Simple handwashing technique can limit the spread of coronavirus, scientists say

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In the immortal words of NcutiGatwa... 'Wash your hands you DETTY pig'

Passengers arrive at Heathrow Airport in London after the last British Airways flight from China touched down in the UK following an announcement that the airline was suspending all flights from the country

Now researcher have claimed that ‘traveller engagement with proper hand-hygiene at all airports has the potential to reduce the risk of a potential pandemic by 24-69%’. If these ‘mitigation strategies’ are implemented in ten key locations the pandemic risk can drop by up to 37%, the authors added. ‘Viruses are spread through bodily fluids, so keeping hands clean at major transport hubs is central to control spread.’

 

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