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A review of ticks in Canada and health risks from exposure
August 17, 2022
Key Messages Tick species are undergoing range expansions across Canada due to global warming, animal migration, and land fragmentation. It is estimated that their…
Canadian green spaces during COVID-19: Public health benefits and planning for resilience
March 16, 2022
Key Messages Canadian green spaces saw marked changes in visitation during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic. These included city parks and provincial and national parks, as well as…
Understanding transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
December 15, 2021
Introduction The emergence of a novel coronavirus in late 2019, identified as SARS-CoV-2, has resulted in a global pandemic accompanied by an unprecedented public health response. This review of the…
Flood zones are danger zones: Be aware of the risks
November 25, 2021
Flood zones can pose a number of hazards as people evacuate, and when they return to their homes, farms, or businesses following a flood. Some of these hazards may be difficult to spot. This …
A rapid review of the use of physical barriers in non-clinical settings and COVID-19 transmission
November 17, 2021
Key Messages Epidemiological and experimental evidence suggests that physical barriers may decrease transmission risk. However, challenges in creating clear guidance around barrier design and…
Masking during the COVID-19 pandemic – An update of the evidence
May 20, 2021
Introduction Extensive debate over when, where, and what types of masks should be worn, and by whom, has persisted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health agencies around the world, including…
Indoor CO2 sensors for COVID-19 risk mitigation: Current guidance and limitations
May 18, 2021
Primary inquiry: Information was requested regarding whether CO2 monitoring could be implemented as a COVID-19 risk mitigation tool in restaurants. Building on a previous NCCEH document in which we…
Contextualizing the risks of indirect COVID-19 transmission in multi-unit residential buildings
March 24, 2021
Introduction Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) have been of particular concern to both public health practitioners and MURB occupants. MURBs are…
Fomites and the COVID-19 pandemic: An evidence review on its role in viral transmission
March 23, 2021
Background Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, public health messaging continuously evolved as more evidence emerged about the risks associated with SARS-CoV-2 transmission and infection.…
COVID-19 risks and precautions for the performing arts
September 23, 2020
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major changes to how musicians and performers practise and rehearse and has brought many live performances to a halt. Restrictions have been put in…