Neanderthal teeth with toothpick marks suggest they practiced dental hygiene 46,000 years ago

While the idea of prehistoric dentistry may not sound enticing, anthropologists have discovered evidence Neanderthals practiced an early form of dental hygiene. Examining a wisdom tooth and premolar from the Late Pleistocene era, anthropologists in Poland found evidence their owners used a rudimentary toothpick.  It’s not clear what the pick was made out of but … Read more

27 mice are found inside Chinese restaurant in as owner is charged with breaching hygiene standards 

A pest control company found 27 mice inside a Chinese restaurant and their droppings all over the kitchen after a member of the public raised the alarm. Health inspectors declared Chung Ku, in Liverpool, posed an ‘imminent risk to health’ after a visit to the restaurant in August, 2019. A dead rodent was found on … Read more

Skytrax hygiene audit team left shocked by Zanzibar airport’s ‘complete lack of Covid-19 measures’ 

‘A complete lack of Covid-19 measures’ at an airport on the paradise archipelago of Zanzibar has left a hygiene audit team shocked. Respected UK-based air transport rating agency Skytrax said that Abeid Amani Karume International Airport was ‘failing on Covid-19 safety protocols’ after it assessed measures and standards at the airport earlier this month. It … Read more

Holby City star Joe McFadden QUITS PureGym after calling out its Covid-19 hygiene on Twitter

Holby City star Joe McFadden quits PureGym for ‘failing to keep members safe’ after complaining about a lack of paper towels and overflowing bins at separate London branches two days in a row Actor who previously won Strictly Come Dancing called out gym on Twitter  Claimed gym chain showed ‘failure to keep members safe’ for … Read more

Strictly quarantine hotel hit by claims of poor hygiene

Strictly Come Dancing is gearing up for a brand new series later this year, but ahead of the launch, the professional dancers have been forced to quarantine together for 14 days. However, the plush hotel they’ll be staying in, The Manor Hotel, has been hit by claims over poor hygiene.  In a bid to adhere to … Read more

FORTY food processing plants are being monitored for Covid outbreaks by hygiene watchdog in England

Forty food processing plants are currently being monitored for coronavirus outbreaks by the hygiene watchdog in England.  Dr Colin Sullivan, chief operating officer at the Food Standard’s Agency (FSA), told a board meeting on August 26 they are monitoring a ‘small number of sites’, as reported by Food Manufacture.  He added: ‘For example in England … Read more

Channel 10 confirms upcoming episodes will feature social distancing and strict hygiene practices

MasterChef is about to look VERY different: Channel 10 confirms upcoming episodes will feature social distancing and strict hygiene practices By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:06 BST, 15 May 2020 | Updated: 00:06 BST, 15 May 2020 Network Ten has confirmed episodes of MasterChef Australia: Back To Win will feature social distancing … Read more

Etihad resumes flights between Melbourne and London from this week with strict hygiene protocols

Etihad announces that flights between Melbourne and London will resume this week – but passengers will have to follow strict hygiene rules Etihad Airways has announced flights between Melbourne and London to start The airline will begin flights from Melbourne to London from Friday, May 15 From May 21 flights from London to Melbourne will … Read more

Covid-19 lockdown sees personal hygiene standards slip

Homeworkers are buying fewer personal grooming products such as deodorant and shampoo as the nation continues its Covid-19 lockdown.  Consumer goods company Unilever – which manufacturers brands such as Lynx deodorant, Toni & Guy hair care and Radox shower gel – has noticed a distinct slump for such products.  However, consumers are buying large amounts … Read more