E.Coli hand hygiene advice
Good hand and general hygiene are crucial in helping to prevent the spread of infections such as the virulent E.Coli strain beleaguering northern Germany, according to the Health Protection Agency.
And in the wake of the crisis, the World Health Organisation has also issued advice recommending strict adherence to general hygiene when handling food items and after using the toilet.
As of June 16 the number of deaths resulting from enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) O104:H4 had totalled 39. The German authorities have indicated that the source of the outbreak may be linked to the consumption of sprouted seeds.
The general advice is to wash fruits and vegetables before consumption to help remove bacteria from the outside. Peeling or cooking fruit and vegetables can also remove bacteria.
The Health Protection Agency also advises that small children should be supervised when washing their hands after using the toilet and before eating. Hand hygiene is constantly being cited as a vital factor in preventing the spread of infections and viruses.
In January the Government relaunched its Catch it, Bin it, Kill it campaign as the number of people suffering from flu continued to rise. The campaign was originally launched in 2007 and advised people to catch their coughs and sneezes in a tissue, then wash their hands in a bid to curb the spread of illnesses.
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