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About the author


Jade is currently chief technology officer for Zoono UK & Europe, joining the company in 2020. She has previously worked in diagnostic and environmental microbiology and has a keen interest for infection control and prevention. She has an MSc in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.


DECEMBER 2021


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