UV Flu Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: UVFT) (the
"Company") announced today that the warning issued last week from
the CDC, or Center for Disease Control, relating to the threats
from strains of bacteria that have grown impervious to antibiotics,
may only scratch the surface with respect to the overall threat.
The health warning did estimate that at least 2 million people in
this country become infected with bacteria that are resistant to
antibiotics, and that at least 23,000 people die each year as a
result of these infections. Thousands more die from infections
contracted in hospitals, as well as from other conditions that were
complicated by antibiotic-resistant infections.
"The problem is getting worse, not better," said Jack Lennon,
President of UV Flu Technologies, the manufacturer of the ViraTech
UV-400, an FDA cleared air purifier which kills over 99% of
airborne bacteria with every pass. "The risks are particularly
acute for children under the age of four, seniors, or anyone having
medical procedures such as cancer patients, where the
immune-response system is compromised, or patients undergoing
surgery or organ transplants, where the risk of infection could
have serious consequences."
"The average person breathes 3,600 gallons of air per day, and
little if any has been treated to kill or trap the airborne
infection and contaminants that enter our lungs every minute we're
alive. TB, Whooping Cough, MRSA, Staph, and a host of other
airborne bacteria and viruses are growing stronger, in some cases
becoming totally resistant to treatment with antibiotics. Many of
these strains are at epidemic proportions in other countries, and
it's only a matter of time before they spread to this country,"
said Mr. Lennon.
"Preventing the spread of these airborne infections is the first
line of defense. Hospitals are now mandated to address the spread
of HAI's, or Hospital Associated Infections, which is estimated to
cause the death of as many as 99,000 patients per year. While it is
important to disinfect surfaces where bacteria can spread, it is
just as important to reduce the threat of breathing contaminated
air," said Mr. Lennon.
"Maintaining clean air in the home, the workplace, and our
schools, is as important as in the hospitals. Indoor air pollution
has been found to impact sleep-disorders, and has been linked to
higher risks of cancer, stroke, asthma, allergies and obesity. The
next pandemic will probably be airborne. Investing in high-quality
air purification is the best investment that can be made to protect
family members, employees or patients."
Dr. Walter Kowalski, one of the worlds' leading authorities on
ultraviolet light, and its ability in killing organic contaminants,
in a report issued in June 2013, evaluated the ViraTech UV-400
Portable Air Purification Unit, and how effective it was in
utilizing 3 UV lamps and a catalytic kill chamber, with the purpose
of stopping the spread of airborne infection. After evaluating
dozens of competing units, Dr. Kowalski said, "Considering the
ability of the UV-400 to kill all bacteria, viruses, and fungal
spores in a typical sized room, it is clearly among the 'Best in
Class' of all devices evaluated."
Further details regarding the Company's business, acquisitions,
financial reports and agreements are filed as part of the Company's
continuous public disclosure as a reporting issuer under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission's ("SEC") EDGAR database. For more information,
visit: www.uvflutech.com, and click on the 5 minute video
describing the ViraTech UV-400™.
About UV Flu Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB:
UVFT) UV Flu Technologies is an innovative developer, manufacturer
and distributor of biotechnology products initially targeting the
rapidly growing Indoor Air Quality ("IAQ") industry sector ($7
billion in 2011). The Company manufactures the ViraTech UV-400™,
which utilizes high-intensity ultraviolet radiation (UV-C) inside a
killing chamber that goes beyond filtration to destroy harmful
airborne bacteria, at rates exceeding 99.2% on a first-pass basis,
while also reducing the concentrations of odors, and VOC's
(volatile organic compounds, such as acetone, benzene,
formaldehyde, etc.) The FDA has issued a coveted Class II medical
listing that enables UV Flu Technologies to market the product as a
medical device. For more information, visit: www.uvflutech.com
About RxAir Industries, LLC RxAir™ is the
leading provider of air purification solutions for the medical
industry with hundreds of units in waiting rooms to emergency rooms
in respected medical facilities nationwide. RxAir™ products remove
harmful pathogens from the air in infectious environments for
emergency pandemics through isolation rooms and negative pressure
rooms. The RxAir™ air purification line is 99.97% efficient,
portable, and adaptable, requires zero-maintenance.
http://www.rxair.com
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term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act
of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended. Statements in this press release which are not
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expectations and intentions contained in this press release are
reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such beliefs, plans,
expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors
should consult all of the information set forth herein and should
also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our annual
report on Form 10-K for the most recent fiscal year, our quarterly
reports on Form 10-Q and other periodic reports filed from
time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Executing
the transaction requires further work on structure, management,
governance, and other significant matters. Within the next number
of months, UV Flu's and RxAir's management will develop detailed
plans for the Board's further consideration and final approval.
The completion of the spin-off is subject to a number of
conditions, including final approval of the transaction by each
Board, favorable tax rulings and or opinions of the transaction to
UV Flu and to its shareholders, further due diligence as
appropriate, and the filing and effectiveness of appropriate
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). There
can be no assurances given that the separation of UV Flu's business
as described in this announcement will occur. UV Flu will provide
interim updates as appropriate.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD UV Flu Technologies,
Inc. ----------------------------- John J.
Lennon, President/CEO
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