COVID-19 Tips and Protecting Yourself

1/11/2021 (Permalink)

COVID-19 Pandemic Please Wear a Mask

Entering year one of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic we have all heard varying thoughts and procedures to keep a person safe. But here at SERVPRO® of Mayes and Wagner Counites, we would like to have a little reminder course on some safe practices.

Personal hygiene is especially important at this time, here are a few tips to follow.

• Wear a mask in public settings that covers both your nose and mouth.
• Masks should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
• Do NOT use a mask meant for a healthcare worker. Currently, surgical masks and N95 respirators are critical supplies that should be reserved for healthcare workers and other first responders.

• Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Wash your hands after you have sneezed or coughed in your hands.
  • Wash your hands after you have been out in public.
  • Wash your hands before you eat or drink anything.
  • Wash your hands after you have used the restrooms.

• When soap and running water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
• Avoid poorly ventilated areas.
• Avoid indoor spaces that do not offer fresh air from the outdoors as much as possible. If indoors, bring in fresh air by opening windows and doors, if possible.

• Avoid large crowds or gatherings.
  • Avoid indoor spaces that do not offer fresh air from the outdoors as much as possible. If indoors, bring in fresh air by opening windows and doors, if possible.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• If a tissue is unavailable, use the bend of your elbow to catch your cough or sneeze.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Remote controls, cell phones, keys, light switches, and door handles are a few examples of objects that should be cleaned as frequently as possible.
• Stay home when you are not feeling well to prevent the risk of spreading illness to others.
• Common symptoms include but are not limited to – shortness of breath, loss of taste, loss of smell, high fever, aches and pains, headaches.
• Maintain a proper social distance between people, about six feet or two arm’s length apart.
• Maintaining a safer than normal distance around those who are more susceptible to catching the virus is recommended.
• Shaking hands and other forms of social greeting that creates contact with other people is discouraged during this period.
• Try bumping elbows or just a friendly waive during the pandemic.

Our team hopes that these tips were helpful and that everyone will stay safe in such a crisis and take the proper precautions to remain healthy.

If you have any questions, call your SERVPRO® of Mayes and Wagoner Counites, 918-486-1055. 24/7 Emergency Response.