What the Numbers Say: Delta and the Classroom
Offered By: Fields Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the impact of the Delta variant on classrooms and communities in this 57-minute panel discussion featuring experts Dr. Lydia Bourouiba, Dr. Ashleigh Tuite, and Dr. Nisha Thampi. Delve into crucial topics such as ventilation in schools, outbreak protocols, and potential lockdown triggers as Canada faces its fourth wave of the pandemic. Gain insights on the latest statistics, concerns for unvaccinated children under 12, and practical tips for classroom setup. Learn about hot zones, symptoms, testing recommendations, air quality considerations, and vaccine progress. Discover valuable advice for indoor sports and understand the implications of COVID variants on education and public health.
Syllabus
Introduction
Panelists
Hot Zones
Concerns for Children
Risk of Hospitalization
Symptoms
When to get tested
Air temperature and humidity
HEPA filters
COVID variants
Vaccine progress
Advice for indoor sports
Practical tips for setting up a classroom
Taught by
Fields Institute
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