CORONAVIRUS
Also known as COVID-19
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS
In January 2020, the (WHO) declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus disease in Hubei Province, China to be a public health emergency of International Concern.
What is known about the virus?
It is a large group of viruses. The virus consists of a core of genetic material and outer shell of protein spikes.
What are the Symptoms?
Symptoms of Covid-19 appears within 2 – 14 days after exposure and include fever,cough,runny nose and difficulty breathing.
How is Covid-19 treated?
There is currently no FDA approved medication for Covid-19. People infected with this virus should receive supportive care such as rest, fluids and fever control, to help relieve symptoms.
COVID-19 IN THE WORK PLACE
Masks and Paper tissues
Ensure that face masks and paper tissues are available at your workplace, for those who develop a runny nose or cough at work, along with closed bins for hygienically disposing of them.
POSTERS
Display posters with this message in your workplaces. Combine this with other communication channels.
CURB THE SPREAD
Anyone with even a mild cough or low-grade fever (37.3 or more) needs to stay at home. Keep communicating and promoting the message that people need to stay at home even if they have just the mild symptoms.
LESS GATHERINGS
There is a risk that people attending your meeting or event might be unwittingly brining the COVID-19 virus to the meetings. Make sure all organizers, participants, caters and visitors at the event provides contactable details.
Remember: Now is the time to prepare for COVID-19. Simple precautions and planning can make a big difference. Acting now will help protect your employees and your business.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS TO PREVENT OR REDUCE COVID-19 RISKS
- Consider whether a face-to-face meeting or event is needed.
- Pre-order sufficient supplies and materials, including tissues and hand sanitizer for all participants.
- Have surgical masks available to offer anyone who develops respiratory symptoms.
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN YOU AND YOUR EMPLOYEES TRAVEL
- Avoid sending employees who may be at high risk of serious illness to areas where COVID-19 is spreading.
- Consider issuing employees who are about to travel with small bottles of alcohol-based hand rub. This can facilitate regular hand-washing.