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FDA is providing a food safety re-opening checklist for previously closed retail food establishments or those that have been open with limited service related to the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage retail food establishments to partner with local regulatory/health authorities to discuss the specific requirements for their retail food establishment prior to re-opening. Employee Health / … Continued
At this time, we do not know if someone can be re-infected with COVID-19. Data to date show that a person who has had and recovered from COVID-19 may have low levels of virus in their bodies for up to 3 months after diagnosis. This means that if the person who has recovered from COVID-19 … Continued
Governors and public health officials across the country have implemented stringent measures to help contain the spread of COVID-19, such as safer at home and face covering mandates. Some jurisdictions also require employers to screen the health of employees, often as they begin a shift. WHAT OPTIONS DOES OUR BUSINESS HAVE IN IMPLEMENTING A TEMPERATURE … Continued
Can We Screen Our Employees for Symptoms of COVID-19? Yes. Common screening mechanisms include written questionnaires and temperature checks. Employees may also visually inspect employees or require employees to “self-report” COVID-19 symptoms. Whatever screening technique is used, it is important to clearly explain in writing to employees: The specific screening process you will utilize General … Continued
In most cases, you do not need to shut down your facility. If it has been less than 7 days since the sick employee has been in the facility, close off any areas used for prolonged periods of time by the sick person: Wait 24 hours before cleaning and disinfecting to minimize potential for other … Continued
Symptom screening is a way employers can lower the chance of COVID-19 transmission in the workplace. Screening will not identify people not showing symptoms yet, or who may be infected but show no symptoms. Infection prevention in the workplace is important to prevent the spread of COVID19 Who should be screened? Screen staff and guests … Continued
COVID-19 has redefined risky behavior. So how do we know what’s more risky: getting a haircut, eating inside a restaurant, traveling by plane or shaking someone’s hand? Here’s the complete list, from lowest to highest risk*: Low Risk: Opening the mail Getting restaurant takeout Pumping gasoline Playing tennis Going camping Low-Moderate Risk: Staying at a … Continued
As the coronavirus continues to spread, a small medical device called a pulse oximeter has started to fly off the shelves. In fact, demand has spiked to such an extraordinary degree that you may not be able to buy one right now in your local pharmacy or online. What is it? A pulse oximeter is … Continued
One more device we’ve been telling you about recently is also an essential tool in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, and it’s actually one of the most important things you can have. It’s called a pulse oximeter, and it’s a tiny little gadget that clips onto the end of your finger and reads your … Continued
In this COVID-19 pandemic, protecting worker health is central to protecting public health. All workers who are on the job during this pandemic, from frontline health care workers and emergency responders, to those working in supermarkets, delivery, pharmacies, factories, transportation, sanitation, and all other essential workplaces, must be protected from disease transmission. This in turn … Continued