Flushing the toilet can release a ‘plume’ of breathable pathogens – and closing the lid won’t stop their escape

<p>New research shows turbulent flushes create toilet-generated aerosols that can transmit legionella, influenza and norovirus</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="htt