Create a few habits to lessen your chances of getting the coronavirus

Nine Best Practices

Sneeze into your arm, not into your hand.
Remove your mask by the bands, not from the shield.
Gloves - remove from the inside out, and do not touch the palms.
Elevator - get into the habit of using your elbow to press buttons.
Shoes - first remove and then clean the bottom, and then remove your gloves, and finally remove your mask.
Open doors - when possible, don't use your hands, instead turn and walk backwards.
Household garbage - spray and disinfect the outside of the garbage bag.
Putting food into pantry - wipe it down first.
Lastly, keep you and your loved ones safe.

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Protecting Employees, Customers and the Employer

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San Jose Dr. Nivedita Lakhera points out that the “economy cannot thrive on dead bodies. We need human beings to create the economy, to sustain the economy.

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COVID-19: the rationing of healthcare should not be a concern if we continue to abide by stay at home orders

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Coronavirus Nursing Homes Deaths

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Best Practices to Avoid the Coronavirus