Source: Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock After months of shortages throughout 2020, it was a relief when Covid-19 tests became widely available to the general public in 2021. Now, we have multiple types of Covid tests available to keep people informed and prevent the spread of infection. What types of Covid tests are there, you might wonder, and…
Source: Octus_Photography/Shutterstock As the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, even people who are fully vaccinated are growing more and more concerned about new ultra-contagious variants. Quarantining while waiting days for PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests often feels untenable, and rapid tests given at doctors’ offices can get expensive. With these different options, COVID-conscious consumers are wondering:…
Even with growing vaccination rates, COVID-19 testing programs are still very important for organizations to keep their employees safe moving forward. It’s true that many are vaccinated now, but not everyone, and many people still only have one dose. We also need to be concerned about immunocompromised people or others who can’t take the vaccine…
Custom cloth masks became the promotional and must-have item of 2020 due to COVID-19. In some settings, wearing masks is the law, and turning this into a branding opportunity is a great way for companies to turn something that could be negative into a positive. After all, safety and compliance are traits that business owners would…
Ever since Dr. William Stewart Halstead started relying on rubber gloves for protection at John Hopkins Hospital back in 1889, gloves have been an effective type of personal protective equipment, serving various industry workers across the globe. They were originally developed to prevent rashes from handling harmful medical chemicals, and have evolved into various forms…
If you’re evaluating your options for disposable gloves, it’s important to consider the type of environment they’ll be used in. There are multiple options when it comes to price point, sizing, colors, durability, and flexibility. Your industry and your need for risk protection will also inform which type of glove is best for you. Both…
When it comes to fighting COVID-19, the most-discussed elements of PPE are masks. It’s easy to understand why this is the case. After all, from what we know, masks greatly reduce the amount of droplets that contain the virus from spreading around public and private spaces. However, transmission by surfaces shouldn’t be overlooked. If these…
Face masks and face coverings have quickly become a necessity for businesses and the general public, both in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and going forward. Part of the problem with this sudden surge of interest is the fact that there’s going to be a lot of myths and misinformation about how to best…
When COVID-19 restrictions first took hold, massive in-person gatherings were among the first to be shut down, and their future is still in limbo for the time being. Most people think about sporting events and concerts, but another big victim of this shift is the business conference industry. Many professionals and companies spend months preparing…
If there’s one item that’s likely to permeate our society as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s the ubiquitous face mask. From the images that we see plastered across the news to the scientific evidence showing that we may be wearing them for a long time, everyone is thinking about face masks when it…