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- The Globe and Mail, September 20, 2025. How the measles made its way back to Canada. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-measles-outbreak-canada-united-states-tracing-the-start/ - CTV News Kitchener interview with Hannah Schmidt, September 17, 2025. Health officials urge precautions as West Nile virus cases rise across Ontario. https://www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/article/health-officials-urge-precautions-as-west-nile-virus-cases-rise-across-ontario/ - CBC Listen: The Morning Edition - KW, 2025. Tick-borne disease Rocky Mountain spotted fever found in Long Point region. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-104-the-morning-edition-k-w/clip/16159287-tick-borne-disease-rocky-mountain-spotted-fever-found-long - Medscape, July 15, 2025. US Cuts May Injure Canada's Infectious Disease Surveillance. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/us-cuts-injure-canadas-infectious-disease-surveillance-2025a1000inh - The Globe and Mail, July 10, 2025. Ontario sees gradual decline in new measles cases since May peak. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-ontario-sees-gradual-decline-in-new-measles-cases-since-may-peak/ - Waterloo News, May 16, 2025. Q and A with the Experts: Measles. https://uwaterloo.ca/news/q-and-experts-measles - Radio Waterloo (CKMS-FM 102.7) interview with Leah Gerber, March 2025. Region of Waterloo Public Health urging people and children to get vaccinated for measles as measles outbreak continues in Ontario. https://radiowaterloo.ca/tag/zahid-butt/ - CHCH, January 29, 2025. 2 more cases of measles in Haldimand-Norfolk, Jan. 21 exposure date. https://www.chch.com/chch-news/2-more-cases-of-measles-in-haldimand-norfolk-jan-21-exposure-date/ - The Waterloo Region Record, October 13, 2024. At-home COVID-19 tests in Waterloo: Do I need them, and can I get them? https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/at-home-covid-19-tests-in-waterloo-do-i-need-them-and-can-i-get/article_95fba997-3ea4-5832-b155-7e92b0bf5636.html - City News Kitchener interview by Justine Fraser, September 24, 2024. COVID is dominant respiratory illness in the region: ROW Public Health. https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2024/09/24/covid-is-dominant-respiratory-illness-in-the-region-row-public-health/ - The Waterloo Region Record, September 20, 2024. Pandemic didn’t take the summer off. ‘There is still a lot of COVID-19 around,’ expert says. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/pandemic-didnt-take-the-summer-off-there-is-still-a-lot-of-covid-19-around/article_d5256ca2-bcb1-5b9d-b374-53838d9bec0e.html - City News Kitchener interview by Josh Piercey, August 26, 2024. Preventing the spread of infectious diseases ahead of another school year. https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2024/08/26/preventing-the-spread-of-infectious-diseases-ahead-of-another-school-year/ - Global News interview by Germain Ma, June 12, 2024. Ontario whooping cough cases are on the rise. https://globalnews.ca/news/10561969/ontario-whooping-cough-cases-increasing/ - CTV News Kitchener interview with Tyler Kelaher, June 6, 2024. Province shutting down wastewater surveillance in Waterloo Region. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/province-shutting-down-wastewater-surveillance-in-waterloo-region-1.6917031 - CTV News Kitchener interview with Jeff Pickel, March 6, 2024. March break travellers urged to check measles vaccination status. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/march-break-travellers-urged-to-check-measles-vaccination-status-1.6797603 - CBC Listen: Afternoon Drive with Matt Allen, February 14, 2024. Syphilis on the rise in Ontario. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-80/clip/16042578 - Global News interview by Naomi Barghiel, February 9, 2024. Nicotine patches and long COVID? Why some are trying it out. https://globalnews.ca/news/10284735/long-covid-nicotine-patches-what-to-know/ - The Community Edition, February 5, 2024. COVID-19 Booster Shot Rates In Waterloo Region Lower Than National Average. https://communityedition.ca/covid-19-booster-shot-rates-in-waterloo-region-lower-than-national-average/ - Global News interview with Katie Dangerfield, December 26, 2023. Canada enters 5th year of COVID-19. Are we falling short in treatment? https://globalnews.ca/news/10154267/covid-treatments-canada-options/ - CTV News Kitchener interview with Sijia Liu, December 4, 2023. Cases of COVID-19, RSV and influenza expected to peak in the coming weeks. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/cases-of-covid-19-rsv-and-influenza-expected-to-peak-in-the-coming-weeks-1.6672969 - The Waterloo Region Record, November 24, 2023. ‘Looking into my crystal ball, it’s going to be problematic.’ Immunologist sees elevated COVID risks as people plan holiday gatherings in Waterloo Region. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/looking-into-my-crystal-ball-it-s-going-to-be-problematic-immunologist-sees-elevated-covid/article_e82a653c-56f7-5e43-b8e0-1af62113c7ac.html - The Waterloo Region Record, September 22, 2023. Small pandemic wave hits Waterloo Region as COVID-19 hospitalizes 23 people. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/small-pandemic-wave-hits-waterloo-region-as-covid-19-hospitalizes-23-people/article_ed51efb8-4cd9-5ea2-a61f-f8f5b43d63a5.html - The Waterloo Region Record, July 11, 2023. Search engines, social media can offer early outbreak warning: Waterloo study. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/search-engines-social-media-can-offer-early-outbreak-warning-waterloo-study/article_78c6f278-e85c-55df-9b8f-dc1c7c9bc9f3.html - CTV News Kitchener, July 10, 2023. Google search and social media data can predict disease outbreaks, University of Waterloo study finds. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/google-search-and-social-media-data-can-predict-disease-outbreaks-university-of-waterloo-study-finds-1.6474067 - Waterloo News, July 10, 2023. Search engines and social media can forecast disease outbreaks. https://uwaterloo.ca/news/search-engines-and-social-media-can-forecast-disease - CTV News Kitchener interview with Hannah Schmidt, June 9, 2023. 40 overdoses recorded in one week, says WRIDS. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/40-overdoses-recorded-in-one-week-says-wrids-1.6435337 - CTV News Kitchener interview with Hannah Schmidt, April 22, 2023. COVID-19 ICU admissions hit zero for first time in six months in Waterloo region. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/covid-19-icu-admissions-hit-zero-for-first-time-in-six-months-in-waterloo-region-1.6367248 - CTV News Kitchener interview with Hannah Schmidt, April 16, 2023. Hospitals in Waterloo region consider dropping certain masking requirements starting Monday. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/hospitals-in-waterloo-region-consider-dropping-certain-masking-requirements-starting-monday-1.6357972 - CTV News Kitchener interview with Spencer Turcotte, April 7, 2023. Spike in sexually transmitted infections in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/spike-in-sexually-transmitted-infections-in-wellington-dufferin-guelph-1.6347231 - CTV News Kitchener interview with Stephanie Villella. COVID-19 subvariant 'Kraken' arrives in Waterloo-Wellington. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/covid-19-subvariant-kraken-arrives-in-waterloo-wellington-1.6257447 - CTV News Kitchener interview with Krista Sharpe, January 25, 2023. A look back on the three years since COVID-19 was found in Ontario. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/a-look-back-on-the-three-years-since-covid-19-was-found-in-ontario-1.6246325 - The Waterloo Region Record, January 18, 2023. ‘Kraken’ variant has reached the borders of Waterloo Region and may already be surging here, new report shows. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/kraken-variant-has-reached-the-borders-of-waterloo-region-and-may-already-be-surging-here/article_6e565609-49cd-5a46-bc81-e2c6f2ebf520.html - The Waterloo Region Record, January 13, 2023. Kitchener’s Grand River Hospital sees record numbers in ER as strain on health care increases. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/kitchener-s-grand-river-hospital-sees-record-numbers-in-er-as-strain-on-health-care/article_55eecb3b-bfc9-534e-b837-88f34b1ec684.html - CTV News Kitchener, January 10, 2023. Kraken concern: Waterloo-Wellington public health experts weigh in on new sub-variant. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/kraken-concern-waterloo-wellington-public-health-experts-weigh-in-on-new-sub-variant-1.6225603 - CTV News Kitchener interview with Stephanie Villella, December 17, 2022. Waterloo region hits grim milestone in COVID-19 deaths. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/waterloo-region-hits-grim-milestone-in-covid-19-deaths-1.6198248 - Waterloo Chronicle, December 16, 2022. Grim milestone: 500 COVID deaths in Waterloo Region since pandemic began. https://www.waterloochronicle.ca/news-story/10812834-grim-milestone-500-covid-deaths-in-waterloo-region-since-pandemic-began/ - Toronto Sun, December 4, 2022. BRAUN: Long COVID 'brain fog' an increasing concern. https://torontosun.com/news/national/braun-long-covid-brain-fog-an-increasing-concern - CTV News Ottawa interview with Natalie Van Rooy, November 19, 2022. Some Ottawa pharmacies limiting sale of cold medications as influenza season ramps up. https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/some-ottawa-pharmacies-limiting-sale-of-cold-medications-as-influenza-season-ramps-up-1.6160929 - CTV News Kitchener interview with Stephanie Villella, November 10, 2022. Rise in virus cases prompts renewed health warnings. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/rise-in-virus-cases-prompts-renewed-health-warnings-1.6148015 - CityNews Kitchener with Jonathan Strom, September 27, 2022. End of travel restrictions shift responsibility to public. https://kitchener.citynews.ca/local-news/end-of-travel-restrictions-shift-responsibility-to-public-5873243 - Waterloo Chronicle, September 14, 2022. Vaccine protection wanes as Waterloo Region residents balk at COVID-19 booster doses, new data shows. https://www.waterloochronicle.ca/news-story/10711734-vaccine-protection-wanes-as-waterloo-region-residents-balk-at-covid-19-booster-doses-new-data-shows/ - CTV News Kitchener interview with Tegan Versolatto, September 13, 2022. More COVID-19-related deaths so far in 2022 than all of 2021. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/more-covid-19-related-deaths-so-far-in-2022-than-all-of-2021-1.6066866 - CTV News Kitchener interview with Heather Senoran, August 31, 2022. Universities keeping close eye on monkeypox as students return. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/universities-keeping-close-eye-on-monkeypox-as-students-return-1.6050596 - CTV News Kitchener, August 29, 2022. Risk low for Waterloo Region residents following meningococcal outbreak: experts. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/risk-low-for-waterloo-region-residents-following-meningococcal-outbreak-experts-1.6046542 - Global News, August 25, 2022. Global monkeypox cases drop after month-long surge, WHO says. https://globalnews.ca/news/9084201/monkeypox-cases-who-report-aug-25/ - CTV News Ottawa interview with Natalie Van Rooy, August 21, 2022. Ottawa families prepare for the return to school for new year during COVID-19 pandemic. https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/ottawa-families-prepare-for-the-return-to-school-for-new-year-during-covid-19-pandemic-1.6035808 - CTV News Kitchener, August 8, 2022. Optional masking set for Waterloo region students next semester. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/optional-masking-set-for-waterloo-region-students-next-semester-1.6018997 - CTV News Kitchener with Carmen Wong, June 26, 2022. 'COVID-19 lingers on': Essential caregiver warns pandemic not over. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/covid-19-lingers-on-essential-caregiver-warns-pandemic-not-over-1.5964055 - CityNews Kitchener live radio interview Mike Farewell show, June 13, 2022 (10:04 pm ET). Lifting of Ontario mask mandates. - CTV News Ottawa interview with Natalie Van Rooy, June 12, 2022 (11:30 pm ET). CHEO reports being overcapacity. https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video#2463126 - CP24 News Toronto live interview with Scott Hurst, June 11, 2022 (5 pm ET). Ontario mask mandates lifted. - The Record, Waterloo, May 13, 2022. Vaccine protection wanes as COVID puts more in hospital. https://www.waterloochronicle.ca/news-story/10624936-vaccine-protection-wanes-as-covid-puts-more-in-hospital/ - CTV News live interview with Todd Vanderheyden, April 18, 2022 (3:30 pm ET). Holiday weekend amid the 6th wave. - CTV News live interview, April 14, 2022 (2:15 pm). COVID-19 modelling announcement for Ontario. - CTV News live interview, April 11, 2022 (1 pm ET). Ontario province update about COVID-19. - CTV News live interview with Akshay Tandon, April 9, 2022 (5 pm ET). COVID-19 cases surge in Ontario. - CTV News Kitchener, April 8, 2022. Schools in Waterloo Region dealing with staff shortages due to COVID-19. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/schools-in-waterloo-region-dealing-with-staff-shortages-due-to-covid-19-1.5854780 - CTV News live interview with Lois Lee, April 2, 2022 (11:15 pm). COVID-19 resurgence underway. - CTV News live interview with Lois Lee, April 1, 2022 (11 am ET). 6th wave due to the relaxed restrictions. - The Record, Waterloo, March 31, 2022. Wear mask, get boosted, Waterloo Region experts say as new COVID wave looms. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2022/03/31/wear-mask-get-boosted-waterloo-region-experts-say-as-new-covid-wave-looms.html - CTV News Kitchener, March 20, 2022. 'Their own perception of personal safety': Health experts say respect is key with mask mandate ending. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/their-own-perception-of-personal-safety-health-experts-say-respect-is-key-with-mask-mandate-ending-1.5827124 - CTV News live interview with Akshay Tandon, March 18, 2022 (6:45 pm ET). COVID-19 cases levelling off in Canada. - CTV News Atlantic, March 10, 2022. Maritime provinces moving away from daily COVID-19 reporting as restrictions ease. https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/maritime-provinces-moving-away-from-daily-covid-19-reporting-as-restrictions-ease-1.5806174 - CTV News Kitchener, March 5, 2022. 'We did this’: Wellesley vaccination clinic staff looks back at year. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/we-did-this-wellesley-vaccination-clinic-staff-looks-back-at-year-1.5807281 - CTV News Atlantic, February 26, 2022. Epidemiologist speaks on what lifting restrictions means for the COVID-19 pandemic. https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/epidemiologist-speaks-on-what-lifting-restrictions-means-for-the-covid-19-pandemic-1.5797607 - The Record, Waterloo, January 26, 2022. Breaking down hospital admission rates by vaccination status. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2022/01/26/breaking-down-hospital-admission-rates-by-vaccination-status.html - CTV News live interview with Beverly Thompson, January 25, 2022 (1:05 pm ET). Quebec expected to ease more restrictions. - CTV News live interview with Lois Lee, January 22, 2022 (10 am ET). Indications COVID-19 Omicron have peaked. - CTV News live interview with Beverly Thompson, January 19, 2022 (1:05 pm ET). Glimpse of hope for Ontario COVID-19 fight. - Cambridge Times, January 18, 2022. 'I’m still not 100 per cent sure’: Some Waterloo Region parents still hesitant about vaccinating kids ages 5-11. https://www.cambridgetimes.ca/news-story/10554660--i-m-still-not-100-per-cent-sure-some-waterloo-region-parents-still-hesitant-about-vaccinating-kids-ages-5-11/ - CTV News live interview with Lois Lee, January 9, 2022 (10 am ET). Hospitalizations surge across Canada. - CTV News live interview with Angie Seth, January 4, 2022 (11 am ET). Restrictions returning to Ontario. - CTV News live interview with Lois Lee, January 1, 2022 (11 am ET). Ontario to end collection of school case numbers. - CTV News Kitchener, December 28, 2021. No decision on return to school. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/video?binId=1.1147261 - CTV News live interview with Lois Lee, December 28, 2021 (11:00 am ET). Rising cases of Omicron in Ontario. - CTV News live interview with Jennifer Burke, December 27, 2021 (1 pm ET). Ontario reports 9,418 COVID-19 cases. - CTV News Kitchener, December 27, 2021. Record-high 415 COVID-19 cases reported on Christmas Eve in Waterloo Region, 917 over holidays. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/record-high-415-covid-19-cases-reported-on-christmas-eve-in-waterloo-region-917-over-holidays-1.5720545 - CTV News Kitchener, December 23, 2021. Local reaction to record high cases. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/video?binId=1.1147261 - CTV News Kitchener, December 14, 2021. Waterloo Region takes some precautions to stop spread of Omicron variant; calls for more action. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/waterloo-region-takes-some-precautions-to-stop-spread-of-omicron-variant-calls-for-more-action-1.5707506 - Cambridge Times, December 8, 2021. Experts urge more rapid tests as school COVID cases peak in Waterloo Region. https://www.cambridgetimes.ca/news-story/10535710-experts-urge-more-rapid-tests-as-school-covid-cases-peak-in-waterloo-region/ - The Record, Waterloo, November 25, 2021. Waterloo Region COVID cases surge as more children become eligible for vaccines. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2021/11/25/waterloo-region-covid-cases-surge-as-more-children-become-eligible-for-vaccines.html - CTV News live interview with Marcia MacMillan, October 7, 2021 (9:05 am ET). COVID-19 and thanksgiving and Alberta schools COVID-19 outbreaks. - CTV News Kitchener, October 4, 2021. Use caution if gathering for Thanksgiving next week, Dr. Wang advises. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/use-caution-if-gathering-for-thanksgiving-next-week-dr-wang-advises-1.5610264 - CTV News live interview with Andrea Bain, October 2, 2021 (5 pm ET). Ontario’s low COVID-19 case count, Ontario initiatives to keep schools safe from COVID-19. - The Record, Waterloo, September 27, 2021. Good signs for Waterloo Region: down to thirteen new COVID cases, vaccinations rising. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2021/09/27/waterloo-region-sees-good-signs-with-13-new-covid-cases-rising-vaccinations.html - CTV News live interview with Jennifer Burke, September 23, 2021 (6:30 pm ET). Alberta reports 1,660 new COVID-19 cases. - CTV News live interview with Merella Fernandez, September 22, 2021 (7:00 pm ET). Ontario vaccine certificate now in effect. - CTV News Atlantic, September 18, 2021. Restrictions return for New Brunswick students, leaving some to question if they were removed too soon. https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/restrictions-return-for-new-brunswick-students-leaving-some-to-question-if-they-were-removed-too-soon-1.5591057 - Beyond the Bulletin Podcast, University of Waterloo, September 10, 2021. Episode 101: COVID Myths, Vaccine Proof Reminder, Rapid Antigen Kits. https://soundcloud.com/beyond-the-bulletin/episode-101-vaccine-proof-reminder-rapid-antigen-kits-long-weekend-hours - CTV News live interview with Merella Fernandez, September 7, 2021 (8:30 pm ET). Easing more travel restrictions. - CTV News live interview with Akshay Tandon, September 3, 2021 (7:00 pm ET). PHAC warns of COVID-19 surge this fall. - CTV News live interview with Merella Fernandez, August 23, 2021 (7:00 pm ET). BC launicng vaccine cards. - Global News, August 19, 2021. Criticism fired at province for not releasing data to support changing Alberta’s COVID-19 protocols. https://globalnews.ca/news/8127195/criticism-fired-at-province-for-not-releasing-data-to-support-changing-albertas-covid-19-protocols/ - Best Health Magazine, July 29, 2021. “I Was Ashamed I Tested Positive for COVID-19” (Monique Mulima). https://www.besthealthmag.ca/article/testing-positive-for-covid-shame-and-stigma/ - The Record, Waterloo, July 28, 2021. Is a third COVID-19 vaccine dose safe and necessary? https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2021/07/28/is-a-third-covid-19-vaccine-dose-safe-and-necessary.html - Global News, July 21, 2021. Canadian travellers frustrated as U.S. cruise lines won’t recognize mixing-and-matching COVID-19 vaccines. https://globalnews.ca/news/8047816/canadian-travellers-us-cruise-mixing-covid-19-vaccines/ - Global News, July 19, 2021. Alberta ‘hitting a wall’ when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations: epidemiologists. https://globalnews.ca/news/8041716/alberta-covid-19-vaccinations-epidemiologists/ - CTV News live interview, July 15, 2021 (8:30 pm ET). COVID-19 update. - CTV News live interview with Andrea Bain, July 3, 2021 (10:15 am ET). Latest COVID-19 situation and news in Canada. - CBC Metro Morning Radio interview with Jason D’Souza, July 2, 2021 (8:10 am ET). Delta Variant in the Waterloo Region. - CTV News live interview with Marcia MacMillan, June 30, 2021 (10:15 am ET). COVID-19 situation in Waterloo region. - CTV News live interview with Angie Seth, June 26, 2021 (12 pm ET). COVID-19 situation in Waterloo region. - The Record, Waterloo, June 18, 2021. COVID-19 cases rising among children in Waterloo Region, tests and cases show. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2021/06/18/covid-19-cases-rising-among-children-in-waterloo-region-tests-and-cases-show.html - Global News, June 17, 2021. How did Waterloo Region become one of Ontario’s major COVID-19 hot spots? https://globalnews.ca/news/7959199/waterloo-region-covid-19-hot-spot/ - CTV News Windsor, June 16, 2021. WECHU wish list: Half of Windsor-Essex to be fully vaccinated before mask pull back. https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/wechu-wish-list-half-of-windsor-essex-to-be-fully-vaccinated-before-mask-pull-back-1.5472721 - CTV News Kitchener, June 15, 2021. COVID-19 hospitalizations surge in Waterloo Region as 51 more cases recorded Tuesday. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/covid-19-hospitalizations-surge-in-waterloo-region-as-51-more-cases-recorded-tuesday-1.5471350 - CTV News Kitchener, June 14, 2021. Hair salons push to reopen after being left out of Step 1. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/hair-salons-push-to-reopen-after-being-left-out-of-step-1-1.5469368 - CTV News Windsor, May 31, 2021. Vacationing this summer? What experts say you should know. https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/vacationing-this-summer-what-experts-say-you-should-know-1.5449436 - CTV News Kitchener, May 30, 2021. Students, parents, educators growing impatient over decision to return to class. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/students-parents-educators-growing-impatient-over-decision-to-return-to-class-1.5449104 - The Record, Waterloo, May 14, 2021. Kitchener’s COVID hot spot sees vaccination gains. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2021/05/14/kitcheners-covid-hot-spot-sees-vaccination-gains.html - CTV News Windsor, May 11, 2021. Group 2 essential workers not eligible for vaccine in Windsor-Essex. https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/group-2-essential-workers-not-eligible-for-vaccine-in-windsor-essex-1.5423023 - CTV News Windsor, May 10, 2021. 'I think if everyone does their part, we will be okay': Province considers extending stay-at-home order. https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/i-think-if-everyone-does-their-part-we-will-be-okay-province-considers-extending-stay-at-home-order-1.5421899 - CTV News Kitchener, May 10, 2021. 'Come with a purpose': Garden centres ask people to plan ahead when shopping during stay-at-home order. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/come-with-a-purpose-garden-centres-ask-people-to-plan-ahead-when-shopping-during-stay-at-home-order-1.5421890 - Kitchener Today, May 7, 2021. Some unknowns on the path to herd immunity: UW expert. https://www.kitchenertoday.com/local-news/some-unknowns-on-the-path-to-herd-immunity-uw-expert-3757502 - Kitchener Today, May 3, 2021. COVID hotspot eligibility 'a good strategy,' says UW professor. https://www.kitchenertoday.com/coronavirus-covid-19-local-news/covid-hotspot-eligibility-a-good-strategy-says-uw-professor-3743815 - CTV News Kitchener, April 17, 2021. Outdoor restrictions still in place for Waterloo Region following playground reversal by province. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/outdoor-restrictions-still-in-place-for-waterloo-region-following-playground-reversal-by-province-1.5391902 - CTV News Kitchener, April 9, 2021. 'Is this COVID?': Recognizing allergy symptoms amid the third wave of the pandemic. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/is-this-covid-recognizing-allergy-symptoms-amid-the-third-wave-of-the-pandemic-1.5381423 - The Record, Waterloo, April 7, 2021. Hard-hit areas getting fewer vaccinations, Waterloo Region neighbourhood data shows. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2021/04/07/vaccinations-are-highest-where-infections-are-lower-waterloo-region-neighbourhood-data-shows.html - Kitchener Today, April 5, 2021. Work self-isolation not a good idea: UW prof. https://www.kitchenertoday.com/coronavirus-covid-19-local-news/work-self-isolation-not-a-good-idea-uw-prof-3604083 - CTV London, April 4, 2021. COVID-19 positive cases in young adults continue to rise. https://london.ctvnews.ca/covid-19-positive-cases-in-young-adults-continue-to-rise-1.5374111 - CTV News Kitchener, April 3, 2021. Toyota workers in Cambridge, Woodstock being told to self-isolate allowed to return to work. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/toyota-workers-in-cambridge-woodstock-being-told-to-self-isolate-allowed-to-return-to-work-1.5373612 - The Record, Waterloo, April 1, 2021. Waterloo Region vaccine rollout was 11 days ahead, is now five days behind. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2021/04/01/waterloo-region-vaccine-rollout-was-11-days-ahead-is-now-five-days-behind.html - CTV News Windsor, March 26, 2021. Gym owners feel left behind after COVID-19 restrictions modified. https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/gym-owners-feel-left-behind-after-covid-19-restrictions-modified-1.5364567?cache=yes%231.811558%2F7.542545 - CTV News Kitchener, March 20, 2021. Local restaurants welcome more customers with loosened provincial restrictions. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/local-restaurants-welcome-more-customers-with-loosened-provincial-restrictions-1.5355484 - Kitchener Today, March 16, 2021. Local epidemiologist says we're on the cusp of a third wave. https://www.kitchenertoday.com/local-news/local-epidemiologist-says-were-on-the-cusp-of-a-third-wave-3547428 - CTV News Kitchener, March 15, 2021. Province in third wave of pandemic: OHA. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2161145 - CTV News Kitchener, March 13, 2021. Some Guelph area family doctors given green light to administer vaccine. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/some-guelph-area-family-doctors-given-green-light-to-administer-vaccine-1.5346386 - The Record, Waterloo, March 13, 2021. One year later: Where COVID hit Waterloo Region by neighbourhood. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2021/03/13/one-year-later-where-covid-hit-waterloo-region-by-neighbourhood.html - CTV News Kitchener, March 4, 2021. Low turnout for student targeted COVID-19 testing in Waterloo Region. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/low-turnout-for-student-targeted-covid-19-testing-in-waterloo-region-1.5334196 - Kitchener Today, February 25, 2021. Public health, governments should do more to combat COVID misinformation: UW review. https://www.kitchenertoday.com/coronavirus-covid-19-local-news/public-health-governments-should-do-more-to-combat-covid-misinformation-uw-review-3457835 - Media Relations, University of Waterloo, February 25, 2021. Social media helped spread misinformation during pandemic. https://uwaterloo.ca/news/media/social-media-helped-spread-misinformation-during-pandemic - The Record, Waterloo, February 19, 2021. Region waits to hear if one vaccine dose is good enough. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2021/02/19/region-waits-to-hear-if-one-vaccine-dose-is-good-enough.html - CTV News Kitchener, February 16, 2021. Teachers' unions want to see asymptomatic testing plan at local schools. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/teachers-unions-want-to-see-asymptomatic-testing-plan-at-local-schools-1.5311573 - CTV News Kitchener, February 10, 2021. Workplace inspectors will return to Waterloo Region to check COVID-19 compliance. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/workplace-inspectors-will-return-to-waterloo-region-to-check-covid-19-compliance-1.5303758 - Global News, February 4, 2021. Fact or Fiction: Are ‘circuit breaker’ lockdowns going to cut it? Or is it time for #COVIDZero? https://globalnews.ca/news/7618619/circuit-breaker-lockdown-effectiveness/ - The Record, Waterloo, February 4, 2021. People’s actions fuel pandemic waves: experts. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2021/02/04/peoples-actions-fuel-pandemic-waves-experts.html - The Record, Waterloo, February 2, 2021. COVID cases are higher in Waterloo Region than where schools have reopened. https://www.waterloochronicle.ca/news-story/10322430-covid-cases-are-higher-in-waterloo-region-than-where-schools-have-reopened/ - CTV Kitchener, February 1, 2021. First case of South African variant in GTA. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2131126&binId=1.1147261 - The Record, Waterloo, January 30, 2021. Seniors cry foul over vaccine preferences. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2021/01/30/seniors-cry-foul-over-vaccine-preferences.html - The Record, Waterloo, January 27, 2021. Waterloo Region public health ‘discriminates’ in vaccinating the elderly, daughter complains. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2021/01/27/waterloo-region-public-health-discriminates-in-vaccinating-the-elderly-daughter-complains.html - Global News, January 26, 2021. Additional steps Albertans can take as more cases of COVID-19 variants reported. https://globalnews.ca/news/7601058/alberta-covid-19-variants-protection-steps/ - Media Relations, University of Waterloo, January 25, 2021. Q and A with the experts: One year of COVID-19 in Canada. https://uwaterloo.ca/news/media/q-and-experts-one-year-covid-19-canada - The Record, Waterloo, January 13, 2021. COVID-19 outbreak at Conestoga Meats hits 88 confirmed cases. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2021/01/12/covid-19-outbreak-at-conestoga-meats-hits-88-confirmed-cases.html - The Record, Waterloo, January 12, 2021. Waterloo Region vaccination program faces challenges to meet September goal. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2021/01/12/covid-vaccinations-lag-far-behind-september-goal.html - CTV Kitchener, January 5, 2021. Waterloo Region reports more than 100 new COVID-19 cases for fourth time in a week. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/waterloo-region-reports-more-than-100-new-covid-19-cases-for-fourth-time-in-a-week-1.5254384 - Waterloo Chronicle, December 31, 2020. Children least at risk as COVID infects elderly, young adults in Waterloo Region. https://www.waterloochronicle.ca/news-story/10299477-children-least-at-risk-as-covid-infects-elderly-young-adults-in-waterloo-region/ - Waterloo Chronicle, December 30, 2020. By New Year’s Eve one per cent of Waterloo Region will have been infected by COVID-19. https://www.waterloochronicle.ca/news-story/10298847-by-new-year-s-eve-one-per-cent-of-waterloo-region-will-have-been-infected-by-covid-19/ - CTV Kitchener, December 27, 2020. A closer look at the COVID-19 variant. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2108296&cache=yes%3Fclipid%3D89531%3Fclipid%3D89680%3FautoPlay%3Dtrue - Kitchener Today, December 27, 2020. UK COVID variant highlights need for public health compliance: UW Expert. https://www.kitchenertoday.com/local-news/uk-covid-variant-highlights-need-for-public-health-compliance-uw-expert-3216510 - The Record, Waterloo, December 3, 2020. ‘You can’t take a chance with the virus’. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2020/12/04/you-cant-take-a-chance-with-the-virus.html - Waterloo Chronicle, December 3, 2020. Not all signs point to lockdown for Waterloo Region. https://www.waterloochronicle.ca/news-story/10281058-not-all-signs-point-to-lockdown-for-waterloo-region/ - Le Devoir, November 19, 2020. Comment l’Australie a sauvé Noël. https://www.ledevoir.com/monde/590002/comment-l-australie-a-sauve-noel - Cambridge Times, November 19, 2020. Don’t be fooled by milder-seeming second wave, experts warn. https://www.cambridgetimes.ca/news-story/10270388-don-t-be-fooled-by-milder-seeming-second-wave-experts-warn/ - The Record, Waterloo, November 17, 2020. Waterloo Region struggling to keep up with contact tracing as cases increase. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2020/11/12/waterloo-region-struggling-to-keep-up-with-contact-tracing-as-cases-increase.html - Kitchener Today, November 10, 2020. ‘People have to be careful’: UW expert speaks to Algarve Restaurant outbreak. https://www.kitchenertoday.com/local-news/people-have-to-be-careful-uw-expert-speaks-to-algarve-restaurant-outbreak-2867212 - The Record, Waterloo, November 5, 2020. Surging virus may lead to new restrictions. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2020/11/05/surging-virus-may-lead-to-new-restrictions.html - Global News, October 29, 2020. France lockdown: What went wrong and what can Canada learn? https://globalnews.ca/news/7429339/coronavirus-france-lockdown-canada/ - The Record, Waterloo, October 23, 2020. COVID-19’s second wave washes over crowded, Black neighbourhoods. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2020/10/23/covid-19s-second-wave-washes-over-crowded-black-neighbourhoods.html - Global News, October 11, 2020. Coronavirus face masks are mandatory outdoors in Italy. Should Canada do the same? https://globalnews.ca/news/7388284/coronavirus-mandatory-masks-italy-canada/ - Global News, October 4, 2020. Flu shot recommended to ease pandemic burden on hospitals. https://globalnews.ca/video/7377951/flu-shot-recommended-to-ease-pandemic-burden-on-hospitals - Waterloo Chronicle, September 29, 2020. Public health adds 43,777 tests to total. https://www.waterloochronicle.ca/news-story/10212293-public-health-adds-43-777-tests-to-total/ - CTV Kitchener, September 28, 2020. Number of COVID-19 cases in Region of Waterloo increases by 14; Ontario sees highest single-day increase ever. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/number-of-covid-19-cases-in-region-of-waterloo-increases-by-14-ontario-sees-highest-single-day-increase-ever-1.5123035 - Global News, September 23, 2020. 40 people had a BBQ at an Ottawa park. Days later 105 people are quarantined for coronavirus. https://globalnews.ca/news/7352681/coronavirus-ottawa-park-bbq-quarantine-spread/ - Global News, September 22, 2020. Australia’s ‘extreme’ 2nd lockdown curbed coronavirus — here’s what it took. https://globalnews.ca/news/7347955/australia-coronavirus-lockdown-canada/ - The Record, Waterloo, September 16, 2020. Experts uncertain about second-wave COVID impacts. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2020/09/15/experts-uncertain-about-second-wave-covid-impacts.html - The Chronicle Journal, September 10, 2020. Can grandparents remain in our social bubbles when kids return to school? https://www.chroniclejournal.com/life/health/can-grandparents-remain-in-our-social-bubbles-when-kids-return-to-school/article_d8f861e1-b74f-50fb-a241-76af2891c620.html - The Star, August 31, 2020. Is Ontario nearing the much-dreaded second wave? Four charts that sum up COVID-19 in August plus what we can learn from cities around the world. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/08/31/is-ontario-nearing-the-much-dreaded-second-wave-four-charts-that-sum-up-covid-19-in-august-plus-what-we-can-learn-from-cities-around-the-world.html - Global News, August 10, 2020. Over 97K children in U.S. test positive for coronavirus in 2 weeks. What can Canada expect? https://globalnews.ca/news/7262819/children-coronavirus-schools-reopening/ - Global News, July 31, 2020. Coronavirus cases are rising again in some countries. What can Canada learn? https://globalnews.ca/news/7235396/coronavirus-cases-spike-world/ - Global News, July 7, 2020. These are the most likely — and least likely — ways to spread COVID-19. https://globalnews.ca/news/7142369/what-activities-are-safe-coronavirus/ - Observer, July 2, 2020. We’re letting our routine immunizations slide, say experts. https://observerxtra.com/2020/07/02/were-letting-our-routine-vaccinations-slide-say-experts/ - Global News, July 7, 2020. These are the most likely — and least likely — ways to spread COVID-19. https://globalnews.ca/news/7142369/what-activities-are-safe-coronavirus/ - Global News, June 27, 2020. South Korea has entered its 2nd wave of coronavirus. What can Canada learn? https://globalnews.ca/news/7093258/coronavirus-south-korea-2nd-wave-canada-lesson/ - Global News, June 22, 2020. Hundreds of ‘excess deaths’ in Alberta amid COVID-19 pandemic. https://globalnews.ca/news/7095141/excess-deaths-alberta-covid-19/ - The Record, Waterloo, June 19, 2020. Stage 3 promises more freedoms, but still not a return to ‘normal’. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2020/06/19/stage-3-promises-more-freedoms-but-still-not-a-return-to-normal.html - Beyond the Bulletin Podcast, University of Waterloo, June 19, 2020. Episode 48 - Social Bubbles, Anti-Racism Taskforce, Convocation. https://soundcloud.com/beyond-the-bulletin/episode-48-social-bubbles-anti-racism-taskforce-convocation - Media Relations, University of Waterloo, June 15, 2020. Q and A with the experts: Stage 2, what does it mean? https://uwaterloo.ca/stories/news/q-and-experts-stage-2-what-does-it-mean - Global News, June 12, 2020. Can I fly to another province? Your coronavirus travel questions answered. https://globalnews.ca/news/7059640/travel-questions-coronavirus/ - The Record, Waterloo, June 10, 2020. Most new COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region are among the young and mobile. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2020/06/10/most-new-covid-19-cases-in-waterloo-region-are-among-the-young-and-mobile.html - The Canadian Press, May 29, 2020. Hitching a ride: How risky is carpooling during COVID-19 pandemic? https://www.chroniclejournal.com/life/health/hitching-a-ride-how-risky-is-carpooling-during-covid-19-pandemic/article_36a54668-711e-57bf-b476-cfe3f8877aa7.html - Global News, May 15, 2020. ‘No one-size-fits-all solution’: How Ontario’s reopening differs from Quebec, Alberta. https://globalnews.ca/news/6947824/coronavirus-reopening-plans-ontario-quebec/ - The Record, Waterloo, May 12, 2020. Experts worry about the rise in community-spread COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2020/05/12/experts-worry-about-the-rise-in-community-spread-covid-19-cases-in-waterloo-region.html - CTV Kitchener, May 11, 2020. Wearing Face Masks. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/video?binId=1.1147281 - Global News, April 25, 2020. Respiratory therapists may be the ‘best kept secret’ in the fight against coronavirus. https://globalnews.ca/news/6857158/coronavirus-respiratory-therapist/ - The Record, Waterloo, April 23, 2020. Residents on track to defeat disease, experts say. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2020/04/23/residents-on-track-to-defeat-disease-experts-say.html - The Record, Waterloo, April 13, 2020. In Waterloo Region COVID-19 cases are higher among women. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2020/04/13/in-waterloo-region-covid-19-cases-higher-among-women.html - Global News, April 12, 2020. How does COVID-19 cause death? Here’s what happens in the lungs. https://globalnews.ca/news/6805639/coronavirus-covid-19-death/ - Media Relations, University of Waterloo, April 7, 2020. Q and A with the experts: face masks. https://uwaterloo.ca/stories/news/q-and-experts-face-masks - The Record, Waterloo, April 7, 2020. UW professor answers common questions about masks. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2020/04/07/uw-professor-answers-common-questions-about-masks.html - Global News, April 4, 2020. ‘A sinking feeling’: Canadian experts on when coronavirus first felt like a serious risk. https://globalnews.ca/news/6750755/coronavirus-experts-look-back/ - The Star, March 17, 2020. Ontario, Alberta and B.C. have declared emergencies. Here’s how that helps. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/03/17/alberta-joins-ontario-declares-public-emergency-due-to-coronavirus.html - Mapping Core Hepatitis C Areas Improves Targeted Treatment. Published: January 15, 2019. https://www.mdmag.com/medical-news/core-hepatitis-c-areas-targeted-treatment - Effect of opioid-substitution therapy and mental health counseling on HIV risk among hepatitis C-infected individuals. 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