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This new research by Lu Liu, Ghislain Motos, Céline Terrettaz, Silke Stertz and colleagues suggests that filamentous influenza stays infectious longer in aerosols and can even withstand the immune defences in our nose and throat.
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https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-73133-w
Airborne viruses don’t all behave the same — but they share one truth: structure shapes survival.
COVID‑19 taught us the same lesson: the virus moves through the air.
Clean indoor air — ventilation, filtration, masks — isn’t optional. It’s the foundation of prevention.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-73133-w
Clean air is ignored because it’s invisible, costly, and shifts responsibility to institutions. But airborne diseases demand ventilation and filtration. “Save Lives: Clean the Air.”
Why is 'Clean the Air' ignored — even though it would prevent illness and save lives?
Because clean air is invisible?
Dirty hands? Visible.
Dirty air? Invisible.
Or is because it is costly?
In reality though, ignoring poor air quality is a false economy!
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/handwashing-focus-bradley-survey-highlights-behavior-gaps-world-hand-hygiene-day-marks-global-progress?ekey=RUtJRDo3RDA5QUYyNC1EMThGLTREMTktODNBMS0yNTBGQjM0Q0ZFQTE%3D&utm_campaign=emailname&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_QiXZ1y8Dh9SDhVSMTb12SAvojt9DKZeI5LNTuNa5MapOll4CeIgKQbaL0yj1Y--MlIbsLz_fZ8WgMoXjM9ahrXQwdHQ&_hsmi=417379976&utm_source=hs
Handwashing is half the story.
WHO’s 'Save Lives: Clean Your Hands' shows behaviour & environment work together.
For airborne diseases clean indoor air is essential.
Ventilation, filtration & safe air design protect everyone.
'Save Lives: Clean the Air.'
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/handwashing-focus-bradley-survey-highlights-behavior-gaps-world-hand-hygiene-day-marks-global-progress?ekey=RUtJRDo3RDA5QUYyNC1EMThGLTREMTktODNBMS0yNTBGQjM0Q0ZFQTE%3D&utm_campaign=emailname&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_QiXZ1y8Dh9SDhVSMTb12SAvojt9DKZeI5LNTuNa5MapOll4CeIgKQbaL0yj1Y--MlIbsLz_fZ8WgMoXjM9ahrXQwdHQ&_hsmi=417379976&utm_source=hs
Yes, handwashing saves lives — but airborne diseases need clean indoor air too!
Ventilation and filtration protect everyone.
'Save Lives: Clean the Air.'
Effective infection prevention requires environmental design, not just personal action!
Handwashing gaps persist despite high awareness, according to Bradley’s 2026 survey. As World Hand Hygiene Day (May 5) marks 17 years, experts stress clean restrooms, access, and behavior change are key to infection prevention.
(www.infectioncontroltoday.com)
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