Government risks second COVID-19 spike if schools re-open says SAGE
The independent SAGE committee has stated that schools should not re-open on June 1 because there is ‘no clear evidence’ that it is safe...
Radiation oncology clinics seeing fewer patients despite infection control
Healthcare systems across the world are taking infection control measures in order to continue providing care services to patients in need. A new study,...
UV infection control market to reach €477.49m globally by 2027
A new report has shown that the UV infection control market is set to grow to USD $524.8m (€477.49m) globally by 2027 at 6.5%...
What is included in the the UK’s £600m infection control package?
Last week UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, pledged a £600m infection control package for care homes.
The ringfenced infection control package, introduced to tackle the...
COVID-19: controlling infections in CT exam areas
Controlling infections can be difficult in tight spaces. In a new article, radiologists from Shanghai have highlighted the measures taken during CT examination processes...
UK Government pledges £600m for infection control in care homes
Boris Johnson has today pledged £600m in funding for infection control in care homes.
Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions today, the British Prime Minister, Boris...
HSE advises healthcare workers to ensure RPE is correctly fitted
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) wants to ensure all healthcare workers are protected through the proper fitting of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE).
Britain’s national...
Telehealth and coronavirus: reducing the impact of the pandemic
In a time of restricted movement, caring for patients can pose a number of challenges. However, telehealth is revolutionising how we practice care, and...
EpiGuard: providing solutions for medical isolation and transportation
EpiGuard offers solutions for medical isolation and transport systems that can help ease the burden on healthcare systems during disease pandemics and outbreaks.
Established by...
Are face masks useful for stopping the spread of COVID-19?
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the globe face masks are in high demand – but are they effective?
COVID-19 is arguably a preventable disease,...
SureWash: safe hand hygiene encouraged by augmented reality apps
SureWash, the Irish tech company, have stepped into the world of augmented reality apps and launched an interactive software system helping to promote safe...
Protecting the older population from the threat of coronavirus
What are we doing to protect the older population from the threat of coronavirus and other dangerous infectious diseases? The Soapy hygiene micro-station may...
