Currently, evidence shows that while children can contract the coronavirus, most children do not appear to be at higher risk for COVID-19 than adults. While some children and infants have been sick with COVID-19, adults make up most of the known cases to date. Watch your child for any signs of COVID-19 illness COVID-19 presents...
As we move through the challenging times brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, it remains imperative that we stay vigilant about how to protect ourselves and others by knowing the facts and taking appropriate precautions. Over the past few months, an increasing number of people are choosing to access medical practitioners using technology rather than...
While the primary threat posed by COVID-19 is to the physical health of people and the spread of the virus in communities, the pandemic has also had a significant effect on economies, social and cultural activities, and, increasingly, people’s psychological and mental health. As we navigate this new era digitally and at a distance, we...
Workplaces represent an environment that could accelerate the spread of COVID-19. Below is a guideline of what you need to know and what to do within the workplace to manage and support a positive COVID-19 case. From a workplace and employment perspective, there are some important issues for which employers should prepare. The ability of many employers...
The purpose of this tool is to assist individuals in making decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic related to their health, vulnerability, and potential exposure in their environment to the virus. It is still important to check with state and local health officials and to determine the most appropriate actions while adjusting to meet the unique...
It’s about less sugar, more quiet and going on that holiday With growing concerns around non-communicable diseases (NCDs), many individuals are making the necessary changes to their lifestyles for their wellbeing. Wellness and its efforts are about “being aware of and making choices about a significant existence”, says public health specialist and Medical Director...
Wake up and Go! Is it that first coffee in the morning that gets you going or maybe you are simply the type that just rises with the sun. In some cases, there are those of us who hit the snooze button only once, while others throw the phone away to savour their dreams until...
