by admin | Apr 21, 2022 | Infection prevention
Originally Published by Medical Xpress Doherty Institute researchers have tested the effectiveness of common household cleaning products’ ability to inactivate SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces, showing that detergent, bleach and alcohol are highly effective. Published in...
by admin | Apr 5, 2022 | Infection prevention
Originally Published by WebMD A type of ultraviolet light called far-UVC, which is safe to shine on people, could dramatically reduce the transmission of airborne germs when used indoors, according to a new study published in Scientific Reports, a journal by Nature....
by admin | Jan 25, 2022 | Infection prevention
Originally Published by TimesNowNews The easiest way to secure a room after someone in your home has COVID-19 is to close it off for a week, says Colleen McLaughlin, an associate professor of epidemiology and chair of the population health sciences department at the...
by admin | Dec 29, 2021 | Infection prevention
Originally Published by Infection Control Today Health care facilities are designed to serve and protect vulnerable patients, but without proper air hygiene or disinfection and sanitization these facilities can quickly become a super-spreader of harmful bacteria,...
by admin | Dec 13, 2021 | Infection prevention, Preventing germs
Originally Published by The Spectrum If it were possible to utter three words that could curb the spread of some of the most common illnesses, the phrase would likely be: Wash your hands. Whether it’s concerns about COVID-19 or fears about flu, hand washing remains as...
by admin | Nov 9, 2021 | Infection prevention
Originally Published by Integris Health The multi-year fight against COVID-19 has many Americans more in tune with their health. Between wearing masks and practicing frequent hand washing, people are learning how simple behavioral changes and preparations can help...
