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Paths to Healthy Learning

Steps can be taken at Teacher/Classroom, Principal/School, Individual/Household, and Social/Community levels to reduce the risks that COVID-19 poses to the health of students, staff, and their households.  All children and staff deserve a safe learning environment. COVID is airborne—it is spread by infectious aerosols when sharing air. Here are the steps that educators, parents, students, … Continued

GISAID Variant Data for Canada

External link for mobile users External link for mobile users External link for mobile users External link for mobile users External link for mobile users Data from GISAID.org1, using PANGO lineages2. Phylogeny & coloring scheme Notes on usage These graphs show the number of samples that are positive for a SARS-CoV-2 strain, as a percentage … Continued

Fit Testing of Masks

Performing a fit test ensures that your respirator mask fits well with a good seal all around, eliminating gaps that would allow air to get around it and into your lungs, or escape when you exhale.  There is an important difference between respirator masks — N95s, KN95s, KF94s or elastomerics — and surgical or cloth … Continued

Weekly Action Team

We here at the World Health Network are organizing to end the COVID-19 pandemic. As governments roll back their efforts and COVID continues to spread and mutate, we need all hands on deck to protect our communities.  That’s why we’re launching a Weekly Action Team to help keep people safe.  Around the world, groups are … Continued

Know Your Rights! – Education Resources from Vermont

Many students and members of their families face a heightened risk of COVID-19 complications, and it is their right to be safeguarded while attending educational institutions. By requesting accommodations such as mask requirements and proper ventilation or air filtration, you can help ensure their safety. Here are resources from the Education Justice Coalition of Vermont, … Continued

WHN Platforms

WHN Slack: This is our Grand Central Station with communication channels and team meetings in Slack Huddles – Meeting channels are announced in the #general channel and are on the WHN calendar. Join the WHN Slack Basecamp: Basecamp is for projects and team collaboration outside of meeting times. Notices, Documents, ToDos, Meeting schedules, and Informal … Continued

Ensuring Equitable Access During Inequitable Times – Resources from the Vermont Center for Independent Living

The Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL) emphasizes the need for improved protection from COVID, especially of the most vulnerable, in a time when an ongoing pandemic is disregarded in many parts of society. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides the legal framework that allows you to take action and request accommodations from employers, … Continued

New Member Welcome and Resources

Welcome to the World Health Network! We’re glad you’re here! WHN is a global community dedicated to health, science, and action. Whether you’re here to collaborate on projects or connect with others who share your values, we have spaces for you to engage. • Join Our Slack: Our main platform for teamwork and discussions. Get involved … Continued