PREPARED launched in British Columbia in November 2025. 

Principal Investigator: Dr. Rubee Dev

Contact Information:
If you reside in British Columbia and are interested in participating, please contact the BC Primary Health Care Research Network at chspr.prepared@ubc.ca.

Eligibility in British Columbia:

You may be eligible for our research study if:

• You’re age 5+
• You’ve had at least two of the following respiratory symptoms in the past seven days:
  • Rhinitis (ex. runny nose or sneezing)
  • Cough
  • Wheezing
  • Sore throat
  • Nasal congestion
  • Shortness of breath
  • Fatigue
  • Rapid breathing
  • Excessive mucus production
  • Loss of smell or taste
  • Hemoptysis (ex. coughing up blood)
  • Trouble sleeping or insomnia due to breathing difficulties
  • Fever >37.5°C, chills or night sweats

Participant Rights: If you have any questions about your rights as a research participant, please contact the University of British Columbia Office of Research Ethics by e-mail at RSIL@ors.ubc.ca or by phone at 604-822-8598 (Toll Free: 1-877-822-8598.)