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COVID-19 risks and precautions for choirs
July 10, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has required a rethinking of how many of our daily tasks and routine activities influence risks of transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the disease. Early in…
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…
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…
Reducing wood smoke and protecting indoor air quality is more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic
February 23, 2021
Wintertime in Canada sees many of us spending more time indoors. Perhaps even more so this year due to COVID restrictions. Amidst the second waves of COVID-19, we are reminded of the effects the…
COVID-19 in indoor environments — Air and surface disinfection measures
July 29, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the closure of workplaces, public facilities, retail and commercial spaces, entertainment venues, and other indoor spaces where groups of people congregate. As cities…
Environmental health resources for the COVID-19 pandemic
March 25, 2022
The transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, occurs primarily via direct contact with or respiratory droplets from an infected person. However, there is evidence to suggest that…
COVID-19 risks and precautions for the performing arts
September 30, 2020
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 management in personal services settings: Lessons learned from a nail salon outbreak
November 10, 2020
Between June 20 and July 3, 2020 a COVID-19 outbreak associated with a personal service setting (PSS) was detected in the Kingston, Ontario and managed by the local public health unit (KFL&APH…
COVID-19 precautions for multi-unit residential buildings
May 28, 2020
The NCCEH Environmental Health Seminar Series provides an opportunity for learning and knowledge exchange on a variety of environmental health topics. The seminars can be attended in-person or online…
Can CO2 sensors be used to assess COVID-19 transmission risk?
January 15, 2021
Ventilation and air cleaning are now recognized as important tools for mitigating the risk of COVID-19 indoors. However, many public spaces are either inadequately ventilated, or their ventilation…