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Letter: Computer virus

Published 10 April 2013

From Pete Eichhorn

Norovirus is described as very contagious: as few as 18 virus particles can infect a person (23 March, p 42). Meanwhile, Feedback in the same edition refers to the use of touchscreens in GP surgeries. Need I say more?

Nantwich, Cheshire, UK

Issue no. 2912 published 13 April 2013

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