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...
Fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria with molecular tweezers
Researchers have created an innovative method for combatting antibiotic-resistant bacteria that utilises microscopic molecular tweezers.
The team, led by scientists from the Ben-Gurion University (BGU),...
WHO unveils global Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence
A new World Health Organization (WHO) led project will launch the global Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, data, surveillance, and analytics innovation.
The collaboration...
Urgent need to reduce inequalities in infection control practices
The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted an urgent need to reduce inequalities in the availability of good hand hygiene and infection prevention and...
UV light improves efficacy of common disinfectants against COVID-19
The application of ultraviolet light (UVC) light could improve the efficacy of 400 common disinfectants against COVID-19, as well as making them safer for...
Lateral flow tests not accurate at detecting low COVID-19 viral loads
A new study has suggested that lateral flow tests are not sufficient for testing COVID-19 infection in individuals with low viral loads.
The new study...
Managing the transmission of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria
Lorna Malkin, Junior Editor of HEQ, speaks to the European Food Safety Authority to find out how antimicrobial resistance is being monitored and controlled...
Sepsis: post-sepsis syndrome and infection control
Sepsis Alliance Board member Dr Cindy Hou speaks to Health Europa Quarterly to discuss the burden and prevention of sepsis.
Sepsis occurs when the immune...
Copper foam could act as microbe filter in face masks and air cleaners
In a new study, researchers have demonstrated how copper foam could be used as a highly efficient, durable filter for reusable masks and air...
COVID-19 testing strategy improves result speeds for healthcare workers
A team of scientists have generated an innovative system to accelerate COVID-19 testing times for healthcare workers.
The team, comprised of scientists from the University...
Study findings could lead to new ways of reducing harmful hospital bacteria
New research has revealed critical factors that facilitate the spread of disease from harmful bacteria that survive on hospital and kitchen surfaces, which could...
