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Spatially exploring COVID-19 risks in BC’s neighbourhoods
January 25, 2022
The risk of contracting coronavirus varies among people and places, making some British Columbians more likely to be exposed to COVID-19 than others, due to socio-economic factors, occupational…
January Research Scan with COVID-19 Sections
January 19, 2022
This monthly Research Scan highlights recent environmental health publications by topic and provides easy access to article abstracts and report summaries to support public health professionals,…
The Omicron wave – communicating during uncertainty
December 21, 2021
While the emergence of a new variant of concern (VOC) was not unexpected, there is concern about how quickly Omicron is spreading, and how different the Omicron wave may be from previous…
Cities for all seasons – Considerations for using outdoor urban spaces during the winter
December 15, 2021
At the start of autumn 2020 following months of the global pandemic, speculation abounded as to how Canadians would fare during the long winter months under ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. During the…
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…
December Research Scan with COVID-19 Sections
December 15, 2021
This monthly Research Scan highlights recent environmental health publications by topic and provides easy access to article abstracts and report summaries to support public health professionals,…
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…
November Research Scan with COVID-19 Sections
November 17, 2021
This monthly Research Scan highlights recent environmental health publications by topic and provides easy access to article abstracts and report summaries to support public health professionals,…
Wastewater-based epidemiology: current uses and future opportunities as a public health surveillance tool
November 3, 2021
Abstract Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) seeks to use biological or chemical indicators in sewage to provide information on the overall health of a community. This paper provides an overview of…
October Research Scan with COVID-19 Sections
October 19, 2021
This monthly Research Scan highlights recent environmental health publications by topic and provides easy access to article abstracts and report summaries to support public health professionals,…