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Back to homepageThe incidence of COVID-19 infection in Canada? New survey points to over 100,000 households
Survey reinforces need for social distancing April 8, 2020 – As Canada enters its second month of the COVID-19 crisis, a critical epidemiological and policy question concerns the incidence of this infection in the general population. Estimates of the case
Read MoreCoronavirus Reckoning: As outbreak hits home, Canadians brace for worse on health, economic fronts
Half fear illness will severely harm someone close; 65% worry for personal finances amid chaotic market March 17, 2020 – The threat, severity and infection rates of what had initially been a new viral outbreak a world away has in
Read MoreCOVID-19 Concern: Half in Canada now worried about risk of infection among friends, family and community
Three-in-ten say they’ll avoid large events such concerts and hockey games March 11, 2020 – As Canada records its first COVID-19 related death, the latest tracking survey data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds the number of Canadians who
Read MoreAs they work on coronavirus strategy, the Liberals struggle with their own poor political health
By Shachi Kurl, Executive Director Across the country, Canadians are wondering aloud about their risk and exposure to COVID-19. But perhaps there is no entity more susceptible, at least politically, to the novel coronavirus than the Trudeau government. The prime
Read MoreHalf of Canadians taking extra precautions as coronavirus continues to spread around the globe
Just one-quarter concerned about contracting virus; many more concerned about global impact February 5, 2020 – As the number of people confirmed to have contracted a new strain of coronavirus continues to rise, Canadians are remaining relatively calm, at least
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