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Ontario Moving to Next Phase of Reopening on February 17
Monday, February 14, 2022
FYI as of March 1st, proof of vaccination will be dropped and salons/gyms can go back to full capacity
Feb 17th, full capacity with proof of vaccination for gyms continue reading
Saskatchewan LIVING WITH COVID: PROOF OF VACCINATION NO LONGER REQUIRED; BUSINESS VERIFIER APP DISCONTINUED
Monday, February 14, 2022
COVID-19 vaccination records are still included on your MySaskHealthRecord and can be printed or saved and viewed on your cell phone. The QR code is also still available on COVID-19 vaccination records through MySaskHealthRecord and through the SK Vax Wallet app (Apple and Google). QR codes and the Wallet app will continue to be available for the foreseeable future. continue reading
Sunbeds are Vitamin D Machines: Sunlight Institute
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
A 2018 study published in the journal DermatoEndocrinology found that standard tanning salon sunbeds are very effective in raising serum levels of vitamin D. Those who used the beds were able to attain optimal levels (more than 100 nmol/L) [40ngml] D during winter. Actually, another earlier study had also showed similar results, so this research served to corroborate that finding. continue reading
Optimal Vitamin D Levels Differ for Specific Outcomes
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
A new review by Grant et al. has defined optimal vitamin D levels necessary to help prevent certain diseases known to be major causes of death, based on a review of the strongest evidence published to date continue reading
Alberta takes steps to safely return to normal
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Effective March 1: Capacity limits will be lifted for all venues. Provincial mask mandate will be removed. continue reading
