March 16, 2020
In a White House press conference President Trump released guidelines for “15 days to slow the spread of COVID19.” At the time of this post, the document referenced has not yet been made available to the public, but comments centered around the following
ACCE RESOURCE LIBRARY to help Chambers and businesses prepare for the impacts of COVID-19 transmission in the United States. Learn more about implementing a series of actions that minimize the impact on local communities and support the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) containment strategy. This includes:
A brief outline of how to prepare before and respond during a pandemic by Ready.gov, the official website of the Department of Homeland Security.
Interim Guidance for Businesses & Employers (Plan & Respond)
CDC recommended guidance for employers, including advice for developing a response plan and steps that all employers can implement now. Based on what is currently known about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (Feb 2020)
Key Planning Recommendations for Mass Gatherings
A guide outlining key planning considerations for organizers of mass gatherings in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak, by the World Health Organization (WHO) (Feb 14, 2020)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- COVID-19 Safety and Health Standards, Control & Prevention An overview of information for workers and employers about the evolving coronavirus outbreak. Includes links to OSHA standards, control, and prevention, by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Coronavirus Resource Page A resource page by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, including links to Resilience in a Box and Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Quick Guides.
- Common Household Products Can Destroy the Coronavirus Even if you can’t get your hands on hand sanitizer or Clorox wipes, below are a number of cleaning products you probably have around the house already, and that stores are more likely to have in stock, that are effective in deactivating the novel coronavirus. We also tell you the products that don’t work, and when you can expect retailers to stock back up on cleaning supplies.
- If you are in need of federal disaster assistance as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, you can find requirements and an application online at SBA.gov.
March 11, 2020
The Robins Regional Chamber is monitoring news related to the Coronavirus carefully and will follow guidance related to closure and cancellations that come from state and local authorities. While every individual should assess their own risks and plan accordingly, at this time Chamber operations will continue to carry on as scheduled. We will notify members and the public should the situation change. Listed below are a few operational precautions we are taking to minimize the exposure and spread of COVID-19.
- Sick employees and anyone showing signs of acute respiratory illness are recommended to stay home and not return to work until they are free of fever and any other symptoms for at least 24 hours.
- We are also easing our absence policy for anyone that has a special health concern.
- All employees and guests should take extra care exercising hand hygiene and cough & sneeze etiquette.
- We are routinely sanitizing commonly-touched items (door handles, keypads, tables, chairs, phones, keyboards, soap dispensers, etc.) daily and/or after each use.
- We will update members and the community regarding our plans for handling scheduled meetings and events on Monday, March 16 as part of our COVID19 Risk Mitigation and Member Support Action Plan.
The Association for Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) has created a resource library to help Chambers and businesses prepare for the impacts of COVID-19 transmission in the United States. Learn more about implementing a series of actions that minimize the impact on local communities and support the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) containment strategy. This includes:
A brief outline of how to prepare before and respond during a pandemic by Ready.gov, the official website of the Department of Homeland Security.
Interim Guidance for Businesses & Employers (Plan & Respond)
CDC recommended guidance for employers, including advice for developing a response plan and steps that all employers can implement now. Based on what is currently known about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (Feb 2020)
Key Planning Recommendations for Mass Gatherings
A guide outlining key planning considerations for organizers of mass gatherings in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak, by the World Health Organization (WHO) (Feb 14, 2020)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- COVID-19 Safety and Health Standards, Control & Prevention An overview of information for workers and employers about the evolving coronavirus outbreak. Includes links to OSHA standards, control, and prevention, by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Coronavirus Resource Page A resource page by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, including links to Resilience in a Box and Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Quick Guides.
- Common Household Products Can Destroy the Coronavirus Even if you can’t get your hands on hand sanitizer or Clorox wipes, below are a number of cleaning products you probably have around the house already, and that stores are more likely to have in stock, that are effective in deactivating the novel coronavirus. We also tell you the products that don’t work, and when you can expect retailers to stock back up on cleaning supplies
