Nursing homes and long-term care facilities accounted for more than 50,000 COVID-19 fatalities in the United State, according to a Wall Street Journal report published on June […]
Over the past years, the world has been surprised by the outbreak of infectious diseases killing millions of people. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus infection (MRSA), swine flu, C.Diff […]
The USA recorded its first Measles Death since 2003 and now another in the spring of 2015. The Washington State Department of Health confirmed that the woman’s death was due to complications related to Measles. She was most likely infected while visiting a healthcare facility at the same time as another patient who was later diagnosed with the Measles Virus. This Highly Contagious Disease is transmitted by Sneezing, Coughing or contact with infected secretions. The measles virus can remain active for up to 2 hours on infected surfaces. Read Full Post
Decontamination after an area has been exposed to a dangerous infectious disease is always best left to a professional cleanup service. Cleaning it up yourself can expose you further and can inadvertently cross contaminate additional areas, leading to further spreading of the disease. Read Full Post