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hygiene

[hahy-jeen] / ˈhaɪ dʒin /


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“Since 1976, air conditioning systems changed and agencies around the world have more stringent cleaning and hygiene standards for cooling towers and large-scale air-conditioning systems,” the CDC says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The cruise line subsequently enacted level three—the highest one—of its emergency-response plan, which includes “isolation measures, hygiene protocols and medical monitoring.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Parents and carers are being reminded to encourage good hygiene, particularly among younger children, who may not show symptoms but can still pass the infection on.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Strict precautionary measures are in place, including isolation, hygiene protocols and medical monitoring.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

‘I know stuff. That statue over there is Hygeia, the daughter of Asclepius. She’s the goddess of good health. That’s where we get the word hygiene.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan




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