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

LOCAL

NATIONAL

Boy, 2, dies after being struck by vehicle in Scarborough parking lot Jul 31, 2021, 5:42 PM Multiple brands of frozen mango recalled due to Hep A contamination Jul 31, 2021, 10:55 AM Ontario reports 258 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, 5th straight daily increase Jul 31, 2021, 10:03 AM

12-year-old boy shot multiple times near Jane Street and Hwy 401 Jul 30, 2021, 11:25 PM Pedestrian in life-threatening condition following alleged downtown hit-and-run Jul 30, 2021, 10:33 PM Man charged in Mississauga attempted murder investigation, Peel police say Jul 30, 2021, 9:20 PM

Defence chief's notes reveal debate over due process, optics on Fortin allegation Aug 01, 2021, 4:00 AM Little-known Canadian Blood Services rule requires people to be able to read, speak English before donating Jul 31, 2021, 7:10 PM Severe wildfires could affect community watersheds, says forest service researcher Jul 31, 2021, 7:00 AM

Alberta Medical Association head concerned over government lifting COVID restrictions Jul 30, 2021, 10:33 PM Federal government reaches nearly $8B deal with First Nations on drinking water suit Jul 30, 2021, 4:33 PM Two travellers from U.S. fined $20,000 each for fake vaccination documents Jul 30, 2021, 2:04 PM

LIFE

SPORTSNET

ENTERTAINMENT

What's open, closed this August long weekend Jul 30, 2021, 6:17 AM Café forced to close after a flood, then fire, days apart Jul 21, 2021, 5:51 PM 'It's heartbreaking': Scarborough family recovering after coyote attacks dog, chases girl on morning walk Jul 21, 2021, 4:32 PM Double or nothing: Inside look of empty Fallsview Casino days before reopening Jul 20, 2021, 5:56 PM Toronto to produce renewable natural gas from green bin organic waste Jul 20, 2021, 3:02 PM

A tornado is heading your way, what should you do? Jul 16, 2021, 1:26 PM At least 8 injured, 'catastrophic' damage after tornado hits Barrie Jul 15, 2021, 3:14 PM Royal Agricultural Fair cancels in-person events Jul 14, 2021, 4:55 PM Return of air travel brings ticket price hikes, booking woes Jul 14, 2021, 4:24 PM Toronto reopens indoor recreational amenities, pools to open Wednesday Jul 14, 2021, 2:55 PM

New-look Jays make a push on home soilJust moments agoTokyo Olympics10 minutes agoCanadian sisters advance to Women's 1500m semifinal17 minutes agoDe Grasse could deliver in 200m & Oleksiak cements Olympic legacy21 minutes agoBlue Jays trade RHP John Axford to Brewers for cash considerations22 minutes ago

Bearded ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill dies in his sleep at 72 Jul 28, 2021, 4:01 PM Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 1-7 Jul 26, 2021, 8:41 AM ‘Spencer,’ ‘The Last Duel' set for Venice Film Festival Jul 26, 2021, 7:41 AM Singer Keating accepts damages in tabloid phone hacking case Jul 26, 2021, 7:22 AM Bayreuth's Wagner festival opens with 1st female conductor Jul 26, 2021, 3:28 AM

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