Resources & Research

Key to Preventing Covid-19 Indoors: Ventilation
Reopening schools and businesses should upgrade air systems, open windows and take other measures to ensure clean air, scientists say

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ISSA Product Showcase August 28, 2020 – ISSA
Stay up to date on the industry’s newest products and services from these ISSA members including Betco, Hydramaster, & Legend Brands.

3M Squashes Sale of Fraudulent PPE – ISSA
3M has resolved a lawsuit in federal court in California against multiple sellers on Amazon.com.

Newly Designed Nanowire Material For Face Masks Can Actually Destroy Pathogens
The benefits of wearing face masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19 are now well understood, but scientists are still searching for better materials to use – and a filter ‘paper’ made up of titanium oxide nanowires is showing a lot of promise.

The True Coronavirus Toll in the U.S. Has Already Surpassed 200,000
A New York Times analysis shows a high number of deaths above normal — with the most recent rise in excess deaths focused in the South and West.

Clorox Hits Record in Wipes Production as Demand Soars – ISSA
Clorox says demand for its disinfectant wipes is up 500%, but the good news is the company is producing wipes and shipping them to stores in record numbers.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine study paused after one illness
Late-stage studies of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate are on temporary hold while the company investigates whether a recipient’s “potentially unexplained” illness is a side effect of the…

One Chart Shows The Best And Worst Face Mask Types, Based on The Latest Research
A simple trick can reveal whether your face mask offers sufficient protection: Try blowing out a candle while wearing it. A good mask should prevent you from extinguishing the flame.

Making Gyms Safer: Why The Virus Is Less Likely To Spread There Than In A Bar
Gyms are reopening with fewer people and more protocols, and they want to rehabilitate their pandemic-battered image. Although there’s not much evidence, they say the science is on their side.

Lab confirms first case of coronavirus reinfection in the US
The patient had symptoms both times.

Why Men Are More Likely To Suffer A Severe Case Of Covid-19
Covid-19 doesn’t care who it infects. However, there’s a fair amount of evidence that shows men, especially older men, are more vulnerable to a severe infe

Communities, Schools, Workplaces, & Events
Cleaning and Disinfecting: Everyday steps, when someone is sick, and considerations for employers.

Report: Sturgis Motorcycle Rally May Have Caused Over 250,000 Coronavirus Cases
The report estimated that the rally generated about $12.2 billion in public health costs, which is based on the statistical cost of a COVID-19 case.

Cintas Survey Finds Americans Value COVID-19 Precautions – ISSA
A new online survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults commissioned by Cintas Corp. found more than two-thirds (68%) of respondents would feel more […]

American to spray some planes with EPA-approved ‘long-lasting’ COVID-19 disinfectant
JetBlue is the first major U.S. airline to test UV cleaning inside the cabin as airlines try to increase safety standards amid the coronavirus pandemic.

ISSA Coronavirus Government Response Update—American Airlines to Deploy Antiviral Surface Coating – ISSA
Today’s update touches on FEMA possibly no longer paying for PPE, legislation in Ohio providing COVID-19-related legal immunity to businesses, and more.

COVID-19 | Germie – Office Cleaning Service in Chicago
Keeping Your Workplace SAFE

ISSA Today – July-August 2020
Welcome to ISSA Today Digital Edition. In this issue: President’s Message, Members Making Headlines, ISSA Insights, The State of the Industry, ISSA Show North America Update, Smart Technology, Contract Manufacturing, Biofilms & Surfaces, Benchmarking for Sustainability, Infectious Disease Outbreaks,…