1. Worst Virus Outbreak Ever
(News/Latest Stories)

...om hospitals and workplace, etc for at least 48 hours after symptoms or effects have gone.  Good hygiene practices are helpful too - washing hands thoroughly with soap and water.  Disin...

2. Hospital Bugs - Two Enemies
(Articles/Health)

...fection that has the highest death rate. Defence against MRSA Good old fashioned soap and hot water - Good hygiene practices.  The bacteria live on our skin in our noses and normally harmles...

3. Visitor Guide
(Christchurch/Visitor Guide)

...quate, clean and comfortable floor covering with bedside rugs, or fitted carpets. Proper attention to hygiene in bathrooms and WCs; adequate provision of toilet tissue and fresh soap. Adequate he...

4. Welfare & Health
(Christchurch/History)

...e of the Crimea Era. Take note of the highly polished parquet floor later to be replaced on the grounds of hygiene when the infirmary became a hospital.. Part of the workhouse complex was requisitione...

5. Norovirus - Hits Country
(Archived/Articles/Health)

  An outbreak of NoroVirus, also known as the Winter Vomiting Bug, is a sickness and diahorrea virus spreading around the country. The virus has also affected passengers on a New Year cruise on t