It’s been almost three years since Covid first appeared and completely rocked how we do school, work, and social interactions. Since then, teachers have worked to eliminate learning gaps, while students have found new ways to connect socially. As we look to the new year, how will schools continue to respond to Covid — and...
It’s that time of year again, and RSV is surging. You’ve probably heard all about it on Facebook, where many parents share posts reminding you not to kiss their babies this holiday season. But what really is RSV, and why is it dangerous? Respiratory Syncytial Virus, commonly known as RSV, rears its ugly head every...
Want to keep your unit safe in more ways than one? You’ve already got the body armor and other protective gear — now let us help you safely sanitize it so you can prevent the spread of dangerous germs and extend your equipment’s life. You already know how uncomfortable – and smelly – protective gear...
Did you know that the idea for Global Ozone was born on a US Navy SEAL ship? Since 2000, we’ve sought to protect our protectors from dangerous bacteria, viruses, and molds that thrive in military barracks and on body armor. Global Ozone is proud to be founded by veterans and to continue to serve the...
You’ve probably heard about the massive island of plastic waste that’s floating in the Pacific Ocean (affectionately known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch), but you may not know that there are strategies each individual person can use to reduce their reliance on plastic. you may not know that there are strategies each individual person...
While out in the heat, police and military members work up a sweat—and it spreads to their gear. Just like any other garment, bulletproof vests and other types of body armor can get pretty smelly and will need some treatment to get the funk out. But, unlike regular clothes, your ballistic gear is designed to...
In 2021, the federal government allotted $122 billion to K-12 schools in order to address new sanitation needs related to COVID-19, and to counter learning deficiencies caused by the pandemic. While things may seem to be returning to normal, schools and students are still feeling the effects of disrupted learning time. To put students back...
When you’re part of a team, you get really close with each other. Athletic teams often share inside jokes and a spirit of camaraderie—but they can also share germs. From shared gear to skin-to-skin contact, staph infections have the potential to rip through your entire team and even put an end to your season. If...
After a few relaxing months off, it’s time to jump back into the busy schedule of the school year. Between the hustle and bustle of all-day classes and the return of fall sports, it’s easy to forget that school also brings contagious diseases. But you don’t have to just wait around to catch this year’s...
Everything is bigger in Texas – especially football. With large team rosters and serious competition, infection prevention is one of Coach Paul Ressa’s top priorities. Coach Ressa started his career in the Dallas Independent School District (ISD) before transferring to Carrollton ISD in 1996. Over the past 26 years, his passion for teaching science and...
