How books, movies and TV help us understand the infodemic, anti-vax messages and conspiracy theories
The World Health Organization defines an infodemic as “too much information including false or misleading information in digital and physical environments during a disease outbreak.”
While the term is new, the problem is not. For centuries, writers have recognized that disease outbreaks spur the spread of incorrect information, or misinformation.
Impacts of COVID-19 in Racialized Communities
Established by the President of the Royal Society of Canada in April 2020, the RSC Task Force on COVID-19 was mandated to provide evidence-informed perspectives on major societal challenges in response to and recovery from COVID-19.
Impacts of COVID-19 in Racialized Communities
The RSC Collection of Essays entitled “Impacts of COVID-19 in Racialized Communities” is now freely and publicly available here.
The collection, which initially appeared as a series of essays in the Globe and Mail in the fall of 2020, has been updated to include a background to racism in Canadian society by Dr. Frances Henry, FRSC.
Jails and Prisons Remain a Hotbed for COVID-19—Vaccinate the People who Live or Work in Them
JAILS AND PRISONS REMAIN A HOTBED FOR COVID-19—VACCINATE THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE OR WORK IN THEM
David Pyrooz, Rosemary Ricciardelli and Sandra Bucerius |May 3, 2021
Enhancing COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in Canada
The RSC Policy Briefing entitled “Enhancing COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in Canada” is now freely and publicly available here.
"The objective of our report is to provide decisionmakers and colleagues on the front lines with actionable, evidence-based guidance,” said Chair Noni MacDonald, Chair of the Working Group.
Enhancing COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in Canada
Established by the President of the Royal Society of Canada in April 2020, the RSC Task Force on COVID-19 was mandated to provide evidence-informed perspectives on major societal challenges in response to and recovery from COVID-19.