COVID-19 Study

• UBC scientists find ‘broadly effective, infection-halting compound’ for coronaviruses

  According to UBC scientists, a new compound has been effective in slowing coronaviruses infections including all variants of SARS-Cov-2 and the common cold.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2022
  
• Canadian researchers discover ‘weak spot’ in COVID-19 virus key to treatments

  Researchers at the University of British Columbia have discovered what they are calling a `` weak spot'' in the virus that causes COVID-19.

  Health

  Aug 18, 2022
  
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• Those who had COVID-19 and are vaccinated have best protection, study finds

  The study examined infections in New York and California last summer and fall and found people who were both vaccinated and had survived COVID-19 had the most protection.

  World

  Jan 19, 2022
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• Fully vaccinated people are half as likely to develop ‘Long COVID’ symptoms: study

  The long-term symptoms include fatigue, pain, difficulty breathing, hypertension and cognitive problems described by many as "brain fog."

  Health

  Sep 4, 2021
• ‘Bored’ social conservatives less likely to follow COVID-19 rules: UWaterloo study

  A new study co-authored by researchers at the University of Waterloo shows social conservatives who are prone to boredom are less likely to follow COVID-19 public health rules.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2021
• High levels of vitamin D may not protect against COVID-19, new study says

  Results of the new research suggests that boosting vitamin D levels in deficient people probably would not help combat the coronavirus.

  Health

  Jun 2, 2021
• Over one-third of COVID-19 cases among Ontario children are asymptomatic: University of Guelph study

  Findings by researchers at the University of Guelph shows that 35 per cent of children under the age of nine who tested positive for the virus were asymptomatic.

  Health

  Apr 22, 2021
• Cabbage, cavemen and miracle cures: how fast-moving COVID-19 science can confuse the public

  As scientists rush to research the coronavirus, the evolving and sometimes conflicting studies that emerge can confuse the public -- but shifting science is normal, experts say.

  Canada

  Jan 2, 2021
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• University of Waterloo research considers who should get COVID-19 vaccine first

  Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a model they say will aid in determining which segment of the population should get vaccinated for COVID-19.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2020
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• Montreal study indicates young people less likely to follow COVID-19 rules

  A new study indicates that young people are less likely to follow Covid health and safety guidelines, despite understanding it increases their risk of contracting Covid 19.

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2020