Medical staff are being told to roll up their sleeves to avoid spreading infection.
That's the stark warning from consultant microbiologist and director of infection, prevention and control Dr Rizwan Kahn:
The Department of Health and Social Care is supporting the 'Go Bare Below the Elbow' campaign - which is being rolled out to staff and visitors at Noble's Hospital this week.
MHK Ralph Peake says germs carried on jewellery and clothing can do damage:
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