Updated April 16, 2020
Updates to the original post are in italics
The world health community continues to monitor closely the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the disease it causes, named “coronavirus disease 2019” (COVID-19). At this time, no one knows how severe or what the duration of this outbreak will be. Given this uncertainty, and the fact that the seasonal influenza (flu) virus is also widespread, we are taking proactive steps to address a number of public health and business concerns. Our objectives are:
You Have a Responsibility to Limit the Spread of Coronavirus
We ask all employees to cooperate in taking steps to reduce the spread of communicable diseases in the workplace. Employees are reminded of the following:
It is critical that employees do not report to work while they are experiencing respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills or fatigue. Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that employees remain at home until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever (100 degrees F or 37.8 degrees C) or signs of a fever without the use of fever-reducing medications. Many times, with the best of intentions, employees report to work even though they feel ill. Employees who report to work ill will be sent home in accordance with these health guidelines.
Klausing Group is Taking Action to Promote Social Distancing
In addition to the steps we are asking each individual to take, the following operational procedures will be amended until further notice.
Klausing Group will continue to work together with our staff, public health officials, and our clients’ teams to reduce the spread of and minimize the impact of Coronavirus.
On March 28, 2020 the Department of Homeland Security updated the national Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response to indicate which businesses the Federal Government have determined are critical and essential and should remain in operation. The list specifically enumerates the landscape industry, which includes all aspects of landscape services including landscape maintenance, lawn care, irrigation and tree care.
“Workers such as plumbers, electricians, exterminators, builders, contractors, HVAC
Technicians, landscapers, and other service providers who provide services that are
necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences,
businesses and buildings such as hospitals, senior living facilities, any temporary
construction required to support COVID-19 response.”