Tag: Corona Virus
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Gaming And Exercise Reduced Pandemic Stress In These Countries
Nearly six out of 10 adults have suffered mental health problems during the pandemic Stress and anxiety are the biggest concerns, international research shows Taking more exercise and online gaming are the two main ways people globally are tackling mental health issues driven by the pandemic, new international research* from the leading digital board game…
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How Covid Affects Ontario Legislature
The past week has been a whirlwind of activity in Ontario politics. Some have asked about my absence from the Legislature for the vote on May 31. With the advent of COVID-19, all political parties decided to divide the sitting members of the Legislature into two groups with equal representation from all parties. Separate groups in the Legislature are…
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France Has Reopened Borders To Canadian Travelers
In case you missed it, on June 30, France and the other Member States of the European Union adopted a recommendation on the reopening of Europe’s external borders from July 1, 2020, to a first list of fourteen countries, including Canada, Japan, South Korea, Australia [this may not be the case considering Covid developments there the…
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Ontario Has Extended Declaration Of Covid Emergency To May 12
Throughout the world people and their governments are making a myriad of decisions that are risking lives, risking freedoms, and risking livelihoods. To continue to take on the challenges of coronavirus, Ontario has extended its Declaration of Emergency to May 12. First announced on March 17, these measures under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection…
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Record-Breaking Global Mobility Grounded By COVID-19 Pandemic
With global travel almost at a standstill, the latest results of the Henley Passport Index offer disturbing insight into the indiscriminate havoc caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since its inception in 2006, the index has provided the authoritative annual ranking of global passport strength. Travel freedom has increased dramatically over the period in 2006, a citizen…
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How to Navigate Planning Funeral Services In Time Of Fear & Social Distancing
I’ve lost count of the social distancing lockdown days and I hope you are hanging in there. The lockdown has impacted businesses in ways never experienced before. Many are struggling to remain open. Restaurants for example, are no longer able to host and seat customers inside and have had to modify their operation by becoming…
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Opinion: Young Jamaican’s Invention Could Help End Spread Of Viruses Like COVID-19
Five years ago more than 40 babies born in Jamaican hospitals became infected with lethal bacteria – half of them died. The bacteria Klebsiella, like the coronavirus, is spread from person-to-person or via contaminated surfaces. It can be killed by hand-washing with warm soapy water.The situation caught the attention of technology student Rayvon Stewart based…
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Chloroquine For Covid-19 Treatment
Misinformation is a dangerous byproduct of our digitally driven information age- never more so when it relates to human health issues. Earlier this week, the Globe and Mail ran a skewed article that was more interested in bashing Trump than helping patients. Fact Check Any drug when taken in massive amounts is not without risk…
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2019 Worldwide Threat Assessment Via US Intelligence: “World Vulnerable To Pandemic”
Prepared by the United States Intelligence Community and Director of National Intelligence Daniel R. Coats and presented as a 2019 assessment of threats to US National Security. Presented to Chairman Burr, Vice Chairman Warner and Members of the Senate Committee. Click on 6048 link below to read the full PDF.
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Fear & Illness: In Wake Of COVID-19, Faith And Support Matter
As the U.S. prepares do deal with the feared Corona Virus, this potential crisis presents a great opportunity to be a source of strength and support for one another. Patti Garibay, Cofounder of American Heritage Girls, is available to discuss her wonderful organization and how they could help deal with fear and anxiety caused by…