COVID-19; The
Global Pandemic in Your Backyard
COVID-19
is the medical name for a novel coronavirus
that is spreading across the globe. Originating
in Wuhan, China; COVID-19 has now
spread to one hundred thirty-two countries on six
continents. Antarctica remains unaffected. The
World Health Organization has declared this
event a global pandemic; the first one
since the
H1N1 pandemic of 2009, which saw an estimated
half-million casualties globally. At the time
of this writing, COVID-19 has claimed the lives
of over five thousand people, while the number
of active cases continues to reach new heights.
Epidemiologists don’t know how long it will
last or how many people it will ultimately affect.
The
symptoms for COVID-19 can easily be mistaken
for other common illnesses, with infected individuals
experiencing fatigue, fever, cough, runny &
stuffy noses, sore throats, and body aches. These symptoms
are also common with allergies. We hit the
jackpot in 2020, with flu season and allergy season
running on currently.
are
experiencing?
The
main symptom that presents in COVID-19 that will
usually not be present in other ailments is shortness
of breath. According to the Center for Disease
Control (CDC), if you think you have been exposed
to the coronavirus and develop symptoms such
as fever and shortness of breath, call your
healthcare
provider for medical advice.
The
second question that comes to mind is: How can we stop this from spreading?
Individuals
following some basic protocols can help to deter the spread of this virus.
For
sick individuals:
1. Stay
home except to get medical care.
2. Separate
yourself from other people and animals in your home.
3. Wear a
facemask
4. Cover
your coughs and sneezes
5. Wash
your hands often
6. Avoid
sharing personal household items
7. Clean
all high-touch surfaces
8. Monitor
your symptoms
For
healthy individuals:
1. Do not
leave home if you don’t have to.
2. Limit
time in public places.
3. Avoid
large gatherings.
4. Wash
your hands often
5. Clean
all high-touch surfaces
6. Keep
14 days of necessary food, water, and medicine stocked up at home.
What
happens if you are exposed to COVID-19 or any other contagious disease?
Sometimes
it’s warranted to hire a professional to come and sanitize the affected
surfaces.
Savage
Restoration should be #1 on your
referral list to assist your clients in cleaning and sanitizing building
materials, surfaces and contents following restoration industry standards,
using professional cleaning products and EPA-registered cleaners and
disinfectants.
You will receive
superior service from Savage Restoration.
Savage Restoration is always willing to help you help your
insured’s get their properties back to a pre-loss condition. Whether it be
WATER, FIRE, MOLD or BIOHAZARD property damage we are “There When You Need Us”.
