Pub. 8 2019-2020 Issue 3

26 San Diego Dealer COVID-19 is the disease caused by the highly contagious severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (“SARS-CoV-2”) previously called the “novel coronavirus” (World Health Organization). The virus and COVID-19 present serious public health risks. Local and state governments in almost all states have requested the shutdown of non-essential retail services. Many dealerships are keeping their service departments open as part of the government recognized “essential service.” The purpose of this memo is to educate dealership sta to assist in minimizing exposure to the virus and reduce the spread of the disease. We provide this guidance to you for distribution to your management and sta to take proactive steps to help minimize the exposure to the virus. This COVID-19 viral disease is new to all of us. The information you read below may be contradicted in the coming days and weeks by advanced knowledge as scientists continue to study the virus. We have reviewed information from government web sites to prepare this memo and recommend that you review information fromwebsites such as www.cdc.gov daily. This memo is not exhaustive. Many advanced ways of protection are available for employees. For example, a fully enclosed bodysuit with an N95 respirator provides greater protection than the PPE currently used in a typical automobile dealership. Overview • COVID-19 is a highly contagious, severe acute respiratory syndrome • Caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus • A high degree of morbidity and fatality compared to seasonal u • Spreads easily and can spread by asymptomatic carriers • Local, state and federal governments have shut down non-essential services • The CDC recommends distancing of at least 6 feet • The CDC recommends that all wear cloth face coverings in public settings • View and display this “Stop the Spread of Germs” poster at multiple locations on site • Use the COVID-19 screening tool built by the CDC + FEMA — available in the App Store • Inform your HRManager if you have any symptoms. Follow guidance decisively • Stability of SARS-CoV-2: Information from the National Institute of Health suggests that the virus is very stable and hence contagious. The virus can live up to three hours in an aerosol form, four hours on copper surfaces, 24 hours on cardboard, and 2-3 days on plastic and stainless steel (https://www.nih.gov/ news-events/news-releases/new-coronavirus-stable-hours-surfaces) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ downloads/stop-the-spread-of-germs.pdf Stayhomewhenyouaresick, except togetmedicalcare. Washyourhandsoftenwithsoap andwater forat least20seconds. Coveryourcoughorsneezewitha tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Cleananddisinfect frequently touchedobjectsandsurfaces. Avoid touchingyour eyes,nose,andmouth. Avoidclosecontactwithpeoplewhoaresick. When inpublic,wearacloth facecoveringoveryour noseandmouth. Helpprevent the spreadof respiratorydiseases likeCOVID-19. Stop the Spread of Germs cdc.gov/coronavirus 316351-A April7,20209:58AM COVID-19: MINIMIZE EXPOSURE TO THE VIRUS AND SPREAD OF DISEASE By Sam Celly, BChE MChE JD CSP