L W Petersen for CleanSmart
In 1940, Philadelphia experienced the largest measles epidemic. According to the American Journal of Hygiene in 1942, a four-year case study of “the effect of irradiating the air of classrooms” concluded that measles, mumps, and chickenpox spread epidemically among children in rooms that were not irradiated. However, the same viruses did not spread epidemically among children in the irradiated atmospheres. In similar studies, the figures were not as striking as the data’s general consistency. And, while it was then that the evaluation of knowledge about disinfection in schools was born, the methods and viruses evolved. Or, has it?
As of March 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend using chemical cleaning products, including ammonia and bleach, that require gloves and eye protection during routine cleaning and disinfecting of schools. In addition, over 500 antimicrobial products are registered by the EPA against influenza and viruses.
Will the coronavirus change how we work, shop and spend our money long after it has faded?
Will we abandon prominent gathering places like business offices and manufacturing centers, with many simply working from home? How will we view restaurants, concert halls, and even shopping centers in the future? What will the effects of the coronavirus be on our behavior once this grim episode has ended?
The Dow and the FTSE recently saw their most significant one-day declines since 1987. In the United States, the number of people filing for unemployment hit a record high, signaling an end to a decade of expansion for one of the world’s largest economies. In addition, the travel industry was severely damaged, with more than 100 countries introducing travel restrictions to contain the virus.
Define the problem.
The history of disease suggests we’re in for many future outbreaks. Much like the TSA was the United State’s preventative response to terrorism, the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic will spur drastic measures in advancing prevention.
In a Guardian interview, Edwin Booth, head of the family-owned British supermarket, Booths, shared some insight. “Customers are and will continue to be anxious, seeking reassurance that the food they buy is safe, healthy, and from a trusted source.”
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