The Omicron Variant and how businesses can protect their workforce and operations
The Omicron Variant and how businesses can protect their workforce and operations
Just when the world thought that the Covid-19 situation is improving with the vaccines rolled out globally, the virus made a come-back with its new variant, Omicron, which renders a global panic once again.
As of 8 December 2021, scientists are concerned that the highly transmissible Omicron variant will cause an even higher infection and re-infection rates, even among those who were vaccinated or recovered from the virus.
“The unique mix of mutations here is of interest as it comprises several that were previously known to improve the success of a virus,” said Dr Sebastian Maurer-Stroh, executive director of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research’s Bioinformatics Institute. To date, there is little known about the effectiveness of the vaccines against Omicron. Will it mutate further? Will the world’s medical advancement get ahead of any future mutation that might emerge? No one can be sure. What we do know is that should a new variant warrant a vaccine update, it takes time to develop the vaccine. On top of that, time is required for the improved vaccines to be manufactured, shipped, and finally administered to the public. Hence, it is vitally important to contain the virus and minimize its spread.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have stated that the coronavirus spreads through three main ways. The virus can travel through the air in aerosol form. An infected person can breathe out droplets or tiny particles containing the virus which might be breathed in by others. The virus can also spread through surfaces when these droplets land on surfaces, or on the eyes, noses or mouths of others. Touching one’s eyes, nose, or mouth with hands contaminated with the virus can also cause infection.
Observing preventive measures has been proven to be the most effective way to prevent the infection of the coronavirus. Hence, it is crucial for businesses to deploy preventive measures to protect the community. The key to effective prevention is to maintain good indoor air quality and clean surfaces in business premises.
The UV-C ray has proven to be effective in destroying viruses and bacteria, while overcoming many weaknesses of the conventional disinfection methods using liquids and gas. Therefore, the UV-C disinfection technology has become the preferred disinfection method since the outbreak of the pandemic.
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Emitting UV-C rays at 280nm wavelength, Ecosparks’ LED UVGI UV-C disinfection solutions deactivate viruses by destroying their DNA. Compared to other disinfection methods, this is an automated and permanent solution, minimal man-power is needed to operate Ecosparks’ LED UVGI UV-C disinfection solutions, which means businesses can continue to focus on their operation while protecting their staff and customers.
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