MADRID — A Spanish restaurateur, fearing a drop in business due to swine flu, is seeking to pull in customers by offering a sanitized — and hopefully virus-free — environment.
Miguel Angel de la Cruz, manager of the Mesa y Placer (Table and Pleasure) eatery in Madrid, said he was forced to act ahead of a feared second wave of swine flu this autumn, which is "more dangerous to business than the economic crisis."
"We are facing a very difficult autumn. We have, therefore, had to try and anticipate the impact of the H1N1 flu which has completely paralyzed the sector in Mexico," said Mr. de la Cruz.
So, instead of a free aperitif, his customers receive disinfectant hand gel and a sanitized napkin before reading menus that are covered in plastic to reduce the risk of contamination.
The meals are prepared by chefs wearing surgical face masks, and all staff must have their body temperatures checked before starting work to ensure they do not have the flu.
Mr. de la Cruz said another Madrid restaurant in the same group, Plato y Placer, in a more touristy district of the city, has introduced the same measures. Read the complete original article herehttp://www.bworldonline.com/Weekender091109/main.php?id=health5
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That is a very good gesture because many disease pass just from unclean hands and it is essential to always wash the hands before meals.Electronic Medical Records
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