August 5, 2020
Your child’s safety is always your number one priority, and that certainly is the case during the coronavirus pandemic. As the 2020 school year begins, it’s important to know that your child’s school is taking the proper safety precautions if they are holding classes in-person. Here we’ve compiled a checklist of proper COVID-19 procedures to […]
July 31, 2020
Aftermath Services offers the industry’s only coronavirus (COVID-19) disinfection program with verifiable surface testing. Added surface testing provides a new level of measurability and is critical to both proactive controls and the efficacy of containment measures. Detection of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) on Environmental Surfaces Aftermath Services’ verifiable surface testing utilizes RT-PCR technology to determine the presence […]
July 30, 2020
Pandemics are reminders of how suddenly we can be affected by something out of our control. But understanding how common infectious disease outbreaks actually are and how they work can help you minimize your own risk of infection. Here are some of the most notorious worldwide disease outbreaks of the last century. 1918 Influenza Outbreak […]
July 29, 2020
The death of a loved one is a heartbreaking event that causes a myriad of emotions to surface. Once the immediate shock fades and the police leave, you may be confused about what to do next. We consider ourselves to be 2nd responders — once the dust settles and you don’t know where to turn, […]
July 23, 2020
The death of a loved one is difficult and often evokes a complex set of emotions. At first, you may feel upset, unprepared, and overwhelmed. You may also feel compelled to take care of everything, but don’t know where to start. Below we’ve compiled an after death checklist outlining what to do from the first […]
July 8, 2020
While we have previously addressed some of the more common myths about coronavirus, there have also been some misconceptions about products and methods that kill the virus. These methods include fogging, heating, UV rays, and more. Here we’ll go over all of these to explain why they are or aren’t effective as well as give […]
July 7, 2020
In a welcome turn of events, the U.S. House of Representatives has introduced an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to ensure that businesses are properly cleaned and disinfected when ‘‘stay-at-home’’ orders are lifted and to help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and […]
June 23, 2020
As businesses and organizations are developing plans to address the COVID-19 outbreak, many are looking to include surface testing into their protocols. Surface testing, especially in high touch areas, is critical in curbing the spread of COVID-19, especially since the virus can live on some surfaces for up to 17 days. With numerous testing methods […]
June 23, 2020
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) curve flattens and businesses reopen, it’s of utmost importance to maintain proper COVID-19 safety precautions to prevent another widespread outbreak. This is particularly true for hotels and the hospitality industry as a whole. They are international hubs, where people from around the world come together, increasing the risk of global outbreak. […]
June 15, 2020
As of today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 104,000 people in the U.S. have died from coronavirus (COVID-19). Some of the most impacted areas include: New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts. What many people may not realize is that there are probably even more deaths that haven’t been discovered yet; residents […]