The Ibagué authorities intensified inspections in commercial establishments to guarantee the health and safety of its residents and visitors. Within these actions, several places that were in deplorable conditions have been closed. In a recent operation, cockroaches, mice, and traces of human excrement and urine were found on the mattresses, along with a serious lack of general cleaning, which led to the temporary closure of the place.
In response to these findings, the Municipal Health Secretary of the Mayor’s Office of Ibagué, Liliana Ospina, declared: “The law must be followed and we will continue to be firm; “Any establishment that does not comply with the documentation and the minimum hygiene and health standards established by the regulations will be closed indefinitely.”
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Official reports indicated that the mattresses were in extremely poor condition. Public health experts pointed out that these residences did not have an adequate cleaning routine, which caused an unacceptable deterioration in hygienic conditions, with nauseating odors in hallways and rooms.
The presence of human excrement and remains of urine in the rooms led the authorities to order the immediate closure of these establishments.thus preventing citizens from paying to stay in such precarious conditions and preventing possible health problems.
During the inspection and control operation, the Ibagué Metropolitan Police confiscated two knives that two residents were carrying with them when they left one of the closed establishments. “We managed to apply a corrective measure to two individuals who were found carrying sharp weapons,” commented Edwin Castro, captain of the Ibagué Metropolitan Police.
On social networks, several users reacted to the images published by the Mayor’s Office of Ibagué. Among them are: “Wow, that’s disgusting and still people get in there. Gas” “That looked like a street dweller’s living space.” They also celebrated the actions saying “Very good for all these inspections that are being carried out.”
These actions are part of a series of exhaustive inspections in different commercial establishments in the city. Recently, several restaurants have also been closed due to the presence of cockroaches and fungi that put the health of customers at risk.
This intensification of controls reflects the firm decision of the authorities to protect public health and maintain high hygiene standards in commercial establishments in Ibagué. Inspections will continue in the coming weeks to ensure that all sites comply with current regulations and provide safety to residents and visitors to the city.
Lack of hygiene in commercial establishments such as hotels and restaurants can trigger a series of diseases. When cockroaches, mice, and human excrement and urine are found, unsanitary conditions can facilitate the spread of various infections.
Cockroaches are known carriers of bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella, which can cause serious intestinal infections. They also contribute to the spread of diseases such as dysentery, cholera and typhoid fever. These pests often contaminate food and surfaces with their droppings and body parts.
For their part, mice are vectors of various diseases, including leptospirosis, hantavirus and salmonellosis. Leptospirosis, for example, is caused by bacteria present in the urine of rodents and can infect humans through contact with contaminated surfaces or water. Symptoms include fever, headache, chills, vomiting and, in severe cases, can lead to kidney or liver failure.
The presence of human excrement and urine in mattresses and rooms poses an even greater risk, facilitating the transmission of bacterial and viral infections such as norovirus and hepatitis A. These pathogens spread easily in unhygienic conditions and can cause serious gastrointestinal symptoms. , such as vomiting and diarrhea, as well as liver infections.
Besides, Lack of general cleaning in establishments can encourage the growth of mold and mildew, which can trigger respiratory problems and allergies. People with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to more serious infections caused by these microorganisms.
