What is personal protection equipment? Personal protection equipment (PPE) consists of different garments or specialised items, commonly worn by healthcare staff and professionals in hospitals to reduce the risk of infection when exposed to viruses. PPE consists of specialised garments such as face masks, visors, gloves and gowns. PPE has become critical in helping to […]
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The government has announced that face masks will be mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England from 24 of July. Over the next few days, people across the country will go on a mad dash to grab their face masks before the legislation comes into effect later this month. Experts have studied how face masks […]
As we explained in our previous blog, finding the right mask to help protect you and your loved ones from coronavirus can be difficult. Amid a global pandemic, countries across the world have mandated the use of masks in public spaces – and imposed hefty penalties for those who fail to comply. In response to the […]
Around 500,000 people are estimated to be airborne at any given time. Many of these flyers will cross multiple time zones, causing their body to be out of sync with their surroundings. It’s easy to forget that our bodies need time adjusting after travelling long distances at high speeds. Often many travellers will experience difficulty […]
Chances are you will be going on holiday in hot climates sometime this year. Beach and sunshine? Trekking through a dense jungle? You could be sharing your time of relaxation with some mosquitoes that carry viruses and parasites and can transfer them to you and your family as they feed on your blood. In which […]
What is Malaria and How is it Transmitted? A tropical disease, malaria is widespread closer to the equator. It is a serious disease and can sometimes be fatal. The deadly parasites that cause the disease thrive in hot and humid climates, as do their carriers, the female Anopheles mosquitoes. There are four types of malaria parasites […]
Malaria is a serious and potentially fatal disease which is caused by the plasmodium parasite which infects a female Anopheles mosquito and feeds on humans. A single bite from the mosquito is all it takes for someone to become infected. Last year it was estimated that there were around 199 million malaria cases and around […]
The recent outbreak of the coronavirus in China and consequential confirmed cases of the virus, emphasises the impending threat of a pandemic impacting global and personal health. The World Health Organisation has declared the coronavirus outbreak an ‘official global health emergency’, with over 17,000 confirmed cases, more than 361 fatalities in China and up to […]
he flu season is currently in full force. Common strategies consisting of vaccinations, maintaining a healthy diet, ensuring good hygiene and taking prescription medication are all widely acknowledged as useful strategies to avoid catching the flu. One strategy you may not be too familiar with or have considered is the use of the face mask. […]
Now that autumn is upon us, and children and young adults return to schools and universities, coughs and sneezes are on the rise. Whilst Public Health England does not warn of any particularly notable new virus to watch out for this season, it is expected that infections could be more frequent and severe this year, […]