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PREVENTION & PROTECTION: COVID-19 AND INFLUENZA

SARS-CoV-2 the virus that causes COVID-19 disease

Sara Boerenko, LCSW, Public Health Director from Montgomery County. Sara and her team work to educate and make the residents of Montgomery County aware of health related illnesses and diseases.

PRESENTERS:

Sarah Boerenko, Director of Public Health at Montgomery County Katie Bruno, Marketing Supervisor

Katie Bruno, Marketing Supervisor at Hill & Markes In her current role, Katie is responsible for communicating company information to the public, creating engaging and relevant content for marketing campaigns, and increasing brand awareness of the company.

• What You Need to Know about Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
• Prevention and Protection Methods
• Featured Products to Combat the Virus
• Hill & Markes Action Plan
• Q&A with Public Health Expert

OBJECTIVES: What You Will Learn

• Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging

from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).

• Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals

and people. Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans.

• SARS-CoV-2 is the novel coronavirus that causes coronavirus disease

(COVID-19).

• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019

and has not been previously identified in humans.

WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS & SARS-CoV-2?

1, World Health Organization (https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus)

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• Person – to – person spread (primary)
• Close contact with infected person(within 6 ft)
• Respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
• Droplets land in mouths or noses of people nearby or inhaled through lungs.
• It is possible a person can get COVID-19 by touching a contaminated surface or object

and then touching their own mouth, nose, or eyes – but this is NOT thought to be the main way the virus spreads.

• STILL avoid touching your face with unwashed hands
• Frequently wash hands and disinfect as much as possible
• The virus that causes COVID-19 spreads easily in the community (“community spread”).
• Community spread means people have been infected with the virus in an area, including some who are

not sure how or where they became infected.

COVID-19: HOW IT SPREADS

2, Centers for Disease Control (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/transmission.html)

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Mild Cases

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath

COVID-19: SYMPTOMS

2, Centers for Disease Control (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/transmission.html)

Severe Cases

• Severe respiratory issues
• Pneumonia
• Kidney Failure
• Death
• Reported illnesses range from mild to severe illness and death for confirmed COVID-19 cases, this is a virus that

affects the respiratory system.

• Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.

Are You Higher Risk?

• Older Adults
• Serious chronic medical conditions:
• Heart Disease
• Diabetes
• Lung Disease

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If You Are Sick:

• Stay home, exempt to get medical care
• Stay in touch with your doctor, call ahead
• Avoid Public Transportation
• Stay away from others (home isolation)
• Clean hands often
• Avoid sharing personal household items
• Clean high-touch surfaces everyday
• Monitor symptoms

STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO PROTECT & PREVENT COVID-19 AT YOUR FACILITY

SARS-CoV-2 the virus that causes COVID-19 disease

Clean Your Hands Often

• Wash hands with soap and water for 20

seconds

• Use hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth

COVID-19: PROTECT YOURSELF

2, Centers for Disease Control (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/transmission.html)

• There is no vaccine to prevent COVID-19
• Avoid being exposed to this illness

Avoid Close Contact

• Avoid contact with people who are sick
• Practice social distancing
• Important for high risk people

Cover Coughs & Sneezes

• Cover mouth and nose with tissue or cough

inside of elbow

• Immediately wash your hands with soap and

water for 20 seconds

Stay Home if You are Sick

• Stay home if you are sick, exempt to medical

care

Clean & Disinfect

• Clean & disinfect frequently touched

surfaces daily

• Use EPA Registered cleaning Products

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COVID-19: INVEST IN ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES

• Touch-free dispensing systems
• Soap and Water
• Paper Towel Dispenser
• Wastebaskets
• EPA-registered disinfecting wipes confirmed

effective against the virus causing COVID-19

• Clorox T360 Electrostatic Sprayer System
• AVOID HAND DRYERS AT ALL COSTS
• Increases spread of viruses and bacteria

How do I know what product is EPA Registered against virus causing COVID-19?

• Check manufacturer’s website
• Review on EPA website using the EPA registration #
• EX:

3 3, Clorox (https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov/)

COVID-19: CLEANING PROTOCOLS

• Review, update or develop a cleaning and

disinfecting protocol

• Use disinfectant that is EPA Registered

effective against SARS-CoV-2

• Custodial staff must be properly trained
• Following instructions on cleaning

chemical labels

• Disinfectant dwell times
• Where, when, with what
• Properly understanding the difference between

cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting

COVID-19: WHERE YOU SHOULD CLEAN

3, Clorox (https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov/)

• Clean & disinfect all frequently touched surfaces daily
• Remove and clean soil before disinfecting
• Disinfect from HIGH to LOW areas
• Disinfect last after routine tidying
• Emptying trash
• Vacuuming
• Follow dwell times based on product labels

*Consider one-step disinfectant vs. a disinfectant that requires pre-cleaning setup

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COVID-19: FEATURED PRODUCT & RESOURCES AVAILABLE

Hill & Markes Product & Solutions Flyer

Visit our coronavirus information hub at hillnmarkes.com/covid19:

• Flyers
• Blog Posts
• Videos
• Weekly Webinars on Target Segments

Hill & Markes Takeout Supply Flyer Hill & Markes Clorox EPA Registered Flyer Hill & Markes Best Practices Flyer Hill & Markes Handwashing Poster

• Educational materials on action everyone can take to prevent the spread of illnesses
• Posters on proper hand washing

From the CDC:

COVID-19: HILL & MARKES ACTION PLAN

Hill & Markes is focused on serving

• ur customers, while keeping our

employees safe, during the coronavirus outbreak.

COVID-19: COPING WITH ANXIETY

Things you can do to support yourself :

• Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories
• Repeated updates about a pandemic can be upsetting
• Take care of your body
• Take deep breaths
• Stretch
• Meditate
• Eat Healthy, well-balanced meals
• Exercise
• Get enough Sleep
• Connect with others virtually or at a distance

Resource: CDC Managing Stress

2, Centers for Disease Control (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/transmission.html)

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COVID-19: Q&A – Ask Questions! A: Public and Mental Health Director at Montgomery County, Sara Boerenko

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THANK YOU!

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