Our food supply is typically very stable. Rain or shine, field and packinghouse workers harvest and process food for the American people. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a level of uncertainty which leads people to wonder what will happen if outbreaks of illness at many locations prevent workers from harvesting.

Employee health and wellness should be the primary focus of every organization. Without these human resources, an organization is hard-pressed to provide the products and services customers need. The healthier an employee is, the better able he or she will be to contribute to company success. Individual health and wellness will either disrupt or enhance collective health and wellness.

COVID-19 aka Coronavirus has changed life as we know it. The resounding sentiment is that we’ve never seen, nor did we ever think we would see, anything like this. Countries are closing their borders. Schools have closed their doors. Coronavirus has become more than a threat. Sadly, it is our current reality.

News of cancelled sporting events, interrupted travel, closed schools and postponed business events inundate our TV screens, our email, and our minds. We’re told to shelter-in-place, and only venture out for essential purposes. We’re reminded that while we’re out, we need to practice “social distancing” to protect ourselves and others.

Vacations are meant to be times of rest and relaxation. We look forward to blue water, clear skies and all the great food we can eat. But, what happens when your vacation is cut short by illness? What if you’re illness is caused by an actual outbreak, or in the case of COVID-19, a pandemic?

Schools make excellent environments for the spread of disease. Crowded conditions, and overall poor hygiene contribute to children contracting illness and passing it along to their families. Poor hand washing habits poses a particular problem, because kids don’t understand the importance of using soap and water to prevent disease.

IR Thermometers: A First Line of Defense

  • Precise non-contact forehead temperature measurements
  • Selectable °Celsius or °Fahrenheit
  • Selectable Body, Surface or Room modes
  • High fever alarm if temperature is more than 38ºC (100.4ºF)
  • Memory holds 32 points of temperature data
  • Automatic Data Hold & Auto power off
  • Automatic selection range
  • Display Resolution 0.1ºC (0.1ºF)

Government Resources

The following resources may be beneficial in keeping you informed of ongoing issues and best practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will update these resources as appropriate.

World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO Home Page
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situation dashboard

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC Home Page
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Page
States Reporting Cases of COVID-19 to CDC
Healthcare Supply of PPE
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
CDC Temp Check Guidelines - Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers
CDC Temp Check Guidelines - Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers (Spanish)

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
FDA Home Page
COVID-19 Resource Center
FDA COIVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions page

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
NIH Home Page
NIH Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Page

Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California
California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Page
Stay home except for essential needs

OSHA - Protecting Workers During a Pandemic FactSheet
www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHAFS-3747.pdf

News & Social Media Resources

We are monitoring social media outlets for the latest information and discussion topics. We will update these as news continues to develop on the Coronavirus outbreak.

Twitter
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
World Health Organization (WHO)

Twitter - Trending hashtags
#covid19 #coronavirus #n95mask #socialdistancing #drfauci #noncontactthermometer #temperaturemonitoring #ppeshortage #coronavirusprevention #chloroquine #coronavirusupdates #quarantinelife #airtravel #cruise

Facebook
Facebook Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Center
CDC Facebook Page
WHO Facebook Page
FDA Facebook Page
NIH Facebook Page

YouTube
Top News Search for COVID-19

News Media
NPR - Coronavirus Live Updates
CNN COVID-19 Latest News
USA Today - Coronavirus Updates
MSN News - Coronavirus Updates

Fact-Checking COVID-19
Snopes.com New Coronavirus Collection

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