The COVID-19 pandemic is an evolving threat to public health. We are currently living in crisis mode. Our collective physical, mental, spiritual, and economic health is at stake.
Here's my coverage as the story unfolds.
ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM VIRTUAL BURNOUT?
Between all the Zoom hours logged in work-from-home meetings and remote schooling, some of us may be on the brink of what some are calling virtual burnout.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINATION CARDS
You can use this card thereafter to recall important health information, including the type of COVID-19 vaccine received and the dates of first and second doses.
COVID-19 AND NIGHTMARES
Experts recommend ways to reduce nightmares including not dwelling on the bad dream and thinking of happy endings to potential dreams before going to sleep.
COVID-19 AND PETS: SAFETY ISSUE
Experts say it appears pets can contract the novel coronavirus from humans, although the transmission still seems to be rare.
COVID-19 AND PETS: BENEFITS ISSUE
Experts say a pets can help people deal with loneliness and isolation during COVID-19 shelter in place orders.
COVID-19 AND LIVING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS
“Only those with autoimmune and other conditions…” Do you realize how many people, including many of your loved ones, this includes? I do not think so.
COVID-19 AND PRODUCTIVITY GUILT
I wrote this because I know I am not the only one seeing these posts about deep cleaning and Marie Kondo-ing and learning new languages. All of those things are amazing things. They are.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SALIVA-BASED TESTING FOR COVID-19
Researchers say new saliva tests are nearly as accurate as throat and nasal swabs to detect COVID-19.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME DURING A PANDEMIC: WAYS TO COPE
Experts say there are ways to decrease the impact of the upcoming time change.
YOUTH VIDEO GAMING & PANDEMIC LONELINESS
Experts say that while playing video games alone can increase loneliness in children, interactive video gaming with online friends can help ease loneliness.
COVID-19 AND THE FOOD INDUSTRY
Researchers say the COVID-19 pandemic and the obesity epidemic overlap, and they’re calling on the food industry to help people eat healthier diets.
COVID-19 AND EFFECTIVE FACE COVERINGS
Researchers say certain types of neck gaiter face coverings aren’t effective in stopping the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Gaiters made of cotton and triple layered are the most effective according to experts.
COVID-19 AND ORDERING CANABIS IN CANADA
The cannabis industry in Canada is swiftly responding to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Our federal government has deemed medical cannabis production essential to our healthcare infrastructure.
COVID-19 AND DENTISTRY
A new survey by the American Dental Association indicates that less than 1 percent of dentists nationwide have tested positive for COVID-19.
