Nearly three billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been given worldwide by the middle of June this year, in six months since vaccination programmes started. In the richer western countries, which secured the majority of available...
Hand hygiene is one of the pillars of infection control. It was recognised as far back as the nineteenth century as essential to prevent spread of infections in hospitals – even before it was understood that...
Washing hands with soap and water is recognised as the most effective way to clean hands of dirt and infectious microorganisms. In healthcare settings it has been regarded as one of the most important components of...
The World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) have issued guidelines on how workplaces can be re-opened safely after COVID-19 lockdowns are eased around the world. They recommended that detailed plans are drawn up...
Every year, 15 October is celebrated as Global Handwashing Day, led by WHO and UNICEF, to promote awareness of the importance of handwashing with soap to help prevent the spread of infections, reduce sickness and save...
Polluted air is a major hazard in urban environments and responsible for many illnesses and deaths each year. The indoor environment also adds to air pollution in numerous ways, causing a range of complaints termed Sick...
The air around us may appear to be clean, but it carries many types of microscopic particles, such as mineral particles, water droplets, pollen, various kinds of biological material and man-made pollutants, that can’t be seen...
The COVID-19 pandemic almost overnight changed the working practices of millions of people around the world. For many people with office jobs, working from home has become routine, while those who have continued in their workplace...
The workplace or customer washroom is one of the most problematic areas for businesses that are re-opening during the coronavirus crisis. There are many hygiene issues in the washroom because of the number of users, the...
The World Health Organization says that the most important action we can take during the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic is to wash hands frequently to remove any viruses that may be on them. Washing hands is the...