The Word of God, is, of course, a natural antiseptic…

[news.bbc.co.uk]

Hospitals defend MRSA Bible move

There are concerns bedside books could help spread infection Hospitals in Leicester have denied they are preparing to remove copies of the Bible from their wards.

NHS trust spokesperson Anne McGregor said they were considering where to store the books and would consult staff on the possible risk of MRSA infection.

But Gideons International, which distributes Bibles, said claims of a possible health risk were “nonsense”.