Written By: William Sergio
Florida COVID-19 Surge
In the past seven days, COVID-19 levels have risen 51%. From July 30th to August 5th, the state of Florida has reported over 130,000 new COVID-19 cases. On Friday alone, the CDC reported 23,903 new cases in Florida. Sadly, this is the state of Florida’s highest single-day total since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Florida is the COVID-19 Epicenter
Recently, Florida became the epicenter of the delta variant surge. In Florida, 44% of the ICU beds were occupied. Only 11% of Florida’s ICU beds are available. Also, children have been getting infected with the delta variant. This recent development has forced many school boards to consider reinstituting protective measures such as mask-wearing for students returning to class this fall.
Protective Measures against COVID-19
There are basic preventative measures that you and your family can take to minimize the risk of contracting COVID-19. First, you can wash your hands after touching doorknobs, doors, shaking hands. Also, you can carry around hand sanitizer to make it easier to clean your hands. Next, you can wear a mask. At the moment, there is no longer a mask mandate, but there is evidence that shows that wearing a mask can reduce the chances of contracting COVID-19.
Then, you can practice social distancing. Concerts and other public venues increase your chances of catching COVID-19. Try to minimize or avoid exposure as much as possible. Finally, you can get the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccines are readily available to everyone for free. There is some evidence that shows that vaccines will help reduce symptoms of COVID-19. Vaccinated people are still contracting the delta variant, but they aren’t hospitalized at the same rate as unvaccinated people.
COVID-19 Decontamination and Sanitation
One of the best ways to disinfect your home or business is to hire a professional decontamination company such as BioResponse Restoration. Many people do not know how to properly decontaminate and sanitize their homes or business without risking infection. The delta variant of COVID-19 is highly contagious. To properly clean and disinfect, full PPE (personal protective equipment) must be worn. Then, we use only EPA-approved chemicals to disinfect and sanitize contaminated areas.
Professional COVID-19 Decontamination Services
One of the best ways to disinfect your home or business is to hire a professional decontamination company such as BioResponse Restoration. Many people do not know how to properly decontaminate and sanitize their homes or business without risking infection. The delta variant of COVID-19 is highly contagious. To properly clean and disinfect, full PPE (personal protective equipment) must be worn. Then, we use only EPA-approved chemicals to disinfect and sanitize contaminated areas.
