Archive for October, 2009
Copper use in public places can help combat flu
Monday, October 26th, 2009A study conducted by professor Mr Bill Keevil from the University of Southhampton presented at the BIT Life Sciences’ 2nd Annual World Summit of anti virals in Beijing said that extensive use of copper in public places can help combat spread of the recently erupted pandemic influenza or popularly known as swine flue due to […]
Copper Doorhandles & Fittings Might Keep You Healthy
Monday, October 26th, 2009Infectious diseases are an increasing problem in big cities with high population densities. Indeed, fears of a swine flu (H1N1) pandemic have dominated media headlines this year. Diseases are frequently spread when people with dirty hands touch shared surfaces. For example, if a sick person covers their mouch when coughing, and then uses that same […]