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Dangers of a sedentary COVID-19 lockdown: Inactivity can take a toll on health in just two weeks
As the world digs in for the second wave of COVID-19, flu season and winter, people also face a serious risk from reduced physical activity . . .
Watch: The Global Nexus and preventing the next pandemic
Infectious disease researcher Gerry Wright and virologist Karen Mossman explain how researchers at the Global Nexus for Pandemics and Biological Threats are coming up with . . .
Polypropylene, the material now recommended for COVID-19 mask filters: What it is, where to get it
Adding a third layer to cloth face masks is now recommended for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Non-woven polypropylene fabric is the material of choice . . .