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Send in your questions for Global News COVID-19 town hall with Dr. Bonnie Henry and Adrian Dix

Posted on April 17, 2020

Global News is hosting their third town hall on Monday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m., with Global BC News Hour at 6 anchors Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui.

What answers do you want from the people in charge of public health in B.C.?

Send your questions to questions@globalnews.ca or via direct message on the Global BC Facebook page. Send them a short video clip of yourself asking a question, and it could be broadcast during the town hall.

Then tune in on April 20 at 6:30 p.m. PT to watch live on Global BC, BC1, here on our website, or on our Facebook page. You can also listen live on AM980 CKNW.

B.C.’s registered psychologists offering free mental health support during coronavirus pandemic

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The BCPA Covid-19 Psychological Support Service is designed to help any BC resident who is experiencing stress, anxiety, or uncertainty due to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.

The Psychological Support Service offers “Psychological First Aid” telephone calls, free of charge, to any BC resident (19+) affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

For more information and to schedule a support call go HERE

Pandemics and Violence Against Women and Children

Posted on April 16, 2020

Times of economic uncertainty, civil unrest, and disaster are linked to a myriad of risk factors for increased violence against women and children (VAW/C). Pandemics are no exception. In fact, the regional or global nature and associated fear and uncertainty associated with pandemics provide
an enabling environment that may exacerbate or spark diverse forms of violence. Understanding mechanisms underlying these dynamics are important for crafting policy and program responses
to mitigate adverse effects.

Read the paper from the Center for Global Development here:
https://www.cgdev.org/sites/default/files/pandemics-and-vawg-april2.pdf

April 16: Join André Picard for a live Q&A about COVID-19

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As the information and advice around the new coronavirus changes, The Globe and Mail’s André Picard will be answering your questions about COVID-19 on Instagram Live on Thursday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.

André, The Globe’s health columnist, will be joined by moderator Madeleine White to break down the latest scientific evidence, government policies and public-health advice concerning the pandemic by addressing questions such as:

  • When will physical distancing measures end in Canada?
  • What are the most common coronavirus symptoms?
  • Should I be wiping down commonly touched surfaces in my home?
  • When will the coronavirus pandemic be over?
  • Should I take my relative out of long-term care homes?
  • What is the safest way to go grocery shopping?
  • Can I go outside for exercise?
  • Why do some people get more severe symptoms than others?

Have a question? Email audience@globeandmail.com