Science, Skepticism, and COVID-19
The facts don’t change, but our knowledge and understanding do By Caitlin Finlay Thousands of scientific papers related to COVID-19…
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The Dangers of UV Light Sanitizers
Yes, a UVC sanitizer can kill viruses, but it can also damage your health By Caitin Finlay The ultraviolet (UV) light known as UVC will reliably disinfect surfaces, water, and the air, and hospitals, airlines, laboratories, hotels, and many…
A Negative COVID-19 Test Is No Guarantee
The most common COVID-19 test produces a lot of false negatives The test most commonly used to detect COVID-19…
More Hand Sanitizers Recalled
Health Canada has expanded its list of recalled hand sanitizers By Caitlin Finlay We’ve alerted you before to the…
Alert: CERB Identify Fraud
Thieves are stealing payments meant for others By Caitlin Finlay Over the past few months, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre…
Social Media Are Spreading COVID-19 Misinformation
Those who get their news from social media are more likely to dismiss the disease as a threat A…
Dogs Are Being Trained to Sniff Out COVID-19
The project could provide a quick and reliable way to test for COVID-19 at airports Research has found that…
Employment Insurance Will Replace CERB
Benefits will become available to contract and gig workers By Erika Morris Canadians who relied on the Canada Emergency…
Older Adults Least Stressed By COVID-19 Lockdowns
Researchers say older adults have more coping skills A new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia…
Pandemic Has Adults Moving in With Their Parents
Almost 10% of Canadians have had their living situation changed due to COVID-19 By Erika Morris Nearly 1 in…
