Author name: healthhygiene

– Coronavirus is more stable on plastic and stainless steel. – NIH study found that the Coronavirus survives for longer up to 2-3 days on plastic and stainless-steel surfaces. – A study published in lancet reported Coronavirus to survive on plastic and stainless steel for even upto 7 days. Fear is even spreading faster than […]

Coronavirus can sustain on plastic surfaces for 2-3 days   – Is your delivery boy following necessary recommendations to avoid Coronavirus transmission? – Reuters reported that delivery drivers for several companies say their jam-packed routes don’t allow them to follow recommended safety procedures, like stopping to wash their hands [1]. – One driver for Uber

Tooth bushing is vital for Oral Hygiene and good dental practices are imperative to keep teeth healthy and in fettle state. However, toothbrushes can get contaminated by Viruses, Bacteria and Microbes, not only form oral cavity of the user, but also by the environment in which toothbrushes are kept such as enclosed in plastic cover,

An Effective Line of Defense against Viruses (Coronavirus), Bacteria & Microbes Face masks are intended to be used by medical personnel, patients and general public for the protection against microorganisms, dust particles and fluids. Facemasks are definitely good choice to minimize the exposure to microorganisms and dust particles present in the environment; however, in certain conditions

Oral Diseases May Contribute To Various Systemic Diseases Dental health is critical and sympathetically contribute to your body health and quality of life. Slight negligence towards your oral hygiene may ultimately have detrimental effects on your physical and mental health.  According to Global Burden of Disease Study;more than 3.9 billion people are affected by oral

Healthcare waste mishandling issues are worldwide. Waste if not managed poorly can result in outbreak of infectious and noncommunicable diseases. Hospital waste has increased greatly in recent years, particularly hospitals now use more disposable items, such as syringes, cutlery, food trays, bed pans, etc. Hospitals waste can be categorized into medical, cytotoxic and general waste.

In healthcare setups, Healthcare Workers (HCWs) are at greater risk of getting infected from contaminated instruments or equipment and from the hospital environment. Patients and HCWs might present no sign and symptoms of diseases, but can be the carriers of chronic diseases or host to the potential infectious agents. The indoor air quality is an