Prevention Against COVID 19
Coronavirus has quickly gained a reputation for being particularly insidious. It can survive on surfaces for up to 17 days and people infected by the virus don’t show symptoms until approximately two weeks after infection, making it difficult to track and contain. Below are tips on how to prevent the spread of the virus.
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WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I BELIEVE I MAY HAVE COVID 19?
Seek medical attention immediately. Call your doctor or local hospital and explain your situation to them. With it being the prime season for the Flu and respiratory viruses, it is important to cooperate with medical professionals to reach a proper diagnosis. They may ask you some questions to help such as have you or anyone you have been in contact with recently traveled to China, answer these questions honestly.
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WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY BUSINESS WAS EXPOSED?
If you believe your business may have been exposed to the coronavirus, it is critical that you take the utmost precaution to avoid contamination or possible infection. The building should be closed, allowing no one inside until a professional has decontaminated or disinfected the facility. The coronavirus is not something that can be eliminated with standard cleaning products. Hospital-grade disinfectants need to be used in order to effectively treat surfaces and kill the virus. In addition, if proper protective gear is not worn there is a risk of infection to anyone who comes into contact with contaminated surfaces.
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HOW CAN I DISINFECT MY FACILITY OF CORONAVIRUS?
Properly disinfecting and treating surfaces for Coronavirus is not something an untrained person should ever attempt. The process needs to be completed with extreme precautions and with the proper equipment. If you believe your facility may have been exposed to the COVID-19, call the nearest cleaning service to disinfect your area.
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WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR CORONAVIRUS DECONTAMINATION?
The process for disinfecting coronavirus starts with an analysis conducted by an industrial hygienist. Using this analysis, a disinfection project plan must be developed. Each facility type is different, and it is important to make sure the disinfection plan is tailored to those specific needs. Once the disinfection plan is developed, the process for treating and disinfecting the building shall begin. All technicians must be trained and maintain the highest level of protective gear to make sure they are safe throughout the entire disinfection process. Hospital-grade disinfectants should be used and make sure each surface is treated for the required dwell time as required by the product. Several methods of disinfection will be utilized in accordance with the protocols set by the industrial hygienist. Lastly, disinfecting must also ensure that product specifications are followed thereby providing the most effective disinfection possible.