In the maelstrom of a global health crisis, it is important not to neglect health and wellbeing. Many people left their places of work and are only just starting to return now as, country by country, the world begins to open up again. Health and safety concerns are high on the agenda - and rightly so. Social distancing and good hygiene practices are part of our new normal. It's known that the coronavirus can survive for hours on various surfaces including your clothing, so your laundry is an important part of your hygiene. Experts offer tips on how often to wash, how hot the water should be and how to handle dirty clothes. A study published in found that at room temperature, covid-19 was detectable on fabric for up to two days, compared to seven days for plastic and metal. However, when it was exposed to high heat, the virus became inactive within five minutes.
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