Dossier
germs
Coverage of germs in the Nexus archive.
- How planes and airports are even dirtier than you think - and the germ-laden seats at 30,000ft to avoid
The article discusses how airplanes and airports harbor high levels of germs, particularly on seats at high altitudes, and highlights specific areas passengers should avoid to reduce health risks.
- The dirtiest thing in public bathrooms isn’t the toilet seat
Public restrooms pose germ risks beyond toilet seats, with high-touch surfaces like door handles being dirtier. Toilet plumes from unsealed flushes and poor hand hygiene are major hidden threats.