Shaver: How to help the health-care system cope with COVID-19

In 2003, SARS caused 774 deaths worldwide, with 43 in Canada. Nearly half of cases involved health workers. COVID-19 has spread to 115 countries with more than 4,000 deaths – more than five times more than SARS, in less time. We must look for short-term and longer-term mitigating measures, including for those persons who live “paycheque-to-paycheque” and have no sick leave. They may be working part-time or are self-employed. How can they be induced to remain in quarantine? Read