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Covid-19 vaccine will not be a magic bullet, mask-wearing still be critical
14:45 | 09/08/2020
As countries are rushing to research and produce vaccines that can put a swift end to Covid-19 pandemic, health experts still warned that vaccines are not the magic bullet but some basic preventive measures including hand-washing, mask-wearing and social distancing are still critical to contain the contagion of the deathly virus, according to SCMP.
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Quang Ngai's district receives mobile handwashing systems to combat COVID-19
07:34 | 08/08/2020
World Vision Vietnam has recently delivered eight mobile handwashing systems for children and the community in Minh Long district, Quang Ngai province - one of the localitis in Vietnam reports coronavirus infection in community.
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How to prevent coronavirus: Follow these 6 steps
15:26 | 26/03/2020
Coronavirus is spreading all over the world. There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Take these steps to protect yourself.
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UV pictures shows why a 30-second hand-washing with soap is a must
14:30 | 18/03/2020
How long test is an effective handwashing technique, Good Health used a special UV camera for testing — from a quick 'rinse and shake' to more than the advised 20 seconds found out.
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Proper hand drying is also vital to prevent COVID-19
22:18 | 09/03/2020
Our findings also highlight that hot air hand dryers and cloth roller towels can be a problematic way of drying your hands, say two health sciences experts at Swansea University.
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Men wash their hands less than women as coronavirus spreads around the world: Study
19:29 | 06/03/2020
Men and women approach handwashing after using the restroom differently, according to multiple surveys and field studies.
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