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Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 111

Monday, February 1, 2021
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 111   https://www.medicaldaily.com/strained-eyes-achy-heads-side-effects-remote-learning-456073 It does not take a rocket scientist to determine that myopia results from lack of sun exposure. Consider this: Research has showed the prevalence of myopia among Chinese children living in Singapore is 29.1%, whereas its prevalence among Chinese children living in Sydney, Australia was only 3.3%.… continue reading

Alberta – New plan will guide easing of health measures

Friday, January 29, 2021
Easing of provincewide health measures will occur in steps based on COVID-19 hospitalization benchmarks. continue reading

The Moderna COVID-19 (mRNA-1273) vaccine: what you need to know

Friday, January 29, 2021
Although further studies are required for immunocompromised persons, people in this category who are part of a group recommended for vaccination may be vaccinated after receiving information and counselling. continue reading

Saskatchewan: SUPPORT EXTENDED FOR SMALL BUSINESSES IN SASKATCHEWAN

Friday, January 29, 2021
Applicants will be eligible for up to $5,000 per month in funding, and those who qualified for the December intake of the SSBEP will not have to re-apply for January.  However, businesses will be contacted to attest that they remain eligible for the January payment. continue reading

Researchers exploring the link between sunlight and COVID transmission

Wednesday, January 27, 2021
"When we compared to the full effect of seasonality, winter to summer in the say Northern or Southern Hemisphere, that effect appears to be a third to a sixth the size of social distancing policies," he said. continue reading

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