Physical distancing is not just for people but for pets, too, says a University of Guelph expert in zoonotic diseases. With more people, including dog walkers, populating trails and sidewalks to get exercise and fresh air, Prof. Scott Weese warns we should avoid interacting with other people’s pets. Weese, who is the chief of infection […]
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Dialling physical distancing measures up and down may be the best way to prevent COVID-19 from spreading in the long term without crushing Ontario’s economy or overwhelming health-care systems, according to a new disease modelling study involving a University of Guelph epidemiologist. The research team’s simulation shows that turning physical distancing measures off and on […]
Student Housing Refunds Students who moved out of U of G on-campus residences by March 22 will start seeing refunds in their bank accounts within the next four to six weeks. Thank you for your patience as these refunds are processed. Resources to Support Employees On the new Gryphon Family portal – www.uoguelph.ca/GryphonFamily – employees can find useful […]
With Easter and Passover upon us, is it safe to drop off food and treats to family members and friends? What’s the safest way to deliver these items and what are the risks of cooking for others? U of G food microbiologist Jeffrey Farber, the director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety and […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic is bringing Canadians’ travel plans to a halt, whether they were planning to go away for business or leisure, and the severe slowdown is likely to have lasting impacts on the entire industry, says a University of Guelph tourism sector expert. Prof. Mark Holmes, School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management in […]
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To date, there is no evidence linking COVID-19 transmission to food or food packages, says U of G Prof. Jeffrey Farber, Food Science. Farber is director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety. He is featured in an April 7 National Post story on washing foods during the COVID-19 pandemic. Farber says the practices we normally follow […]
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The Toronto Zoo was quick to take precautions after news of a tiger infected with COVID-19 hit the news, The Canadian Press reports in an article that appeared on CBC.ca, as well as several publications and that quotes Prof. Scott Weese, Ontario Veterinary College. Weese said the infection of the large cat is not entirely surprising, […]
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With so many Canadian being impacted by COVID-19, The Canadian Press spoke to several experts about how to protect yourself and others from the disease. U of G food science Prof. Keith Warriner addressed the subject of safety and takeout food in an article that appeared in the Toronto Star as well as several other […]
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The University of Guelph is galvanizing its extensive research capacities and expertise to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. U of G’s Office of Research will provide up to $10,000 in seed funding for eligible projects, with matching funds from the pertinent college. The Research Development and Catalyst Fund is intended to generate research projects and […]
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Dear U of G community members, Throughout the course of this pandemic, the University of Guelph has proven itself an important contributor in the fight against COVID-19. We have a number of experts at U of G who are involved in research to help forecast the near-term course of the pandemic, investigate the global management […]
Prof. Jeffrey Farber, Department of Food Science, spoke to The Globe and Mail about how to minimize the risk of infection with COVID-19 while grocery shopping Farber noted that the risk of contracting the virus that causes COVID-19 from food or food packaging is low, since the virus does not survive well on surfaces. He offered tips for taking precautions, including […]
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A portable, inexpensive diagnostic test kit for COVID-19 based on University of Guelph research is being used to confirm coronavirus infection in patients in Europe and to detect the virus on surfaces and products from hospitals to grocery stores in the United States. The technology can analyze DNA from a patient’s cheek swab to provide […]
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Updates for April 6, 2020 Final Exam Schedule on Registrar Office Website – Check for Updates The winter 2020 final exam schedule was posted on April 3 but as a result of date limitations within the system, the schedule can no longer be hosted on WebAdvisor. To view the current version, please visit the Office of […]
Two U of G experts appeared on several CBC Radio morning shows Tuesday morning to discuss grocery store shortages and the larger food system problems these shortages reveal. Prof. Mike von Massow, a food economist in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, discussed challenges facing farmers during the pandemic, such as a shortage […]
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Prof. Simon Somogyi, the Arrell Chair in the Business of Food at U of G, spoke with The Canadian Press about the shortages of flour on stores shelves. The article appeared in several news outlets across Canada, including the Winnipeg Free Press. With many Canadians taking up baking to pass the hours at home, it’s […]
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Nine students in the University of Guelph’s creative writing MFA program have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic — through writing. Their efforts have been compiled in a booklet called tbd: A Mixed-Mode Response to COVID-19. The works of short fiction, poems, personal reflections explore life under COVID-19 – the isolation, the encounters in grocery stores, […]
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The University of Guelph continues to operate and to provide necessary services to support its academic and research mission and operational and administrative functions. Many employees are working remotely and many employees, due to the nature of their work, are still working on campus. As we all understand, these are very unusual and challenging times, […]
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Dear U of G community members, Each day, I prioritize reading and listening to the provincial and federal COVID-19 updates. Keeping up to date on the evolving situation at the provincial and national levels is essential as we plan for today and into the future. In today’s provincial update, Ontario’s CEO of Public Health, Dr. […]
A former professor and graduate of University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) is taking on a key role at Health Canada as the country faces the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Harpreet Kochhar has been appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Canada’s new associate deputy minister of health. Kochhar will move into […]
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With most of us being told to remain indoors, many Canadians are using small acts of “neighbouring” to create other ways of connecting. What do these small interactions offer us? Will initiatives like “care-mongering” groups and pen pal campaigns continue after the pandemic is over? The University of Guelph has an expert who can offer […]
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