Local Infection Control Company, Medicom Inc., is a Key Player in Preventing the Spread of Coronavirus

Montreal, Quebec – January 31, 2020. Headquartered in Pointe-Claire, Medicom Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of high-quality infection control products and a key player in preventing the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). With operations in 50 countries, 8 fully controlled manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, sales in over 95 countries and over 30 years of infection control expertise, this local company is uniquely positioned to help healthcare authorities and institutions worldwide minimize the transmission of this potentially fatal virus.

The current Coronavirus outbreak is not the company’s first experience helping to prevent the spread of a pandemic. Medicom was a major provider of infection control products, including face masks, isolation gowns, protective apparel and medical examination gloves, during healthcare crises such as the SARS, H1N1 and Ebola outbreaks.

As explained by the company’s Executive Vice President, Commercial, Ouriel Levy, “Medicom was founded over 30 years ago to help protect healthcare professionals during the worldwide HIV crisis. Today, we are proud to offer a full range of infection control solutions, including our innovative ProSurface disinfectant line that is proven to kills the coronavirus in just 60 seconds when used in accordance with label instructions.”

Medicom is known for the quality of its infection control products. Since 1988, the company has been dedicated to using carefully premium materials, state-of-the-art technology and continuous innovation to provide protection that has earned the trust of healthcare professionals worldwide.

For more information about Medicom infection control and protective products, including the complete range of face masks, please visit Medicom.com.

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About Medicom

The Medicom Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of high-quality infection control, single-use and preventive products for the medical, dental, industrial, veterinary, laboratory and health and beauty markets. Medicom distributes infection control products under the Ritmed and Hopen brands, as well as the recently acquired Hedy Canada Inc.