Business Community:
To keep you informed and provide you with accurate and timely information regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus and its potential impact in our region we will be sending weekly updates as needed through our newsletter. It is our intention to keep you informed and prepared through reliable and trustworthy information we receive from Haywood Health and Human Services in addition to other information.
https://www.cdc.gov/
https://ncchamber.com/coronavirus-resource-guide/
Some key basic things to consider located on the CDC (include Link) website:
- Prepare for a possible increase in the number of employee absences due to personal or family member illness
- Explore establishing policies that increase the physical distance between employees such as flexible worksites and work hours
- Cross-train (always a good idea) employees on essential functions in case of employee absences
- Assess your essential function and reliance on others-be prepared to change business practices if needed, to maintain the most important functions of your daily business
Remember the basics:
- Wash hands on a regular basis with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Tip: 20 seconds is equal to singing happy birthday two times.
- Cover your cough and sneeze and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- Use your own personal pen or pencil
- Regular use of hand sanitizer
- Stay home if you or a family member is sick
- Sanitize commonly touched surfaces and objects regularly (phones, doorknobs, keyboards, printer, refrigerators, microwaves, etc.)
- Check the CDC’s Traveler’s Health Notices before any international travel
What our members are doing: