This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal during hand drying: a comparison of three methods - Kimmitt - 2016 - Journal of Applied Microbiology https://t.co/PXfdK7Dx6j
Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal during hand drying: a comparison of three methods.
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Several discussions highlight the risk of using jet air dryers, mentioning that they can disperse over 190 times more viruses than paper towels, which raises important concerns about hygiene in settings like hair salons and public restrooms. Phrases like 'This should raise questions' and 'consider using paper towels' indicate a precautionary tone, reinforcing the perceived impact of the study's findings on public health practices.
Many posts express concerns about the findings, particularly regarding the effectiveness of jet air dryers.
Posts demonstrate a strong curiosity about the implications of the study for public health and hygiene practices.
While some posts share reactions, others delve into specific details about the research methodology and broader implications.
Discussions suggest that the study could significantly influence hand-drying practices in public spaces, especially regarding hygiene.
Abstract in brief
- The study compared three hand-drying methods (paper towels, warm air dryer, jet air dryer) for their potential to spread viruses using MS2 bacteriophage as a model.
- Participants washed hands with the bacteriophage and dried with one of the methods; the jet air dryer (JAD) was found to disperse significantly more viruses into the environment compared to the other methods.
- The results suggest caution in choosing hand-drying devices in places where infection control is critical, such as healthcare and food service settings.
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@brainsnorts Oxford's Journal of Applied Microbiology disagrees. https://t.co/sjkYsutuEh
During COVID-19, please consider using paper towels instead of the jet air dryer: Jet air dryers disperse OVER 190 TIMES more virus than paper towels. (https://t.co/0MTPsmfAqj) Summary here: https://t.co/nFaF8gBTjg
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
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@brainsnorts Oxford's Journal of Applied Microbiology disagrees. https://t.co/sjkYsutuEh
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RT @lsqoo35: @mainichi 科学的根拠がないというのがフェイクニュースですね。 これが根拠になってましたよね。 https://t.co/MJvrz6lX8l
@mainichi 科学的根拠がないというのがフェイクニュースですね。 これが根拠になってましたよね。 https://t.co/MJvrz6lX8l
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RT @RealSexyCyborg: We know this, because this is not @Dyson's first foray into pathogen ballistics: https://t.co/igeuQJeaAB Tech outlets-…
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RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @RealSexyCyborg: This is not our first rodeo when it comes to the inadvisability of passing high-pressure air over virus-laden surfaces-…
RT @sitesirius: @kaniyamazato この論文によると #Dyson の #Airblade ですね。 #ジェットドライヤー #ジェットタオル 〜Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal durin…
PaperTowelsとWarmAirDryerとJetAirDryerか。へぇ。 /Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal during hand drying: a comparison of three methods https://t.co/oEwqntTDK2
@kaniyamazato この論文によると #Dyson の #Airblade ですね。 #ジェットドライヤー #ジェットタオル 〜Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal during hand drying: a comparison of three methods https://t.co/4YE0Y6Jl56 #SARSCoV2 #Pandemic
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
RT @drkerrynphelps: This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal…
This should raise questions about blow dryers in hair salons. #COVIDー19 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal during hand drying: a comparison of three methods - Kimmitt - 2016 - Journal of Applied Microbiology https://t.co/PXfdK7Dx6j
RT @megging: During COVID-19, please consider using paper towels instead of the jet air dryer: Jet air dryers disperse OVER 190 TIMES more…
I've found one reference that seems to support this view Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal during hand drying: a comparison of three methods https://t.co/YqSjZDeVlW
Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal during hand drying: a comparison of three methods - Kimmitt - 2016 - Journal of Applied Microbiology - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/Z6U2V4Y6Ba
RT @megging: During COVID-19, please consider using paper towels instead of the jet air dryer: Jet air dryers disperse OVER 190 TIMES more…
During COVID-19, please consider using paper towels instead of the jet air dryer: Jet air dryers disperse OVER 190 TIMES more virus than paper towels. (https://t.co/0MTPsmfAqj) Summary here: https://t.co/nFaF8gBTjg
RT @GangFighterKy2: Wondering how to wash & dry my hands. Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal during hand drying: a comparison…
Wondering how to wash & dry my hands. Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal during hand drying: a comparison of three methods https://t.co/gxU2OXwPBL
RT @copypasteusa: https://t.co/Pk83ntUpu0 Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal during hand drying: a comparison of three methods…
RT @sitesirius: 元論文→ Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal during hand drying: a comparison of three methods P.T. Kimmitt K.F.…
元論文→ Evaluation of the potential for virus dispersal during hand drying: a comparison of three methods P.T. Kimmitt K.F. Redway 30Dec2015 https://t.co/qdTnGdBiSH #トイレ #ジェットドライヤー #2019nCoV #アルコール #コロナウイルス
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