As coronavirus, now known as covid-19, continues to spread, health organisations are urging people to engage in basic protective measures to curb the spread of the deadly disease. While it may seem ...

A fluorescence test method was used to visually evaluate handwashing efficacy. Difficult-to-clean areas on skin such as skin folds and webbing between fingers were identified; specific washing ...

A six-step hand-washing technique advocated by the World Health Organization has been found to be the most effective for reducing bacteria. Subscribe today for unlimited access to 6,000+ clinical ...

Today is Global Handwashing Day (October 15) which is an occasion to motivate people to improve their hand washing habits. You may think this wouldn't be necessary, as surely everyone washes their ...

With coronavirus cases rapidly increasing across Wales and the rest of the UK, there has been a huge public health focus on effective hand washing. But researchers from Swansea University claim proper ...

Hand gel sanitisers can help in fighting germs but health authorities maintain traditional washing is still the best method amid the coronavirus outbreak. Public Health England recommend cleaning with ...