That's why the COVID-19 modelling the federal government is presenting this morning needs to be read with an understanding of what these models can — and can't — tell us. The short-term projections recently published by Ontario, Quebec and Alberta offered stark descriptions of what that could mean for Canada. There are significant challenges involved in modelling the future that apply to all situations, from weather patterns to elections to pandemics. Public health numbers are shown on a screen as Deputy Chief Public Health Officer Howard Njoo listens to Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam speak during a news conference on Monday. The numbers will fluctuate both because of new insights into COVID-19 and the actions taken by individuals.

Source: CBC News April 09, 2020 07:52 UTC