Legacy of government austerity cuts is a hygiene nightmare during coronavirus crisis

Government cuts have heightened public hygiene problems with the closure of more than a fifth of public toilets in Britain during the past decade, according to UNISON figures published today (Wednesday).
People across the country are being urged to wash their hands frequently and thoroughly in an information campaign aimed at containing the spread of Covid-19.
But these efforts will be made harder because of the government’s council funding cuts that have led to widespread closures of almo