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‘Drug-resistant bacteria persists in hospitals even after deep cleaning’
12th of November 2020
Deep cleaning fails to prevent the spread of certain antibiotic-resistant bacteria in hospitals according to University of Cambridge researchers.
Enterococcus faecium is commonly found in the intestines of humans where it usually causes no problems. However, it can lead to potentially life-threatening infections in immuno-compromised patients.
Hospital floors are a hotspot for bacteria: report
11th of November 2020
The floors of a hospital room can become contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria within hours of a patient's admission, according to a study.
And there is clear evidence to suggest that such organisms may be transferred to the patients despite efforts to prevent this, claims the author.
Researchers at the Cleveland VA Medical Centre in
COVID-19 forces public rethink in bathroom hygiene
10th of November 2020
Nearly half the population of the UK are now cleaning their toilets more frequently as a result of the global pandemic, according to Harpic.
However, only 45 per cent say they close the lid of the loo before flushing. One toilet flush produces thousands of tiny aerosol droplets which may contain bacteria and viruses capable of contaminating
Lionsbot wins Amsterdam Innovation Award 2020
6th of November 2020
The overall winner of the Amsterdam Innovation Award 2020 is Lionsbot, for the Leobot range of robotic cleaning machines. The awards ceremony was held during Interclean Amsterdam Online, which has been taking place all week.
LeoBot by LionsBot, a family of floor cleaning robots, is capable of performing a range of tasks. This socialised robot is
Positive health in a time of crisis
5th of November 2020
VSR’s John Griep reports from The Netherlands from a recent seminar on positive health.
How different meetings have been since March this year. So it was with our annual VSR summer event. Known for years for its eye-catching speakers and drinks on the terrace (somehow, it’s always nice weather). Only this year, not a meeting but a
Bacteria that breed in hotel rooms
4th of November 2020
In order to reassure guests, hotels have put additional hygiene measures in place, reports Christian Bouzols in France for ECJ.
In order to encourage clients to resume their use of hotels at a time when travelling has dropped so badly, many hotel groups have established health protocols to stem the spread of the Covid-19 virus. However, a study
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