The best course of action for the University of Pennsylvania is to reduce the spread of the flu. A the CDC states “people may become infected by touching something – such as a surface or object – with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.”(http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm). The University could take steps to make sure objects touched by large numbers of people, such as door handles and railings, remain free of the virus. The low tech solution of cleaning all touched surfaces multiple times daily could be implemented. Although considering the frequency of cleanings that might be required to be effective perhaps surfaces that kill viruses on contact could be used in these high traffic areas.
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