Symptoms & Methods of Transmission
- Symptoms
- Fever >100.4 degrees
- Cough
- Shortness of Breath
- Appears 2-14 days post-exposure
- Spread methods
- Person to Person – Most likely due to respiratory droplets from sneeze or cough, Close contact < 6 feet
- Surface or Object to Person – Less likely. This may change as more testing is done.
- Community Spread – Spread of virus can not be traced to direct contact.
- Fever >100.4 degrees
- Cough
- Shortness of Breath
- Appears 2-14 days post-exposure
- Person to Person – Most likely due to respiratory droplets from sneeze or cough, Close contact < 6 feet
- Surface or Object to Person – Less likely. This may change as more testing is done.
- Community Spread – Spread of virus can not be traced to direct contact.
If you believe you have been exposed
- Self-Monitor
- If I have been in an area where there may have been someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
- Watch closely to make sure no symptoms appear in 2-14 days.
- Self-Quarantine
- If I have had close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19. Closer than 6 feet.
- Stay home and avoid close contact for a period of 14 days.
- If Symptoms Develop
- Contact a local healthcare professional and tell them about your recent travel or contact.
- They will work with your state’s public health department and CDC to determine if you need to get tested.
- If I have been in an area where there may have been someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
- Watch closely to make sure no symptoms appear in 2-14 days.
- If I have had close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19. Closer than 6 feet.
- Stay home and avoid close contact for a period of 14 days.
- Contact a local healthcare professional and tell them about your recent travel or contact.
- They will work with your state’s public health department and CDC to determine if you need to get tested.
ServiceMaster Solutions
B. If possible, utilize no-touch dispensers (e.g. paper towels, skins, soap)
C. Post ServiceMaster hand hygiene process posters in handwashing areas
D. Keep an adequate supply of products keeping in mind product shelf life
B. Provide tissues & no-touch disposal receptacles for use by employees
B. Provide disposable wipes for employees to clean and disinfect commonly used or high-touch surfaces between use
B. Maintain flexibles policies that permit employees to stay home for family members and consistent with public health guidance
C. Avoid close contact with people who are sick
D. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
E. Send out and post ServiceMaster COVID-19 symptoms and infection prevention documents to employees
B. Have a plan for employees if they become sick during travel – promptly call a provider for help if needed
B. In that case, notify employees of potential exposure but maintain confidentiality
C. In the event of an outbreak have plans in place for working remotely if possible.
COVID-19 (coronavirus) is an emerging Pathogen and new information becomes available on a regular basis. Material in this presentation is based on the information that is available at this time. It comes from several sources including the CDC, World Health Organization, ISSA, GBAC, OSHA, and other materials. The information contained may be updated at any point by the organizations mentioned. It is the responsibility of every person to stay current on new information regarding COVID-19 and responsibilities in your location/county/state.
