PREVENTION & PROTECTION: COVID-19 AND INFLUENZA SARS-CoV-2 the virus that causes COVID-19 disease
PRESENTERS: Sarah Boerenko, Director of Public Health at Montgomery County Katie Bruno, Marketing Supervisor Katie Bruno, Marketing Supervisor at Sara Boerenko, LCSW, Public Health Hill & Markes Director from Montgomery County. In her current role, Katie is responsible for Sara and her team work to educate and communicating company information to the make the residents of Montgomery public, creating engaging and relevant content County aware of health related illnesses for marketing campaigns, and increasing brand and diseases. awareness of the company.
OBJECTIVES: What You Will Learn • What You Need to Know about Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) • Prevention and Protection Methods • Featured Products to Combat the Virus • Hill & Markes Action Plan • Q&A with Public Health Expert
WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS & SARS-CoV-2? • Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory 1 Syndrome (SARS-CoV). • Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people. Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that 1 have not yet infected humans. • SARS-CoV-2 is the novel coronavirus that causes coronavirus disease 1 (COVID-19). • Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans. 1 1, World Health Organization (https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus)
COVID-19: HOW IT SPREADS 2 • Person – to – person spread (primary) • Close contact with infected person(within 6 ft) • Respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. • Droplets land in mouths or noses of people nearby or inhaled through lungs. • It is possible a person can get COVID-19 by touching a contaminated surface or object and then touching their own mouth, nose, or eyes – but this is NOT thought to be the 2 main way the virus spreads. • STILL avoid touching your face with unwashed hands • Frequently wash hands and disinfect as much as possible • The virus that causes COVID-19 spreads easily in the community (“community spread”). • Community spread means people have been infected with the virus in an area, including some who are 2 not sure how or where they became infected. 2, Centers for Disease Control (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/transmission.html)
COVID-19: SYMPTOMS • Reported illnesses range from mild to severe illness and death for confirmed COVID-19 cases, this is a virus that affects the respiratory system. • 2 Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure. 2 Are You Higher Risk? Mild Cases • • Older Adults Fever • • Serious chronic medical conditions: Cough • • Heart Disease Shortness of breath • Diabetes • Lung Disease If You Are Sick: Severe Cases • Stay home, exempt to get medical care • Severe respiratory issues • Stay in touch with your doctor, call ahead • Pneumonia • Avoid Public Transportation • Kidney Failure • Stay away from others (home isolation) • Death • Clean hands often • Avoid sharing personal household items • Clean high-touch surfaces everyday • Monitor symptoms 2, Centers for Disease Control (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/transmission.html)
STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO PROTECT & PREVENT COVID-19 AT YOUR FACILITY SARS-CoV-2 the virus that causes COVID-19 disease
COVID-19: PROTECT YOURSELF 2 • There is no vaccine to prevent COVID-19 • Avoid being exposed to this illness Clean Your Hands Often • Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds • Use hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol Stay Home if You are Sick • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth • Stay home if you are sick, exempt to medical care Avoid Close Contact • Avoid contact with people who are sick • Clean & Disinfect Practice social distancing • • Important for high risk people Clean & disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily • Cover Coughs & Sneezes Use EPA Registered cleaning Products • Cover mouth and nose with tissue or cough inside of elbow • Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds 2, Centers for Disease Control (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/transmission.html)
COVID-19: INVEST IN ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES • AVOID HAND DRYERS AT ALL COSTS • Increases spread of viruses and bacteria • Touch-free dispensing systems • Soap and Water • Paper Towel Dispenser • Wastebaskets • EPA-registered disinfecting wipes confirmed effective against the virus causing COVID-19 • Clorox T360 Electrostatic Sprayer System How do I know what product is EPA Registered against virus causing COVID-19? 3 • Check manufacturer’s website • Review on EPA website using the EPA registration # • EX: 3, Clorox (https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov/)
COVID-19: CLEANING PROTOCOLS • Review, update or develop a cleaning and • Properly understanding the difference between disinfecting protocol cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting • Use disinfectant that is EPA Registered effective against SARS-CoV-2 • Custodial staff must be properly trained • Following instructions on cleaning chemical labels • Disinfectant dwell times • Where, when, with what
COVID-19: WHERE YOU SHOULD CLEAN • Clean & disinfect all frequently touched surfaces daily • Remove and clean soil before disinfecting • Disinfect from HIGH to LOW areas • Disinfect last after routine tidying • Emptying trash • Vacuuming • Follow dwell times based on product labels 3 *Consider one-step disinfectant vs. a disinfectant that requires pre-cleaning setup 3, Clorox (https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov/)
COVID-19: FEATURED PRODUCT & RESOURCES AVAILABLE Visit our coronavirus information hub at hillnmarkes.com/covid19: • Flyers • Blog Posts • Videos • Weekly Webinars on Target Segments Hill & Markes Product & Solutions Flyer Hill & Markes Takeout Supply Flyer Hill & Markes Clorox EPA Registered Flyer Hill & Markes Handwashing Poster Hill & Markes Best Practices Flyer From the CDC: Educational materials on action everyone can take to prevent the spread of illnesses Posters on proper hand washing
COVID-19: HILL & MARKES ACTION PLAN Hill & Markes is focused on serving our customers, while keeping our employees safe, during the coronavirus outbreak.
COVID-19: COPING WITH ANXIETY 2 Things you can do to support yourself : • Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories • Repeated updates about a pandemic can be upsetting • Take care of your body • Take deep breaths • Stretch • Meditate • Eat Healthy, well-balanced meals • Exercise • Get enough Sleep • Connect with others virtually or at a distance Resource: CDC Managing Stress 2, Centers for Disease Control (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/transmission.html)
COVID-19: Q&A – Ask Questions! A: Public and Mental Health Director at Montgomery County, Sara Boerenko
COVID-19 THANK YOU! Need more info? Contact your sales rep or visit www.hillnmarkes.com/covid19!
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