COVID-19 is a new virus that has not been previously identified in humans. A virus is a submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people, and more rarely, these can then spread from person to person through close contact.
Four Toronto District School Board high school students spent their CO-Op placement at Birchlife during the 2020 Spring lockdown. Here's what they have to say:
Haider's Story
Megan's Story
Ashwatth's Story
Farhan's Story
Protect yourself and recognize Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) symptoms
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Good Read: Coronavirus: the Swiss Cheese Strategy. How Any Country Can Learn to Dance and Stop the Coronavirus.
Practice physical distancing
My mask protects you, your mask protects me
Where to Buy custom face masks in Toronto BlogTO. Nov 2020
How to Wash Your Hands
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For 20 seconds of hand-washing, sing the "Happy Birthday to you" song, Twice. |
LOL
April 7th: Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau responds to a question about using face masks.
We belly-laughed and then came the 2.3m views song from anonymotif and numerous others.
LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE
We belly-laughed and then came the 2.3m views song from anonymotif and numerous others.
LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE
Half of us are going to come out of this quarantine as amazing cooks. The other half will come out with a drinking problem.
PSA – every few days try your jeans on just to make sure they fit. Pajamas will have you believe all is well in the kingdom.
Homeschooling is going well. 2 students suspended for fighting and 1 teacher fired for drinking on the job.
This morning I saw a neighbour talking to her cat. It was obvious she thought her cat understood her. I came into my house, told my dog – we laughed a lot.
Quarantine Day 5 – Went to this restaurant called THE KITCHEN. You have to gather all the ingredients and make your own meal. I have no clue how this place is still in business.
Day 6 of Homeschooling – My child just said "I hope I don't have the same teacher next year" – I'm offended.
Better 6 feet apart than 6 feet under.
There's a concert this year that's only 45 cents!
Really?, You ask.It's 50 cent featuring Nickleback : )
A Pill for Loneliness
Music to #StayHomeStaySafe
I promise you'll love Dallas Green from St. Catharines, Ontario. Recorded Live at Studio 211 | CBC Music. More on city and colour.
A guide to accept your feelings, tolerate distress, and thrive.
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| › Tolerance of Uncertainty is a workbook from Bay Psychology in North Bay focuses on emotional regulation, wellness/self-care, radical acceptance and self-compassion. This guide is distributed by Taddle Creek Family Health Team. 790 Bay Street, Toronto. |
Low mood or just maybe a bit anxious?
Talk with a coach over the phone, watch videos and access tools that support your mental wellness.
BounceBack® is a free skill-building program by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) for adults and youth 15+.
Toronto Public Library is online
38 Ways to Use your local Library. Just dig out that old dusty card and log in to find all the digital resources and services you can access including ebooks, eaudiobooks, movies and music, in multiple languages.
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| "I'm reading The Peripheral by William Gibson. Its digital landscape seems fitting somehow." Sally Hewson. |
We Watch
My family is super delighted right now with the 2018 animated feature, Isle of Dogs, directed by Wes Anderson. Find the film wherever you watch #filmsandmovies #streamingvideo
Planet of the Humans from Producer & Environmentalist Michael Moore was released on Earth Day, April 22nd. This reflective and optimistic view of how we might get a grip on our out-of-control human presence and consumption to protect our environment and the health of our future.
Less of everything. Sharing everything.
Carnival happened
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"So glad I had a fantastic Carnival and know 'de chunes'. Here are the ones I like"
from Denyse J. Trinidad Carnival February 15th & 16th 2020.
Far from finished – Voice The Artiste.
Thank You Friends & Colleagues for sharing !
Photo above: Tamsin has been sewing up Face coverings since early Spring 2020. She recently posted a sign saying she's crossed the 2000 masks! She places new masks everyday on a make-shift display outside her house. Masks are all free and they are both functional and beautiful!
Chronicles
April 19 2022
Public Health Ontario reports Ontario is experiencing a sixth severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic wave dominated by the Omicron BA.2 sub-lineage.
November 24 2021
The Omicron variant is a variant of SARS-CoV-2 that was first reported to the World Health Organization from South Africa.
November 14 2020 – Another lockdown. Do not enter another house that's not your own home.
The Omicron variant is a variant of SARS-CoV-2 that was first reported to the World Health Organization from South Africa.
November 14 2020 – Another lockdown. Do not enter another house that's not your own home.
Three-layer masks are now being recommended. Patio and bathroom service very spotty throughout the city. Parking tickets have reappeared. Gyms remain closed. Find your favourite performer, sport event or Award show, now streaming online.
July – #ActiveTO. Go Outside. Stay Apart.
June 1 – The lockdown is extended for another month as the city slowly reopens beyond essential services. Restaurants remain open for take-out and deliver
April 20 – Six weeks into the lockdown. The message from Our Medical Officer of Health is Stay home, stay informed, stay healthy & stay calm. Watch Mayor John Tory. Interview CP24.
March 27 – A state of emergency is declared for the city of Toronto to help contain the spread and prevent the disease from overwhelming the health-care system.
January 27, 2020 – The National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg confirms Canada’s first documented case of the Novel Coronavirus.
December 31, 2019 – A pneumonia outbreak reported in Wuhan, China is traced to a novel strain of coronavirus.
March 27 – A state of emergency is declared for the city of Toronto to help contain the spread and prevent the disease from overwhelming the health-care system.
January 27, 2020 – The National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg confirms Canada’s first documented case of the Novel Coronavirus.
December 31, 2019 – A pneumonia outbreak reported in Wuhan, China is traced to a novel strain of coronavirus.
September to December 2019
When the Virus hit, we were distracted.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg taken 14 days to cross the Atlantic on a carbon-neutral journey via boat for climate change summits in the US, departing on November 13.
In at least 85 cities and towns, Canadians marched to bring awareness and demand “widespread, systemic change” as part of a global climate movement.
Billionaire American financier Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in a New York jail after apparently committing suicide while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
Trump U.S. President Donald Trump denigrates a majority-black district in the Baltimore-area as a “disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess.” lashing out in tweets against Rep. Elijah Cummings.
In Hong Kong massive protests call for democratic reforms.
Gun violence.
Everyone lost their minds when a photo was published by Time magazine showing party leader Justin Trudeau in “brownface” makeup at a 2001 “Arabian Nights”- themed party at a B.C. private school.
“Game of Thrones”.
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi authorizes articles of impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump.
In October, Canada’s 43rd general election was held.
A woman or girl was killed every 2.5 days on average in 2019. More promises to end violence against women.
The new virus did not make the News.