As a registered psychiatric nurse, Winnipeg's Andrea Thomson says she's witnessed first hand the hardships that people experience over the holidays. While the focus right now is on COVID-19, we cannot forget about the importance of mental health, she says.

Some misinformation has been circulating regarding what to expect when a COVID-19 test is performed, leading to anxiety and confusion, says a Brandon, Man., nurse. She shares the facts versus the fiction about swab tests.