3-13-2020 IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING COVID-19 FROM PIA MACDONALD
We are staying in constant contact with PIA MACDONALD, PhD, MPH, CPH, from RTI International for updates on the COVID-19 situation and we will provide updates as needed.
03-13-2020
The COVID-19 epidemic is quickly growing. Unfortunately, it has become clear that the limited domestic testing has created a situation where it is very difficult to understand the epidemic and where we are with regards to domestic transmission.
Pia MacDonald is following all guidance around minimizing social interactions and advising companies to closely follow their state and local health department’s guidance. This is about protecting those most at risk in our communities, the elderly and people with underlying health conditions and/or weakened immune systems. For her, this includes, avoiding travel and staying grounded. Staying grounded is more about reducing risk of moving the disease around the country and through our communities than minimizing her individual risk. Everyone’s individual risk is different. To protect herself, she is avoiding people who are sick and washing her hands frequently.
This article outlines why we do not have a handle on where we are in the US around understanding the magnitude of the outbreak or how geographically widespread it is.
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/03/how-many-americans-have-been-tested-coronavirus/607597/
Our thoughts go out to our clients, co-workers, friends and families in this challenging time.
We will weather this storm!
03-13-2020
The COVID-19 epidemic is quickly growing. Unfortunately, it has become clear that the limited domestic testing has created a situation where it is very difficult to understand the epidemic and where we are with regards to domestic transmission.
Pia MacDonald is following all guidance around minimizing social interactions and advising companies to closely follow their state and local health department’s guidance. This is about protecting those most at risk in our communities, the elderly and people with underlying health conditions and/or weakened immune systems. For her, this includes, avoiding travel and staying grounded. Staying grounded is more about reducing risk of moving the disease around the country and through our communities than minimizing her individual risk. Everyone’s individual risk is different. To protect herself, she is avoiding people who are sick and washing her hands frequently.
This article outlines why we do not have a handle on where we are in the US around understanding the magnitude of the outbreak or how geographically widespread it is.
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/03/how-many-americans-have-been-tested-coronavirus/607597/
Our thoughts go out to our clients, co-workers, friends and families in this challenging time.
We will weather this storm!
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