Provinces are beginning a gradual reopening of their economies, lifting public health restrictions, just months after the novel coronavirus arrived.

But scientists like virologists and epidemiologists are warning that the loosening of restrictions will lead to more cases of COVID-19.

On this episode of This Is Why, we look at the likelihood of a second wave of the novel coronavirus in Canada.

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Guests:

Cynthia Carr, epidemiologist and founder, EPI Research

Allison Bench, online journalist, Global News

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