Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Outbreak

Outbreaks usually occur in nurseries, residential homes, and nursing facilities. There have been outbreaks, (ie, Johnstown, Ohio school district), and none were killed but the most noteworthy outbreak was in 2010 at the Boston Logan International Airport when 8 workers were suspected to be infected, however only 2 were truly infected. The workers were mildly infected and got treatment, as for the airport, here is what they said on the outbreak:

"Health experts have continued to tell TSA that transmission to passengers is highly improbable given that prolonged skin to skin contact is required. Keep in mind, TSOs are required to wear gloves during the screening process while handling passengers’ belongings.

TSA worked with Massport to ensure the checkpoints, break rooms and other offices where these employees are assigned were professionally cleaned, including the floors and carpets."

- The TSA Blog

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