Hantavirus outbreak raises urgent questions for cleaning sector
As the deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius continues to unfold across Europe and South Africa, infection prevention experts are warning that one of the most critical elements of the crisis remains largely absent from public discussion: cleaning and biohazard control. At least three people have died following the outbreak, […]
Report shows need for investment in infection prevention
A new global report on infection prevention and control (IPC) by the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows there has been slow progress in addressing critical gaps to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
School’s back – and so are the bugs
As schools across Australia face up to a new semester, cleaning and hygiene are essential to ward off winter lurgies.
Toilet seat up or down? The truth about flushing and germs
A new study shows that flushing with the lid open might not make any difference to the spread of some germs — but there are implications for cleaning.
