With more than 92,000 positive cases and at least 3,200 deaths worldwide, the fatal disease has already spread to 77 countries. The number of infections continue to rise across several countries, while Delhi has reported 28 new infections on Tuesday itself.
What can you do to prevent coronavirus at your workplace
As the world braces itself for the impact of the deadly virus, it is time we realise that spreading panic is not going to help. This is why it is important to stick to the basics and practice basic precautionary measures against the spread of COVID-19. Keeping the severity of the illness in mind, employers need to plan ahead to prevent the spread of the fatal COVID-19 at the workplace and keep their employees safe.
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02/6Simple ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recommended strategies to prevent exposure of the infectious disease at the workplace and community outbreaks of COVID-19. Coronavirus spreads when an infected person coughs or exhales the viral droplets in the air and when these droplets land on several commonly used surfaces and objects, including telephones, laptops and desks.
It is important to understand that these habits should be put into practice, irrespective of whether you live in an outbreak zone or not.
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03/6Keep your workstation clean
When it comes to battling this viral disease, we suggest sticking to the basics. Since, we use our desks, laptops, mouse, stationery and telephones, on a daily basis, it is important to wipe them with a disinfectant regularly.
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04/6Disposable wipes
According to the CDC (Centres for Disease Control & Prevention), employees should be provided with disposable wipes so that commonly used surfaces (for example, doorknobs, keyboards, remote controls, desks) can be wiped before each use.
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05/6Carry hand sanitizers and hand rubs
Since there is no replacement for the regular handwashing with water and soap, it is important to make that hand rubs are placed all around the workplace and soap dispensers are regularly filled.
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06/6Communication is key
According to the World Health Organization, it is crucial to keep communicating and promoting the message that people need to stay at home even if they have just mild symptoms of COVID-19 so that they do not spread it to others.
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