COVID-19

This synthesis of data aims to inform decision-makers and stakeholders about changes in the diets of adults in Québec and Canada during the pandemic and to guide subsequent work to promote healthy eating in the current context and for years to come. For around half the themes examined, the data was insufficient to draw conclusions. For the other half of the themes identified, while the data represent self-reported perceptions of change and are based on small non-probability and/or non-…

This report contributes to characterizing the potential impact of COVID-19 on suicidal behaviours in Quebec and on emergency department (ED) visits due to suicide attempts and suicidal ideation for the pre-pandemic (2014–2019) and the pandemic (2020–2021) periods. This is initiative was undertaken by the INSPQ as part of its monitoring activities.

This questionnaire aims to screen workers before entering their workplace to exclude those who are symptomatic and who have not had contact with a known case of COVID-19 already followed by public health authorities.

The questionnaire is intended to be completed by employees themselves on their workplace (other than health care facilities) to ensure the rapid removal of workers potentially infected with COVID-19 and to prevent its transmission to others in the workplace.

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This document is intended for managers and clinical personnel involved in medical device reprocessing (MDR).

Its purpose is to describe the guidelines to be followed for the overall process of collecting, disinfecting and storing single-use N95 FFRs in order to:

This document is intended for decision makers, managers and clinical personnel involved in medical device reprocessing (MDR). It presents the technologies approved by Health Canada in the COVID-19 context as well as a promising - although as yet unauthorized - option for disinfecting N95 FFRs.

The present document analyzes current knowledge about available disinfection options for N95 FFRs and puts into perspective the advantages and limitations of each disinfection process identified. The authorizations that have been issued by Health Canada are also specified. Finally, the recommendations of the CERDM are presented.

This document presents interim recommendations for the food processing industry. These COVID-19 preventive measures in the workplace will be adapted according to the epidemiologic situation in each region. In order to protect the health of employees and of those who come into contact with the workplace, employers and workers are asked to respect the guidelines given to workers.

Although monetary transactions do not appear to be a major mode of contamination, preventive measures can be taken to limit the potential risk to workers. The most effective preventive measures are to stay two metres away from the nearest person and avoid skin-to-skin contact. However, additional measures can be implemented to further reduce the risk.

These interim recommendations are for private practice therapeutic care (e.g., chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, osteopaths, etc.) when sustained community transmission of COVID-19 is confirmed by public health authorities. These measures are intended to protect the health of employees and those in the workplace.

According to current knowledge, it is known that the disease can be transmitted by asymptomatic people, carriers of the disease. Therefore, preventive…

These interim recommendations apply to workers providing personal care and esthetic services (e.g. hairdressing, esthetic and makeup services, manicures, tattooing, etc.) when sustained community transmission of COVID-19 is confirmed by public health authorities. These measures are intended to protect the health of employees and those in the workplace.