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Masking and unmasking during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
June 16, 2021
More than a year and a half since COVID-19 became part of our vocabulary, we are still talking about masks, which have now become a fixture of daily life. Concern over changing language and…
Transitioning from COVID-19 restrictions to new norms: Innovating strategies to restore trust and transit ridership
June 11, 2021
*/ Public transit is one of the most important aspects of sustainable communities, providing benefits such as reduced traffic congestion, carbon emissions, and air pollution. It also provides safe…
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 26, 2021
CO2 monitoring is an established tool to assess occupancy and ventilation requirements for indoor spaces, typically for the purposes of increasing energy efficiency. During the pandemic, it is…
May Research Scan with COVID-19 Sections
May 18, 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,…
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…
April Research Scan with COVID-19 Sections
April 21, 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,…
COVID-19 management during public health emergencies
April 15, 2021
The goal of any public health emergency is to help as many people as quickly as possible. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new dimension to emergency management. Not only has COVID-19 made it…
Environmental factors associated with freshwater recreational water quality in Toronto and Niagara
April 1, 2021
Poor recreational water quality poses a risk of acute gastrointestinal illness (AGI) to beach goers engaging in water activities. In Canada, the concentration of Escherichia coli (E. coli) is…
Accessibility for persons with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic
March 24, 2021
Financial challenges, loss of jobs, inequity in accessing medical care and food, and exclusion in policies, have disproportionately impacted the mental and physical health of persons with…