Coronavirus Toolkit

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus was first identified in Wuhan, China and reported by the World Health Organization on December 31. It has infected hundreds of Chinese citizens with pneumonia-like symptoms and has now spread across international boundaries.
Because of this it is important for all employers to monitor the Coronavirus outbreak and implement strategies to protect their workforce while ensuring continuity of their business operations.
Useful Links
Information around this outbreak is changing rapidly. Here are links to a variety of resources provided by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help educate employers and employees on how to prepare for and address the impacts of the Coronavirus.  

• Guidance For Employers - How to plan and respond to the Coronavirus
• Workplace Tips - Tips and resources for employers to combat the virus
• Corporate Aid Tracker - How businesses are helping nationwide
• Resilience in a Box - A toolbox to help businesses put a plan in place (created by the US Chamber Foundation in partnership with the UPS Foundation)
• More Resources - Including consolidated, business-specific guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
• Interim Recommendations for Facilities with Suspected/Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CDC – 3/12/20)
• Key EPA Resources on the Coronavirus Disease
• State of Michigan Guidance/Resources for Employers and Workers
• U.S. Chamber/CDC Webinar

To mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Mayor Muriel Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2020-04: Prohibition on Mass Gatherings During Public Health Emergency - Coronavirus (COVID-19).
View the Mayor's Order here.
For the most up-to-date information on the Coronavirus in the DMV region, please visit the DC Coronavirus website at coronavirus.dc.gov/ and/or CDC.gov/Coronavirus.

Additional Resources
Food Resources

• Meal Locations for All DC Students

Public Resources

• COVID-19 - What Is It?
• High Risk Residents and Seniors Information
• How to Take Your Oral Temperature
• Social Distancing Guide
• Stop the Spread of Germs
• Stop Stigma Poster
• Symptoms of Coronavirus
• Symptoms of COVID-19
• Understanding Contact Investigations
• Videos - DC Government Preparedness
• Was I Exposed? COVID19 Self Assessment Guide
• If you are a DC resident, DC Health Link has a special enrollment period so someone without health insurance can get coverage now. If you live in DC and are uninsured, call (855) 532-5465 we’ll help you get coverage. This phone number does not provide medical or healthcare guidance.

Businesses and Non-Profits Resources

• Mayor’s Order 2020-048: Prohibition on Mass Gatherings During Public Health Emergency
• CDC Guidance on Large Events and Gatherings
• CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
• DOH Rulemaking on Mass Gatherings
• Products for Fighting COVID-19
• OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

Stay Connected

• Sign up for AlertDC
• Follow Mayor Muriel Bowser on Twitter
• Follow DC Health on Twitter
• Follow the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency on Twitter

​Resources in Multiple Languages

• Social Distancing Graphic (Amharic)
• Social Distancing Graphic (Chinese)
• Social Distancing Graphic (French)
• Social Distancing Graphic (Korean)
• Social Distancing Graphic (Spanish)
• Social Distancing Graphic - (Vietnamese)
• High Risk/Senior Guidance (Amharic)
• High Risk/Senior Guidance (Chinese)
• High Risk/Senior Guidance (French)
• High Risk/Senior Guidance (Korean)
• High Risk/Senior Guidance (Spanish)
• High Risk/Senior Guidance (Vietnamese)
• How to Take Your Oral Temperature (Amharic)
• How to Take Your Oral Temperature (Chinese)
• How to Take Your Oral Temperature (French)
• How to Take Your Oral Temperature (Korean)
• How to Take Your Oral Temperature (Spanish)
• How to Take Your Oral Temperature (Vietnamese)
• Stop the Spread of Germs Flyer - Multiple Languages
• Stop Stigma Poster Chinese (PDF)
• Stop Stigma Poster Korean (PDF)
• Stop Stigma Poster Vietnamese (PDF)
• Symptoms of COVID-19 (Amharic)
• Symptoms of COVID-19 (Chinese)
• Symptoms of COVID-19 (French)
• Symptoms of COVID-19 (Korean)
• Symptoms of COVID-19 (Spanish)
• Symptoms of COVID-19 (Vietnamese)

Helpful Tips in Planning Ahead

• Review human resource policies. Consider flexible work options. This can mean telecommuting, different worksites or flexible schedules. Remind employees if they're sick, they should stay home.
• Create an employee communications plan. Share accurate information with employees as situations develop. Basic information, like what the virus is, how it spreads, and how to take care of one's self, can go a long way to prevent rumors and misinformation. Think ahead about how you will communicate in case one of your employees becomes sick.
• Plan ahead for how you will handle absenteeism. Michigan schools have been cancelled, which will force many employees to stay home to care for children.
• Coordinate with state and local public health officials as needed.
• Make a business continuity plan. Be prepared to execute a new strategy, if necessary. Think of alternative suppliers, critical customers or how to continue operations.
• Review travel policies and plans. The latest guidance from the CDC can be found on the CDC website.

Stay Healthy
A little planning can ensure smooth business operations and protect public health at the same time. 
All individuals should continue to take the following basic personal-hygiene measures to prevent the spread of the virus:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer;
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands;
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing;
• Avoid handshakes;
• Avoid contact with sick people who are sick; and
• Stay home when you are sick.

Recognize the Symptoms of COVID-19

• Fever
• Cough
• Difficulty Breathing

*Sources: 
https://coronavirus.dc.gov/
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html

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