Health Statistics: COVID-19 / 2019 Novel Coronavirus

"The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on the health, social and economic well-being of people in Canada and around the globe. It has led to fundamental changes in our daily lives. Sadly, many Canadians have experienced its tragic consequences, including the suffering and loss of loved ones, lost jobs and livelihoods, and reduced social connections and isolation.

While the COVID-19 pandemic affects us all, the health impacts have been worse for seniors, essential workers, racialized populations, people living with disabilities and women. We need to improve the health, social and economic conditions for these populations to achieve health equity and to protect us all from the threat of COVID-19 and future pandemics.

That is why this year, the focus of my annual report is on understanding COVID-19's broader consequences and offers evidence-based solutions. The data presented in this report covers the time period from January to August 2020."

Some of the individual issues in this series may be listed in this LibGuide on their own.

Leanne Findlay and Rubab Arim / Statistics Canada / “ "According to the recent Canadian Perspectives Survey Series (CPSS), 54% of Canadians aged 15 and older reported excellent or very good mental health during the COVID-19 period. This compares to the findings from the 2018 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) when 68% of Canadians aged 15 and older said that their mental health was excellent or very good"...” 24 April 2020

Includes case statistics, Map of cases and data from different regions and health districts in Manitoba, #RestartMB (Programs to help build and restart our communities and economy), COVID-19 Updates (Current situation, cases, news and test data in Manitoba), Restoring Safe Services (Phase 1-4 Plans for non-essential businesses and recreational opportunities, & Restoring Safe School Plans), Protecting Manitobans (Information for individual s and reducing the risk of infection from COVID-19), Current Guidelines (Public health officials have developed materials to support different sectors through the COVID-19 pandemic), Current State of emergency and Public Health Orders (View listing of current State of Emergency and Public Health Orders and FAQs), News Conferences and Releases, and Contact links. There also is a search option.

"...What are the impacts and consequences of the coronavirus pandemic on our lives and our societies – and what are some of the solutions we can find to boost our healthcare systems, secure our businesses, maintain our jobs and education, and stabilise financial markets and economies?..."

Includes pages for:Situation update worldwide, Situation update for the EU/EEA and the UK, Dashboard (Interactive maps with the latest data, Non-pharmaceutical countermeasures, Facts, What is the risk of infection for the EU/EEA and UK population?, Preparedness resources, Guidance and technical reports, Sources of updated information on COVID-19 in the EU/EEA countries, Personal protective equipment in healthcare settings: COVID-19, Laboratory support, Case definition and European surveillance....

"Welcome to Elsevier's Novel Coronavirus Information Center. Here you will find expert, curated information for the research and health community on Novel Coronavirus (also referred to as COVID-19 and its temporary title 2019-nCoV). All resources are free to access and include guidelines for clinicians and patients. Under the 'Research' tab you will find the latest early stage and peer-reviewed research from journals including The Lancet and Cell Press, as well as a link to the Coronavirus hub on ScienceDirect, where you will find every article relevant article to Coronavirus, SARS, and MERS freely available. Under the Clinical information tab you will find resources for nurses, clinicians and patients, including FAQs on symptoms and an upcoming CDC webinar on what clinicials need to know to prepare for COVID-19 in the United States...."