Episode 1664 • • 33:43 - 37:24
1664: Friendshoring
Public Health Ontario, Leaked Zoom Call and Human Surveillance
Leaked audio from a Public Health Ontario Zoom call reveals officials discussing "enhanced surveillance" protocols for humans in the event of a bird flu outbreak. Jessica Hopkins and other participants explored ways to monitor farm workers, including undocumented migrants, despite the "sensitivities" involved. The conversation indicates a high level of preparedness for implementing tracking systems similar to those used during the COVID-19 pandemic.