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Cobalt-60, shown here in Bruce Power’s secondary fuel bay, is one of the isotopes that is harvested from Ontario’s nuclear reactors for medical use across the world. Cobalt-60 keeps hospitals safe for patients by sterilizing medical devices such as gloves, masks and sutures, while also eliminating foodborne disease, and stopping the spread of illnesses caused by insects among other uses.

Published Dec 18, 2018 at 12:38pm

Sponsored Content: Fighting Cancer. Together.

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