| In an attempt to curb the spread of pandemic COVID-19, the Government of Ontario has announced a state of emergency, the move means organized public events of over 50 people, including parades and services within places of worship, are prohibited until March 31. Establishments ordered to close effective immediately until March 31 include indoor recreational programs, public libraries, licensed childcare centres, bars and restaurants – with the exception those that offer takeout/delivery – all theatres, cinemas and concert venues.Grocery stores, pharmacies, convenience stores, public transit, factories and office buildings are only allowed to operate.Robust Security Services in the light of Government policies announces cancellation of all orders pertaining to Party and Event Security services until further government directives.All Robust Security Personnel at buildings and office sites are directed to observe extreme caution while performing day to day duties, following guidelines are put forward to ensure workplace safety in this regard: |
| Wash your hands frequently Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub if your hands are not visibly dirty. Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub eliminates the virus if it is on your hands. Practice respiratory hygiene When coughing and sneezing, cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue – discard tissue immediately into a closed bin and clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. Why? Covering your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing prevent the spread of germs and viruses. If you sneeze or cough into your hands, you may contaminate objects or people that you touch. Maintain social distancing Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and other people, particularly those who are coughing, sneezing and have a fever. Why? When someone who is infected with a respiratory disease coughs or sneezes they project small droplets containing the virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the virus. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth Why? Hands touch many surfaces which can be contaminated with the virus. If you touch your eyes, nose or mouth with your contaminated hands, you can transfer the virus from the surface to yourself. If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early Tell your health care provider if you have internationally traveled, or if you have been in close contact with someone who has traveled internationally and has respiratory symptoms. Why? Whenever you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing it’s important to seek medical attention promptly as this may be due to a respiratory infection or other serious condition. Respiratory symptoms with fever can have a range of causes, and depending on your personal travel history and circumstances, 2019-nCoV could be one of them. If you have mild respiratory symptoms and no travel history If you have mild respiratory symptoms and no travel history, carefully practice basic respiratory and hand hygiene and stay home until you are recovered, if possible. As a general precaution, practice general hygiene measures when visiting live animal markets, wet markets or animal product markets Ensure regular hand washing with soap and potable water after touching animals and animal products; avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth with hands; and avoid contact with sick animals or spoiled animal products. Strictly avoid any contact with other animals in the market (e.g., stray cats and dogs, rodents, birds, bats). Avoid contact with potentially contaminated animal waste or fluids on the soil or structures of shops and market facilities. |
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