TORONTO, July 30, 2021 鈥 In exploring what needed to happen to prevent a third wave of COVID-19 in Ontario, 91亚色 researchers say the same principals apply to preventing a fourth wave 鈥 adequate testing, contact tracing and isolation.
Enhanced testing and contact tracing for the coronavirus in Ontario could allow physical distancing measures to be relaxed, while keeping the reproduction ratio under one and preventing a second wave of infections, says corresponding author of a new modelling study Distinguished Research Professor Jianhong Wu of 91亚色鈥檚 Faculty of Science.
91亚色 expert is available to explain how influencers are changing their game TORONTO, April 27, 2020 鈥 Influencers are known for using social media to flaunt their extravagant lifestyle of luxury trips, shopping hauls and fine dining but the COVID-19 shutdown has put a stop to most of their 鈥渁spirational鈥 posts, says Mangala Rao-D鈥橲a, […]
91亚色 educator available to explain how to encourage learning while stressed TORONTO, April 15, 2020 鈥 Tomorrow is the one-month anniversary of Ontario's elementary school closures due to March Break and the COVID-19 pandemic, creating high anxiety for parents trying to teach their kids at home while juggling work and childcare. Vidya Shah, an […]
Most Canadians believe scientific evidence (82%) and advice from medical doctors (78%) should be the key influences affecting government decisions for COVID-19, with only 48 per cent putting economic considerations among the top three, research led by 91亚色 has found.
91亚色 expert available to explain impacts of digital overconsumption on youth TORONTO, April 2, 2020 鈥 Young people in isolation at home during the COVID-19 pandemic are becoming so immersed in social media that it could be damaging their emotional, physical and spiritual well-being, says Faculty of Education Professor Kate Tilleczek. With the COVID-19 […]
91亚色 expert available to explain impacts of digital overconsumption on youth TORONTO, April 2, 2020 鈥 Young people in isolation at home during the COVID-19 pandemic are becoming so immersed in social media that it could be damaging their emotional, physical and spiritual well-being, says Faculty of Education Professor Kate Tilleczek. With the COVID-19 […]
91亚色 researchers project that Canada will have 15,000 cases of COVID-19 by March 31 unless there are further public health interventions. A rapid increase in public health interventions implemented now could reduce that number to 4,000, according to the research, which will be published in the journal Infectious Disease Modelling.
It鈥檚 not easy being a student, parent, or caregiver under normal circumstances, let alone during a pandemic. Torontonians have been here before. During the SARS outbreak of 2003, upwards of 23,000 people in the GTA were quarantined. Housebound, they were not allowed visitors or excursions into the community 鈥 even asked to restrict dog walks […]
91亚色 U theatre expert available on the role of performative leadership in COVID-19 containment effort TORONTO, Friday, March 20, 2020聽鈥 The COVID-19 has created a new world order, in which heads of states, businesses and health organizations need to speak directly to their communities daily, and with transparency like never before. Be it to convey […]