Norfolk County Residents Prepare for Rare Solar Eclipse
Norfolk County residents will have the rare opportunity to witness a total solar eclipse, with McMaster University providing certified eclipse glasses to ensure safe viewing. The path of totality, stretching from southwest to northeast, will encompass Norfolk and Brantford, allowing for a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle. Free eclipse glasses will be available at public libraries, but quantities are limited, so residents are encouraged to secure their pair early.
McMaster University study finds schools and daycares not significant source of COVID-19 transmission with prevention measures in place
McMaster University researchers found that schools and daycares were not significant sources of COVID-19 transmission when infection prevention and control measures were in place. The review, published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, suggests that proper measures like masking, vaccinations, and test-to-stay policies are effective in reducing spread. This challenges the need for prolonged closures and emphasizes the importance of maintaining such measures for safe in-person learning.