Common flu hotspots: Gyms and fitness centers
Fans of the gym should wipe down machines before and after each use and maintain good personal hygiene. Furthermore, the communal areas in gyms, including the showers and locker rooms, are generally humid, which allows the flu virus to survive longer on surfaces.
Gym management can contribute by cleaning these areas regularly and improving ventilation.
Common flu hotspots: Airplanes and airports
Large numbers of individuals from different areas congregate in these places, increasing the possibility of catching the flu virus.
The high density of travelers in confined spaces, such as security lines, boarding areas, and shuttle buses, creates close contact scenarios where the flu can be efficiently transmitted from person to person.
On airplanes, the situation gets even more complicated by the confined cabin space where passengers sit near each other for extended periods.
While the recirculated air in the cabin is filtered, it can still carry respiratory droplets from one passenger to the next, especially if they’re sneezing or coughing.
