The pandemic definitely changed the way we define cleanliness and the level of sanitization we expect from shared spaces. Today, we ex- pect the places we visit to be pristine clean, raising the bar high for companies and businesses as we make this our priority. How do businesses implement safety measures to ensure clients and employees feel safe? This is a question we all wonder, but there are a few things to take into consideration especially as we continue to deal with Covid-19 cases and other viruses on a daily basis. Covid-19 is not the only virus that haunts us. From 2019 to 2020Influenza or the Flu infected approximately 35 million people, killing about 20,000, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While influenza viruses spread year-round, Fall and Winter are the typical months where we see a surge in cases. For your business to maintain a healthy relationship with clients and employees, it’s necessary to disin- fect the areas and have a protocol in place. This will reduce the number of viruses at the workplace and ensure a healthy environment for all. While influenza viruses spread year-round, Fall and Winter are the typical months where we see a surge in cases. All these viruses are transmitted in similar ways, measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, including disinfecting and sanitizing, have helped reduce the number of flu cases. According to the CDC, only 2,038 cases and 700 flu-related deaths were reported during the2020– 2021 flu season, compared to the 35 million cases and 20,000 deaths from the previous flu season. 16 FEATURED ARTICLES