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Dikoos Ntsaaigii 19 “COVID-19” Coronavirus Pandemic 2019

Presented by: Navajo Health Command Operations Center

• Laura Quilter, MD, MPH

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Paul Weidle, PharmD, MPH

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• John Platero, Safety Officer

Navajo Health Command Operations Center

• Jill Jim, PhD

Navajo Health Command Operations Center

Presenters

Disclaimer

• The materials and information presented and contained within

this presentation are provided solely as general information only and does not imply or constitute certified training on the subject matter.

• The information contained in this presentation is subject to

change at any time by the author(s) to reflect the latest available information and/or developments.

• Please consult with your supervisors and/or senior management

for certified training on the subject matter.

• The purpose of this presentation is to increase awareness of

workplace safety.

Outline of presentation

• Basics of COVID-19
• Protecting yourself and others from

COVID-19

• What to do if you get sick
• Preventing COVID-19 in the workplace
• Taking care of your mental and

emotional health during COVID-19 pandemic

• Where to get more information

What is COVID-19?

• An illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that can spread

from person to person

• Virus that causes COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that has

spread throughout the world

• Can infect the respiratory tract, including the lungs
• We are learning more all the time, and what we know

today will change our everyday lives at work and at home

• Virus spreads through droplets produced when

an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks

• People get infected when droplets containing

the virus enter the nose, eyes or mouth

• Touching contaminated objects puts the virus

particles on your hands, which can then enter your mouth/eyes/nose if you touch your face

• You can become infected by having close contact

with a person who has COVID-19

• Spending >10-15 minutes within 6 feet of the person

COVID-19 spreads from person-to-person

Symptoms of COVID-19

• People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported –

ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness

• Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus
• People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
• COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms
• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

• Everyone is at risk for getting COVID-19 if they are exposed to

the virus

• Some people are more likely than others to become severely ill

Who is at risk for more severe illness?

Older adults are at increased risk for severe illness

• As you get older, your risk for severe illness from COVID-19

increases

• People in their 50s are at higher risk than people in their 40s
• The greatest risk for severe illness from COVID-19 is among

those aged 85 or older

• Type 2 diabetes
• Obesity
• Weakened immune system
• Sickle cell disease

Certain medical conditions also increase the risk for severe illness at any age

• Cancer
• Chronic kidney disease
• Serious lung conditions, such as COPD

(chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

• Serious heart conditions, such as

heart failure or coronary artery disease

Testing for COVID-19

• Lab tests are needed to diagnosis COVID-19
• A viral test from a nose swab — current infection
• What to do after you have a viral test performed
• Positive COVID-19 viral test
• Negative COVID-19 viral test

How is COVID-19 treated?

• Mild symptoms can be treated by drinking lots of water, rest,

and taking over-the-counter medicines for fever and pain

• Hospitalized patients may receive medicines through an IV
• Antibiotics are not effective for the COVID-19 virus

Protecting yourself and others from COVID-19

• Stay home as much as possible
• Keep away from people who are sick
• Practice handwashing and cleaning

frequently-touched surfaces

• Do not share food, drinks, or other

personal items

• Practice social distancing — keep 6

feet away from others

• Wear a face mask over your nose and

mouth

• Routinely clean frequently touched surfaces

with disinfectant

• If someone in your house has COVID-19:
• Clean high-touch surfaces daily
• Have the ill person stay in a specific room

and away from other people in the home

• Have the ill person clean their own room

and bathroom

Protecting yourself and others from COVID-19: Cleaning at home

What to do if you get sick

• Stay home – “Isolate”
• Take care of yourself
• Notify your direct supervisor and

tell her/him of your situation – confidentiality will be maintained for all workers

• Start a home journal and

record your daily symptoms

• Stay in touch with your doctor or

health provider

What to do if you get sick

• Stay home – “Isolate”
• Take care of yourself
• Notify your direct supervisor and

tell her/him of your situation – confidentiality will be maintained for all workers

• Start a home journal and

record your daily symptoms

• Stay in touch with your doctor or

health provider

• Get immediate care if you have
• Trouble breathing
• Persistent chest pain or pressure
• New confusion
• Inability to wake or stay awake
• Bluish lips or face

• Follow instructions

from the health department, Public Health Nurses, and your physician

What to do if you get sick: Duration of isolation

Preventing COVID-19 in the workplace

• May conduct daily in-person or virtual health

checks of employees

• Tell sick employees to stay home
• Send home employees who become sick at work
• Hold meetings virtually
• May allow employees to work from home
• Require social distancing and wearing of face masks

Social distancing in the workplace

• Put distance (at least 6 feet) between

yourself and other people

• Adhere to posted room-occupancy limits
• Wear a face mask as personal protective

equipment (“PPE”) when in public and when social distancing is not possible

• Avoid using other employees’ phones, desks,
• ffices, or other work tools and equipment; do

not share food, drinks, and personal items

• Remember that people without symptoms

may be able to spread virus

Proper mask wearing in the workplace

• Wear a mask correctly for maximum protection
• Wash your hands before putting on your mask
• Put it over your nose and mouth, secure it under

your chin

• Try to fit it snugly against the sides of your face
• Don’t put the mask around your neck or up on

your forehead

• Don’t touch the mask, and, if you do, wash

your hands or use hand sanitizer to disinfect

• Use one mask per day
• Masks should be washed after each use
• You can include your mask with your

regular laundry

• If using a washing machine, use regular

laundry detergent and the warmest appropriate water setting for the cloth used to make the mask

How to care for and rotate the 10 masks

• If washing by hand
• Prepare bleach solution
• Mix 5 tablespoons (1/3 cup) household

bleach per gallon of room temperature water OR 4 teaspoons of household bleach per quart of room temperature water

• Soak the mask in the bleach solution for 5

minutes

• Rinse thoroughly with cool or room

temperature water

How to care for and rotate the 10 masks

• Make sure to completely dry mask after

washing

• If line drying, lay flat and allow to

completely dry; if possible, place the mask in direct sunlight

• If using a dryer, use the highest heat

setting and leave in the dryer until completely dry

How to care for and rotate the 10 masks

Wash your hands often in the workplace

• Wash your hands with soap and water for at

least 20 seconds

• If soap and water are not readily available,

use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol

• Do not swallow any hand sanitizer
• Keep alcohol-based hand sanitizers out of

reach of children

• If your hands are visibly dirty, you should

use soap and water over hand sanitizer

Wash your hands often in the workplace

• Key times for employees to clean their

hands include:

• Before and after work shifts
• Before and after work breaks
• After blowing your nose, coughing,
• r sneezing
• After using the restroom
• Before eating or preparing food
• After putting on, touching, or removing

cloth face coverings

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth

with unwashed hands

• Coronaviruses on surfaces and objects naturally

die within hours to days

• The virus that causes COVID-19 can be killed

if you use the correct cleaning products

• Clean surfaces using soap and water, then use

a disinfectant

• Cleaning with soap and water reduces the number
• f germs and dirt on the surface
• Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces
• Wear disposable gloves to clean and disinfect

Cleaning and disinfecting the workplace

• Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces
• More frequent cleaning and disinfection may be required
• Clean and disinfect each time between employees if sharing tools
• r equipment
• Consider wiping public surfaces before and after you touch them
• Examples of high touch surfaces include:

Cleaning and disinfecting the workplace

• Doorknobs
• Light switches
• Countertops
• Handles
• Toilet
• Sink
• Faucet
• Keyboards
• Desks
• Phones
• Tables

Cleaning and disinfecting the workplace

• *EPA-registered household disinfectants (Clorox,

Lysol, etc.) against COVID-19 should be used for disinfection to help reduce the risk of exposure

• Follow the label instructions for safe,

effective use

• Many products recommend keeping surface

visibly wet for a period of time (see label)

• Precautions may include wearing gloves and

ensuring good ventilation

*https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2-covid-19

Cleaning and disinfecting the workplace

• If EPA-approved disinfectants are not available,

diluted household bleach solution can be used

• Requires sodium hypochlorite concentration of 5%-6%
• Leave bleach solution on surface for at least 1

minute

• To make a bleach solution, mix:
• 1/3 cup bleach per gallon of room temp water OR

4 teaspoons bleach per quart of room temp water

• Bleach solutions are effective for disinfection up to 24 hours
• Alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol may also be used

What if someone with COVID-19 was in your

• ffice?
• An area of your office may need to

be closed for cleaning

• Employees who were potentially

exposed will be notified

• Potentially exposed employees

may need to stay home for 14 days (“quarantine”), monitor themselves for symptoms, and telework, if possible

• Potentially exposed employees may

be tested for COVID-19

What to do if you are told to quarantine

• Stay home and monitor your health
• For 14 days after your last contact

with a person who has COVID-19

• If possible, stay away from others
• Monitor for symptoms of COVID-19
• Follow instructions from the health

department, Public Health Nurses, and your primary care physician

• Quarantine helps prevent the spread of COVID-19

How to cope with stress during COVID-19

• Know what to do if you are sick and are concerned

about COVID-19

• Know where and how to get treatment and
• ther support services
• Take care of your emotional health
• Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening

to news stories, including those on social media

• Take care of your body
• Connect with others and your community- or

faith-based organizations

Where to get more information

• Navajo Department of Health (DOH)
• https://www.ndoh.navajo-nsn.gov/COVID-19
• Arizona Health Department
• https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-

control/infectious-disease epidemiology/index.php#novel- coronavirus-home

• New Mexico Health Department: https://cv.nmhealth.org/
• Utah Health Department: https://coronavirus.utah.gov/
• Indian Health Service: https://www.ihs.gov/coronavirus/
• CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/index.html

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