Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19
14 May, 2020Repurposing existing medicines offers more rapid hope of tackling COVID-19 than developing and manufacturing a vaccine, argue an international team of scientists.
Coronavirus-killing tech available to AU businesses
04 May, 2020Sustainable solutions provider iugis is making UV-C disinfection technology available to commercial markets in Australia and New Zealand.
Baxx Australia Baxx infection control system
01 May, 2020The Baxx system attacks all bacteria and virus strains that would cause respiratory tract infections.
Harnessing hydroxyls to purify air
27 April, 2020Hydroxyls can be reproduced by compact devices to improve air quality and rid the air of airborne pathogens such as respiratory diseases and other bacteria.
Haemoglobin disorders and COVID-19 — what do we know so far?
22 April, 2020 by Amy SarcevicPreliminary research conducted in Europe has shed light on the risk of COVID-19 complications in patients with common haemoglobin disorders.
COVID-19 and breaking the chain of infection
07 April, 2020 by Professor Ramon Z Shaban*, Dr Cristina Sotomayor-Castillo**, Kaitlyn H Radford^, Jeremy Malik^, Samantha Bell^^Health professionals and scientists have learned a great deal in the space of weeks and months since this all started in late December 2019.
TGA-approved coronavirus-killing labelling out in force
06 April, 2020A surface disinfectant produced by Whiteley Corporation is reported to be the first product in Australia to carry the new TGA-approved label claim against the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus.
Coronavirus: food safety tips to live by
03 April, 2020 by Andrew Thomson, Think ST Solutions*With the increase in coronavirus cases around the country, managers of foodservice operations should take steps to reduce the spread of infection and contamination risks.
UV Solutionz High Energy Germicidal UVC Germicidal Technology
31 March, 2020The technology is used for applications including killing airborne and surface pathogens such as viruses — including coronavirus (COVID-19) — bacteria and moulds.
TGA fast-tracks approval of COVID-19-busting disinfectants
28 March, 2020The TGA has published amendments to the Standard for Disinfectants and Sanitary Products (TGO 104) to allow listed disinfectants to make validated claims to kill the COVID-19 virus on surfaces.
How effective are infection control techniques at reducing COVID-19 transmission?
18 March, 2020 by Amy SarcevicInfection control measures like handwashing, wearing masks, protective clothing or gloves, are widely endorsed as a means of curbing the spread of COVID-19. But just how effective are they at reducing transmission of the virus?
Indoor air is not coronavirus-ready, Condair reveals
18 March, 2020 by Oliver Zimmermann, CEO, Condair GroupA lack of humidity control regulations for public buildings will have a subsequent impact on possible coronavirus transmission and health.
Coating reduces catheter pain and infection risk
06 March, 2020Users of urinary catheters will benefit from significantly reduced pain and infection risk thanks to a new antimicrobial coating.
Golden staph bloodstream infection rate stable, says report
20 February, 2020An AIHW report says Australian public hospitals are exceeding the national target for reducing golden staph bloodstream infections, with a stable infection rate reported for the last five years.
Safe nCov coronavirus vaccine may take years
10 February, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe claims of multiple vaccine developers that an nCov coronavirus vaccine may soon be in our hands are misleading, says expert.
