New modelling from McMaster Faculty of Science's David Earn suggests effective masking could drastically slow the spread of COVID-19, reduce the magnitude of the pandemic peak, and reduce the prevalence of severe cases from that point forward. | Global Nexus bit.ly/3FuLxpn

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Many thanks to GO Transit Lakeshore East Train train 255 for making the Burlington Centaur mini’s night! 🚆

Just a reminder for everyone in Ontario currently lamenting the situation with hospitals, schools, long-term care facilities, postsecondary education funding, and climate inaction.

What #COVID19 testing requirements and/or recommendations do high-income countries currently have in place in healthcare and long-term care settings? Read this rapid review from @nccmt nccmt.ca/pdfs/res/role-…

Help us spread the word about BurlLitFest, our month-long celebration of writing, reading, and creativity: bpl.on.ca/BurlLitFest Retweet this post by Oct. 26 for a chance to win one of ten BPL tote bags! #BurlOn

If you find yourself feeling frustrated by the days developments in the education sector and you didn’t vote, you don’t get a seat at the table in this discussion.

New podcast with Sarah Neil-Sztramko talking about #cochrane review update of School‐based physical activity programs for promoting physical activity and fitness in children and adolescents. Check it out here👉 cochrane.org/CD007651. Full review doi.org/10.1002/146518…

However this World Cup ends it will be legendary 🏆

Canada to ban cosmetic testing on animals theglobeandmail.com/politics/artic…

MISSING: Kaylee,13 - Last seen on Monday, March 6, at 2 a.m., in the Eglinton Ave East + Brimley Rd area - 5'5", 125lbs, brown eyes, long dark hair - Wearing a black hooded sweater #GO507159 ^lb

🗳️ A by-election for the seat of School Board Trustee for HDSB - #BurlON, Wards 1 & 2 has been called and will take place between May 15 - 29. Nominations to run as a candidate are now open. Learn more at myvoteburlington.ca.

World Cup stickers ⚽️ Retweet if you want some and we may just send you a few ✨🥰👀 #NWSL  #WePlayHere

This @Patagonia ad is freaking brilliant. Read down, then back up.

Let’s play #CatchUp on routine vaccines before back to school! Visit halton.ca/immunize to find upcoming clinics in #HaltonON, or visit your doctor’s office. To easily report your child’s immunizations, visit: ow.ly/CZGg50PBU7y

A large mug of tea and a #cochranelearninglive session on rapid review synthesis and CoE. No better way to spend a rainy Thursday morning. Thanks Cochrane Training for another great session!

Freedom level (100 = most free): 🇫🇮 Finland: 100 🇳🇿 New Zealand: 99 🇸🇪 Sweden: 99 🇳🇴 Norway: 98 🇨🇦 Canada: 97 🇩🇰 Denmark: 97 🇳🇱 Netherlands: 97 🇯🇵 Japan: 96 🇨🇭 Switzerland: 96 🇦🇺 Australia: 95 🇨🇱 Chile: 94 🇩🇪 Germany: 93 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: 91 🇮🇹 Italy: 90 🇪🇸 Spain: 90 🇫🇷 France:

I miss the days when March Madness meant watching college ball and not frantically booking ridiculously priced summer camps.

If you’re worried a loved one is considering suicide, there is help. Call/text 9-8-8 to connect with a trained responder for judgment-free suicide prevention support 24/7. Get info about mental health supports at: ow.ly/AxqR50QJVR0

I wish Ontario's Premier Ford was as directly involved and interested in ER overcrowding, closed ERs and protecting the public's health through wastewater surveillance than he is with liquor store paper bags. It's a matter of priorities. Mike Crawley cbc.ca/news/canada/to…