How homelessness poses a barrier to infection prevention
Drs Martha Montgomery and Monique Carry of the CDC discuss hand hygiene accessibility for people experiencing homelessness.
Particularly in the early stages of the COVID-19...
Warmer temperatures lower COVID-19 transmission
Warmer conditions lower the spread of COVID-19 but are not enough alone to prevent transmission, scientists have demonstrated.
Researchers at Imperial College London conducted a...
New insights highlight importance of antiviral materials in infection control
A new review has been developed to enhance understanding and inform decisions on the use of antiviral materials and coatings to support infection control.
The...
Gene could offer protection from severe COVID-19
A new genetic discovery could explain why certain people do not exhibit symptoms of COVID-19, despite being infected with the virus.
A team of scientific...
UVC room sterilisation for the fight against SARS-Cov-2 and ‘superbugs’
With a wide range of UVC room sterilisation products available, how can users be sure they are selecting the best one?
CW Applied Technology was...
Prior COVID-19 infection reduces reinfection risk for up to 10 months
People are less likely to be reinfected with COVID-19 if they already contracted the virus within ten months previously, a new study has found.
The...
Glowing molecule could help the fight against antibiotic resistance
A team of researchers has developed a glowing molecule that could help the fight against antibiotic resistance, by alerting doctors to what kind of...
Liverpool pilot events did not impact COVID-19 infection rates
Pilot social events held in Liverpool did not significantly impact COVID-19 infection rates in the region, officials have confirmed.
Following four events held as part...
12-week gap for second Pfizer vaccine achieves peak antibody resistance
Delaying the second Pfizer vaccine dose to 12 weeks significantly increases antibody resistance in older people, a new study has found.
Researchers at the University...
Mathematical model predicts COVID-19 will become a seasonal flu
A new research project using mathematical models has indicated that COVID-19 may become merely a seasonal flu, inflicting mild symptoms.
The investigation, led by scientists...
UK to launch Global Pandemic Radar to identify COVID-19 variants
The UK will be launching its new Global Pandemic Radar in a bid to identify and track new COVID-19 variants and emerging diseases.
The pathogen...
Employees influenced by workplace COVID-19 infection control practices
Employees are likely to continue following workplace COVID-19 infection control practices outside of work, new research has found.
A study carried out by Washington State...
Nanofibre filter captures 99.9% of coronavirus aerosol
A new study has shown that nanofibre filters capture nearly 100% of coronavirus aerosols – a finding that could help mitigate airborne spread of...
Improving COVID-19 patient outcomes with monoclonal antibodies
A study in the US has concluded that a COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies treatment significantly mitigates the risk of hospitalisation and death from the disease.
The...
Call for improvement in indoor infection control methods against COVID-19
A group of researchers are calling for a ‘paradigm shift’ in indoor infection control methods to combat airborne pathogens including COVID-19.
The international group of...
Cleaning and hygiene: the importance of disinfection and decontamination
British Cleaning Council Chairman Paul Thrupp tells Health Europa Quarterly about priorities and challenges in the cleaning and hygiene sector.
Cleaning and disinfection are essential...
UK implements new measures to control Indian COVID-19 variant
The UK Government is implementing new measures to control the spread of the Indian COVID-19 variant – known as B1.617.2 – which is beginning...
Clinical wound care and infection control
American Professional Wound Care Association Director Dr Richard Schlanger tells HEQ about the challenges facing the treatment and care of wounds.
US-based non-profit the American...
Newly developed material protects against resistant bacteria
A team of researchers has developed a new material that protects against resistant bacteria, preventing wounds from becoming infected.
The team at Chalmers University of...
Infection control restrictions in UK care homes to be eased
Care homes in the UK will see COVID-19 infection control restrictions eased from May 17.
From May 17, UK care homes will see infection control...
