Tag Archives: norovirus
The case for hand washing as norovirus cases “surge”
Doctor reveals that gels are ineffective against it Good hand hygiene was deemed to be [...]
Mar
How soap and water washing can help reduce the impact of norovirus
Reducing the demands on health facilities is crucial at this time of year Norovirus – [...]
Feb
Norovirus: wash hands with soap and water in care home settings says HPSC
Guidance highlights the ineffectiveness of alcohol gels There has been an increase in the number [...]
Mar
Hand washing warning to care homes as norovirus cases reach ten year high
Highly infectious illness affecting many over 65 year olds Outbreaks of norovirus have reached “the [...]
Mar
Hand washing call as norovirus causes Community Hospital visitor closure
Warning that hand gels are ineffective against it Both inpatient wards at Bromyard Community Hospital [...]
Jan
How a lack of hand washing sinks worsened norovirus outbreak
“Significant” operational deficiencies identified at a restaurant Norovirus is often referred to – with good [...]
Nov
Childcare centres: hand washing guidance issued in New Zealand
“Gastro bug” outbreak centred on Napier and Hastings A total of seven childcare facilities as [...]
Jun