Thomas Paine, an early American philosopher, once said, “These are the times that try men’s souls.” Although these insightful words were written in reference to the American Revolution, they embody the sufferings of so many people today, due to the proliferation of COVID-19.
In an attempt to address the issue of physical contact with surface-laden infections, manufacturers in the areas of electronic access control and security have sought to create an assortment of contact-free methods whereby the general public can gain access and leave commercial structures, multiple-tenant apartments, office buildings, and more without the fear of contracting this disease.