What is 'COVID-19?'
COVID-19 is the new official name for the disease caused by the coronavirus first described in late 2019. The name comes from (COronaVIrus Disease 2019). This novel coronavirus causes symptoms very similar to pneumonia. Unfortunately, because it's caused by a virus, it can't be treated by antibiotics. The virus itself has been named SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2), because of genetic similarities to the virus that caused SARS in 2003. Previously, it was known as ‘2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).’
How does it spread?
We know this new strain of coronavirus spreads from human to human. Like other coronaviruses, evidence suggests that it spreads through a mix of direct contact and via droplets released when coughing and sneezing. Although reports now suggest that transmission might happen even if the infected person doesn't have any symptoms.
Coronavirus contaminates surfaces
We know that infectious human coronaviruses are found in our everyday environments. If the conditions are right, they can persist for days!
Prevention over treatment
There’s no specific treatment for coronavirus, which means prevention is vital. We can’t treat the infection, but we can kill the virus.
Clinell Universal Wipes are effective against COVID-19
Clinell Universal Wipes are a combined cleaning and disinfectant wipe, Suitable for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and equipment, killing at least 99.99% of bacteria and viruses, including Coronavirus. The wipes are perfect for using on surfaces and equipment that are frequently used including table tops, door handles, light switches, lift buttons, desks, keyboards, chairs, check outs, EFTPOS machines and bathrooms.
5 Principles of Cleaning
When it comes to environmental cleaning, there are some simple steps that can help avoid transferring microorganisms from one surface to another.
Stop the spread
Digital resources to promote best practice and provide educational support. Developed in collaboration with leading infection prevention specialists. Free to download, print and share.
DECONTAMINATE SAFELY
Our 5 Principles of Cleaning are designed to make best practice easy to remember. 5 simple principles to make sure microorganisms are removed and not transferred to clean surfaces. Contains an A4 poster and an ID-badge sized card.
#CLINELLTIME
It's hard to keep environmental hygiene top of mind when everyone is so busy. We've seen #ClinellTime initiatives across the country so we designed these resources to help hospitals run their own initiatives. Now available for everyone.
IMPROVE PRACTICE
The area around COVID-19 patients should be decontaminated at least once per day. This handy pack provides 5 cribsheets demonstrating the safest, most effective ways to decontaminate bedside objects. Ideal as reference or training tools.
DISINFECT EFFECTIVELY
Effective product + best practice = protected patients. This printable poster reminds staff to how to use Clinell Universal Wipes correctly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Including how to ensure correct contact time.
RAISE AWARENESS
Clean Between to break the chain of infection. We've run these events in hospitals all over Australia to raise awareness of the need to clean shared equipment between patients. This pack contains 6 Clean Between posters.
DEVELOP TECHNIQUE
Designed for healthcare but applicable anywhere, our 5 Principles of Cleaning are simple steps to prevent pathogens transferring to other surfaces whilst cleaning. Brought to life with video and animation.
CORRECT USE
Learn more about our Class IIB wipes and the correct technique for using them.
Please note the product information in this video doesn't apply to our Hospital Grade wipes (BCW100AUS)
Coronavirus: a lecture by Martin Kiernan
Martin gives a fantastic overview of the COVID-19 pandemic for healthcare workers. Find out what you need to know to help stop the spread.
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