Stanisław Jerzy Lec, a Polish poet, once said “All is in the hands of man. Therefore, wash them often.” Now, more than ever, does that statement hold true. With germs and infections spreading so easily these days, it’s important to take preventative measures to keep oneself safe.

Since the death of Alonzo Smith in the past week, several more cases of MRSA have popped up across Central Florida, including another Liberty High School student. The school, which had been declared clean by Osceola County health officials, has local parents worried and uncertain what to expect. Other cases that have appeared include one student at Stanton Weirsdale Elementary in Marion County, and four employees of Harris Corporation in Brevard County.

MRSA is contracted through skin/skin contact, as well as encounters with cuts and sores. There are several things that one can do to help prevent the spread of this disease.