Human Metapneumovirus is starting to spead

Just like COVID-19, the new China outbreak of Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) 'threatens to spread abroad' as expert issues chilling warning.

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases have soared in China in recent weeks, sparking a warning from the nation's Centre for Disease Control to take extra precautions to help limit the spread.

This is very worrying for UK businesses because staff sickness is already at a record high due to the Quad-demic of Flu, COVID-19, RSV and norovirus circulating through the community. 

Ensuring that high frequency touch points are protected, will help protect your customers!

Why is the situation more concerning at the moment?

1. Overall our Immune systems are weaker than pre-pandemic days.  

2. Getting sick with one of these viruses increases the likelihood that you will get sick with another virus or bacteria. 

3. Contracting these viruses now is making people sicker for longer and the increases the likelihood of becoming seriously sick. 

4. People are now indoors more which helps each virus spread.  This is particularly true of office and schools which can be a breeding ground.

Overall it’s not a good situation and will only get worse over the next few months, so now has never been a better time to equip yourself with all of your hygiene essentials to help you and your customers reduce staff sickness..