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Handling the US outbreak requires a look at what’s working for the rest of the world – and our own history.
In determining the best response to the pandemic, we need to look further than the scientific evidence and think about the social, economic and ethical consequences of an action.
Strict quarantine measures have been shown to be more effective in reducing the spread of COVID-19 than closing schools.
Lessons learned from Canada’s favourite game can offer some wisdom during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Most of the activities that define city life we do together. Now that we are having to get used to more isolated lives, will this have lasting social impacts or will city life resume as before?
The evolution of the strong human bond.
Look out for your elderly parents, family members, friends and neighbors. It could save their lives.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, sexual activity may pose risks of transmission. A sex researcher shares information on how sex relates to the current pandemic, and how to prevent transmission.
As people social distance, a new social life and community can be found online.
Victoria now calls it ‘physical distancing’ and federal messaging needs to do the same.
With social activities shut down across the country, many are wondering: how long will people stick to the rules, before they get complacent?
Sometimes you can understand more of the world from the comfort of your own home
Census data are used to determine federal funding on everything from highway construction to poverty services. With many students heading back to their parents’ homes, college towns may take a hit.
Universities and colleges around the world are closing. People are fleeing from cities. Some people are being forced to move but others must weigh the risks and ethical concerns of travel.
Before schools and workplaces closed, people could have been exposed. How do we best manage that?
Don’t want to shake hands, but don’t want to cause offence? Just smile, have a short sentence ready in advance, and make sure the other person knows you care about their feelings.
Should we close schools and workplaces now, or steadily introduce stricter social distancing measures over time? These mathematical models evaluate different approaches of flattening the curve.
Some older adults are struggling to practise social distancing during the global pandemic, even though they’re at high risk. Here’s how to help them.
As cities, galleries and tourist destinations shut down across the world, news photographers are showing us our world anew.
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