Study finds airport security trays contains more viruses than toilets

The study conducted at Helsinki Airport during the 2016 flu season found that four out of eight security trays were contaminated with Rhinovirus or Adenovirus, both of which cause cold-like symptoms. Researchers recommend minimizing virus spread through hand washing and coughing into sleeves. They also suggest that airports provide hand sanitizers and clean security trays more frequently.

What was the primary focus of the study conducted at Helsinki Airport?

• Evaluating airport cleanliness

• Analyzing passenger travel patterns

• Collecting swab samples from plastic trays

• Testing the efficiency of airport security

Which viruses were found on the contaminated security trays?

• Ebola and Zika

• Coronavirus and Rotavirus

• Rhinovirus and Adenovirus

• Influenza and Norovirus

What symptoms are caused by Rhinovirus and Adenovirus?

• Severe headaches

• Skin rashes

• Cold-like symptoms

• Stomach flu

What is one of the recommended actions to reduce virus spread at airports?

• Installing more seating areas

• Offering hand sanitizers to travelers

• Reducing the number of security checks

• Increasing flight frequency

How can individuals help minimize the spread of viruses according to the researchers?

• By wearing masks at all times

• By avoiding travel during flu season

• By using personal trays at security

• By washing hands and coughing into sleeves