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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.

What are the mental health impacts on front-line workers during the pandemic?

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What is the current evidence regarding emerging treatments for COVID-19?

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How does COVID-19 affect pregnancy?

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What are the different tests available to detect COVID-19, and how do they compare in terms of accuracy? How are the results reported back to the public and in what detail?

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What are the risks and benefits of getting a flu shot during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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What are the ethical considerations associated with the public health response to COVID-19?

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

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What are the long-term health symptoms of COVID-19?

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When can a healthcare worker return to work once they’ve had COVID-19?

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How well do cloth masks reduce transmission of SARS-CoV-2 viral particles?

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Questions in Progress

The following questions are currently in our queue. Behind the scenes, the REAL team is working hard to transform these into REAL Notes.

What is the current evidence regarding precautions for engaging in water sports during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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What is the current evidence regarding transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through physical fitness facilities? What precautions can be taken to minimize risk?

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