Background Health and social care workers (HSCWs) have carried a heavy burden during
the COVID-19 crisis and, in the challenge to control the virus, have directly faced its …

Background Bacterial co-pathogens are commonly identified in viral respiratory infections
and are important causes of morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of bacterial infection in …

Objective Disease containment of COVID-19 has necessitated widespread social isolation.
We aimed to establish what is known about how loneliness and disease containment …

Objectives To summarise the evidence on the detection pattern and viral load of SARS-CoV-
2 over the course of an infection (including any asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic phase) …

School closures during pandemics raise important concerns for children and adolescents.
Our aim is synthesizing available data on the impact of school closure during the …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic caused drastic changes in the lives of the general
population. People with physical disabilities, who commonly encounter daily challenges …

In the context of covid-19, aerosol generating procedures have been highlighted as
requiring a higher grade of personal protective equipment. We investigated how official …

Background In late 2019, the first cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) were
reported in Wuhan, China, followed by a worldwide spread. Numerous countries have …

Background The prevalence of bacterial infection in patients with COVID-19 is low, however,
empiric antibiotic use is high. Risk stratification may be needed to minimize unnecessary …

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a number of negative health related
consequences, including impacts on mental health. More than 22% of Canadians reported …