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17 years ago a professor warned TV viewers that a pandemic was inevitable. The New York Times has gone back to him to get some ideas about stopping the next one. After all, we missed this one:

Genome Alberta is here to help you stay informed with reliable COVID-19 information, links, and news. This page is updated regularly. You should also visit our COVID blog pages for more in-depth stories about COVID research.

Research Insights

Canadian researchers are among the many scientists around the world finding ways to meet the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic. We can't introduce you to all the projects underway but here is a small sample of the Canadian efforts.

Where in the world is COVID-19? Nova Scotia researchers aim to find out. Our latest podcast features Dalhousie University researcher Nikhil Thomas, who is working on 'pooling' samples for more rapid and lower cost testing.
From infection control to mental-health assistance, COVID-19-related research will have enduring benefits. Apart from the necessity being the mother of invention, the pandemic has led to more international R & D cooperation, and the increase in research funding alone will have an impact.
LISTEN: News on kids & COVID from UCalgary researcher. Part 1 of our 2-part podcast on kids, COVID, and classrooms. We talk with U of C researcher Stephen Freedman about his study of young people in 14 countries.
LISTEN: Kids & COVID: A straightforward discussion with Stephen Freedman. Part 2 of our podcast with the U of C researcher is about as down-to-earth a discussion as you could ask for. A lot of common public health sense in here.
Cat anti-viral holds promise for COVID-19: University of Alberta researchers. Joanne Lemieux is a biochemist at the University of Alberta. She joined our podcast to talk about the next steps in her team's work to test a cat drug on people.

Check back a couple of times a week as we will be posting new insights into COVID-19 research taking place in Canada.

Editor's Picks

News you can trust because we have checked it for you first. The facts and figures around the pandemic change rapidly so we will be updating this section regularly. Here are some headlines for September23^rd.

Massive genetic study shows coronavirus mutating and potentially evolving amid rapid U.S. spread. It is important to track how a virus is mutating and so far the evidence does not seem to indicate we are dealing with a more virulent form of SARS-CoV-2.
COVID-19 Testing Lab Shows How Colleges Can Reopen Safely. If post-secondary institutions are to re-open safely (and stay open) it is important that the testing capacity is high with the results coming back quickly. 100 colleges and universities in the U.S. are working together to get it right.
The true vaccine race isn’t between nations or companies, but between humanity and the virus. The full speed ahead effort to find a COVID-19 vaccine is often portrayed as which company or country develops it first. There is much more at stake than bragging rights.
Still confused by the coronavirus? | Start Here. The basics along with the latest information in a solid 9-minute video from Al Jazeera.
Vaccine Leaders Make Trial Plans Public in Transparency Push. Open discussion about how clinical trials are progressing and how vaccine safety and effectiveness are being gauged will go along way to ensure public (and investor) confidence.

Myths and Misinformation

Listen: Growth of misinformation around COVID-19. CBC Radio's Alberta at Noon was joined by Tim Caulfield, Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy at the University of Alberta for a phone-in segment on COVID information and misinformation.
Anti-masker and other COVID-19 claims that don't add up. Applying a little common knowledge can go a long way.
Fact-check: Does a New Study Give Evidence that the Coronavirus Was Made In a Lab? No it does not. The Rule of Law Society is not noted for its scientific expertise.
Should We Be Worried About COVID-19 Vaccines In Development? If you were worried about the speed of a COVID vaccine development before, the pause in the Oxford vaccine trial may set off alarm bells. Relax, overall the news is reassuring.
Nine COVID-19 Myths That Just Won’t Go Away. The fact these myths persist is worrisome. The fact that many of them are perpetuated by the President of the United States is perhaps more so.

Resources

Explore CanCOGeN. The Canadian COVID-19 Genomics Network (CanCOGeN) is a Genome Canada led cross-agency initiative for large-scale SARS-CoV-2 and human host sequencing to track viral origin, spread and evolution, and characterize the role of human genetics in COVID-19. The new website will keep you up-to-date on the activities of the network.
How to care for your face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic. Washing, drying, storing, and handling.
Covid symptoms: Is it a cold, flu or coronavirus? There are several key symptoms to watch for.
Essential Vocab For COVID-19: From Asymptomatic To Zoonotic. This is a handy guide to help you not only understand what you are reading in the news, but to help you talk about the pandemic.
COVID-19 Interactive Dashboard. Johns Hopkins University has created a breakdown of the numbers by country and region, confirmed cases, deaths, active cases, etc. Updated daily.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): Epidemiology update. Government of Canada information updated daily.

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COVID News - September 23rdThe latest on kids and COVID

COVID News - September 23rd
The latest on kids and COVID