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More Solar UVB Exposure Could Decrease Flu Fatalities?

Friday, April 3, 2020
It is well known that ultraviolet-B (UVB) radiation from sunlight increases production of vitamin D and its metabolites, which have demonstrated antibacterial and antiendotoxin effects against bacterial infections, including those involved with pneumonia and septicaemia (infection of the bloodstream).  continue reading

Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 171

Friday, April 3, 2020
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 171   https://ourcommunitynow.com/Comments/sunshine-and-fresh-air-lessons-we-can-take-from-the-1918-influenza-pandemic?utm_content=Comments&utm_campaign=Sunshine%20and%20Fresh%20Air%3A%20Lessons%20We%20Can%20Take%20From%20the%201918%20Influenza%20Pandemic&utm_source=ocn_story&utm_medium=website This article is one of the most important anyone could read. Congratulations. With coronavirus upon us, the sun is all-important. Here are a few more facts:
  • Influenza diminishes almost to nothing during late spring, summer, and early fall.
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FAQ: the New Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) March 27, 2020

Thursday, April 2, 2020

FAQ: the New Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)

Updated March 30, 2020 The federal government has announced the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). The CERB merges two previously announced federal income support programs, the Emergency Care Benefit and Emergency Support Benefit.
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Update on the Canada Emergency Business Account

Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Received this email from the CIBC. I would suggest your bank will send you this type of information. Be prepared for the Week of April 6th continue reading

Loans won’t save local small businesses

Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Other countries have acted decisively to ensure as many local businesses as possible can survive. Denmark’s government is paying some of the fixed expenses of small businesses whose revenues have collapsed because of social distancing. France paused rent, utilities and mortgage payments. South Korea has adopted policies to reduce rent costs. Australia has implemented a six-month moratorium on commercial evictions to give the government time to come up with a solution. continue reading

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