disinfection

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The WHO says passengers are being asked to isolate in their cabins while disinfection and other measures are being taken.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The WHO says passengers are being asked to stay in their cabins while disinfection and other measures are being taken.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Here, biosecurity measures such as disinfection points at farm entrances designed to prevent the spread of the virus as well as roadblocks and restrictions on the movement of cattle, have not always worked.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

It also notes that garlic extract has been explored in areas such as denture stomatitis, dentinal tubule disinfection, and intracanal medication.

From Science Daily • Dec. 8, 2025

I should not feel confident as to the thorough disinfection by sulphurous acid of the hold of an infected ship unless the fumes had been applied for sixty hours.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various