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COVID-19 precautions for multi-unit residential buildings
March 31, 2020
Introduction Multi-unit residential buildings bring together tens to hundreds of people within the same building envelope and in contact with the same common areas. In contrast to those living in…
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…
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…
Mould: Assessment, remediation and building for resilience
April 26, 2023
Mould is a ubiquitous fungus in indoor and outdoor environments. The general population is commonly exposed to mould through inhalation, and less commonly through direct contact, with no adverse…
Preventing indoor overheating
August 23, 2023
As climate change leads to more frequent and severe heat waves and more very hot days in Canada and elsewhere, there is an increased risk of indoor overheating. Indoor overheating refers to the…
Building shutdown and re-opening during the COVID-19 pandemic
February 11, 2021
[Last Updated: Feb 11, 2021] During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to periodically close public buildings and facilities, followed by re-opening when safe again. Periods of low…
Health checks during extreme heat events
June 22, 2022
Extreme heat events affect different people in different ways, and some people are at higher risk of experiencing heat-related illness if they do not have air conditioning. One way to reduce the…
Using shared laundry facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic
March 31, 2020
Although COVID-19 is primarily spread by direct contact with an infected person or their respiratory droplets, it may also be possible to transmit the virus by touching a contaminated surface, and…
Extreme heat
July 28, 2023
Climate change is increasing the frequency, duration, and intensity of the number of very hot days in Canada. During heatwaves, the daytime and night-time average temperatures are projected to…
The four pillars of housing influencing health equity
March 30, 2023
Housing is a major pathway which generates and sustains health disparities – yet, our homes and neighbourhoods also have the opportunity to be a platform to promote health and flourishing. On…