Toilet lid closure does not mitigate cross-contamination before flushing: report
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Toilet lid closure does not mitigate cross-contamination before flushing: report
Description
February 2, 2024
New research from the American Journal of Infection Control is casting doubt on the importance of closing a toilet lid prior to flushing. Health reporter Katherine Ward has the details.
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Toilet lid closure does not mitigate cross-contamination before flushing: report00:26 | February 2, 2024 -
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Health Matters: Support for MAID law remains high in Canada, Angus Reid survey says02:30 | June 1, 2026 -
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Health Matters: Federal Health minister looking into generational smoking ban02:27 | April 29, 2026 -
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Toilet lid closure does not mitigate cross-contamination before flushing: report00:26 | February 2, 2024
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Toilet lid closure does not mitigate cross-contamination before flushing: report
Description
February 2, 2024
New research from the American Journal of Infection Control is casting doubt on the importance of closing a toilet lid prior to flushing. Health reporter Katherine Ward has the details.
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