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Health matters: cold weather and COVID-19

This edition of Health Matters covers the impact of cold weather on health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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This is the first winter with coronavirus (COVID-19) circulating, and it is critical that plans are in place to address the risks that may arise from the concurrence of cold weather and COVID-19. Health Matters focusses on the impact of cold weather on health, how COVID-19 amplifies cold-related risks, and actions that can be taken to prevent harm, particularly to those most vulnerable.

Published 11 November 2020