A new campaign is being launched to remind people of the need for basic hygiene in keeping infections at bay.
Two issues are being tackled - washing your hands and the covering of your mouth when coughing or sneezing.
Acting Director of Public Health Dr Parameshwaran Kishore says whilst the advice may be simplistic it really can make a significant difference to the spread of infections and illnesses:
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