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CORONAVIRUS cases continue to rise, with 273 now confirmed in the UK. Health officials have been urging people to practice good hand washing to help prevent further spread of the virus, and now, ...

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 ...

The latest Google Doodle video features a 50 second clip of the six different stages of washing your hands. The video is accompanied by a jaunty jazz tune. And Dr Semmelweis appears to give support on ...

Hospital staff in Scotland have yet to meet a hand-washing target and compliance with standards varies across the country. The latest checks found 87% adherence to good hand hygiene practices on wards ...