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REAL Notes

REAL Notes are brief, high-level summaries of existing evidence and guidance that are prepared by our team in consultation with experts, drawing upon trusted sources and curated collections of COVID-19 research. We will consider questions that apply in general to population and community health as well as about the healthcare system, but we are not able to provide advice or recommendations for individuals regarding personal health issues, nor are we able to interpret existing guidance on clinical or public health matters. If your question falls outside of our scope, we will do our best to refer you to another group or resources that may be helpful.

What are the mental health impacts on the public from isolation during the pandemic?

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What type of exposure to COVID-19 requires self-isolation in Ontario?

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What are the ways that long-term care homes can improve the psycho-social well-being of residents in the context of pandemic restrictions?

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How can someone safely do CPR in community settings throughout the COVID-19 pandemic?

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What infection prevention and control guidance exists for dental procedures that potentially involve aerosol transmission of COVID-19?

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Questions in Progress

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What is the evidence-informed way of reaching seniors to provide them with COVID-19 information?

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REAL Notes

What are the mental health impacts on the public from isolation during the pandemic?

What type of exposure to COVID-19 requires self-isolation in Ontario?

What are the ways that long-term care homes can improve the psycho-social well-being of residents in the context of pandemic restrictions?

How can someone safely do CPR in community settings throughout the COVID-19 pandemic?

What infection prevention and control guidance exists for dental procedures that potentially involve aerosol transmission of COVID-19?

What precautions should be taken while working in a hair salon?

What is the risk of transmission for COVID-19 on infected surfaces?

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

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

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

Questions in Progress

What is the evidence-informed way of reaching seniors to provide them with COVID-19 information?

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