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Simple Measures Slow the Spread of ALL Germs, not just Covid-19
Dr Adrian Heald

AT THE moment there seems to be a total panic in Britain about Covid-19, commonly referred to as the coronavirus.

While I am not downplaying the danger in any way, I would like to point out that basic hygiene is the first line of defence to stop the spread of any infectious disease.

I am stunned and shocked at the replies I receive regarding thorough and regular hand washing; for a lot of people this seems to be a concept they are not familiar with or consider overrated. It is anything but.

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