Scientific evidence shows that daily hygiene is essential to help spread the infection to prevent such a new position paper of the Global Hygiene Council

May 8, 2020

LONDON, June 11 / PRNewswire / – According to a new position paper published in
American Journal of Infection Control has been published online
can improve everyday hygiene practices such. B.
Washing hands, help reduce the risk of frequent infections
to reduce significantly. It has been proven that risk reduction
can be up to 50%. As part of the reinforced
Hygiene efforts that are being made to prevent the spread of
Experts in public demand to delay COVID-19
Health of the Global Hygiene Council (GHC) is now an even bigger one
Attention to improved hygiene behavior in homes and
Communities to curb the spread of infection.

This position paper, which was developed on behalf of the GHC,
examines evidence that compliance is more common
Hygiene measures in households and community facilities
(including jobs, universities, schools, kindergartens,
in public transport and in shopping and
Leisure activities) play a crucial role in containment and
Delay the threat of infectious microorganisms
can. Several studies show that harmful bacteria and viruses from
an infected person over hands and frequently touched surfaces
transferred to other people and in sufficient numbers
can survive to cause infection.

Regular hand washing and surface disinfection are important
Hygiene measures that can help reduce the amount of
Microorganisms on hands and frequently touched surfaces
to reduce. A hygienic approach in our homes and in
daily life provides a way of protecting against infection
to maximize, at the times and places where that
Risk of transmission is greatest.

The main author, Jean-Yves Maillard, professor of pharmaceutical
Microbiology at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Cardiff University said: “Given the current
COVID-19 pandemic and the one outlined in this position paper
For us, knowledge is more urgent than ever, the role of
Community hygiene to minimize the spread of infections
to acknowledge. This also helps reduce antibiotic consumption
reduce and help fight antimicrobial resistance. ”

At this time of growing concern, the Global Hygiene Council is calling
Health authorities and health care providers to join the
Importance of advising the public on the importance of
To be aware of hygiene in their home and community environments
to minimize the spread of infections.

The Global Hygiene Council is supported by RB, worldwide
leading providers of health and hygiene products.

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