Canadian Covid Society

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People living with Long Covid deserve high-quality research that is rigorous, transparent, and responsive to their experiences and concerns. McMaster University is currently recruiting participants for the FALCON clinical trial, which is evaluating the commercially branded Lightning Process

access to effective treatments, every research study matters. Patients deserve to have confidence that research addressing their condition is designed and conducted in ways that are scientifically sound, transparent, and attentive to their lived experience.

People living with Long Covid deserve high-quality research that is rigorous, transparent, and responsive to their experiences and concerns. McMaster University is currently recruiting participants for the FALCON clinical trial, which is evaluating the commercially branded Lightning Process

while an independent scientific, ethical, and patient-led review considers questions related to the study’s design, transparency, participant protections, commercial relationships, potential conflicts of interest, and outcome measures. As he states, this is not a call to stop Long Covid research.

People living with Long Covid deserve high-quality research that is rigorous, transparent, and responsive to their experiences and concerns. McMaster University is currently recruiting participants for the FALCON clinical trial, which is evaluating the commercially branded Lightning Process

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...

He argues that instead of pressuring sick workers and students to return to unsafe workplaces and classrooms, governments must address the causes of increasing illness through clean indoor air, paid sick leave, stronger protections, and greater accessibility.

“Forcing people to work and kids into classrooms without cleaning the air and providing paid sick days, might make things worse. Teaching is one of the most vulnerable jobs for Covid and Long Covid. [...]

He argues that instead of pressuring sick workers and students to return to unsafe workplaces and classrooms, governments must address the causes of increasing illness through clean indoor air, paid sick leave, stronger protections, and greater accessibility.

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

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

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

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

Comme le souligne cet article, jusqu’à 10 à 20 % des enfants ayant été infectés par la covid peuvent développer la covid longue. Les symptômes diffèrent selon l’âge, c’est pourquoi il est essentiel que parents et proches sachent quoi surveiller. #CovidLongue #ILCAD2026 #CovidLonguePédiatrique 2/3

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

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

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

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

Join us on Zoom for our Disability Benefits webinar for Long Covid patients and caregivers: March 18 2:30 p.m. PT / 5:30 p.m. ET Reserve your spot today: covidsociety.ca/priorities/l... #LongCovid 2/3

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