September 3, 2020 Epidemiology Excellent application of science as supercomputer genetic analysis generates plausible hypothesis that unifies the disparate Covid-19 symptoms into a coherent whole. Clinical studies required to prove the claim.
August 19, 2020 Epidemiology The false sense of security from asymptomatic testing. Why testing before getaways or visiting family may not be as accurate as you believe.
August 18, 2020 Epidemiology Whether the upcoming Canadian flu season mimics the mild one of Australia depends on vaccine uptake, adherence to prevention protocols, what happens during the school year, and likely other factors we have not yet considered.
August 17, 2020 Epidemiology The constant in the modelling equation is the virus. Our responses are the variables that determine its greater or lesser impact on us.
August 10, 2020 Allergy/Immunology There is still too much we do not know to say that people with asymptomatic Covid-19 are “the key to ending the pandemic”
August 5, 2020 Epidemiology That this will be over in Ontario with a vaccine in January 2021 is a tad overoptimistic. Many factors have to fall into place. Even then, it appears to be farther into the new year or around January 2022 for implementation of Stage 4.
August 4, 2020 Epidemiology Although some Australian evidence suggests upcoming flu season will be mild, predictions of what will happen here may not follow suit.
July 31, 2020 Epidemiology School decision made by Ontario Government. Expect modifications to the plan with progression through the school year. We have much to learn from this process but best to keep in mind what happens to ‘the best laid plans”