Central New York Air Cleaner Manufacturer Partners with Middle Eastern Hospitals to Combat MERS
Hospitals throughout the United Arab Emirates partner with HealthWay the global leading air cleaner manufacturer to combat MERS.
PULASKI, NEW YORK, USA, December 11, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory illness first reported in Saudi Arabia in 2012. It is caused by a coronavirus called MERS-CoV. Most people who have been confirmed to have MERS-CoV infection developed severe acute respiratory illness. They had fever, cough, and shortness of breath. About 30% of people confirmed to have MERS-CoV infection have died. According to the World Health Organization in July they have received reports of 827 lab-confirmed cases, along with 287 deaths, according to the statement.Spreading the Infection:
In July CNN reported that the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus, better known as MERS, may be an airborne virus, according to an observation paper published in the journal mBio. The World Health Organization reported that between the 12th and 16th October 2014, the National IHR Focal Point for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) notified WHO of 5 additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection, including 2 deaths.
The Ministry of Health is taking precautions by partnering with a leading manufacturer of commercial air cleaners. HealthWay the Global Leading manufacturer of medical, residential , industrial and commercial air cleaners has partnered with Shaikh Khalifa Medical City managed by the Cleveland Clinic, Al Gharbia Hospitals, Tawam Hospitals and Cancer facility, Shaikh Khalifa Hospital in Ajman, and Ajman courts to provide the cleanest air possible for patients and visiting guests.
Disinfecting Filtration Technology is the result of technology developed with the United States Government to remove germs from the air. All HealthWay purifiers are powered by this germicidal technology, which goes beyond traditional filtration methods to trap airborne pathogens with efficiency never before seen in the industry – HealthWay air cleaners with patented “DFS” technology have been proven to capture 99.99% of all particles down to .007 micron which is 42x more efficient than HEPA filtration. Further improvements over HEPA are improved energy savings, longer filter life and customized form factors that can treat spaces up to 1 million square feet.
Al Rayyes, VP of Research and Development at HealthWay stated, "A successful infectious control strategy to protect Healthcare workers as well as patients from respiratory infections in a healthcare facility relies on three key strategies: Improving indoor air quality: Eliminating the source, properly maintained ventilation and an effective high efficiency filtration system. We are proud to say we provide the most efficient air cleaning systems in the world."
HealthWay is located in Central New York and provides intelligence and air cleaning products for the most mission critical environments. From Cleveland Clinics, Harvard University, Marriott Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Hyatt Hotels to China Bank, DBS Banks, BMW and Volkswagen HealthWay leads the way and serves many industries. All of HealthWay’s commercial products are proudly made in the U.S.A. HealthWay’s sister company PURE room has become the global leading hospitality amenity. For more information on HealthWay visit: www.healthway.com
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