Barnes Distribution Assembles Germ-Fighting Products to Mitigate the Spread of Flu Viruses

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In preparation for what is expected to be a busy flu season, Barnes Distribution has assembled a comprehensive Cold and Flu Flyer featuring 32 products to help businesses keep their workers healthy. The six-page document includes a range of products, such as hand soaps and sanitizers, face masks, nitrile gloves, and facial tissues, designed to mitigate and control the spread of germs. These products aim to address the primary means of flu virus transmission, including person-to-person contact and surface contamination.

Key Takeaways:

  • Barnes Distribution has created a Cold and Flu Flyer with over 32 products to combat the spread of germs in the workplace.
  • The products range from hand soaps and sanitizers to face masks, nitrile gloves, and facial tissues.
  • The CDC reports that most adults can infect others one day before symptoms develop and up to seven days after becoming sick.
  • Employees can pass on the flu to colleagues before they even know they are sick, as well as while they are sick.
  • Barnes Distribution's goal is to support businesses in taking measures to protect their employees from the flu virus.
  • The Cold and Flu Flyer contains surface disinfectants, sanitizers, wipes, and towels to clean work environments.
  • Barnes Group Inc. is a diversified global manufacturer and logistical services company with over 5,000 employees at more than 60 locations worldwide.

Statistics:

  • Barnes Distribution offers over 75,000 products to more than 30 countries worldwide.
  • The CDC estimates that most adults can infect others one day before symptoms develop and up to seven days after becoming sick.
  • The flu virus is primarily spread through person-to-person contact and surface contamination.

Sources:

  • Barnes Distribution, a business of Barnes Group Inc.
  • Center for Disease Control (CDC)