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Canadian COVID-19 research gives us new tools to tackle a pandemic

With a new boost of infrastructure support, researchers are poised to find solutions to the challenges that arose under the pressure of the pandemic
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The research projects supported through our Exceptional Opportunities Fund – COVID-19 competitions are on the frontlines of developing solutions to the economic turmoil, altered lifestyles and human health costs that have resulted from the pandemic. Here are five examples:

Taking the fear out of touch with antiviral inks
Testing sewage to see community infection levels
Is COVID-19 a vascular disease?
Virtual reality offers students mental health support
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