Category Archives: Coronavirus

What Companies Can Provide Virus Decontamination Services?

The spread of the infectious disease COVID-19, caused by the new coronavirus SARS-Cov-2, is accelerating at a rapid pace within the United States.  As many organizations have already begun to see the effects on their bottom line, they are seeking answers and solutions to help them maintain market share and protect their workers through this…

“Coronavirus Epidemic Will Get Worse” – Top US Health Official

It seems that things are getting worse when it comes to coronavirus.  On March 11th, 2020 the US experienced the largest increase of COVID-19 cases yet.  Also, The World Health Organization declares COVID-19 a pandemic, the first pandemic from a coronavirus ever recorded.  So what is a Pandemic?  It’s whenever infectious disease has a global presence,…

What is Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Characteristics of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Different families of viruses have many common characteristics and COVID-19 is no different.  It is the newest member of the coronavirus family, but not all species of coronavirus are known to cause to severe illness.  In fact, according to The Minnesota Department of Health, the coronavirus family is responsible for one-third…

Disinfection After a Coronavirus Outbreak

Successful disinfection and decontamination of a building that has had a recent outbreak of coronavirus, or any virus, requires a thorough understanding of that virus.  The newest species of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is still being researched for its means of transmission and best disinfecting and decontamination procedures.  Understanding COVID-19 allows us to create better coronavirus disinfection and decontamination protocols, use better…