Parameter values that vary across the five COVID-19 Pandemic Planning Scenarios (Table 1) include measures of viral transmissibility, disease severity, and pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic disease transmission. Where sufficient data are available, age-stratified estimates are provided. Viral Transmissibility Basic reproduction number (R0): The average number of people that one person with COVID-19 is likely to infect in… Read more »
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How to clean and disinfect Clean
Clean Wear disposable gloves to clean and disinfect. Clean surfaces using soap and water, then use disinfectant. Cleaning with soap and water reduces number of germs, dirt and impurities on the surface. Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces. Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces. More frequent cleaning and disinfection may be required based on level of use. Surfaces and objects in… Read more »
What are environmental nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs)?
Environmental NPIs include routine surface cleaning that helps to eliminate the flu virus from frequently touched surfaces and objects, such as toys, refrigerator handles, desks, and door knobs in homes, childcare facilities, schools, workplaces, and other settings where people regularly gather. Public health professionals need the help of administrators of schools, workplaces, and community events… Read more »
Preparation of Cleaner Air Shelters and Cleaner Air Space
Cleaner air shelters and cleaner air spaces should be prepared using existing information about the identification and preparation of spaces to protect the public from wildfire smoke. Minimum requirements for air conditioning and air filtration are described in Appendix B of Wildfire Smoke: A Guide for Public Health Officialspdf iconexternal icon. At minimum, facilities should have… Read more »
Return to Work Practices and Work Restrictions
After returning to work, HCP should: Wear a facemask for source control at all times while in the healthcare facility until all symptoms are completely resolved or at baseline. A facemask instead of a cloth face covering should be used by these HCP for source control during this time period while in the facility. After… Read more »
What is social distancing?
Social distancing, also called “physical distancing,” means keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home. To practice social or physical distancing: Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people Do not gather in groups Stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings In addition to everyday steps to… Read more »
New update from CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) edited information posted to its website last week on the transmission of the coronavirus from contaminated surfaces after the health agency deemed it confusing. “After media reports appeared that suggested a change in CDC’s view on transmissibility, it became clear that these edits were confusing,” a… Read more »
CDC recommendations on Hand sanitizer
CDC recommends washing hands with soap and water whenever possible because handwashing reduces the amounts of all types of germs and chemicals on hands. But if soap and water are not available, using a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can help you avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. The guidance for… Read more »
Practices and Work Restrictions
After returning to work, HCP should: Wear a facemask for source control at all times while in the healthcare facility until all symptoms are completely resolved or at baseline. A facemask instead of a cloth face covering should be used by these HCP for source control during this time period while in the facility. After… Read more »
The Importance of COVID-19 Emergency Cleaning Services
To do our part in helping the community combat the spread of the coronavirus, Golden Star Janitorial Inc is offering COVID-19 emergency cleaning services in the Ontario and Chino, California areas. We’re available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for our customers to make sure they have the COVID-19 cleaning services they… Read more »
