COVID-19 and Indigenous peoples
This web page from the United Nations offers links to statements and declarations calling for the prioritization of the needs of Indigenous peoples around the world in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
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Novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
This webpage from the First Nations Health Authority (BC) offers a variety of resources for First Nations individuals, community leaders and health professionals. It also offers links to First Nations supports and services for COVID-19.
Older people and COVID‐19: Isolation, risk and ageism
This commentary article from Brooke and Jackson reviews how COVID-19 carries increased health risks, negative consequences of social isolation and stigma associated with age for older adults.
Aging in times of the COVID-19 pandemic: Avoiding ageism and fostering intergenerational solidarity
This manuscript from Ayalon et al. explores the intersection of ageism with the COVID-19 pandemic response, including ethics of healthcare decision making and negative impacts of social isolation.
Inequalities in COVID19 mortality related to ethnicity and socioeconomic deprivation
This journal article from Rose et al. presents data from England indicating that insufficient income and ethnicity cause increased risk for COVID-19 mortality. The study is meant to inform the development of government control and recovery measures.
Addressing human rights as key to the COVID-19: Response
This policy brief from the World Health Organization describes the importance and impact of using a human rights framework for pandemic response to COVID-19.
Promoting health equity, gender and ethnic equality, and human rights in COVID-19 responses: Key con
This report from the Pan American Health Organization is a living document that contains key messages and considerations for an equity-focused response to COVID-19.
COVID-19 social impacts network
This webpage from the Association for Canadian Studies features an online network linking professionals across disciplines and sectors. It also includes an online library of resources to support those addressing the social and economic aspects of the COVID-19 crisis in Canada.
Mitigating the wider health effects of covid-19 pandemic response
This journal article by Douglas, Katikireddi, Taulbut, McKee and McCartney discusses the economic, social isolation and other adverse effects of COVID-19 social distancing measures on groups who are vulnerable due to pre-existing inequities.
Managing your business during COVID-19
This webpage from the Government of Canada provides links to economic supports for individuals, communities, Indigenous Peoples and multiple sectors for navigating the circumstances related to COVID-19.