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Responding to climate change as public health professionals
June 16, 2020
While COVID-19 will continue to demand our attention as public health professionals, we cannot ignore the looming public health crisis presented by climate change. The 2016 Director-General of…
Safety considerations for cycling during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 29, 2020
Over the past few months, there have been numerous reports of increasing numbers of people riding bicycles in many Canadian cities. There are also expectations that during the warmer months, cycling…
The invasive European fire ant: Are they more than picnic pests?
May 20, 2020
Why do European fire ants matter for Canadians? The European fire ant is an emerging problem insect across Canada. Formally named Myrmica rubra, the European or ruby fire ant is a very small,…
From ship to shore: Sightings of Asian Giant Hornets in Canada’s west coast
May 20, 2020
Recent sightings of the Giant Asian Hornet- dubbed the murder hornet by some sources- have left many wondering whether these enormous, aggressive insects are a new insect of concern. Their…
eTick mobile app: Platform expands to more provinces
May 19, 2020
As the days are getting longer and warmer, and as many provinces and territories across Canada are starting to ease COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, many Canadians are expected to go enjoy our…
When hand washing is not handy: Cautions for hand sanitizer use
April 27, 2020
Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is the most effective strategy for removing the COVID-19 virus from hands. In some situations, hand sanitizers can be used as a substitute if…
Make our communities healthier with better air quality during and post-pandemic: CANUE
April 23, 2020
The abrupt change in our lives brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic is and will continue to affect us all deeply. There are obvious changes of limited movement and social interaction with…
Summer is coming: Wildfire smoke + COVID-19
April 21, 2020
It is meant as an ominous threat when characters in the popular Game of Thrones series utter “winter is coming”, and I feel the same way about the summer of 2020. The catastrophic wildfire seasons of…
Environmental public health professionals can support health equity in the time of COVID-19
April 17, 2020
The world has changed dramatically in recent weeks. COVID-19 has disrupted economies, social interactions, and how (or whether) we do our jobs. Environmental public health (EPH) professionals are…
COVID-19 and use of disinfectants and sanitizers in food premises
April 3, 2020
This blog is based on the NCCEH guidance document Disinfectants and Sanitizers for Use on Food Contact Surfaces to reflect recent developments due to COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2 is the…