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N.S. long-term care study examines COVID-19 outcomes, vaccine response in seniors One of Nova Scotia's top infectious disease experts is leading a study into which health factors affect COVID-19 outcomes in seniors — and she says this research will have big implications beyond the pandemic. Social Sharing
Article content Safety in schools during COVID-19 is a top concern for parents and teachers, and now researchers hope a new study looking into COVID-19 transmission in Vancouver schools could provide some peace of mind. Scientific literature suggests schools are safe settings, depending on the level of community transmission, said lead investigator Dr. Pascal Lavoie. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Researchers to study COVID-19 transmission in Vancouver schools Back to video But given the uncertainty wrought by the virus and regular alerts fr...
Three Canadian studies will help determine how many teachers may have had COVID-19 Researchers in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec will also study the effects of the pandemic on teachers’ mental health March 04, 2021 05:00 ET | Source: COVID-19 Immunity Task Force COVID-19 Immunity Task Force Montréal, CANADA French MONTREAL, March 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As in-class learning has been affected in much of the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada, through its COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF), is...
Published: Mar 04, 2021 MONTREAL, March 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As in-class learning has been affected in much of the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada, through its COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF), is supporting three research projects that will estimate how many teachers and school personnel have been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Approximately $2.9 million has been provided for three studies, one each in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia, to help further inform decision-making around prevention strategies in neighbourh...
Posted: Mar 04, 2021 12:40 PM CT | Last Updated: March 4 Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization released a statement Wednesday recommending 16 weeks between doses when there is limited supply.(Pavel Golovkin/The Associated Press)