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30.03.2023 / 04:51

Gaming the game: Ontario professor has advice on how to win Tim Hortons Roll Up to Win

For the second time in four years, a professor at the University of Waterloo has created a cheat code for improving the odds at winning Tim Hortons Roll Up to Win contest.

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U of Waterloo stabbing sends 2 students, gender studies professor to hospital

A gender studies professor and two students were injured and hospitalized while one person was arrested after a stabbing at the University of Waterloo.

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As wastewater testing at Toronto Pearson airport expands, it becomes more challenging: researcher

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University of Waterloo researchers developing 20-minute COVID-19 saliva test kits

COVID-19 saliva test, which would deliver results in less than 20 minutes.The school says the new test could put an end to delays in people getting test results and provide a better experience for those who need to be tested frequently.

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COVID-19 outbreak at University of Waterloo swells to include all residences

COVID-19 outbreak at the University of Waterloo has now spread to all of the school’s residences.“On Monday, March 29, 2021, Region of Waterloo public health informed us that ten people who live on or have visited our campus tested positive for COVID-19,” the school said in a statement.

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11 cases now linked to COVID-19 outbreak at University of Waterloo

COVID-19 outbreak in a residence at the University of Waterloo, according to Waterloo Public Health.The outbreak stems from a “cluster” of COVID-19 cases connected to series of gatherings students from both the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier attended from March 4 through March 7.

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At least 56 COVID-19 cases now connected to gatherings involving Laurier, Waterloo students

COVID-19 cases tied to a series of get-togethers in early March by students from the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University, which led to a cluster of cases and two outbreaks, continues to grow, according to the region’s top doctor.On Thursday, the agency announced it had connected at least 23 COVID-19 cases to a series of get-togethers held by students between March 4 and 7 at three homes in the area. Wilfrid Laurier reports 15 COVID-19 cases among students over 2-week span The students were said to not be wearing masks or following proper social distancing rules.“We are now seeing secondary spread in multiple settings,” Dr.

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Wilfrid Laurier reports 15 COVID-19 cases among students over 2-week span

Laurier, University of Waterloo COVID outbreaks connected to same cluster There were no further details provided about the latest case, citing privacy concerns.“The Laurier community can rest assured the university has in place rigorous protocols for sanitizing and cleaning campus areas since the beginning of the pandemic,” the school said as it announced the latest case.“In addition, all members of the Laurier community are reminded to follow public health guidelines and on-campus safety protocols to protect themselves and others from the spread of the virus.”The newest cases has not yet been linked to a COVID-19 outbreak at Clara Conrad Hall, a school residence where two cases resulted in an outbreak being declared on Saturday.

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Laurier, University of Waterloo COVID outbreaks connected to same cluster

COVID-19 outbreak at Wilfrid Laurier University has been connected to the cluster of cases reported by Waterloo Public Health earlier this week.On Thursday, the agency announced it had connected at least 23 COVID-19 cases to a series of get-togethers held by students between March 4 and 7 at three homes in the area.

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Waterloo get-togethers lead to cluster of 23 COVID-19 cases, university outbreak

COVID-19 cases as well as an outbreak at the University of Waterloo.The agency says get-togethers were held between March 4 and 7 at three homes in the area.

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Should all seniors get the COVID-19 vaccine before essential workers?

COVID-19 vaccines slowly expanding across Canada, some experts are emphasizing that age should be the main priority, even over some essential workers.The director of geriatrics at Sinai Health System in Toronto, Dr. Samir Sinha, says that regardless of if the goal is to prevent deaths, lessen the strain on the health-care system or reopen the economy, the approach should be the same: vaccinate seniors first.

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Do Ontario residents search for loopholes in COVID-19 rules?

COVID-19 pandemic, which always seems to lead to arguments over what the rules constitute, or to people looking for ways around them.It seems irresistible to look for a way around them for some people, so is simply in their nature to do so?A psychology professor at the University of Waterloo thinks this might be the case. Ontario government reports 945 new coronavirus cases, 18 new deaths “I think it is human nature to perceive the end as justifying the means,” Prof.

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Ontario universities urge students not to travel during reading week amid COVID-19

Ontario college students facing graduation uncertainty over field placements as pandemic continues The University of Guelph, for example, has 840 people living at its on-campus residences this semester.The university told those students to restrict non-essential travel during next week’s break.“Travel during the pandemic poses a significant health and safety risk to our student residence community and to those you spend time with while you are away,” its student housing services said in a letter.Students who do choose to travel should let the department know before they leave and isolate for 14 days upon their return, a period during which they are to remain in their room, not attend in-person classes and will have food delivered, the

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Ontario university professor debunks COVID-19 vaccine falsehoods

Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in an attempt to push the nation past the coronavirus pandemic.Naturally, in the current age of disinformation, a number of falsehoods have started to pop up alongside these news vaccines.

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Coronavirus: Okanagan residents react to online petition calling for schools to stay closed

COVID-19 cases continue to rise, not everyone thinks they should.An online petition has been created calling for schools across the country to remain closed.University students at the University of Waterloo, who started the petition, have been concerned about the level of apathy from policy makers.They have said health officials are underestimating the risks for students and the general public’s health.“We, the students at the University of Waterloo have been concerned about the apathy from policy makers who underestimate the fat tailed risk and effect size which is unprecedented,” wrote Ryan Han, the student who started the petition.“Schools are the modern petri dishes for the virus.”Hundreds of thousands of Canadians have signed the

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2nd COVID-19 outbreak declared at University of Waterloo residence

COVID-19 outbreak has been declared in a residence at the University of Waterloo, the school announced on Friday.It says Waterloo Public Health informed the school of the outbreak at Claudette Millar Hall on Thursday. COVID-19 outbreak declared at University of Waterloo residence People connected to the school tested positive on Dec.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at University of Waterloo residence

As many as 175 people exposed to COVID-19 at Kitchener restaurant: Waterloo Public Health “These two cases are close contacts of an individual who tested positive on Nov. 5,” Waterloo said in a statement.“All three individuals are self-isolating in dedicated residence suites.

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University of Waterloo research considers who should get COVID-19 vaccine first

University of Waterloo have developed a new model which they say will aid in determining which segment of the population should get vaccinated for COVID-19 in an effort to prevent the most deaths due to the virus.“When a vaccine becomes available many people will want to be vaccinated at first, and there might be supply issues, so policymakers will have to prioritize which ages should get it first,” said Waterloo professor Chris Bauch, who co-authored the study with professor Madhur Anand as well as PhD candidate Peter Jentsch.

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University of Waterloo reports first COVID-19 case

COVID-19 case involving someone connected to the institution.The school said it was notified about the case by Waterloo Public Health on Monday. 5th Wilfrid Laurier University student tests positive for coronavirus It did not say whether the case involved a student or a staff member.It said the person was in self-isolation and that Waterloo Public Health would be reaching out to those who had come into close contact.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The school also introduced a new tracker to show the number of cases that have occurred at each of its four locations.

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University of Waterloo to continue with distance learning in winter semester

Ontario reports 478 new coronavirus cases, largest 1-day jump since early May Waterloo Public Health reported 29 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, while the province announced 478 new positive tests for the coronavirus.

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Boredom specialist has tips to fight the blahs as pandemic rages on

COVID-19 case, and while people attempt to get back to some sort of normalcy, the potential for coronavirus-induced boredom remains.Cognitive neuroscientist James Danckert, a boredom researcher at the University of Waterloo, told 680 CJOB that people need to be prepared for the potential for boredom to set in as winter approaches and already-limited outside activities become out of reach.“We’ve all been under these constraints, haven’t we, where we aren’t able to do all of the things we would normally do and we certainly aren’t able to do the things as easily as we would want to be able to do them,” said Danckert.“That is a pretty good recipe for boredom.”“I think the first thing to do when we feel boredom coming on is to try to take a

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Waterloo chemistry professor blames ‘COVID fake emergency’ for cancelling exams

More than 100 students attend house party in Waterloo’s University District: police The post was deleted from the uwaterloo reddit page later in the day.Global News reached out to Palmer for further explanation of his syllabus but has yet to receive a response.His bio on the University of Waterloo’s web page says his research looks into the interaction of peptides and proteins with biological membranes.The university issued a statement to Global News from its Dean of Science.“The University of Waterloo respects the academic freedom of our faculty to express their opinions,” Professor Robert Lemieux said.

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Larger class sizes could have dramatic impact on coronavirus transmission: study

COVID-19 cases at school, a new study suggests.Researchers with the University of Waterloo and University of Guelph used a computer model to examine how the virus could spread at primary schools in Ontario and within students’ homes. Coronavirus: A guide to back-to-school rules across Canada They looked at class sizes of eight, 15 and 30.

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Enrollment appears to be up at Waterloo universities despite pandemic

coronavirus pandemic, it would be natural to assume that there would be plenty of them taking a year off this fall but that does not appear to be the case at the two Waterloo universities. Will students return to campus next year? Probably not, experts say “Fall enrolment appears to be up,” University of Waterloo spokesperson Pamela Smyth told Global News through email.

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Coronavirus: Ontario researchers study ‘doors’ in human cells affected by COVID-19

Companies testing next best thing to a coronavirus vaccine: an antibody drug Hirota told Global News the research is essentially a study on the entry points of viruses in the human body.

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How does Canada’s coronavirus tracing app work?

coronavirus tracing app is not without flaws but is a safe tool for those with privacy concerns, according to a University of Waterloo professor who specializes in artificial intelligence and technology.In a release, Waterloo professor Mark Crowley says the COVID Alert app basically functions using Bluetooth connections and random codes that are generated and stored in your phone.

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Hundreds of ‘excess deaths’ in Alberta amid COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic.Excess deaths, also known as excess mortality, refers to situations where there are more deaths during a particular time period than what is expected, based on historical data.The figures, released Friday, show that while there isn’t evidence of excess deaths in most jurisdictions in the country, there is evidence of it in Alberta, along with B.C. and Quebec.Stats Can compared data for seven weeks, starting at the end of February in 2020 to each of the previous five years.The data shows that this year, there were 402 more deaths in Alberta over the seven-week period.

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University of Waterloo researchers using social media to predict disease outbreaks

Researchers at the University of Waterloo are using social media in an attempt to forecast when we may see future outbreaks of diseases like COVID-19 and measles.

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Presidents of Waterloo, Wilfred Laurier universities offer plans for fall semester

The University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University both revealed some plans for how they will operate this fall.

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Kitchener hospital to house patients in Waterloo college dorm

The agreement with St. Paul’s University College will see 84 private rooms be made available to the hospital.

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