“Although not representative, data from many countries across WHO regions indicate that COVID-19 infections among health workers are far greater than those in the general population.”
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“A pandemic of hunger, illiteracy and extreme poverty is following on the heels of this coronavirus pandemic — and it is hitting children hardest.”
New analysis reveals the number of children living in multidimensional poverty – without access to education, health, housing, nutrition, sanitation, or water – has increased by 15 per cent since the start of the pandemic. Thus, a staggering additional 150 million children have been plunged into poverty as a result of to COVID-19.
Read more here and here
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The Public Health Agency of Canada reminds Canadians of a COVID-19 self-assessment tool
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Canadian pediatric society publishes a report urging the Government to keep school open
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The Government of Ontario shares screening tool to assist parents, students and staff with their daily assessment for COVID-19 symptoms
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WHO releases Science in 5 episode about school re-opening and COVID-19
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How to Prepare the upcoming Flu Season in the Midst of COVID-19
The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious disease (NCCID) is holding a seminar on September 21st to discuss this year’s recommendations for the prevention and treatment of seasonal influenza.
Click here for more information on the seminar and how to attend
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The CDC provides school administrators with a decision-making tool to prepare and respond to COVID-19
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WHO releases a Q&A regarding school re-opening and COVID-19
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Watch Diabetes Canada’s Webinar on “How to Handle the High Costs of Diabetes”
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