Ottawa Public Health calls COVID-19 skepticism “white supremacy” in Twitter rant

The official Twitter account of Ottawa Public Health went on a woke tirade on Twitter, accusing anyone skeptical of COVID-19 of being a “racist.”

On Thursday morning, the agency went on an incoherent rant, sending out 10 tweets that sought to tie together completely separate events, including COVID-19, lockdowns, Canada’s history of residential schools and an attack in London, Ontario that killed four members of a Muslim family. 

THIS WILL LIKELY MAKE YOU UNCOMFORTABLE, BUT IT REALLY NEEDS TO BE SAID.

Last week, the remains of 215 children were found at a former residential school. They were all victims of racism.

A few days ago, 4 people were murdered in yet another act of racism.

Keep reading. (1/10)

— Ottawa Public Health (@OttawaHealth) June 10, 2021

“Racism exists in Canada. As do bigotry, misogyny & homophobia.Their impacts are there, if you’re willing to look,” Ottawa Public Health wrote.

“Please note that if you’ve never feared that you or your family might be the targets of racist acts, then please be mindful of the privilege you have.”

These aren't the only recent incidents of racism. They also won't be the last.

Each time they occur, people say "This isn't our Canada!"

Except it is. Racism exists in Canada.

And denying its existence is condoning racism.

It's all around us, if you're willing to look. (2/10)

— Ottawa Public Health (@OttawaHealth) June 10, 2021

Ottawa Public Health made various claims about how racism allegedly affects public health, including that naming coronavirus variants after countries is derogatory against people from those countries

Ottawa Public Health went on to claim that skepticism of COVID-19 or its risk to public health is a form of white supremacy.

You'll see the tentacles of white supremacy weaving their way through the "COVID is a hoax/this is just a flu" crowd.

And yes, the "see more replies" section of this thread will inevitably be full of them, each one saying why their often-racist remarks aren't racist. (5/10)

— Ottawa Public Health (@OttawaHealth) June 10, 2021

The agency even suggested that people responding to the rant with criticisms will be further evidence of white supremacy. 

The agency ended by linking to a series of videos on its website on the topic of racism and how it may affect public health.

We know it can cause chronic stress, anxiety, depression and trauma.

Racism is a mental health issue that, for many, is a daily reality & a constant struggle.

There isn't a cheeky segue in this one. This is a call to action.

Because racism is present in this country. (8/10)

— Ottawa Public Health (@OttawaHealth) June 10, 2021

On Sunday, police say a man intentionally ran his vehicle to a Muslim family walking in London, Ont. Four members of the family died while a nine year-old boy was sent to hospital.

While many have labeled the incident as a terrorist attack, the motive has not yet been determined.

Late in May, investigators said that 215 human remains are buried at the grounds at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. The results are preliminary and the company conducting the investigation plans to release a report this month.