The researchers found that the variants have a similar surface stability as the wild type virus under laboratory conditions, but can be effectively eliminated by disinfection and thorough hand washing ...

Experts have stressed the importance of thorough hand-washing amid the coronavirus pandemic. But according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 4 ...

LOS ANGELES - You might not have realized it, but proper hand-washing is a five-step process. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, thorough hand-washing is a pivotal part ...

Many people wear contact lenses, and they want to know if they're safe to use right now. And it's a good question because we know the virus can enter through the nose, the mouth and the eyes. But ...

Thorough hand washing and sanitising are now second nature thanks to COVID-19, but a new study has also highlighted the dangers of open toilet lids, uncovered rubbish bins and defective plumbing ...

People around the world have been tasked with regular, thorough hand-washing to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.In Vietnam, they are using music to teach just why hand-washing is so ...

Historical perspectiveHand hygiene is recognized by infection prevention and control experts as the single most important intervention in decreasing the spread of infection in both healthcare and ...

We've been told over and over again that frequent and thorough hand-washing is the single most important thing we can do to stay healthy. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, we ...

Even after singing all six minutes of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, I’m still anxious that I haven’t washed my hands long enough to ensure they’re properly clean. So I like the idea behind this clever ...

A number of countries are reporting increasing rates of viral gastroenteritis over recent months, and experts suggest greater use of hand sanitizers, known to have little effect on pathogens such as ...

Kids have the darndest habit of fighting good hygiene, tooth and nail. (Literally.) As parents, we’ve always tried to convey that cleanliness is next to godliness but these days, our kid’s fingernail ...

Thorough hand washing and sanitising are now second nature thanks to COVID-19, but a new study has also highlighted the dangers of open toilet lids, uncovered rubbish bins and defective plumbing ...