Dealing with COVID-19

4/22/2020 (Permalink)

What is COVID-19? According to www.cdc.gov, COVID-19, or the coronavirus, is a strain from a family of coronaviruses that causes respiratory illness, possibly severe or life threatening, in humans, as well as other animals. Genetic analysis of COVID-19 says it originated in bats, although we are still unsure of how it was transferred to humans.

What can I do to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in my community? 

• Avoid contact with individuals who are sick
• Avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose without first washing hands thoroughly
• Stay home when you are sick, and notify anyone you may come in contact with that you feel ill
• Cover all coughs, sneezes, and throw all tissues in the trash
• Clean and disinfect areas that are frequently touched, such as doorknobs and handrails, with household cleaning spray or wipes
• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (About the length of the song “Happy Birthday”)
• ALWAYS if hands are visibly dirty
• Before eating
• After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
• If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
• If you feel sick or suspect you may carry COVID-19, wear a mask in order to protect yourself and those around you.  If not, there is no need to wear a mask. In fact, many health professionals recommend not wearing a mask if you are healthy
• Call SERVPRO of University Place/Lakewood West. SERVPRO of UP/LW is totally equipped for your COVID-19 cleanup needs. Whether you just want precautionary cleaning in your home, or you have a confirmed case of COVID-19 in your place of business, from PPE to powerful disinfectant, SERVPRO is ready to safely and efficiently kill COVID-19 wherever it shows up in your life.  Just give us a call and we can tell you more about how we can help! 253-896-3000