Scientific and Chemical Supplies Ltd (SciChem), the renowned and trusted supplier of school science equipment for over 60 years, has just joined forces with Inivos, a family-run company, founded in 2007….

Typically known as ‘the winter vomiting bug’, norovirus cases had been relatively low throughout the pandemic, as risks of transmission from close contact had been reduced. Earlier in the year, as restrictions eased, cases spiked, resulting in three times the number of cases seen for the reported period than in the last 5 years (154 outbreaks against an average of 53)….

Today is the WHO designated World Hand Hygiene Day so we’ve created a reminder of how you should wash hands to ensure you’re doing as much as possible to minimise the risk of spreading infections, particularly if you’re actively involved in the care of others….

And with 98% of helpdesk calls resulting in our team being on site within just 2 hours of a decontamination request, our service is unbeatable!…

Despite the complications of the current pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome- coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), other infections and outbreaks caused by different microorganisms still exist. …

As the pandemic continues, we’ve become all too aware of the highlighted issues and obstacles encountered within hospital settings. …

Despite the implementation of routine terminal cleaning and adherence to infection control and prevention measures, nosocomial infections and outbreaks within hospital and healthcare settings are still emerging….

The launch of the first Covid-19 vaccine in the UK last week represents a major achievement not just for the scientific community, but it is testament to global co-operation in a time when we most need it….

With the second lockdown lifted, the UK has been put into a tier system of three levels. As some of us exit our homes, stumbling, blinking into the sun, collectively breathing a sigh of relief that we’ve passed the worst of the second wave, and our incredible NHS is still standing, we can now look reflectively back, and ask ourselves; what can we learn from other countries that appear to have managed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) well…

Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation has been known for decades as a terminal disinfection method, widely used in a variety of applications including healthcare, agriculture, water and food treatment, as well as in airlines and many other settings….