EPISODE · Oct 14, 2020 · 26 MIN
COVID-19: Playing Sports Safely with Dr. Ray Deonandan
from IMPACT Medicom · host Dr. Ray Deonandan
Dr. Ray Deonandan is a Canadian epidemiologist, assistant director, and associate professor at the University of Ottawa. In this episode, we discuss how we can exercise safely during the COVID-19 epidemic as the cold weather approaches.The importance of exercise for physical and mental health is discussed as well as tips for reducing the chance of COVID-19 transmission while exercising. We discuss the differences in transmission risk for adults vs children and the types of exercises that are safest for each age group. Topics such as whether we should wear a mask outside while exercising, whether sweat droplets increase transmission, and the length of exposure needed for transmission outside are discussed. **If you enjoy our podcast, please take the time to rate our podcast and subscribe**For more great podcasts and other features, visit our website at: www.impactmedicom.com.
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Dr. Ray Deonandan is a Canadian epidemiologist, assistant director, and associate professor at the University of Ottawa. In this episode, we discuss how we can exercise safely during the COVID-19 epidemic as the cold weather approaches. The importance of exercise for physical and mental health is discussed as well as tips for reducing the chance of COVID-19 transmission while exercising. We discuss the differences in transmission risk for adults vs children and the types of exercises tha...
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