If workers feel they’re expected to be in the office, and there’s no wiggle room to work from home for a tickle in the throat or a runny nose, then more people will be coming into the office despite being unwell and infecting others. 

Anecdotally, commuters have noticed “waves” of illness that seem to pass through teams at work, rendering one or more employees incapacitated.

The knock-on effect? Their colleagues have to pick up the slack, and become more vulnerable to falling sick themselves. 

So, what can you do to stay well?

The irony is, we all know how to prevent the spread of infectious diseases thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, even if we’d rather forget it.

Staying home, masking and practising good hand hygiene are still the best ways to avoid getting sick and transmitting illness.

And of course, it’s not too late in the season to protect yourself with a COVID booster and a flu vaccine. 

The remainder of the health advice is just as straightforward.

There’s no magic bullet to avoid falling sick.

Getting enough sleep, managing your stress, consuming alcohol in moderation and eating a diet rich in vitamins and minerals are all recommended. 

Apart from that? Stay safe out there, friends!

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