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Sodexo and Essity partner with the Infection Prevention Society for third ECD conference to tackle the future of the built environment

It has long been acknowledged that the built environment plays a crucial role in infection control. Healthcare facilities need to be designed and renovated to prevent the spread of infections among patients, staff and visitors. Consultant Medical Microbiologist Michael Weinbren; ...

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Churchill retains deal with South Central Ambulance Service

Churchill has retained its contract with the South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) for a further three years, with the option to extend. SCAS is an integral part of the NHS’ daily operations, providing ambulance services across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and ...

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Zentia unveils new innovative Biobloc family – previously known as Bioguard

Zentia, the UK’s market leader in complete ceiling solutions, is excited to announce the successful launch of its new Biobloc family, formerly known as Bioguard. The range, launched on 29th November, offers high-quality performance in areas such as infection control ...

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Essity and Sodexo co-sponsor second successful Infection Prevention Society [IPS] Environment, Cleaning and Decontamination Conference

Informative, superb and brilliant – these were just a few of the adjectives used to describe the second IPS Environment, Cleaning and Decontamination conference co-sponsored by Essity’s global leading professional hygiene brand Tork and Sodexo Health & Care. This face-to-face ...

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UK-first: the most hygienic hand dryer ever?

Manufacturing firm launches air sanitiser and hand dryer in one that ‘reduces risk’ at every stage of use Oxford-based hand dryer manufacturer Airdri (www.airdri.com/) is bringing a new product to market that is set to revolutionise bathroom hygiene and infection ...

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Campden BRI testing proves HyGenikx kills airborne Coronavirus

Independent trials conducted by Campden BRI have confirmed that the HyGenikx air and surface sanitisation system, from UK manufacturer Mechline Developments is effective at removing airborne Coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2 which causes Covid-19. The results of the trials proved that HyGenikx ...

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Prepare for the “new normal” and use access control for infection control

In times of crisis, people look to secure their safety; as the world prepares for “the new normal” it is vital to move from a reactive mind-set to a proactive one, with health and safety at the forefront of people’s ...

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Rensair makes Newsweek’s list of Best Infection Prevention Products 2021

Air purification specialist Rensair has been included in Newsweek’s list of Best Infection Prevention Products 2021. Newsweek, in partnership with the Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit that evaluates health care quality, compiles and publishes an ongoing series of ratings for ...

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Institut Pasteur de Lille evaluated the effectiveness of Daikin’s air purifiers against respiratory viruses

Renowned French laboratory Institut Pasteur de Lille concludes from its tests that Daikin’s range of air purifiers eliminates more than 99.98% of the human coronavirus HCoV-229E in 2.5 minutes*. According to tests performed in the laboratories of the Institut Pasteur ...

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UK business designs Coronavirus deterrent for FM marketplace

A UK specialist in ultraviolet light technology has launched a new solution, designed to reduce the risk of Coronavirus in indoor settings and help facilities managers provide healthy indoor working environments post-pandemic. Pathogen Solutions has made Medixair available to the ...

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