In episode 17 of his podcast on the pandemic, Goel – a renowned public health expert and founding head of Public Health Ontario, which was set up in response to the 2003 SARS outbreak – explains why we need to "carefully balance" the consequences of continued public health measures with the consequences of COVID-19 itself. COVID-19: What's Next is a bi-weekly podcast created by Goel in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. Note: The information in this podcast is current as of the posting date. Listeners should consult their local public health agency for the latest information in their jurisdiction. Photo: Randy Risling/Toronto Star/Getty Images