read this @robferguson1 story right to the end to a find a graphic that will provide insight. Dare I say, clarity, even+ https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2020/10/07/ontario-reports-583-new-cases-of-covid-19.html?cq_ck=1602111644791
Finally, this has absolutely nothing to do with the rest of this thread. But the question is irresistible. What kind of barbarian WOULD MOW BUTTERCUPS? https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/10/06/what-kind-of-barbarian-would-mow-buttercups-the-city-tried-to-rip-up-a-local-ecologists-natural-garden-now-shes-fighting-back.html?li_source=LI&li_medium=thestar_recommended_for_you
Thank you for reading
