June 23, 2020 General information Industrial strength sanitizer is good for machinery and surfaces but not your hands. Health Canada recalls for many of these products.
June 22, 2020 Epidemiology U.S. and Brazil lead the pack in contributions to the largest daily increase to date of confirmed COVID-19 cases
June 19, 2020 Allergy/Immunology Way too early to conclude that blood type plays a role in COVID-19 outcomes for people with severe respiratory failure
June 18, 2020 Health Policy Ontario schools will need to reopen to create a healthy routine for children but long list of SickKids recommendations to mitigate SARS-CoV-2 exposure will be challenging for teachers, parents and their children.
June 17, 2020 Epidemiology Low risk perception among under-20’s in Ontario likely contributing to increasing COVID-19 cases in this age group. Before you criticize, if older individuals did not see their group affected, similar result would ensue. Classic risk perception psychology at work.
June 16, 2020 Epidemiology Low prevalence of reported SARS-CoV-2 infections means that recommendations to reduce spread have worked reasonably well and must continue while we move through the stages of reopening society.
June 12, 2020 Health Policy Ontario Health Minister did follow proper protocol when she went shopping after being provided information that a contact tested negative for SARS-CoV-2. Mask was worn and distance maintained.
