The global pandemic has caused significant loss of life, disruptions, and challenges to businesses worldwide. Within the last month, though, the U.S. economy has begun reopening, companies are restoring operations, and workers are returning to their jobs. Getting back to work is fantastic for the unemployed and for companies that have barely struggled to stay in business. However, reopening comes with challenges, as the coronavirus has not gone away, and there is no vaccine in place.
At MCR Safety, we understand the challenges faced, as we are on the front lines of this pandemic. In March of 2020, to fight the spread of coronavirus that causes Covid-19, PPE manufacturers and distributors were designated as part of the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce and were called on to help state and local officials protect their communities scrambling to ensure public health and safety. MCR Safety answered the call early on by adding an entirely new product line, face masks, to our lineup of PPE.
MCR Safety employees have remained actively engaged with customers during the pandemic.
To help stay engaged with our customers, we have tweaked our 360-protection program to operate virtually now. Our team can help you navigate this pandemic through a 5-step hazard assessment; keeping in mind COVID-19 is still a core hazard workers face.
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Yes, it is true; we may run out of a specific type of PPE offering to help workers stay safe during these unprecedented times. However, with our Virtual 360 hazard assessment, we can help companies find alternative options to protect workers from workplace hazards. Are you interested in MCR Safety, helping you stay safe? Let us know now.
Below you will find a collection of MCR Safety's articles, product pages, and helpful links put together that will help you stay safe and protected as you return to work from COVID-19. Underneath our different supporting pages, and available product currently available, you'll find additional information pertinent to the coronavirus.
The World Health Organization highlights that coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illness in both humans and animals. Coronavirus (COVID-19), is the most recently discovered coronavirus, now a global pandemic affecting people.
Several coronaviruses are known to cause infections in humans. The coronaviruses in humans mentioned below have caused significant infections and loss of life in the 21st century:
Other common human coronaviruses:
As we mentioned above, coronavirus is not only found in humans. There is coronavirus in cats and coronavirus in dogs too. Canine coronavirus causes intestinal disease worldwide in dogs.
Humans transmit coronaviruses in the following ways:
Most individuals infected with COVID-19 will suffer from mild to moderate respiratory illness. Most will recover without requiring special treatment. Older persons and those with medical difficulties like diabetes and cancer are more prone to develop severe illness.
The Mayo Clinic lists the following coronavirus symptoms as emergency signs that one should seek immediate medical care:
Without a vaccine in place, pandemics can cause significant illness and loss of life. Here is some advice from the Mayo Clinic and other sources listed below:
Here is the CDC's guidance for disinfecting areas at home, work, and public spaces.
Below are frequent questions most people have specific to the coronavirus. We provide a link to where you can find quality information for each item.
People with a mild case of COVID-19 recover within one to two weeks. Severe cases can last six weeks or more. 1% of the population will die from COVID-19.
No medication is recommended, and a cure isn't available either. Visit the Mayo Clinic's page for additional treatment guidance.
It is spread from person-to-person, primarily from respiratory droplets.
The virus can survive for hours, even days, on most surfaces.
Harvard Medical advised that most people are no longer infectious after ten days. However, many experts are still recommending 14 days of isolation
Check out the CDC's world map.
Many people have questions regarding the actual shape of the coronavirus, as it does have a unique look. The National Center for Biotechnology Information classifies the structure as spherical.
Here is a link to all the most recent news regarding a coronavirus vaccine
CDC Coronavirus
CDC Common Coronaviruses
Mayo Clinic COVID-19
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
OSHA COVID-19 Workplaces
John Hopkins Medicine
WebMD Coronavirus
World Health Organization Coronavirus
World Health Organization Advice
World Health Organization Q&A
Disclaimer: MCR Safety's COVID-19 resource pages are intended for informational and educational purposes only. The user is solely responsible for determining the suitability of any product selection for a particular application. MCR Safety makes no guarantee or warranty (expressed or implied) of our products' performance or protection for specific applications. Please utilize the above links from The CDC, OSHA, The World Health Organization, and others for official guidance and support. Otherwise, a person should consult their primary medical physician for complete advice for the virus.