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CDC Releases New Guidelines for Essential Workers
(WHNT) – Officials say social distancing has been working to slow the spread of COVID-19.
The CDC released new guidelines to help keep essential workers on the job, even if they've been exposed to COVID-19.
The United States has largely been on pause in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak but many Americans have been working out-and-about, sometimes in close contact with people infected with COVID-19.
Federal and state officials are still urging all Americans to keep social distancing
Previous recommendations suggested self-isolating for 14 days now the CDC is changing that rule to get people back to work – faster.
The Director for the Centers for Disease Control said yesterday that people should take their temperature before they go to work, wear a face mask at all times, and practice social distancing.
“We want them not to share objects that would be touching their face, and we would like them not to congregate in break rooms, lunchrooms, and crowded places,” said Dr. Robert Redfield, the Director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued new guidelines for essential workers, such as those in the health care and food supply industries.
* Do take your temperature before work.
* Do wear a face mask at all times.
* Do practice social distancing as work duties permit.
* Don't stay at work if you become sick
* Don't share headsets or objects used near face.
* Don't congregate in the break room or other crowded places.
The CDC also issued guidance for employers in essential industries –
* Do take employees' temperature and assess for symptoms prior to their starting work.
* Do increase the frequency of cleaning commonly touched surfaces.
* Do increase air exchange in the building.
* Do send sick workers home immediately.
* Do test the use of face masks to ensure they don't interfere with workflow.
The guidance is focused on when those workers can return to work after having been exposed to the new coronavirus.
The changes come as President Trump looks for ways to reopen the country.
Recent studies have suggested that somewhere around 10% of new infections might be sparked by contact with individuals who are infected but do not yet exhibit symptoms.
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8 Comments
We as Healthcare workers were penalized for working overtime and making over 75,000. So where are the thanks in that? When people that don’t work get the full amount of the stimulus checks. No wonder everyone thinks Nursing is a thankless job. I have been a Nurse for 33 years in Long term care and get penalized by the government for working overtime. We as Healthcare workers put up with a lot and are never thanked for our contributions then the government stabs us in the back by giving full amounts to people that never worked a day last year. Was gonna send this to the governor of Ky but was unable to do so. So feel free.
The same goes for EMS workers as well. They are mostly the ones that brings the sicks to the hospitals. They also don’t get a thank you. As a matter of fact they’re under valued and under pay.
They are thanking you for your work by working on another stimulus check up to nurses, emts, firefighters and police officers. The amount will be up to 25,000 dollars. Final amount is not known yet.
I am sorry,but you chose your profession. You make good money. I made over 75,000. I am going to say thank you and be thankful I made that much. That is what is wrong with this country. Everybody wants more and more and that is why our jobs are going to China.\
I agree! I am a CNA and I am grateful to God that has given me the strength to help others. I am thankful for having a job. The worlds ways will never satisfied you as God provision. God is our source our job is our seed, people that relied on the world system without God being their main source or center, will never be satisfied.
I just want to give thanks to all the nurses and fhe First Responders for putting there life on the line for all the people thanks too you guys we are getting threw this Horrible virus thanks again
I agree 100%, I am a retired nurse. I cannot return as they don’t want people my age and medical condition, Thank you goes out to all the doctors, nurses, cnas. Pass. For putting your life in jeopardy and working in a very hostile environment. As far as I am concerned all medical personal. Including all those who support them, Ems, lab tech, exray techs. Should be paid a hazardous pay. I can’t thank you all enough, God be with you all
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