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Influenza is referred to as influenza, all year round, but spring is a flu-prone season. Influenza initial 2-3 days infectious the strongest, 3-4 days gradually improved, highly contagious and highly susceptible to variation, there are sudden occurrence, rapid spread, many infections and short epidemic process, such as high fever, systemic muscle soreness and mild respiratory…

The Kearney Public School (KPS) District has a plan for flu season, according to an article on the The Independant website. KPS normally functions at “Level One” infection control status, which simply involves normal cleanliness routines, like wiping down doorknobs and cleaning bathrooms. But once a building in the Nebraska district starts to see elevated…

Paying extra attention to germ “hot spots” in the workplace can help control the spread of flu this season. According to WKRN News 2 website reports, the most contaminated surfaces in an office are also the most frequently touched. This including doorknobs, push plates on doors and computer keyboards. Buttons are another area prone to…

The entire process and approach to cleaning a museum or other public facility devoted to housing collections and displays is much different than cleaning an office building. First of all, every museum is unique. Its design is unique. Its layout is unique. Its collections are unique. The very essence of the museum, what it is…

Marin General Hospital in Greenbrae, California, has deployed a real-time location system (RTLS) to boost the hand-hygiene rate among its 1,800 healthcare workers, according to an article on the RFID Journal website. Since the system was implemented, the facility’s hand-hygiene compliance has increased from about 45 percent to 77 percent. According to the Centers for…

Did you invite someone special to your place for Valentine’s Day? If your space looks like you rented it out to a fraternity, you’d better learn to clean up the mess for a chance to impress. Cover Up that Foul Odor – The first thing she is going to notice when she walks through the door is…

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America estimates that the average American spends roughly 90 percent of their time indoors, especially during winter months when weather is less predictable. This makes indoor air quality (IAQ) a concern within facilities. Indoor air in the workplace may harbor unhealthy contaminants, some of which can lead to asthmatic…

Purple Day is a celebration aimed at raising worldwide awareness of epilepsy, a condition that affects over 65 million people globally. Cassidy Megan, a nine-year-old from Canada, founded Purple Day in 2008. Cassidy’s efforts were supported by the Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia (EANS). Lavender is the international colour for epilepsy and is also a…

A reader writes: “We received a complaint about floors last night with photos. We have been having problems with this crew. Any suggestions are welcome.” First impression is that your floor crew needs closer monitoring, as well as training, since the lead worker should not have left this floor in this condition. Just because it…

Purple day is the international day for epilepsy and falls on 26 March each year. On this day, people across the globe come together to raise awareness of the condition and make a difference to the lives of people affected by epilepsy. The Basics It is estimated that 65 million people are living with epilepsy…