The Economic Impact of the Second Wave
A rapid increase in daily cases during the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in stricter lockdowns in most states. This has significantly hampered business activity resumption and led to a contraction in domestic air passenger traffic growth in April due to the spike in Covid-19 infections and fresh restrictions imposed by states.
According to Dun & Bradstreet, over 82% of small businesses have experienced a negative impact and 70% believe it will take nearly a year to recover demand levels before Covid-19. The spike in Covid cases is expected to keep consumers indoors for a longer period, affecting business and dampening demand. However, there is hope that businesses will recover once the second wave starts receding in a few months.
Its COVID In the Air: an established fact
A new assessment in the medical journal Lancet has found “consistent, strong evidence” that the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, is predominantly transmitted through the air. This suggests that public health measures need to focus on reducing airborne transmission to effectively curb the spread of the virus.
How can we win back customer confidence?
Research has shown that places like shopping malls, hospitals, commercial spaces, IT Parks, food courts, and schools are exposed to unhealthy environments, which can lead to health issues including congestion, headaches, upper respiratory ailments, flu, and Covid-19. Therefore, it’s crucial to purify indoor air and decontaminate harmful pathogens present in it. Ultraviolet germicidal radiation (UVGI) has been studied as a method to disinfect the virus in public places.
UVGI To the Rescue
UVGI uses the “destructive properties” of UV light to target pathogens and is considered effective in disinfecting the air and preventing the spread of infectious diseases. UVGI replicates UV wavelengths to disinfect contaminated spaces, air, and water, and its efficacy depends on its dose. It can be installed in HVAC systems to maintain healthy indoor air quality and prevent the transmission of diseases.
For these reasons, UVGI is recommended to be used in all indoor spaces to restore consumer confidence and create a safer environment.
