Top 'virus hot zone' at airports: Plastic bins used at security screenings

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In public places such as airports, viruses inevitably lurk in every corner. Countless people make contact in planes, waiting areas and bathrooms every day. 'Flying probably accelerated the spread of the H1N1 virus in 2009,' said Dr. Alison Galdy from the University of Minnesota Infection Prevention as quoted by Travel+Leisure. Fox 9 reported several 'virus hot zones' in airports that should be avoided, such as toilet handles, armrests on chairs, kiosk screens and handrails. However, the riskiest item is the plastic bins used during security screenings.

 

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