Germs are mounting a full-scale assault on our ever-growing population. Viruses and bacteria are stronger than ever and show no signs of backing down.
According to the most recent numbers from the Center for Disease Control, there have been 833 new cases of meningococcal disease, 11,192 new cases of tuberculosis (which affects one-third of the world population) and 54,424 new cases of salmonella in 2010 alone. The CDC also estimates that 17,000 new cases of hepatitis A occurred in 2010, and an estimated total of those suffering from either hepatitis B or C came in at an astonishing 5.3 million people, a number that grew by around 55,000 in 2010. They added that each year, millions upon millions of U.S. citizens become sick from foodborne and other gastrointestinal infections, and that about 36,000 die from influenza and pneumonia. Moreover (and even more alarming), the CDC reports that because of the rampant spread of germs among a growing population as well as overuse of antibiotics and similar drugs to treat the increasing number of infections and diseases, there has been an emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains of germs.
According to the CDC’s “Threat Report 2013,”at least 2 million people become infected with and at least 23,000 people die from bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics each year in the U.S. The report contends that these antibiotics have been used on such a large scale and for so long that the organisms, doing what they do best, have adapted and become stronger and more resilient. In some cases, these strains have even become so powerful that NO antibiotics are effective against them.
On a positive note, the CDC’s report also states that the number on way to stop these “super germs” is by preventing the spread of these germs altogether. Experts have known for a long time that the top three ways infectious germs can spread is via skin contact with a contamination surface, inhalation of airborne agents and the ingestion of contaminated food or liquids, so places of business have an enormous responsibility in this battle. After all, any place frequented by large groups of people is at a high risk contracting and spreading germs. People carry germs, people spread germs, other people get germs, other people spread germs, and so on and so forth. Not only is cleanliness a surefire way to combat the spread of germs, but the law says that employers MUST do all they can do to ensure that people are free from risks to health.
These statistics are overwhelming and scary, but doing your part and keeping your workplace clean is the best way to stop the spread of potentially fatal germs… which seem to be growing more deadly by the day. Luckily for you, Cleaning Services Group (CSG) could be your closest ally in the fight against these deadly viruses and bacteria. CSG is a full-service building services company with the people, equipment and quality control systems to provide you with responsive and steadfast cleaning services each and every time. Get in touch with CSG and do your part by keeping your place of business clean. Why? Because keeping germs in check is beneficial for everyone and because you’re legally obligated to do so.