Another cruise ship norovirus outbreak is in the headlines. In early July 2026, the Ruby Princess docked in San Francisco after a 20-day Alaska round-trip with 102 passengers and 23 crew members sick with norovirus. It was the third confirmed Princess Cruises norovirus outbreak of the year, following the Star Read more
Hospital acquired infections are a persistent challenge for healthcare facilities worldwide. New CDC data shows healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are trending down in U.S. hospitals, real progress after years of focus on hand hygiene, sterilization, and antibiotic stewardship. But on any given day, roughly 1 in 38 hospitalized patients still has Read more
Antimicrobial surface protection is getting fresh attention this month. Good news arrived from the CDC this month: healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in U.S. hospitals have dropped noticeably since 2015. According to new survey data published in The New England Journal of Medicine, about 1 in 38 hospitalized patients had at least Read more
Interest in antimicrobial coating for gym equipment is rising for good reason. A peer-reviewed study published this month found that shared gym equipment carries meaningfully higher bacterial loads than public toilet seats, with reports citing dumbbells and free weights hosting up to 362 times more bacteria. For anyone who has Read more
This summer, public health agencies have been paying unusually close attention to a sporting event. PAHO and the CDC have both issued formal guidance around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, flagging heat illness, food safety, and the spread of respiratory infections like flu, COVID-19, and measles as fans pack into Read more
Antimicrobial coatings for hospital high-touch surfaces are moving beyond copper in 2026. Compare approaches and see how VireXbuster closes the gap.
Cleaning removes microbes at a single moment in time. The problem is what happens in the hours and days between cleanings, when high-touch surfaces are re-contaminated by every hand, glove, and tool that touches them. A new independent study measured exactly that gap, and tested whether a single application of Read more
Across Europe this July, infection-prevention experts keep returning to one word: resilience. Recent commentary on the future of infection control in Europe argues that the health systems best prepared for the next outbreak are the ones with strong, unglamorous everyday routines — reliable cleaning, clear reporting and consistent hygiene standards. Read more
A disinfectant kills on contact then stops. An antimicrobial coating keeps protecting surfaces 24/7 between cleans. How VireXbuster works.
By DaXem GmbH | virexbuster.de | Published: 13 July 2026 Quick answer: Antibiotic-resistant pathogens are increasingly a surface problem, not only a prescribing problem. Organisms such as Candida auris and NDM-producing Pseudomonas can survive on hospital surfaces, sinks, and equipment for days to weeks and spread by contact. Cleaning and Read more
The free VireXbuster Scan app lets you instantly verify that antimicrobial protection is active on any treated surface — ideal for hospitals, offices, hotels, and homes.
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