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Isolation and innovation: Two years of the COVID-19 pandemic
In the early months of the pandemic, the prevailing scientific advice was that frequent handwashing would help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Fri Jan 07 2022
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Novel coronavirus can last 28 days on glass, currency, Australian study finds
Researchers said given that proteins and fats in body fluids can also sharply increase virus survival times.
Mon Oct 12 2020
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Use face mask, wash hands regularly, observe physical distancing - Health DG
The use of face masks should be coupled with regular handwashing and maintaining safe physical distancing of at least one metre, said Health director-general Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Sat Aug 01 2020