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We have resources on dozens of important environmental health topics presented in various forms including Evidence Reviews, Evidence Briefs and Research Scans, Subject Guides, Blogs, Webinar Recordings, and Videos and Tools. Please see this page for more information concerning these document types. Browse the topics and discover what is available.
October Research Scan with COVID-19 Sections
October 20, 2020
Blog Post
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,…
High-humidity environments and the risk of COVID-19 transmission
October 16, 2020
Evidence Brief and Research Scan
Primary Inquiry: Do showers, steam rooms, hot tubs, or other warm, high-humidity settings in public facilities increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission? Summary Statement: This rapid review did…
COVID-19 risks and precautions for the performing arts
October 01, 2020
Webinar Recordings
Presenter: Dr. Juliette O’Keeffe (KT Scientist, NCCEH) This presentation reviewed current understanding of the key risks associated with the performing arts sector, and the precautions for…
COVID-19 risks and precautions for the performing arts
September 23, 2020
Evidence Review
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…
September Research Scan with COVID-19 Sections
September 23, 2020
Blog Post
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,…
Public washrooms in the time of COVID-19: Facility features and user behaviours can influence safety
September 23, 2020
Evidence Brief and Research Scan
During the COVID-19 pandemic, questions have been asked if using a public washroom poses a risk. Washrooms can be busy spaces that remain essential for parks, campgrounds, transit hubs, sports…
When shelter in place isn’t an option - environmental health guidance for encampments during the COVID-19 pandemic
August 28, 2020
Webinar Recordings
Presenter: Jade Yehia (Regional Built Environment Consultant, Island Health) This presentation synthesizes available evidence on environmental health risks associated with the physical environment…
Nanomaterials as disinfectants in the time of SARS-CoV-2
August 28, 2020
Evidence Brief and Research Scan
Although the major risk factor for COVID-19 transmission is close personal contact with infected individuals, respiratory droplets and aerosols carrying the SARS-CoV-2 virus may be deposited on…
August Research Scan with COVID-19 Sections
August 19, 2020
Blog Post
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,…
Kombucha with a kick: Ethanol content in retail brews
August 13, 2020
Blog Post
Kombucha is a fermented beverage that is produced by incubating sweetened tea and other flavorings with a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (or “SCOBY”). During the fermentation process, yeasts…