Coronavirus

A Guide from the CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is still learning about the virus that causes the disease named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”). The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person transmission:

  • Between people who are in close contact with one another
  • Through respiratory droplets that are produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes

Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure:

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath

Use good respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene to prevent the spread of germs:

  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
  • Dispose of your used tissue in the trash
  • If you do not have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your shirt sleeve instead of your hands
  • Remember to wash your hands after you cough or sneeze:
    • Wash with soap and water
    • If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol
    • Good hand hygiene includes washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Not sure how long 20 seconds is? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.

Additional Steps That Can Help Prevent The Spread Of Coronavirus Include:

  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth, and face.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
  • Wash your hands often, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after you blow your nose, cough, or sneeze.

Workplace Prevention

The CDC has released recommended strategies for companies to use to help reduce workplace exposures to acute respiratory illnesses. All companies should be ready to implement strategies to protect their workforce from COVID-19 while maintaining continuity of operations. It is recommended that workers who have symptoms of acute respiratory illness stay home and do not come to work until they are fever free for at least 24 hours. Workers should notify their supervisor and stay home if they are sick.

A Message from Matt & Christine Tedder

Dear Valued Hampton Tedder Electric Employee,

We have not identified any Hampton Tedder employees who have contracted the COVID-19 Virus. However, we are implementing the CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers, which is to Plan, Prepare and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019.

What the CDC knows now is if you are healthy the COVID-19 will not affect you severely. However, if you are older (over 65) with underlying chronic health issues it can affect you severely. Therefore, in order to protect from spreading we all need to be vigilant.

  1. If you are sick stay at home.
  2. Wash your hands frequently.
  3. Avoid touching your face, nose, eyes, etc.
  4. Avoid handshakes, a good morning or hello nod of the head, or wave of the hand is a good way to greet your co-workers and clients.
  5. Avoid crowds. Utilize virtual meetings instead of large gatherings.
  6. Hampton Tedder will add additional layers of cleaning to our routine professional service environmental cleaning.
  7. Should you have any questions please go to your supervisor, department executive or Matt & Christine.

For more information go to: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html. For older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness, see the CDC recommendations here https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html

These types of viruses come and go, and so shall this virus. Take care of your family, especially the elderly with underlying chronic illnesses and this will pass in a few weeks.

Matt & Christine Tedder