Statistics from a health insurance provider has revealed that despite the ongoing media coverage of patients suffering from hospital infections, there has been a steady drop in the level of exposure of the infections.
Spokesperson Mike Dalby of Health-on-line, said: "Last year saw stories emerging of people contracting infections whilst in hospital. Government statistics now suggest these infection rates are dropping yet there remains a constant flow of stories depicting the plight of those still unfortunate enough to contract an infection.
Whilst there has been a marked decrease in the numbers recorded, the elderly and infirm remain vulnerable to such contagion.
With a focus on hand washing and general hygiene standards it is gratifying to see the levels of reported infections drop, although are these statistics increasing the public’s confidence or is there still some way to go?"
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