Quat binding refers to the absorption of quaternary ammonium chloride, which is an active ingredient in multiple disinfectants. As the effects of quat binding garner more attention, manufacturers started providing options to promote safer cleaning and disinfecting strategies.
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The use of chemical disinfectants increased in 2020, following the onset of the pandemic. Even though many products are capable of killing SARS-CoV-2, they're also known for causing multiple health complications.
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While the impact of improved air quality has been addressed in the past, the long-lasting effects of the COVID-19 have led to improvements on HVAC units and the implementation of air purifiers.
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A professor at the University of Maine is currently researching disinfecting solutions powered by hypochlorous acid to boost local supply without adding to the waste of environmental resources.
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Despite being the cause of 600,000 to 800,000 annual hospitalizations in the US, flu cases have shown a significant drop partially due to months of enhanced protective measures against the spread of COVID-19.
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After having administered 9.3 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, health officials are planning to expand vaccination programs in several parts of the country.
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Following the latest spike of new COVID-19 cases, reports from the CDC show that health auhorities are still miles away from the goals set for the vaccine rollout.
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A recent CBS News article collects all the available data on the new Coronavirus strain. The main concern lies in the strain displaying a higher spread rate.
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An article recently published by The Epoch Times describes how some of the disinfectants people use to fight COVID-19 may cause just as much harm in a person's body.
Along with all the changes prompted by the arrival of COVID-19, the increased use of unchecked disinfectants stands out as an important risk factor. For years, scientists and health agencies have studied how the chemical components in common disinfectants might aggra...
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An article by Alison Suffet-Diaz was recently published in The Green Schools Catalyst Quarterly. The piece titled "Mission Impossible? Preparing to Reopen Schools During a Global Pandemic" expands on the work that members of Environmental Charter Schools have set out to do to keep their lesson plans running in the face of a global pandemic.
Through the collective effort of leaders, teachers, and staff, the 2020 – 2021 school year...
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