Ian Schakel
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BIPOC, low income earners found to be disproportionately affected by COVID-19
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In a report titled “Initial Analysis of Socio-Demographic Indicators for COVID-19 Cases” released by the Region of Waterloo Public Health in Nov. 2020, local data suggested that COVID-19 has had “a significant disproportionate impact on individuals who identify as a visible minority, as Black, who have a before-tax income of less than $50,000 and whose…
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Athletic Complex reopens as Waterloo enters red “control” zone
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As of Feb. 22, the Region of Waterloo moved into the red “control” zone, allowing the department of athletics and recreation to reopen the Athletic Complex and swimming pool to Golden Hawks. This past Monday, the Athletic Complex has reopened its doors to the Laurier community with shortened hours and time slot reservations to accommodate…
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COVID-19 updates, Feb. 17: Waterloo region in red zone
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On Feb. 16, Waterloo region re-entered the province’s red ‘control’ zone. Wellington-Dufferin Guelph Public health has also moved into the red zone, Brant County Health Unit and Huron Public health are in the orange ‘restrict’ zone. The announcement was made on Feb. 12 and follows after the province’s previous stay-at-home order. As of this week,…
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COVID-19 updates, Feb. 9 2021
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On Tuesday, Feb. 9, 38 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Waterloo region. The total number of cases in the month of February is now 420, with 400 active cases, 31 people in hospital and 11 in intensive care units. Ontario reported 1 022 cases, the fewest on a single day without data errors…
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What have we learnt after a year of COVID-19 in Canada?
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It’s official; it’s been one year since Canada’s first confirmed case of COVID-19. I don’t think I need to summarize the year for anyone. It’s been a nightmare of global sickness, endless isolation and too many long days wondering when we as a population will return to normalcy. But after a year I wonder, what…
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Trinity Bible Chapel breaks COVID-19 rules
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Trinity Bible Chapel in Waterloo has faced backlash from the local community for continuing to host in-person church services despite Ontario’s stay-at-home order that was issued to combat the spread of COVID-19. The services were being held over the designated capacity, which defied the province’s order stating that there are not to be any public…
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Laurier announces plan for fall 2021 course delivery
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In an email sent to Laurier students on Jan. 28, Laurier’s VP academic office announced the plan for fall 2021 course delivery. The university is planning and preparing for a return to campus and to offer as many undergraduate and graduate courses in person as possible, within the guidelines of public health. “We recognize the…
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Laurier announces approach to Spring, Intersession and Summer 2021 courses
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On Jan. 20, Provost and Vice-President: Academic Tony Vannelli announced Laurier’s approach to the upcoming Spring, Intersession and Summer 2021 courses, in an email sent to Laurier students. “Given the continued public health risks presented by COVID-19 in Ontario, the safest approach for our university community is to continue to offer undergraduate and graduate courses…
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77 COVID cases in Waterloo Region reported since Monday: Dec 1 COVID-19 update
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Region of Waterloo Public Health reported 77 cases of COVID-19 since Monday. There are currently 561 active cases in the region, 27 people hospitalised and nine of those 27 in intensive care units. In the month of November, there were over 1,400 cases of COVID-19 reported in Waterloo Region. November’s total amounts to 37 per…
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Researchers at Laurier trialing antiviral drug found to be effective at blocking two strains of coronavirus
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A team of researchers at Wilfrid Laurier University has been developing an antiviral drug aimed at boosting the body’s innate immune response against respiratory infections such as COVID-19. This drug, code-named AntiV™ during its development, has been shown to boost the body’s natural immune response to viruses such as COVID-19, preventing infection and replication in…
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