Category Archives: General news
Handwashing helps control the spread of viruses AND bacteria
They spread in a variety of ways – but both can be kept in check [...]
Feb
Soap and water hand washing is the preferred method – but why 20 seconds?
Mathematical model reveals that it needs to be “vigorous” Using soap and water is the [...]
Sep
THIS is why you need to wash your hands “for at least 20 seconds”
Effective vigorous techniques take time, says report There has been a great deal of publicity [...]
Aug
Call to reduce reliance on sanitisers in the workplace and encourage hand washing
“Norovirus outbreaks increasing in England” warns the UK government Norovirus, the so-called “winter vomiting bug”, [...]
Aug
Lack of hand washing sink availability an issue in West Indies
Why it’s important to focus on hand washing – with soap and water Seconds save [...]
Jul
Call for handwashing with soap and water as E. coli O157 identified at historic working farm
It’s “necessary to prevent stomach bugs” says medical consultant Public health experts are taking immediate [...]
Jul
Hand washing is a “powerful tool” against a host of childhood ailments says report
Anti Covid-19 measures have “shut out other viruses and bacteria” As countries with commonplace Covid [...]
Jun
FSIC warning: wash hands with soap and water – not gels
Norovirus can only be controlled with hand washing says Council Vomiting and diarrhoea are some [...]
May