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Handheld hazards
A Bond University study profiling the microbes on travellers’ mobile phones went viral, with news organisations across the globe reporting the surprising findings. Looking at 20 mobiles phones of foreign delegates attending the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) conference in Sydney, the study uncovered new insights into phone hygiene. We spoke to the researchers about the study, what it means for phone users, and how we can keep our devices safe.
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