Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
8:30 – What should we be looking for in the volumes of COVID-19 data we’re seeing from the provincial and federal governments? Epidemiologist Cynthia Carr says we may be paying too much attention to daily case counts, and should instead be looking at the mortality rate and the numbers of ICU patients to get a real understanding of the curve. Carr joins Gormley to give a primer on what the COVID-19 statistics tell us, what they can’t tell us, and why she believes widespread testing is so important.
LIVE: Cynthia Carr, Epidemiologist and Principal Consultant with EPI Research Inc.
9:15 – Prime Minister Trudeau gives an update on the COVID-19 outbreak. [LIVE COVERAGE]
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11:00 – When the COVID-19 restrictions have all lifted, how different will our world look? Will we ever shake hands again? Will people have more appreciation for human contact and interaction? Will more people work from home? Give us a call at 1-877-332-8255 and tell us what lasting effect you think COVID-19 will have on the world and our society.
12:00 – The Saskatoon Teachers’ Association has partnered with SaskTel and local school boards to distribute hundreds of cell phones to those kids who don’t have access to wireless data or devices to access the Internet. STA President John McGettigan says they hope to start by sending out 500 smartphones Monday, which can act as hotspots in the home and enable distance learning and other benefits. McGettigan joins Gormley to share details.
LIVE: John McGettigan, president of the Saskatoon Teachers’ Association.
