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Most workplaces have returned to full operational capacity following the COVID-19 pandemic, with most restrictions lifted, much to the delight of staff. Unfortunately, the initial relief of the regained freedom was short-lived, as the rest of the regulations continue. led to an increase in COVID-19 cases, forcing some production facilities to close due to higher levels of worker illness. A Thermo Fisher Scientific production facility in Erlangen, Germany, has been controlled to avoid this situation, thanks in large part to the installation of an air sampling apparatus that reports any positive cases in its vicinity. This article describes how this early precaution formula allows Americans to monitor and isolate themselves if necessary, and explains how it improved workers’ peace of mind and ultimately helped restrict the spread of the disease within the facility.
As memories of the pandemic begin to fade, our vigilance against the existing risks of SARSCoV-2 is also fading. Widespread vaccinations have helped ease pressure on fitness services, but the virus hasn’t gone away and it’s still conceivable to contract the disease. . This is reflected in the persistently higher number of cases reported worldwide. For example, in the UK alone, it is estimated that more than one million people contracted the virus in the week ending January 31, 2023, and with the flu season still not. Finished, the scenario is not as certain as we would like to believe. Aside from personal health issues, COVID-19 remains a major drawback for businesses, as the disease forces a significant number of workers to take leave for poor health. As a result, production sites around the world are experiencing ongoing disruptions to their operations, creating delays that have effects on both suppliers and customers.
Taking the reins
Strict measures to help the spread of the virus, such as private testing and self-isolation, have been successful in the future and have been imperative in the fight against the pandemic. However, these procedures are becoming increasingly complicated. Imposing it, largely because people’s attitudes towards the virus have changed and rightly so, they need to return to their lifestyles further. This forces companies to find choice approaches to avoid additional operational disruptions, taking measures for the spread of diseases within their facilities. Indoor air tracking is one such approach that has been used with great success, as it provides a nondisruptive way to identify the presence of a pathogen in the air, allowing corporations to impose transient layers of threat mitigation approaches, such as wearing masks and social distancing: to help you prevent its spread.
Indoor air tracking provides greater visibility of the presence of SARS-CoV-2, as the virus is primarily transmitted through aerosol droplets. protective measures and operational downtime. In addition, this data is important for workers who have physical disorders or who live with someone more vulnerable to the virus, allowing staff to take more precautions until the danger has passed.
A leader for tracking airborne pathogens.
The Thermo Scientific™ AerosolSense Sampler™ is an indoor air tracking solution designed to temporarily and reliably stumble upon airborne viruses, especially in high-traffic environments. The generation has been rigorously verified and validated for SARS-CoV-2, RSV B, and influenza A and B, and is also capable of capturing a wide variety of other pathogens. 1 The device is small and mobile, and can move freely, taking air from strategic locations without disturbing personnel. A key advantage is that it is based on an easy-to-use cartridge that can be replaced once the sampling time is over, requiring minimal manual intervention. Samples can then be verified on-site using Thermo Scientific™ Renvo™ immediate PCR control or sent to a third-party laboratory for analysis. If the pattern turns out positive, managers can assess the threat and the precautions that need to be taken. In addition, ongoing steps can be taken to compare good fortune against other strategies, helping employers keep businesses and their staff safe.
Real-world story of good fortune
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s production facility in Erlangen, Germany, has effectively included this airborne pathogen tracking solution in its post-pandemic strategy. It coincided with peak periods. If a test came back positive, employees, visitors and suppliers were immediately notified and encouraged to take extra precautions. of instances in the vicinity increased, forcing similar services to close.
Summary
SARS-CoV-2 has persisted longer than other people anticipated in the first place, and COVID-19 will remain a part of our lives well into the future. New variants are constantly emerging, and like the flu, the virus can also potentially take hold. in a seasonal pattern. Not only will this continue to put pressure on public fitness services, but it will also cause significant disruption to businesses, which would possibly be forced to halt their operations in the event of an outbreak. Fortunately, airborne pathogen tracking employing the AerosolSense sampler has proven to be an effective and accurate approach to tracking services for SARS-CoV-2. Monitoring the presence of the virus on the site provides control with the data that they want to respond temporarily and put in place measures to control the spread of the virus, helping to minimize contagions among staff.
Susanne Deissenberger is Managing Director and Alex Sauer is Chief Operating Officer of Thermo Fisher Scientific in Erlangen
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