Novel Coronavirus (nCoV)

3/11/2020 (Permalink)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Chinese authorities identified the new coronavirus, which has resulted in thousands of confirmed cases in China, including cases outside Wuhan City. Additional cases have been identified in a growing number of other international locations, including the United States. There are ongoing investigations to learn more.

Individual Prevention:

Avoid close contact with people who are sick

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands

Stay home when you are sick

Cover your cough or sneeze with tissue and discard responsibly

Frequently clean and disinfect frequently touched items and surfaces

Wash your hands often with soap for at least (20 seconds)

Business Prevention:

Actively encourage sick employees to stay home

Separate sick employees

Emphasize staying home when sick

Emphasize personal hygiene with employees (ie: hand washing, respiratory etiquette)

Perform routine environmental cleaning

SERVPRO® of Sumner County wants you to stay safe and unaffected by the coronavirus. Take the precautions listed above to aide in you, your loved ones and your employees avoiding contracting the coronavirus. Here at SERVPRO® of Sumner County we are equipped to clean and sanitize based on a specific set of guidelines and protocols set forth by the CDC. If you are in need of professional sanitation call our office today at 615-826-0200