Health Unit Celebrates Infection Control Week

The Northwestern Health Unit says routine practices can help you avoid becoming sick this winter.

This is Infection Control Week and the Health Unit is promoting hand hygiene and proper cough etiquette.

Spokesperson Donna Stanley says coughing and sneezing into your sleeve and washing your hands often can go a long way.

Stanley says even the common cold can cause severe health issues for the young and elderly, so precautions are the best remedy.