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We can uphold the solidarity created by COVID-19 even though WHO ended the international emergency

We can uphold the solidarity created by COVID-19 even though WHO ended the international emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the end of the global emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although COVID-19 remains a danger for many, especially with the possibility of new variants, experts are urging that we move forward to prepare for the next pandemic.

‘Never-ending pressure’: Mothers need support managing kids’ technology use

‘Never-ending pressure’: Mothers need support managing kids’ technology use

Between March 2020 and June 2022, families in Toronto experienced some of the longest lockdowns in the world. Ontario schools closed for in-person learning for over 27 weeks, longer than any other province or territory, and government restrictions on public spaces lasted for months. Parents were left to figure out how to manage work, child care and virtual school. […]

New study finds most targeted COVID-19 border closures ineffective, likely illegal

New study finds most targeted COVID-19 border closures ineffective, likely illegal

A research team from the Global Strategy Lab (GSL) at York University looked at border closures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic and concluded that many were ineffective, illegal and even when they did work, were so disruptive that in the future they should only be used when absolutely necessary.  

York University tackles urgent global health threat of antimicrobial resistance

York University tackles urgent global health threat of antimicrobial resistance

New policy accelerator aims to bridge science and politics with $8.7 million backing from Wellcome Trust TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2022 – While recent health-care attention remains on the ‘triple threat’ of COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, we cannot overlook the emerging pandemic of antimicrobial resistance — an already critical problem with the potential to become so […]