Infection Control Resources to Protect Building Occupants from Norovirus and Other Pathogens

People of all ages are susceptible to getting infected and sick with norovirus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea, and foodborne illness in the United States. The agency also warns that infection with one type of norovirus may not protect an individual against other types.

Norovirus is very contagious and spreads easily and quickly in different ways. For example, people can get norovirus by accidentally getting tiny particles of feces or vomit in their mouth from a person infected with it. CDC shares that one can get norovirus by:

• Having direct contact with someone with norovirus, such as by caring for them, sharing food or eating utensils with them, or eating food handled by them.
• Eating food or drinking liquids that are contaminated with norovirus.
• Touching surfaces or objects contaminated with norovirus and then putting unwashed fingers in one’s mouth.

“Fortunately, there are ways to test surfaces and other environmental samples for norovirus to identify the source of an outbreak or to help assess the effectiveness of cleaning and disinfection procedures,” said Frank Selamie, President of CTSI. “To support infection control programs, CTSI proudly offers buildings assessments, testing, monitoring, consulting, and training services to identify and mitigate exposure to norovirus and many other pathogens.”

CTSI also recently sponsored an educational video about norovirus and identifying exposure risks that can be seen at: https://youtu.be/jHFBXqtlHtU

To learn more about this or other infection control, industrial hygiene, environmental, health, and safety services, please visit www.ctsiweb.com, email contactus@ctsiweb.com, or call (212) 971-7016.

About CTSI
Established in 1992, Consulting & Testing Services, Inc. (CTSI) was founded on one strong commitment: to provide efficient and expert services to clients based on professionalism, innovation, and cost-effective expert solutions. This commitment has been furthered with CTSI’s reputation in fostering client relationships in all sectors of the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Construction industries. CTSI prides itself in utilizing a high quality service based on its diverse team of staff and professionals’ concise recommendations and solutions to the most pressing dilemmas. The company operates offices in New York and Florida that service clients across the United States.

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