Posts Tagged ‘coronavirus’
Environmental contamination with COVID-19: how big is the risk?
There have been several studies examining the potential risk for contaminated environmental surfaces being involved in the transmission of COVID-19. We know that the SARS-CoV-2 virus, that causes COVID-19, can survive on dry surfaces for days, like its ‘cousins’ the SARS and MERS viruses. We know it can be found in clinical settings during the care…
Read MoreCOVID-19: what’s with all this social distancing?
For the past three weeks (is it really only three weeks?) and for at least three weeks to come (with the expectation of more), we have been socially distancing in the UK. This means working from home where possible, and only leaving your home when necessary to exercise (once per day), buy food or access…
Read MoreResources for healthcare workers
It’s more important than ever to clean and disinfect the right way. Our resources help healthcare professionals raise awareness and promote best practice. We know why, here’s how. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought infection prevention and control to the front of everyone’s minds. The WHO and government bodies worldwide have produced comprehensive guidance and clear…
Read MoreCoronavirus: a lecture by Martin Kiernan
This lecture was given to staff at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust on 26th March 2020 as part of Martin’s role back in the NHS. The below vidoes are directly linked to their YouTube channel. The origins of coronavirus Find out how COVID-19 compares with SARS and MERS, and how the UK compares with…
Read MoreCOVID-19 pandemic picks up pace
The latest news on the COVID-19 pandemic is that it’s picking up pace and very much going global. There have now been more than 450,000 confirmed cases worldwide, and more than 21,000 deaths (with a case fatality rate of 4.5% amongst confirmed cases). In the UK, there have been almost 10,000 confirmed cases and more…
Read MorePersistent shedding of COVID-19 – what does this mean?
Several epidemiological studies have shown that the shedding of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 can continue for many days after symptoms resolve. What does this mean? Do people remain infectious after their symptoms resolve? The answer isn’t clear, but it seems that people are most infectious at the start of their symptoms, and much less…
Read MoreInfection prevention experts answer your top coronavirus questions
Our infection prevention experts and scientists answer some of the general public’s biggest questions surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. With answers from our Clinical and Science & Innovation teams. [If you’re a healthcare professional, you should follow local, national and international guidance on the matter as appropriate]. Do face masks actually protect you against coronavirus?…
Read MoreInflated prices for Clinell products during the coronavirus outbreak
We do not condone inflating prices in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. We want our products to be readily available to protect those most in need. Inflated prices on Clinell products. In light of the coronavirus outbreak, we’re experiencing a very high demand for our Clinell hand and surface disinfection products. We’d like to thank those…
Read MoreMERS in the air and everywhere!
There has been much discussion on the transmission routes of the MERS coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Initial studies suggested that contamination of air and surfaces could be important in the transmission of the MERS-CoV. A recent study in Clinical Infectious Diseases evaluated the extent of air and surface contamination surrounding patients during MERS-CoV outbreaks in 2015 in…
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