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The University of Toronto is supporting and caring for students who must stay in residence during the COVID-19 outbreak, while actively assisting…
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It’s not easy being a university student under normal circumstances, let alone during a pandemic. The uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak…
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As the global response to COVID-19 unfolds in real time, public health officials are urging unprecedented measures in order to “flatten…
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In the week leading up to the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, as it became clear the virus would have a wide-ranging impact, four students at…
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The COVID-19 pandemic spreads like a forest fire, but we have tools to control the burn. That’s according to a new op-ed by University of…
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In response to COVID-19, the University of Toronto took important measures to protect the university community, including cancelling in-person…
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As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada doubles each day, it’s time for the government to take emergency measures to speedily ramp up…
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As the new coronavirus continues to spread, authorities around the world are encouraging people to limit their contact with others in an effort to…
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It’s no easy task talking to children about the COVID-19 outbreak, but parents who can discuss it in an honest manner, while exhibiting calm amid the…
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Wealth inequality in Canada continues to grow. It’s particularly staggering for people with disabilities because they have little to no money to put…
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University of Toronto researchers based at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and a McMaster University scientist have isolated the novel…
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(Note: This story was updated March 17, 2020 with new information regarding the status of libraries, residences, staff and the number of…