The statistic that dictates how far the coronavirus will spread

Due to myriad variables it’s not possible to predict your exact odds of contracting the novel coronavirus, but according to one renowned mathematician, there’s one statistic we should be closely tracking to gauge the probability of becoming infected.

Mar 02, 2020, 3:51 PM

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Walmart, Costco, Shoppers Drug Mart among businesses fined for COVID violations: York Region Jan 19, 2021, 7:00 PM Toronto’s COVID-19 mass immunization clinic paused immediately amid vaccine delays Jan 19, 2021, 6:04 PM Wong-Tam tweet calls out Ford's 'up that guy's ying yang' comment Jan 19, 2021, 5:26 PM

Calls to cut off big-box non-essential shopping grow Jan 19, 2021, 4:56 PM Ontario's minister of long-term care launches 'personal attack' against Horwath, NDP Jan 19, 2021, 4:38 PM 1 dead, 2 injured in multi-vehicle crash near Kipling and Rexdale Jan 19, 2021, 3:39 PM

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 Jan 19, 2021, 7:37 PM No Pfizer BioNTech vaccine doses to be shipped to Canada next week: Fortin Jan 19, 2021, 6:10 PM Maritime senators issue plea for Ottawa to provide financial support to Maritime Bus Jan 19, 2021, 3:46 PM

Subway can press $210-million defamation suit against CBC for show on chicken content Jan 19, 2021, 3:08 PM Coal policy decisions belong with politicians, not courts, Alberta lawyer argues Jan 19, 2021, 2:44 PM Ombudsman slams new restrictions on mental-health support for veterans' families Jan 19, 2021, 2:00 PM

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Picturesque lighthouse at Nova Scotia's Peggys Cove to get viewing platform Jan 15, 2021, 2:02 PM Harvest Meats recalls sausages over undercooking Jan 15, 2021, 6:16 AM 'This is too much': Art shows children's struggles during COVID-19 pandemic Jan 15, 2021, 4:00 AM Protecting Toronto’s Black culture in Little Jamaica Jan 14, 2021, 4:49 PM Mayor Tory says Toronto will 're-examine' if skating rinks, toboggan hills should remain open Jan 14, 2021, 11:45 AM

Can we build 15-minute cities where we live? Jan 14, 2021, 5:16 AM Is the internet breaking your parents’ brains? Jan 12, 2021, 5:09 AM Pet scams skyrocket amid soaring demand during pandemic Jan 11, 2021, 3:43 PM Will Canada’s transit systems change forever? Jan 11, 2021, 5:13 AM Mandatory online learning leaves single parents with impossible choice Jan 09, 2021, 2:13 PM

Atlanta Dream nearing sale, ending Kelly Loeffler's stint in WNBAJan 19, 2021, 9:45 PMSouthampton picks up easy win over Shrewsbury Town in FA CupJan 19, 2021, 9:39 PMMatthews vs. McDavid rivalry in North Division ready to ramp upJan 19, 2021, 9:32 PMNathan MacKinnon reaches 500 points as Avalanche top KingsJan 19, 2021, 9:24 PMNBA Highlights home + NBA Jan. 19Jan 19, 2021, 9:12 PM

Judge: Maxwell's sex relationships with adults can be secret Jan 19, 2021, 8:02 PM File details investigation into John Mulaney 'SNL' monologue Jan 19, 2021, 6:35 PM From Gaga to Garth, Miranda to Moreno: Celebs join inaugural Jan 19, 2021, 5:08 PM NJ high court overturns conviction over 'Shining' reference Jan 19, 2021, 6:33 PM Teen whom Biden befriended as fellow stutterer has book deal Jan 19, 2021, 6:28 PM

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