Important Note from WHO Press Briefing on Friday March 13, 2020.
Over 132000 people cases have been reported in over 123 countries around the world. Of the over 5000 deaths with the numbers climbing. Europe has now become the “epicenter” of…
Better Understanding of the epidemiology of COVID-19:
Moves from person to person via droplets (sneezing and coughing) and close contact with an infected person. No longer considered airborne like TB, measles, shingles etc.(as previously thought) Best protection…
Government of Canada Advisory re:COVID-19
Avoid all travels to Iran, China and Italy Refrain from cruise ship travel If you travelled to COVID-19 affected area you must follow specific isolation procedures, call local public health…
The Prohibition of Torture, Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
The 1984 UN Convention Torture, and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading or Punishment (“Convention Against Torture” or CAT) bans all forms of torture, inhuman and degrading treatment of all persons…
Celebrating Women: International Women’s Day
Today, March 08 is international women’s day. It is a day set aside by the international community including the United Nations (UN) and several countries around the world to “celebrate”…