COVID-19 isn’t discriminating by age — younger people are dying, too
The delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is not only much more contagious, but it doesn’t discriminate by age as much as earlier variants did.
Layers of Protection
Handwashing is a fantastic, scientifically proven way to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It’s even stronger when you combine it with another layer of protection: a mask covering the mouth and nose. Adding six feet of distance makes it even tougher on COVID-19. The more obstacles you place between yourself and COVID-19, the stronger you’ll be in preventing the spread of disease.
These infection control supplies should be available in your workplace. Employers should make sure to have plenty on hand.
- Tissues
- No-touch trash cans
- Hand soap
- Alcohol-based hand sanitizer at main points of entry/exit or when hand soap and water is not available
- Disposable towels
- Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Disinfecting wipes, cleaners or sprays
How to Protect Yourself and Others
Download our Return to Work guides
We’ve created these downloadable PDF versions of our guides for employees and employers to serve as a reference you can distribute within your organization as you plan your return to work.
Download the Co-Branded Employee Guide: If you would like to customize our employee guide for your organization, we’ve created a PowerPoint template where you can add your organization’s logo and include a custom introduction letter. To ensure the links within this document work, please save and send as a PDF.
Download Our Guides
COVID-19 Resources
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