According to Google Trends, the top two most searched terms about mobile phones this week in Australia were “how to disinfect phone” and “how to clean your phone.” And the third most-searched “can I get coronavirus from…?”-style question in the past week in Australia was “can you get coronavirus from mail?” (If you were wondering, […]
A lot of our customers are concerned about the risk of transmission of new Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) via a contaminated surface. Many viruses cannot live for long outside a human or animal host, whereas other viruses can survive for prolonged periods on contaminated surfaces. Based on current information, this Coronavirus (2019-nCoV ) sits somewhere in […]
From doing laundry to preparing meals — every day measures to help protect your family. Can you catch the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from food? How should I do laundry now? Mundane household tasks have turned into a source of uncertainty and anxiety as families grapple with getting the basics done all while keeping their loved […]
Medically reviewed by Deborah Weatherspoon, Ph.D., R.N., CRNA on April 17, 2020 — Written by Zawn Villines During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to clean commonly touched surfaces regularly. Throughout the day, most people will likely touch a cell phone multiple times. So, disinfecting a phone could help to slow or prevent the spread […]
Written by Shawn Radcliffe on May 15, 2020 – Fact checked by Jennifer Chesak With confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide surpassing 4.3 million and continuing to grow, scientists are pushing forward with efforts to develop vaccines and treatments to slow the pandemic and lessen the disease’s damage. Some of the earliest treatments will likely be drugs […]
Written by Elizabeth Pratt on March 15, 2020 – Fact checked by Dana K. Cassell People may be tempted to make their own hand sanitizers, but expert washing your hands with soap and warm water is a better choice. Getty ImagesRecipes for homemade hand sanitizers are available online, but experts say those DIY products may […]
ABC Health & Wellbeing / By health reporter Olivia Willis and technology reporter Ariel BoglePosted 9th April 2020, updated 9th April 2020 We’re staying at home and washing our hands, but should we wear a face mask when we go to the supermarket? This is a common question from the ABC audience, while YouTube is […]
Busy train stations in NSW could be closed and a maximum of 12 people will be allowed on busses under new coronavirus social-distancing rules introduced by the State Government. Key points:Health authorities in NSW confirmed one new coronavirus fatality last nightIt takes Australia’s death toll to 99Sydney siders are being warned to stay off public […]
As households prepare to bunker down across Australia, attention has turned to the best ways of protecting homes from coronavirus. Key points:Households are a new frontier in the fight against coronavirusExperts advise detergent and disinfectant are needed to clean surfacesThey say to target high traffic areas like doorknobs, handles and benchesHealth experts have recommended a […]
By Robert PreidtHealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, March 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A number of home cleaning supplies may be effective against the new coronavirus, experts say. “Not many scientific studies have asked which are the most effective disinfecting agents to use against [the new coronavirus] because it was discovered so recently,” said Siobain Duffy, an associate […]