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Over the last month, the percentage of COVID tests coming back positive started going up again, and wastewater COVID signals are also rising, suggesting a fall COVID-19 wave could be starting in Canada. Today on Front Burner, Dr. Allison McGeer, infectious disease specialist at Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital and professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health, discusses the state of COVID-19 in Canada and what you need to know. Looking for a transcript of the show? They're available here daily: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil "The Media Giant" Haley and Cowboy 347 will interview Neil Seeman.   About Neil Seeman — Author and Entrepreneur    Neil Seeman is a Canadian author, teacher, Internet entrepreneur, public speaker, and mental health advocate.  His new book, “Accelerated Minds: Unlocking the Fascinating, Inspiring, and Often Destructive Impulses that Drive the Entrepreneurial Brain” (Sutherland House) takes readers into the minds of people who risk it all on big ideas they believe could one day change the world … or not.  Why?  “Accelerated Minds” delves into this mindset with compassion, deep insight and discovered paths in which the vital energies of the entrepreneurial class can be directed in a more constructive and sustainable manner.  Entrepreneurs need to learn how to shift gears and put a brake pedal on their overactive brains or else they will suffer.   Neil Seeman is a respected essayist (for the Toronto Star, Nikkei Asia, The Globe and Mail, and Healthcare Quarterly) and founding member of the editorial board of the National Post.  He is an educator at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health, The Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences, Massey College, and the Investigative Journalism Bureau.  The author is a graduate of Queen's University, the University of Toronto Law School, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.    

We hear from Mark Robinson, a meterologist with the Weather Network, as well as two experts in the field of air quality, Jeff Brook, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health, and Dr. Chung-Wai Chow, the University of Toronto's Division Director of Respirology.

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Dr. Jeff Brook, an associate professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health, discusses the issues of air quality and pollution from the recent wildfires (0:46). Marc Aflalo describes some outdoors gifts to give this Father's Day weekend (9:58). And, Wendy Toyer, Executive Director of ALS Society of BC, discusses their awareness month campaign for Lou Gehrig's Disease (34:20).

Guest: Robert Cribb, investigative reporter Imagine having your license suspended and you didn't know it was in jeopardy? It all comes down to medical condition reports (MCRs), widely used forms that some medical professionals must file when patients have potentially dangerous conditions that “warrant a licence suspension,” according to the ministry. Doctors are paid to submit the form and sometimes they don't have to inform a patient. A joint investigation by the Toronto Star and the Investigative Journalism Bureau at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health has found these reports and suspensions have been applied haphazardly and they have had a devastating affect on a person's life. This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Sean Pattendon and Raju Mudhar.

Kelly speaks with Robert Schwartz, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and executive director of the Ontario Tobacco Research Unit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Dr. Dominique Morisano, a clinical psychologist and adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa & University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Dr. Morisano tells Rubina all about the benefits and research psychedelic assisted therapy, and how the future of mental health treatment could be entering a new area. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq is joined by Dr. Dominique Morisano, a Clinical Psychologist and Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Rubina and Dr. Morisano discuss a very disturbing study that reveals mental health issues and suicidal thoughts are high amongst Canadians after the many stressor brought on by the pandemic. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan speaks with Dr. Anna Banerji, associate professor of paediatrics and infectious disease at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health, about whether or not we're ready to lift mask mandates in Ontario.

Dr Roberta Timothy, program director in Black Health at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health discusses the impact of racism on the Black community during COVID-19. This is the February 25, 2022 episode.

Ontario's health care system has been battered by COVID-19, medical staff have been pushed to their limits, and there's a massive backlog of diagnostic and surgical procedures built up due to shutdowns. Has the time come for private health care to help fill the gaps? We ask: Alistair McGuire, head of the department of Health Policy at the London School of Economics; Colleen Flood, professor at the University of Ottawa and a University Research Chair in Health Law & Policy; and Sara Allin, assistant professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Managing the pandemic has required a delicate balance of expert guidance and government decision making. While experts provide knowledge essential for deciding what we should do and how we should do it, politicians are ultimately accountable to the public for the policies, laws, and programs they adopt. So, what is the role of experts during a pandemic?On this episode of Open to Debate, David Moscrop talks with David Fisman, professor of epidemiology at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

Managing the pandemic has required a delicate balance of expert guidance and government decision making. While experts provide knowledge essential for deciding what we should do and how we should do it, politicians are ultimately accountable to the public for the policies, laws, and programs they adopt. So, what is the role of experts during a pandemic?On this episode of Open to Debate, David Moscrop talks with David Fisman, professor of epidemiology at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson Scott found out about Hamilton's new strategy to bring more riders back to the HSR, and Dan McTeague explained what is happening with Line 5 pipeline and the record-breaking gas prices on the way to Hamilton. Professor Andrea Perrella weighed in on Doug Ford and Erin O'Toole, Dr. Colin Furness shared tips for a safe Thanksgiving, and Ron Foxcroft joined to talk about the 40 ways of The Fox. Plus, the usual gang anchors, reporters, producers and hosts dropped by.   Guests: Nancy Purser, Manager of Transit Support Services for the City of Hamilton Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable​Energy, Former Liberal MP Andrea Perrella is a professor in the Political Science department at Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo Carmi Levy, Tech Analyst Dr. Colin Furness, Epidemiologist and assistant professor at the Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health Ron Foxcroft, Canadian businessman, Fox40World, creator of the FOX40 whistle, author of 40 Ways of the Fox Diana Weeks, anchor for Global News Radio 900 CHML Ted Michaels, Anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator   Host - Scott Thompson Content/Technical Producer  - William P. Erskine Podcast Producer - Ben Straughan and William P. Erskine News Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted Michaels Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson Kids are back in the classroom this week, across Ontario, but their mental health needs to be taken into consideration. Meanwhile, university students and people of all ages need to consider a few issues before attending large gatherings, regardless of if they are vaccinated. Scott previews the next two federal debates, Ted Michaels remembers the time he met John Candy, and Hamilton's LRT saga may be nearing its end. Guests: Dr. Todd Cunningham, Professor with the Ontario Institutes for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto Dr. Colin Furness, Epidemiologist and assistant professor at the Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health Ted Michaels, Anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, you can find his writings all over, and Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper, contributor to the Roy Green Show Larry Di Ianni, Former Mayor of Hamilton Ken Mann, reporter with Global News Radio 900 CHML Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host - Scott Thompson Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine News Anchors - Lisa Polewski and Ted Michaels Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Cases of COVID-19 have climbed over past weeks. What needs to be done to stem the tide? If vaccination is the biggest factor in the battle against COVID-19, how can we raise the vaccination rates now? Guest: Dr. Colin Furness, Epidemiologist and Assistant Professor with the Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health - With the much-talked about protesters trailing Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau's campaign in mind, we speak with security expert Phil Gurski about the difficulties in managing security for politicians in 2021. Trudeau is not the only politician who has had to contend with protesters, and they are not just targeting Liberals. Even Ontario's education Minister Stephen Lecce has had his home staked out. Guest: Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Director of the University of Ottawa's Security program, and former analyst at CSIS - Following Ontario Premier Doug Ford's news conference, Scott welcomed Tim Powers back to the show, to dig into the political issues raised by provinces creating their own vaccine certificates, as well as take a look at the Liberal party's platform for the Federal election. Guest: Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data - Premier Ford has been out of the spotlight over recent weeks, and some have speculated that the Federal election has something to do with it, but today he returned with an afternoon news conference to announce Ontario's vaccine certificate program. Peter Graefe joined the show, to address how the Federal election is affecting provincial politics, and vice/versa. Guest: Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Host - Scott Thompson Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Monday, August 30th. We begin with a look at medical exemptions that may prevent someone from getting a COVID-19 vaccination. We discuss with a Doctor of Preventive Medicine from Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Next, an announcement by the University of Calgary late on Friday has a lot of students “up in arms”. We get details from the President of the U of C's Student Union – Nicole Schmidt – on the announcement that over 150 in-person classes will now be moving online this semester. It's been an extremely dry summer for us in an already traditionally dry part of the world... How's your skin holding up? We touch base with a local Dermatologist for some tips on how to bring your skin back to life! And finally – this week in our weekly “Motivational Monday” segment – we meet Annie Gallie – a Family Physician turned Life Coach. We hear Annie's story – and suggestions to ‘spark' motivation to help you reach your goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guests: Michael Geist, Law Professor & Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, University of Ottawa Jonathan McDowell, Astronomer - Harvard-Smithsonian Centre for Astrophysics. Ashleigh Tuite, epidemiologist and mathematical modeller with the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health Janaya Matheson, Alberta Vaccine Hunters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Stafford hosts 640 Toronto's Morning Show   GUEST: Dr. Janet Papadakos, provincial head of patient education at Ontario Health, and an assistant professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The response of employers to the COVID-19 pandemic has been a mixed bag. Some have been successful in balancing employee productivity and health and safety through creative work arrangements, rules and regulations. Others, not so much. As the economy reopens, employers face new challenges navigating health and productivity pitfalls when bringing workers back to physical premises. Research conducted at the Toronto-based Institute for Work & Health shows it can be complex when large organizations co-ordinate the return to work of employees. Through the lens of this research, return-to-work success is shaped by both worker behaviour and workplace responses. The National Basketball Association's experiences returning to the hard court last season was a well-publicized achievement. The NBA recorded zero cases over nearly 100 days last season. The teams played a total of 172 games to finish in October in a controlled campus setting known as “the bubble” with a price tag of about $180 million. GUEST: Dr. Arif Jetha, Scientist at the Institute for Work & Health and an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health

In his final podcast on the COVID-19 pandemic, renowned public health expert Vivek Goel looks back over an extraordinary year. “As we've adopted new technologies at an unprecedented pace, we've transitioned to new ways of doing things in education, in health and in business. We've also seen significant supports for those in need and incredible advances in science and technology that we might not have imagined even a few months ago,” says Goel, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a special adviser to the president and provost who is helping guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. “So let's be thankful for all we have as we head into the holidays and think of how we can support those who have been less fortunate.” Episode 34 of the What's Next? COVID-19 podcast will be the last for Goel – the founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak – as he prepares to embark on an academic leave this winter. In his final episode, Goel reflects on the challenges and triumphs of 2020, reminding listeners that some have had a much tougher year than others: People have lost their livelihoods and some have lost loved ones. “The current modelling shows that in most parts of Canada, things will get worse before they get better. We have to limit our interactions over the holidays in order to break the chain of transmission,” Goel says. “Generally, it's recommended that you stick to your own household. “If you must interact with others try and do so outdoors, maintain physical distancing, wear masks, practise hand hygiene and stay home if symptomatic. These core public health recommendations have not changed.” The COVID-19: What's Next podcast was created by Goel in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

In his final podcast on the COVID-19 pandemic, renowned public health expert Vivek Goel looks back over an extraordinary year. “As we've adopted new technologies at an unprecedented pace, we've transitioned to new ways of doing things in education, in health and in business. We've also seen significant supports for those in need and incredible advances in science and technology that we might not have imagined even a few months ago,” says Goel, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a special adviser to the president and provost who is helping guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. “So let's be thankful for all we have as we head into the holidays and think of how we can support those who have been less fortunate.” Episode 34 of the What's Next? COVID-19 podcast will be the last for Goel – the founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak – as he prepares to embark on an academic leave this winter. In his final episode, Goel reflects on the challenges and triumphs of 2020, reminding listeners that some have had a much tougher year than others: People have lost their livelihoods and some have lost loved ones. “The current modelling shows that in most parts of Canada, things will get worse before they get better. We have to limit our interactions over the holidays in order to break the chain of transmission,” Goel says. “Generally, it's recommended that you stick to your own household. “If you must interact with others try and do so outdoors, maintain physical distancing, wear masks, practise hand hygiene and stay home if symptomatic. These core public health recommendations have not changed.” The COVID-19: What's Next podcast was created by Goel in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

Vaccines for COVID-19 are on their way – but much work remains to be done to ensure a safe and effective rollout across Canada, says renowned public health expert Vivek Goel. “It's simply miraculous what has been accomplished in the past year in the development of the new vaccines,” says Goel, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a special adviser to the president and provost who is helping guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. “While there's a lot of attention on the manufacturing and distribution of the vaccine, we have to remember there are many other critical components and this is going to be an incredible exercise in co-ordination.” In episode 33 of the What's Next? COVID-19 podcast, Goel – the founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak – discusses what will be involved in managing and delivering an immunization program on such a massive scale. That includes determining where people can receive the vaccine and sourcing equipment such as needles, syringes, cotton swabs and personal protective equipment for those running the program. People will also be needed to book appointments, manage lineups, administer the vaccine and handle cleaning and infection control of the spaces. Others will be needed to track adverse events and follow up with patients when a second dose is required. Monitoring and serological studies will also be required to track immunity. “It is simply unrealistic to expect that this can, or should, be done quickly if it's going to be effective and safe,” Goel says. “But this is the best glimmer of hope that we've had in some time. “There's still a lot of work to be done, and many pitfalls to overcome, but we can see an end in sight for this pandemic.” The COVID-19: What's Next podcast is created by Goel in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

Vaccines for COVID-19 are on their way – but much work remains to be done to ensure a safe and effective rollout across Canada, says renowned public health expert Vivek Goel. “It's simply miraculous what has been accomplished in the past year in the development of the new vaccines,” says Goel, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a special adviser to the president and provost who is helping guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. “While there's a lot of attention on the manufacturing and distribution of the vaccine, we have to remember there are many other critical components and this is going to be an incredible exercise in co-ordination.” In episode 33 of the What's Next? COVID-19 podcast, Goel – the founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak – discusses what will be involved in managing and delivering an immunization program on such a massive scale. That includes determining where people can receive the vaccine and sourcing equipment such as needles, syringes, cotton swabs and personal protective equipment for those running the program. People will also be needed to book appointments, manage lineups, administer the vaccine and handle cleaning and infection control of the spaces. Others will be needed to track adverse events and follow up with patients when a second dose is required. Monitoring and serological studies will also be required to track immunity.  “It is simply unrealistic to expect that this can, or should, be done quickly if it's going to be effective and safe,” Goel says. “But this is the best glimmer of hope that we've had in some time. “There's still a lot of work to be done, and many pitfalls to overcome, but we can see an end in sight for this pandemic.” The COVID-19: What's Next podcast is created by Goel in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

Across Canada and around the world, the pandemic has resulted in severe constraints on international and domestic travel, raising the question: Will business, educational and personal travel ever return to pre-pandemic levels? “Countries are going to have to figure out how to open up in some way,” says Professor Vivek Goel. “There are many different pilot approaches being undertaken.” In episode 32 of the What's Next? COVID-19 podcast, Goel explores the positive impact of the reduction in travel on the environment – and the negative impact it has had on tourism, the economy and personal lives as people can no longer travel to see family or attend weddings and funerals. “The European Union has taken a risk-based approach based on transmission rates in countries and allowing people from lower-risk countries to move more freely,” says Goel, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a special adviser to the president and provost who is helping guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. “In Alberta, there is a pilot being done with testing on arrival and day seven, allowing people to have a reduced quarantine in exchange for more significant monitoring and testing. “I, along with some colleagues, recently completed a study, which will soon be published, which supports this type of approach.” Goel – a renowned public health expert and founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak – says quarantine has significant economic, psychological consequences. “If we can find a way to reduce it, it should help restore some travel. I'm hopeful that we will find some way to bring travel back.” The COVID-19: What's Next podcast is created by Goel in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

Across Canada and around the world, the pandemic has resulted in severe constraints on international and domestic travel, raising the question: Will business, educational and personal travel ever return to pre-pandemic levels? “Countries are going to have to figure out how to open up in some way,” says Professor Vivek Goel. “There are many different pilot approaches being undertaken.” In episode 32 of the What's Next? COVID-19 podcast, Goel explores the positive impact of the reduction in travel on the environment – and the negative impact it has had on tourism, the economy and personal lives as people can no longer travel to see family or attend weddings and funerals. “The European Union has taken a risk-based approach based on transmission rates in countries and allowing people from lower-risk countries to move more freely,” says Goel, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a special adviser to the president and provost who is helping guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. “In Alberta, there is a pilot being done with testing on arrival and day seven, allowing people to have a reduced quarantine in exchange for more significant monitoring and testing. “I, along with some colleagues, recently completed a study, which will soon be published, which supports this type of approach.” Goel – a renowned public health expert and founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak – says quarantine has significant economic, psychological consequences. “If we can find a way to reduce it, it should help restore some travel. I'm hopeful that we will find some way to bring travel back.” The COVID-19: What's Next podcast is created by Goel in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

What will 2021 be like? Will we still need to take preventive measures against COVID-19 once a vaccine is available? And just how safe is an enclosed patio? These are some of the questions listeners have asked Vivek Goel, host of the What's Next podcast. A professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Goel is also a special adviser to the president and provost who is helping guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. “A patio really has to have at least one side open to the air. Obviously, that's going to get pretty cold in the winter,” Goel says in episode 31 of his podcast. “A fully enclosed patio may actually be more dangerous than indoor dining if there's not adequate ventilation, particularly because there will be gas heaters inside of the space as well. “So in the cold winter months, in order to support our local restaurants, please consider takeout or delivery.” It's the second episode featuring questions for Goel – a renowned public health expert and founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak. Back in May, subscribers asked whether they should wash their groceries and if it was OK to visit family. Now, what many want to know is: Are we headed into another lockdown? The COVID-19: What's Next podcast is created by Goel in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

What will 2021 be like? Will we still need to take preventive measures against COVID-19 once a vaccine is available? And just how safe is an enclosed patio? These are some of the questions listeners have asked Vivek Goel, host of the What's Next podcast. A professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Goel is also a special adviser to the president and provost who is helping guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. “A patio really has to have at least one side open to the air. Obviously, that's going to get pretty cold in the winter,” Goel says in episode 31 of his podcast. “A fully enclosed patio may actually be more dangerous than indoor dining if there's not adequate ventilation, particularly because there will be gas heaters inside of the space as well. “So in the cold winter months, in order to support our local restaurants, please consider takeout or delivery.” It's the second episode featuring questions for Goel – a renowned public health expert and founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak. Back in May, subscribers asked whether they should wash their groceries and if it was OK to visit family. Now, what many want to know is: Are we headed into another lockdown? The COVID-19: What's Next podcast is created by Goel in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

The World Health Organization reports that there are 44 vaccine candidates now in human trials, with ten of them in phase three randomized clinical trials. But when will a vaccine be widely available? “The regulators who will have to approve the vaccines are working very closely with the developers and examining data in real time, in what's known as a rolling review process. This will allow for the reviews of the vaccines to be done very quickly once the trials are completed,” says Vivek Goel, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a special adviser to the president and provost who is helping guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. “Manufacturers have also started production of the vaccines in anticipation of the approvals so that, once that happens, initial doses can be distributed quickly.” But there's still a lot of work to be done, Goel cautions. In episode 30 of his podcast on the pandemic, Goel – a renowned public health expert and founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak – explains what regulators and manufacturers will be watching for as vaccines are tested and discusses some of the hurdles facing large-scale immunization programs. “The most recent results are very helpful, but we will continue to require patience before we get a fully effective vaccine out into everyone's arms.” The COVID-19: What's Next podcast is created by Goel in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

The World Health Organization reports that there are 44 vaccine candidates now in human trials, with ten of them in phase three randomized clinical trials. But when will a vaccine be widely available? “The regulators who will have to approve the vaccines are working very closely with the developers and examining data in real time, in what's known as a rolling review process. This will allow for the reviews of the vaccines to be done very quickly once the trials are completed,” says Vivek Goel, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a special adviser to the president and provost who is helping guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. “Manufacturers have also started production of the vaccines in anticipation of the approvals so that, once that happens, initial doses can be distributed quickly.” But there's still a lot of work to be done, Goel cautions. In episode 30 of his podcast on the pandemic, Goel – a renowned public health expert and founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak – explains what regulators and manufacturers will be watching for as vaccines are tested and discusses some of the hurdles facing large-scale immunization programs. “The most recent results are very helpful, but we will continue to require patience before we get a fully effective vaccine out into everyone's arms.” The COVID-19: What's Next podcast is created by Goel in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

As the number of reported cases of COVID-19 continue to climb in Canada, so do questions about testing for the infection – including why it can take so long to get results. “When testing is done in the lab, we also have to arrange for transportation of the specimens from where they're collected to the lab and then for the delivery of the results. These processes add to the turnaround time for the test results,” says Vivek Goel, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a special adviser to the president and provost who is helping guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. “Point-of-care testing holds great promise. This could be done with or without a health professional and in theory could be done in any site – a school or workplace or at home.” In episode 29 of his podcast on the pandemic, Goel – a renowned public health expert and founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak – explains how health-care professionals test for infection today, and how that may change in the future. The COVID-19: What's Next podcast is created by Goel in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

As the number of reported cases of COVID-19 continue to climb in Canada, so do questions about testing for the infection – including why it can take so long to get results. “When testing is done in the lab, we also have to arrange for transportation of the specimens from where they're collected to the lab and then for the delivery of the results. These processes add to the turnaround time for the test results,” says Vivek Goel, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a special adviser to the president and provost who is helping guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. “Point-of-care testing holds great promise. This could be done with or without a health professional and in theory could be done in any site – a school or workplace or at home.” In episode 29 of his podcast on the pandemic, Goel – a renowned public health expert and founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak – explains how health-care professionals test for infection today, and how that may change in the future. The COVID-19: What's Next podcast is created by Goel in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

With the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in Canada and around the world, attention has focused on large gatherings such as weddings and parties. But what about smaller get-togethers with family or friends? “What is really important to avoid is situations where you're in closed, crowded and close contact settings, especially with random people that you don't know,” says Vivek Goel, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a special adviser to the president and provost who is helping guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. “I often get asked, is it okay to have dinner with friends on a patio? That is fine, as long as everyone is practising the precautions and that you're having dinner with people that you know, and that you can trust are also following precautions.” In episode 28 of his podcast on the pandemic, Goel – a renowned public health expert and founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak – explains how social circles are meant to work and how limits on gathering do not remove the need to practise precautions such as distancing and masking. The COVID-19: What's Next podcast is created by Goel in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

With the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in Canada and around the world, attention has focused on large gatherings such as weddings and parties. But what about smaller get-togethers with family or friends? “What is really important to avoid is situations where you're in closed, crowded and close contact settings, especially with random people that you don't know,” says Vivek Goel, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a special adviser to the president and provost who is helping guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. “I often get asked, is it okay to have dinner with friends on a patio? That is fine, as long as everyone is practising the precautions and that you're having dinner with people that you know, and that you can trust are also following precautions.” In episode 28 of his podcast on the pandemic, Goel – a renowned public health expert and founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak – explains how social circles are meant to work and how limits on gathering do not remove the need to practise precautions such as distancing and masking. The COVID-19: What's Next podcast is created by Goel in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

It's easy to get fixated on the daily numbers of COVID-19 cases reported in the media, but a clearer picture emerges if you pay attention to a broader range of indicators. It's important to consider the average number of cases over a set period as well as the reproduction number – the number of people that each infected person infects – and to keep an eye on the capacity of the health-care system, says Vivek Goel, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a special adviser to the president and provost who is helping guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. “How many people are being hospitalized, how many ICU admissions are there and how many people are on ventilators and what proportion of people are dying? These are indicators of our health system capacity, as well as the severity of the disease,” Goel says. “These numbers and proportions are staying low relative to the level seen in the spring.” In episode 27 of his podcast on the pandemic, Goel – a renowned public health expert and founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak – says we're doing well in most indicators across Canada although “we may have to re-impose some restrictions in order to manage the upticks.” In the meantime, he advises: “Avoid the three Cs: close contact settings, closed and crowded spaces. Stay home if you're ill. If you're coming to one of the University of Toronto campuses, use the new uCheck application, which is an online symptom assessment tool. Practise hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette and wear masks when required. Observe the posted gathering limits and maintain your social circles.” The COVID-19: What's Next podcast is created by Goel in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

It's easy to get fixated on the daily numbers of COVID-19 cases reported in the media, but a clearer picture emerges if you pay attention to a broader range of indicators. It's important to consider the average number of cases over a set period as well as the reproduction number – the number of people that each infected person infects – and to keep an eye on the capacity of the health-care system, says Vivek Goel, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a special adviser to the president and provost who is helping guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. “How many people are being hospitalized, how many ICU admissions are there and how many people are on ventilators and what proportion of people are dying? These are indicators of our health system capacity, as well as the severity of the disease,” Goel says. “These numbers and proportions are staying low relative to the level seen in the spring.” In episode 27 of his podcast on the pandemic, Goel – a renowned public health expert and founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak – says we're doing well in most indicators across Canada although “we may have to re-impose some restrictions in order to manage the upticks.” In the meantime, he advises: “Avoid the three Cs: close contact settings, closed and crowded spaces. Stay home if you're ill. If you're coming to one of the University of Toronto campuses, use the new uCheck application, which is an online symptom assessment tool. Practise hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette and wear masks when required. Observe the posted gathering limits and maintain your social circles.” The COVID-19: What's Next podcast is created by Goel in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

COVID-19 is being studied like no other disease in history, with hundreds of new research papers published every day – and the resulting headlines can lead to confusion, according to Vivek Goel. “There has been intense public and media interest on individual studies, whether in preprints or in peer-reviewed journals,” says Goel, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a special adviser to the president and provost who is helping guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. “Some are later shown to be wrong … others are very good science but don't necessarily address the right clinical question. For example, an excellent piece of work showed that virus samples could survive for several days on inanimate surfaces, but that study did not show whether transmission of disease could take place through those means.” In episode 26 of his podcast on the pandemic, Goel – a renowned public health expert and founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak – talks about the importance of recognizing that science is neither linear nor simple, and that a single piece of research should not automatically lead to new policies been drafted. “What's important is the synthesis that's done over time and the conclusions that are reached out of academic debate,” he says. The COVID-19: What's Next podcast is created by Goel in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

COVID-19 is being studied like no other disease in history, with hundreds of new research papers published every day – and the resulting headlines can lead to confusion, according to Vivek Goel. “There has been intense public and media interest on individual studies, whether in preprints or in peer-reviewed journals,” says Goel, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a special adviser to the president and provost who is helping guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. “Some are later shown to be wrong … others are very good science but don't necessarily address the right clinical question. For example, an excellent piece of work showed that virus samples could survive for several days on inanimate surfaces, but that study did not show whether transmission of disease could take place through those means.” In episode 26 of his podcast on the pandemic, Goel – a renowned public health expert and founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak – talks about the importance of recognizing that science is neither linear nor simple, and that a single piece of research should not automatically lead to new policies been drafted. “What's important is the synthesis that's done over time and the conclusions that are reached out of academic debate,” he says. The COVID-19: What's Next podcast is created by Goel in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

As K-12 children head back to school this fall, parents should keep in mind the relatively low level of COVID-19 transmission in the community, as well as the benefits of in-person schooling, says Vivek Goel. “Schools have been doing a tremendous amount of work to prepare: additional cleaning protocols, cohorting of students [and] staggered hours are some of the examples,” says Goel, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a special adviser to the president and provost who is helping guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. “All of these activities, what we do ourselves and what the schools do and what our communities do, will help ensure the safety of children.” In episode 25 of his podcast on the pandemic, Goel – a renowned public health expert and founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak – talks about the importance of attending school for children's social development, education and equity. Not all students can learn from home, he points out. The COVID-19: What's Next? podcast is created by Goel in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

As K-12 children head back to school this fall, parents should keep in mind the relatively low level of COVID-19 transmission in the community, as well as the benefits of in-person schooling, says Vivek Goel. “Schools have been doing a tremendous amount of work to prepare: additional cleaning protocols, cohorting of students [and] staggered hours are some of the examples,” says Goel, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a special adviser to the president and provost who is helping guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. “All of these activities, what we do ourselves and what the schools do and what our communities do, will help ensure the safety of children.” In episode 25 of his podcast on the pandemic, Goel – a renowned public health expert and founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak – talks about the importance of attending school for children's social development, education and equity. Not all students can learn from home, he points out. The COVID-19: What's Next podcast is created by Goel in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

As Canada prepares to transition from summer to fall and winter, the hope is that the COVID-19 pandemic can be controlled enough to prevent a severe spike in infections that could overwhelm the health-care system. “The scenario that we're in, and that is likely the best-case scenario for some time to come, is what's known as the slow burn – where we continue to have sporadic cases and occasional outbreaks but we don't get to the point where our health-care system is overwhelmed,” says Vivek Goel, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a special adviser to the president and provost, helping to guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. In episode 24 of his podcast on the pandemic, Goel – a renowned public health expert and founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak – says the ‘slow burn' scenario will mean learning to live with COVID-19 for some time to come, as it could be years before a global immunization campaign is completed. “We have to get back to our usual activities with the necessary precautions – staying home if we have symptoms, practicing regular hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette and wearing a mask when necessary and recommended.” The COVID-19: What's Next podcast is created by Goel, the founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak, in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

As Canada prepares to transition from summer to fall and winter, the hope is that the COVID-19 pandemic can be controlled enough to prevent a severe spike in infections that could overwhelm the health-care system. “The scenario that we're in, and that is likely the best-case scenario for some time to come, is what's known as the slow burn – where we continue to have sporadic cases and occasional outbreaks but we don't get to the point where our health-care system is overwhelmed,” says Vivek Goel, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a special adviser to the president and provost, helping to guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. In episode 24 of his podcast on the pandemic, Goel – a renowned public health expert and founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak – says the ‘slow burn' scenario will mean learning to live with COVID-19 for some time to come, as it could be years before a global immunization campaign is completed. “We have to get back to our usual activities with the necessary precautions – staying home if we have symptoms, practicing regular hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette and wearing a mask when necessary and recommended.” The COVID-19: What's Next podcast is created by Goel, the founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak, in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

Many jurisdictions – including the City of Toronto – are now requiring people to wear masks indoors in public places to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. “These measures are intended to delay the spread of disease, particularly from those who may be asymptomatic or presymptomatic, but still infectious,” says Vivek Goel, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a special adviser to the president and provost, helping to guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. Staying home if you're symptomatic, washing your hands and practising physical distancing remain important measures, Goel says, adding most mandatory mask policies provide exemptions for children under the age of two and people with health conditions that prevent them from wearing a mask. “It is important that we treat each other with respect and avoid turning situations where people are not wearing masks into confrontations.” The COVID-19: What's Next podcast is created by Goel, the founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak, in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

Many jurisdictions – including the City of Toronto – are now requiring people to wear masks indoors in public places to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. “These measures are intended to delay the spread of disease, particularly from those who may be asymptomatic or presymptomatic, but still infectious,” says Vivek Goel, a professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a special adviser to the president and provost, helping to guide the university's COVID-19 planning efforts. Staying home if you're symptomatic, washing your hands and practising physical distancing remain important measures, Goel says, adding most mandatory mask policies provide exemptions for children under the age of two and people with health conditions that prevent them from wearing a mask. “It is important that we treat each other with respect and avoid turning situations where people are not wearing masks into confrontations.” The COVID-19: What's Next podcast is created by Goel, the founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak, in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction.

On Episode 5: Doctors with Borders - and Laws, Solomon McKenzie speaks to Dr. Natasha Crowcroft of the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health about how science has shaped Canadian and international law, and how the law has shaped – and continues to shape – the practice of public health. This episode explores a topic of interest to everyone, not only lawyers, and although it may contain legal information, it does not provide legal advice.