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REAL Notes

REAL Notes are high-level summaries that address critical COVID-19 related questions with the use of evidence from across a variety of credible sources, including medical databases, universities, jurisdictions, healthcare organizations, grey literature, traditional and social media.

Does being immunocompromised present particular risks once infected with COVID-19?

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What emerging practices exist to safely re-open activities in non-residential settings for seniors?

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What guidance exists for asymptomatic COVID-19 testing in primary care settings?

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What is known about COVID treatment options for mild to moderately ill patients who are being monitored in an outpatient setting?

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What are the social and cultural implications of modified school programming due to COVID-19 for children and their families?

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What evidence exists regarding protection and safety for playing hockey to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission?

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What are the health and social consequences, for children and families, of the creation of learning pods outside of the public education system?

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What is the available evidence regarding how hospitals should manage elective surgeries during waves of COVID-19 infection rates?

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Is there evidence regarding a correlation between COVID-19 infection rates and mask use?

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How can N95 masks be safely reused?

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