Now Available for Health Workers: The WHO Academy’s COVID-19 Mobile Learning App The WHO Academy’s mobile learning app was developed specifically for health workers and is designed to enable them to expand their life-saving skills to battle COVID-19. With content in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish, the app delivers access to a wealth of COVID-19 knowledge resources developed by WHO, including up-to-the-minute guidance, tools, training, and virtual workshops to support health workers in caring for afflicted patients and in protecting themselves as they do their critical work. The app can be found via a direct link to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store or by searching “WHO Academy” in the stores.
When Is It Safe to Go Back to the Gym? If you enjoy a good gym workout, you’re probably hankering to get back to it – and in some states, it’s now possible. But with the virus swirling around, there are a few things to keep in mind. Whether you hit the gym or not is a personal decision. Ask your doctor if you’re not sure what’s best for you. If you’re at high risk, such as over the age of 65 or have a high-risk medical condition like lung or heart disease, diabetes, or a weakened immune system, consider whether the benefits of the gym are worth the higher risk of being in close proximity to others. (Considering the importance of social distancing, indoor group fitness classes aren’t your safest bet at this point. If group workouts are your thing, stick to classes held outdoors or online for now.) If you decide it’s time, here’s what you need to know to stay as safe as possible. Have a conversation with the gym. Ask what steps they’re taking to keep you safe. Social distancing is still ...
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