Lexology March 12, 2020
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

News about the increasing threat of coronavirus have employers wondering how to prepare their businesses and their employees for corona-related impact. It’s up to employers to advise employees and protect against the spread of illness in workplaces, including COVID-19*:

Advise Employees About Preventative Measures:

  • Frequent handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends singing “Happy Birthday” twice to approximate 20 seconds of washing time.
  • Consider sending out handwashing guidelines, like the CDC’s handwashing website.
  • Use hand sanitizer when handwashing isn’t possible. Use a formula with at least 60% alcohol (per the CDC). Sanitizers can quickly reduce the number of germs on hands, but they are not effective against all viruses.
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