Canadian Covid Society

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At the Canadian Covid Society, we strive to protect the health and safety of people in Canada against the harms of COVID-19 and long Covid, through education, engaging and empowering the public and organizations with scientific knowledge.

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Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· 22d

Dr. Dick Zoutman, Chair of the Canadian Covid Society, has co-authored an opinion piece examining how health care workers have been left inadequately protected throughout the Covid-19 pandemic despite existing occupational health and safety laws. Read the full article: whn.global/hcws-have-di...

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Jul 14

Dr. Andrew Wilkin, a Board member of the Canadian Covid Society, has written a new opinion piece for the Hamilton Spectator on rising sickness absence and disability amid the ongoing impacts of Covid-19 and Long Covid. Read the full article: www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...

Screenshot of an article: Opinion | It's no surprise more workers and students are calling in sick

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· May 26

Join us on June 17th for the Canadian Covid Society's Annual General Meeting, featuring guest speaker Barry Hunt, a health care advocate who will be sharing his talk "Onward Together: Grassroots Action & Real Change in PPE & Engineered Infection Prevention.” Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 31

Watch the full Long Covid in Children webinar, featuring leading pediatric Long Covid physicians and researchers Dr. Rachel Gross and Dr. Alexandra B. Yonts: covidsociety.ca/priorities/l... #LongCovid #pediatriclongcovid #LongCovidAwareness

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 31

Visionnez le webinaire complet sur la covid longue chez les enfants et les adolescents des Dres Rachel Gross et Alexandra B. Yonts, médecins et chercheuses renommées en matière de covid longue pédiatrique : societecovid.ca/priorites/la... #CovidLongue #CovidLonguePédiatrique

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 30

Last fall, the Children’s Long Covid Network launched a petition calling on the federal government to take action for children living with Long Covid. Learn more, and add your name to those calling for action: chng.it/7ZSzLXnp5n #LongCovid #ILCAD2026 #LongCovidAwareness #pediatriclongcovid 1/2

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 30

Le Réseau pour les enfants atteints de covid longue a lancé une pétition appelant le gouvernement fédéral à agir. Pour en savoir plus et ajouter votre nom à ceux qui demandent des mesures : chng.it/7ZSzLXnp5n #CovidLongue #ILCAD2026 #SensibilisationÀLaCovidLongue #CovidLonguePédiatrique 1/2

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 27

We’re wrapping up Long Covid Awareness Month with a focus on children. Today, we’re sharing this list of Long Covid symptoms in kids, published by leading researchers in JAMA Pediatrics: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #LongCovid #ILCAD2026 #LongCovidAwareness #pediatriclongcovid 1/2

Screenshot of JAMA Pediatrics journal article. Text reads:

JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page

Long COVID in Young Children, School-Aged Children, and Teens
Rachel S. Gross, MD, MS; Megan Carmilani, Med; Melissa S. Stockwell, MD, MPH

[links to] Author Affiliations | Article Information

JAMA Pediatr
Published Online: May 27, 2025
2025;179;(7):809. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.1415

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 27

Alors que se termine le Mois de la sensibilisation à la covid longue, nous mettons l’accent sur les enfants touchés. Découvrez cette liste des symptômes observés chez les enfants, publiée par des chercheuses de renom dans JAMA Pediatrics :  jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #CovidLongue 1/3

Capture d’écran d’un article du journal JAMA Pediatrics. Le texte indique :
« JAMA Pédiatrie Page du patient
COVID longue chez les jeunes enfants, les enfants d'âge scolaire et les adolescents
Rachel S. Gross, MD, MS ; Megan Carmilani, Med ; Melissa S. Stockwell, MD, MPH

[liens vers] Auteur Affiliations | Informations sur l'article

JAMA Pediatr
Publié en ligne: 27 mai 2025
2025;179;(7):809. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.1415 »

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 21

Visionnez le webinaire « L'admissibilité au crédit d'impôt pour personnes handicapées - CIPH » de Finautonome. #CovidLongue 1/2

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 21

Our disability benefits webinar with physician Dr. Ric Arseneau and @disaballiancecan.bsky.social was full of helpful information. You can watch the recording and find a list of organizations across the country that help individuals with applications at: covidsociety.ca/.../disabili... #LongCovid

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 17

We’re surveying people with Long Covid and caregivers of children with Long Covid to better understand what matters to you. This national survey for people in Canada covers questions about funding, research, treatments, resources, and more. #LongCovid 1/2

Photo from an over-the-shoulder angle. A young Asian woman wearing a white sweater, blue jeans and black eyeglasses is holding a cellphone. On the screen is the Canadian Covid Society’s survey titled “Informing Long Covid Priorities: 2026 National Survey.”

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 17

Nous sondons les personnes atteintes de covid longue et proches aidants d’enfants atteints, afin de mieux comprendre ce qui compte pour elles. Ce sondage national, destiné aux personnes résidant au Canada, aborde des questions liées au financement, à la recherche, aux traitements et plus encore. 1/2

Photo d’une jeune femme asiatique vêtue d’un chandail blanc, d’un jean bleu et de lunettes noires, tenant un téléphone cellulaire. À l’écran apparaît le sondage de la Société canadienne de la covid, intitulé « Documentation des priorités en matière de covid longue : sondage national 2026 ».

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 17

Are you a Long Covid patient or caregiver who needs help navigating a disability benefits application? We’re hosting a live webinar on March 18 to offer tips and advice. Dr. Ric Arseneau and Disability Alliance BC will share their knowledge. #LongCovid 1/3

Graphic featuring a woman with curly copper-blonde hair, wearing a white jacket with a black shirt underneath, and sitting at a wood desk. She is looking at a laptop with an expression of frustration on her face, and her hands are raised to further indicate frustration.

Text over on the graphic reads:
Live Webinar, March 18
Disability Benefits Application Advice
For Long Covid Patients & Caregivers

The background of the graphic is a navy and teal gradient, and a scattered pattern of semi-transparent blue dots of varying sizes.

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 15

Tonight, Canada goes teal for International Long Covid Awareness Day. Share your photo or video from one of the locations to support the long Covid community. Find a location near you: covidsociety.ca/priorities/l... 📷 Stacey Leigh (Corner Brook City Hall) #LongCovid #ILCAD2026 #LongCovidAwareness

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 15

Ce soir, le, Canada sera illuminé en bleu sarcelle à l’occasion de la Journée internationale de sensibilisation à la covid longue. Nous vous invitons à repérer un lieu près de chez vous : societecovid.ca/priorites/la... 📷 Stacey Leigh (Corner Brook City Hall) #ILCAD2026 #CovidLongue

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 15

Join us today in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary or Vancouver covidsociety.ca/priorities/l... #LongCovid #ILCAD2026 #LongCovidAwareness

Graphic with navy and teal gradient background. Text reads: International Long Covid Awareness Day. March 15. Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal.

Along the left side are two stacked photos from last year’s events. In the top photo, a man wearing a white N95 mask, a hat, and a blue jacket is sitting on a stool and speaking into a microphone, Pillowcases are placed on the steps behind him as part of a Long Covid awareness project. In the bottom photo, a woman in a teal sweatshirt is standing and speaking into a microphone. She is wearing a white N95 mask.

A banner along the bottom of the graphic reads: Join us as we raise awareness & support the Long Covid community. Beside this is a teal and grey Long Covid ribbon.

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 15

Joignez-vous à nous aujourd’hui à Montréal, Toronto, Calgary ou Vancouver. societecovid.ca/priorites/la... #CovidLongue #ILCAD2026 #SensibilisationÀLaCovidLongue

Sur un fond bleu marine et bleu sarcelle se trouve un texte qui indique : « Journée internationale de sensibilisation à la covid longue. 15 mars. Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montréal. »

À la gauche du texte se trouvent deux photos des événements de l’an dernier. Sur la photo du haut, un homme portant un masque N95 blanc, un chapeau et un manteau bleu est assis sur un tabouret et parle dans un micro. Des taies d’oreiller sont placées sur les marches derrière lui, dans le cadre d’un projet de sensibilisation à la covid longue. Sur la photo du bas, une femme portant un chandail turquoise est debout et parle dans un micro. Elle porte un masque N95 blanc.

Une bannière se trouve au bas de l’image et indique : « Joignez-vous à nous pour faire connaître la covid longue et exprimer votre soutien. » À sa droite se trouve un ruban bleu sarcelle et gris à l’effigie de la covid longue.

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 14

Join us in person or virtually for our International Long Covid Awareness Day events on March 15. Toronto, Montreal, Calgary & Vancouver #LongCovid #ILCAD2026 #LongCovidAwareness 1/3

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 14

Le 15 mars, joignez-vous à nous en personne ou en ligne à l’occasion de nos événements pour la Journée internationale de sensibilisation à la covid longue. Montréal, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver (Liens dans l’enfilade ci-dessous.) #CovidLongue #ILCAD2026 #SensibilisationÀLaCovidLongue 1/3

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 14

We invite you to reflect on the many losses of Long Covid, including those who have passed and those whose lives have been altered. #LongCovid #ILCAD2026 #LongCovidAwareness

Image of a lit cream taper candle against a slightly smoky black background. Text overlay to the right of the candle reads: “Today we mourn the lives lost and affected by Long Covid.”

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 14

Nous vous invitons à prendre un moment pour réfléchir aux nombreuses pertes liées à la covid longue, y compris aux personnes qui sont décédées et à celles dont la vie a été profondément bouleversée. #CovidLongue #ILCAD2026 #SensibilisationÀLaCovidLongue

Illustration d’une bougie crème allumée sur un fond noir légèrement vaporeux. Le texte superposé à droite de la bougie indique : « Aujourd’hui, nous pleurons les vies perdues et transformées en raison de la covid longue. »

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 14

Do you need help navigating a disability benefits application? We’re hosting a live webinar on Wednesday, March 18, to offer tips and advice for Long Covid patients and their caregivers. Dr. Ric Arseneau and Disability Alliance BC will share their expertise in applying for benefits. #LongCovid 1/3

Graphic featuring a man in an olive-green t-shirt, sitting at a counter with a laptop open in front of him. He is reading a piece of paper held in his right hand. His left hand is on his forehead and he appears stressed by what he is reading.

Text over on the graphic reads:
Live Webinar, March 18
Disability Benefits Application Advice
For Long Covid Patients & Caregivers

The background of the graphic is a navy and teal gradient.

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 9

Le Dr @zalaly.bsky.social, chercheur renommé, échange avec la Dre Susan Kuo au sujet de la #covidlongue. Ils abordent l’état actuel des connaissances, les recherches sur les mécanismes et les traitements, et de nombreux autres aspects. Regardez la vidéo complète : societecovid.ca/priorites/la...

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 9

Renowned researcher @zalaly.bsky.social joins B.C. family physician Dr. Susan Kuo for a conversation about Long Covid, covering what we know, research into mechanisms and treatments, and much more. Watch the full interview: covidsociety.ca/priorities/l... #LongCovid #ILCAD2026 #LongCovidAwareness

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 8

L’exposition « Vivre avec la covid longue » est présentée au @museumofvan.bsky.social jusqu’au 22 mars. Ce projet documente de manière authentique le quotidien souvent invisible de 46 personnes atteintes de #covidlongue. Photo : Ferin Adams-Waneka #SensibilisationÀLaCovidLongue 1/2

Photo d’une personne ayant les cheveux courts et bruns dont les mains recouvrent le visage. La personne est allongée, et une couverture bleue est déposée sur son torse. Des dizaines de médicaments et de suppléments sont disposés autour de sa tête et de ses épaules.

Sur un fond bleu foncé et turquoise est inscrit :
« Est-ce vraiment invisible ou ne regardez-vous pas assez attentivement? Ce n’est pas parce que vous ne nous voyez pas que nous n’existons pas ni parce que nos tests sont normaux que nous ne sommes pas malades. »
— Ferin Adams-Waneka

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 8

On until March 22, the @museumofvan.bsky.social's “Living with Long COVID” exhibition candidly documents the often-invisible daily life of 46 people living with Long Covid. Photo: Ferin Adams-Waneka #LongCovid #ILCAD2026 #LongCovidAwareness 1/2

Photo of a person with short brown hair with their hands over their face, lying down with a blue blanket around their torso. Dozens of medications and supplements are arranged around their head and shoulders.

Caption, on a navy blue and teal gradient background: “Is it really invisible or are you not looking hard enough? Just because you can’t see us doesn’t mean we don’t exist. Just because our tests are normal doesn’t mean we are not sick.”
— Ferin Adams-Waneka

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 7

Every Covid-19 infection can lead to cardiovascular conditions and symptoms. Data Reference: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39915795/ #LongCovidHeartbeats #LongCovid #ILCAD2026 #LongCovidAwareness #hearthealth

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 7

Chaque infection par la covid-19 peut entraîner des affections et symptômes cardiovasculaires. Source des données : pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39915795/ #CoeurEtCovidLongue #CovidLongue #SensibilisationÀLaCovidLongue #SantéCardiovasculaire #ILCAD2026

Canadian Covid Society@covidsociety· Mar 6

There is strong research evidence that Covid-19 and Long Covid increase the risk of many cardiovascular conditions, including heart attacks, clotting events, POTS, vascular ageing and more. #LongCovidHeartbeats #LongCovid #ILCAD2026 #LongCovidAwareness #hearthealth 1/3