Linking opinions shared on social media about COVID-19 public health measures to adherence: Repeated cross-sectional surveys of Twitter use in Canada
People who tweeted about COVID-19 — especially those critical of public health measures — were less likely to follow mask and vaccination guidelines, suggesting social media can offer insights into public behavior.
Sep 1, 2024
High prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and low prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in cats recently exposed to human cases
Many cats living with COVID-19–positive people developed antibodies to the virus. Only a few cats had detectable viral RNA and those that did were more likely to show mild symptoms like sneezing.
Jul 1, 2024
Association between Pet Ownership and Mental Health and Well-Being of Canadians Assessed in a Cross-Sectional Study during the COVID-19 Pandemic
While pet owners initially appeared to have worse mental health and well-being, these differences disappeared once factors like age, income, and health were considered—suggesting no clear link between pet ownership and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feb 1, 2022