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A break in contact tracing could lead to a loss of control

TORONTO, April 7, 2021 – A temporary interruption in contact tracing of COVID-19 cases could lead to an irreversible loss of control of the disease even if the pandemic was previously contained, say Y

April 7, 2021 | 10:23 am

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A break in contact tracing could lead to a loss of control

TORONTO, April 7, 2021 – A temporary interruption in contact tracing of COVID-19 cases could lead to an irreversible loss of control of the disease even if the pandemic was previously contained, say Y

April 7, 2021 | 10:23 am

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Bilingualism can be a powerful tool in curbing dementia and a reason why foreign language learning should be supported, says York U expert

  TORONTO, March 23, 2021 − As the global population continues to age, there is a rising risk of cognitive decline and dementia. According to statistics, a one-year delay in symptom onset would r

March 23, 2021 | 11:11 am

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Drive-through simulation helps agencies in Canada and U.S. to vaccinate more people

TORONTO, March 22, 2021 – As cities and towns across Canada and the United States grapple with the logistics of planning COVID-19 vaccine sites, York professors have been busy helping to plan mass vac

March 22, 2021 | 10:28 am

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 Why aren’t more people downloading COVID contact tracing apps?

A new study by York University researchers points to accessibility issues and perception of privacy as the biggest obstacles TORONTO, March 22, 2021 − With rates of COVID-19 continuing to rise, apps l

March 22, 2021 | 10:01 am