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A man was found dead in a burning house in Woodbridge early Thursday, York Regional Police Sgt. Andy Pattenden said.https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/04/16/man-found-dead-inside-burning-home-in-woodbridge-york-police-say.html …

This previously healthy 63-year-old father, got COVID-19, went on a ventilator, was told he had a 50/50 chance of surviving — and lived. This is Richard Reid's journey on fighting against all odds to recovery.https://twitter.com/i/moments/1250769822545305601 …

Canada faces a looming “echo pandemic” of mental health issues as the coronavirus outbreak takes a heavy toll on isolated Canadians, health-care workers, and those who’ve seen usual mental health supports fall away in the lockdown, says the CMHAhttp://torstar.co/PNKR50zfvIi 

A U.K. study reported a 66 per cent death rate for COVID patients requiring advanced respiratory support. A study from Wuhan found that only three out of 22 patients survived after being placed on a ventilator. This is Richard Reid's survival story.https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/04/16/hes-63-got-covid-19-went-on-a-ventilator-and-lived-a-toronto-mans-terrifying-journey.html?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_campaign=GTA&utm_content=survivorofcovid …

A week after returning to Toronto, he had a cough, mild-fever, chills. He got tested for COVID-19 and it came back positive. His health quickly deteriorated over the days. “It felt like you couldn’t get enough air.” Then, he was transported to hospital.https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/04/16/hes-63-got-covid-19-went-on-a-ventilator-and-lived-a-toronto-mans-terrifying-journey.html?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_campaign=GTA&utm_content=survivorofcovid …

The vast majority of COVID-19 patients who undergo the ventilator procedure end up dying with a tube in their throat, global statistics show. Richard Reid, a previously healthy was one of them. He was told he had a 50-50 chance of survival.https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/04/16/hes-63-got-covid-19-went-on-a-ventilator-and-lived-a-toronto-mans-terrifying-journey.html?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_campaign=GTA&utm_content=survivorofcovid …

This 63-year-old Bay St. businessman got COVID-19, went on a ventilator — and lived. This disease is a monster, he says. And his survival does nothing to inoculate him against his fear. “This virus — it’s more terrifying to me than ever.”http://torstar.co/Ry3k50zfOk6 

Today's the day! Calling people of all ages — we have a live beginner's dance class taught by the @nationalballet First Soloist Tina Pereira happening at 12 p.m. Extra challenge? Take photos or videos of you trying it out! Time to get active.https://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/2020/04/13/live-on-thursday-at-12-pm-et-take-a-beginners-ballet-class-taught-by-national-ballets-of-canada-first-soloist-tina-pereira.html?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_campaign=Life&utm_content=balletclasslive …

What’s worse than speaking moistly? Just hearing the word ‘moist,’ writes Vinay Menon. #opinionhttp://torstar.co/JZV350zfsmK 

Outbreaks of COVID-19 within Ontario hospitals have made headlines in recent days. But what exactly are they? And how can patients be assured they are still safe when they go in for an unrelated issue?http://torstar.co/3osB50zfOZJ 

ICYMI: WestJet lays off 1,700 pilots amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to devastate the travel industry.http://torstar.co/dZsK50zfOH2 

#Contributor: There is a distinct health gap between the data we have and the data we need. To help combat COVID-19, we need better data to benefit all. #Opinionhttp://torstar.co/sLjR50zfpv1