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COVID-19: Is the harm of school closures greater than the risk of the virus?

COVID-19: Is the harm of school closures greater than the risk of the virus?

For children, the risks associated with school closures have surpassed the health risks associated with COVID-19
CANADA: Feds ease travel restrictions for fully vaccinated foreign nationals

CANADA: Feds ease travel restrictions for fully vaccinated foreign nationals

To be eligible, travellers must have allowed at least 14 days to pass since their last vaccine shot and show proof of a negative molecular test for COVID-19 that's no more than 72 hours old
OPINION: Let’s not forget about precarious work in this federal election — and beyond

OPINION: Let’s not forget about precarious work in this federal election — and beyond

Unprecedented income support from the federal government temporarily cushioned the unanticipated losses of earnings for these unprotected workers
COVID-19: High rates of burnout could lead to shortage of health-care workers

COVID-19: High rates of burnout could lead to shortage of health-care workers

Burnout occurs in many occupations, but health care exposes its professionals to unusual types of stress, including moral distress
BEYOND LOCAL: Research shows Canadians are having more sex during the pandemic, unless they’re living with their partners

BEYOND LOCAL: Research shows Canadians are having more sex during the pandemic, unless they’re living with their partners

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected Canadians’ sex lives
ONTARIO: New vaccine mandates and passport rules are making it tough on the anti-vaccine movement

ONTARIO: New vaccine mandates and passport rules are making it tough on the anti-vaccine movement

Medical regulators and Human Rights opinions indicate that employers and business owners can impose strict vaccination rules
COVID-19: FAQs on preventing infection as students return to the classroom

COVID-19: FAQs on preventing infection as students return to the classroom

To reduce the spread of COVID-19 in unvaccinated children, epidemiologists rely on a layered approach of interventions including masking, ventilation, cohorting and promoting vaccination for all eligible community members
OPINION: From PPE shortages to COVID-19 vaccine distribution, the supply chain has emerged as a determinant of health

OPINION: From PPE shortages to COVID-19 vaccine distribution, the supply chain has emerged as a determinant of health

Supply chain disruptions can have negative effects on people’s health
ONTARIO: Restauranteurs concerned that vaccine certificate plan could worsen labour crunch

ONTARIO: Restauranteurs concerned that vaccine certificate plan could worsen labour crunch

Ontario said Wednesday it will require residents aged 12 and older to show a vaccine receipt and a piece of government-issued photo ID starting Sept. 22 in order to access the indoor areas of restaurants
COVID-19: Majority of Canadians favour vaccine passport for non-essential places, poll says

COVID-19: Majority of Canadians favour vaccine passport for non-essential places, poll says

The poll also suggests Canadians were largely split on whether the reopening of in-person learning at elementary and secondary schools changed any concerns they had about the Delta variant