If you are sick, it is better to stay at home. This will protect you from complications and your colleagues from infection.
If a work team has even one sick employee, most of the items they use will be contaminated with the virus by midday, according to scientists from the University of Arizona.
Such items most often include computers, copiers, telephones, tabletops, door handles, and elevator buttons.
But things aren't as dire as they seem at first glance. Following basic hygiene rules, such as hand washing, using hand sanitizer, and antibacterial wipes, can significantly reduce the risk of infection through shared objects.
“We were very surprised by the speed with which infections and viruses spread throughout the office. Employees working in isolated spaces are at high risk of infection,” says study leader Kelly Renold.