As the flu season approaches each year, it is important to remember prevention tips to avoid infection and spread of an influenza virus. Human-to-human infection is often transmitted through coughing, sneezing, and coming in contact with a person or object with the virus. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends for employees to help in prevention efforts by wiping down all horizontal surfaces including keyboards and phones. The following are some additional steps that employees can take to avoid catching the different strains of cold and flu viruses.
- Wash your hands frequently, for up to 20 seconds, with soap and water and use hand sanitizer. Germs can live for 6 - 8 hours on any surface.
- Stay home when you are sick or have flu-like symptoms to avoid infecting others in the workplace. Get plenty of rest and check with a healthcare provider as needed. The CDC states you should be fever free for 24 hours (without fever reducing medications) before returning to work or the general public.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick. If you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
- Cover your nose and mouth with tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth and avoid kissing on the check.
- Practice good health habits: eat a balanced diet, get plenty of sleep, and exercise regularly.
- Keep workstations clean.
The following government web sites are updated daily and contain excellent information for all employees:
Please notify the Building Office immediately if a confirmed case of COVID, H1N1, Influenza A, or other type of influenza/virus is identified within the tenant’s space. Arrangements will be made with the cleaning contractor to treat the affected areas to avoid further contamination.