On April 29, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Phase 1 of his “Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step.” Plan to Re-Open Florida. Most non-essential businesses will be permitted to re-open starting on Monday, May 4 in every county except Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward, where most of the COVID-19 cases in the state have been reported. Under…
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n an effort to revive America’s battered economy, The White House has released Guidelines for Opening Up America Again. The plan entails a three-phased approach with recommendations for state and regional officials, employers, and individuals, and is implementable on a statewide or county-by-county basis at each state’s Governor’s discretion. Prior to proceeding to Phased Comeback, each…
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has announced new guidance allowing more businesses the option to reopen on April 24 and 27 if they follow Minimum Basic Operations and specific health and wellness guidelines. Read the Executive Order here. Some businesses, such as bars, nightclubs, amusement parks, public pools, and live performance venues, will remain closed. Visit…
The CDC now recommends Americans wear cloth face coverings in public to help slow the spread of COVID-19. This recommendation comes after research findings which show that asymptomatic people, those who are not experiencing any symptoms, can spread the virus. While staying home is the best way to avoid spreading germs, there are times it…
OSHA COVID-19 Guidance for Employers OSHA is already receiving complaints related to the Coronavirus Pandemic currently impacting our Nation. In fact, WJHL news out of Tennessee reported on April 8th that one Tennessee OSHA office had a total of 164 complaints related to COVID-19 in just one month. Most of the complaints included employers not enforcing the social…
Overview Many companies have recently decided to add coronavirus cleaning, disinfecting, sterilization, or decontamination to their list of services offered. Janitorial companies, carpet cleaners, and pest control companies that have received calls for “deep cleaning” or “fogging” have entered the marketplace with dollar signs in their eyes and an “I can do this attitude.” Equipped…
We asked a Registered Nurse what is the best way to prevent contracting the novel coronavirus. Here’s what she had to say: Facts Not Fear As we know, if we properly wash our hands with soap and water for about 20 seconds, we are actively participating in the promotion of health and wellness by preventing…
The latest coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, that causes the infectious disease COVID-19, has created a new questions for organizations including: What company can provide virus decontamination services for our commercial buildings? And What questions should we ask a virus decontamination company to make sure they’re qualified? While it’s not difficult to find a company willing to provide…
The spread of the infectious disease COVID-19, caused by the new coronavirus SARS-Cov-2, is accelerating at a rapid pace within the United States. As many organizations have already begun to see the effects on their bottom line, they are seeking answers and solutions to help them maintain market share and protect their workers through this…
It seems that things are getting worse when it comes to coronavirus. On March 11th, 2020 the US experienced the largest increase of COVID-19 cases yet. Also, The World Health Organization declares COVID-19 a pandemic, the first pandemic from a coronavirus ever recorded. So what is a Pandemic? It’s whenever infectious disease has a global presence,…