Casinos Take Stance Supporting Prevention of H1N1 Infection

Casino News - November 15th, 2009 - Written by Glen

Casinos are a hot spot for many tourists from all over the nation. These tourists will travel far and wide to visit casinos, or some even down the block, bringing their money to these gambling dens. Their dollars may not come alone, however, as the H1N1 virus continues to spread. Having reached every state in the Union, the H1N1 virus has spread to pandemic proportions. Being that casinos are hot spots for travelers, many casinos have begun taking precautions against the spread of the H1N1 Virus.

Most casinos can see millions of players a year, which has prompted the new found fight against H1N1 in many casinos. Iowa casinos in particular have taken a very strong stance against the H1N1, or Swine Flu, virus.

Upon walking into several casinos in Iowa, players will instantly see automatic hand sanitizer dispensers. Since players of table games are always standing in close proximity to one another, slot machines are regularly being touched, cigarettes smoked, and drinks consumed, players will not only see slower immune response, but also the potential spread of the H1N1 virus through close contact or respiratory infection. Dealers have been instructed to not touch their face, utilize hand sanitizer when appropriate, and wash their hands regularly. Additionally, slots, gaming consoles, and tables are being wiped with disinfectants on a nightly basis.

Due to heavy travel, the larger casinos around the nation have adopted such preventative measures to ensure that players and employees alike remain healthy despite the woes of H1N1. Employees are being educated on prevention, and players are being encouraged to keep their fellow casino denizens safe from the spread of the germ. Any player or employee who suspects that they may have become infected with the H1N1 Virus is urged to stay home.

Thankfully, the Best USA casinos remove the possibility of receiving or transmitting the H1N1 virus. These online casinos have all of the same games, if not more than, land based casinos, and remain as clean as you want your computer to be. Though vaccinations are being distributed and research is being held to combat the H1N1, it is still a reality that casino goers will have to face.

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