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SickKids releases new research on how COVID-19 pandemic has impacted child and youth mental, physical health

July 8, 2021

Some findings are not yet peer-reviewed; point to urgent need to prioritize child and youth mental and physical health during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Our children are not okay: Health-care leaders in Ontario issue warning and express deep concern about new COVID-19 modelling data

November 21, 2020

New COVID-19 modelling data from the federal and provincial governments puts children and youth at risk. Although children are far less likely to be infected by COVID-19, they are profoundly affected.

News release: Updated COVID-19 school operation guidance document released by SickKids-led group

January 21, 2021

Experts stress that in-person school with strong application of the recommended enhanced infection prevention and control strategies and a robust testing strategy is the best option for children of all ages.

SickKids-Ghana Paediatric Nursing Education Partnership extended to support Ghana’s COVID-19 response

May 27, 2021

SickKids is working together with the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives, Ghana Health Service and Ghana Ministry of Health to assist their response to COVID-19.

SickKids researchers develop promising 'super molecule' that boosts viral neutralization against COVID-19

June 16, 2021

‘Super molecule’ has been shown in the lab to neutralize SARS-CoV-2, stopping the virus before it invades host cells.

SickKids launches COVID-19 Vaccine Consult Service for children, youth and their families

October 4, 2021

Book a confidential phone call with a SickKids clinician to ask your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for children and youth.

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SickKids will help vaccinate youngest community health heroes at Toronto Kids Vaccine Day

December 6, 2021

Team Toronto is deploying vaccinators from SickKids and Toronto Public Health to make Toronto Kids Vaccine Day a success.

Poster for Toronto Kids Vaccine Day at Scotiabank Arena, Sunday, December 12. Three superheroes surround text.

COVID-19 Update in 8B

April 28, 2020

SickKids is sharing two updates in relation to COVID-19. The hospital is experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19 on an inpatient unit specializing in haematology/oncology (8B).

SickKids increasing scheduled clinical care activity

December 1, 2020

SickKids is pleased to advance to the next phase, Phase 5, starting Nov. 30. Phase 5 increases the number of operating rooms in service for a combination of emergency, urgent and scheduled care.