March 25, 2020 Epidemiology Epidemiological models show Ottawa may see 4000 cases a day but that can be reduced by the continued efforts of all who are staying at home. We will know about the fruits of our efforts in 2-4 weeks from now.
March 24, 2020 Epidemiology The blunt instrument versus near-future fine tuning of Public Health policy based on extent of testing. If we do not know who is infected, how can we decide to change our approach? Rapid tests in development are sorely needed.
March 23, 2020 Epidemiology 4000 people estimated to be infected with Covid-19 in Ottawa. And the callous behaviour continues as at least this one group of people still seem to want to congregate.
March 18, 2020 Science and Media Reporting COVID-19 myths and social media cherry-picked studies that are being misrepresented.
March 15, 2020 Health Headlines Sunday House Call, #730, March 15, 2020: Dr. Vera Etches, Chief Medical Health Officer for Ottawa answers many questions about Coronavirus.
March 10, 2020 Emergency Medicine What does mean when a N95 medical face mask has past its expiry date?
