first impressions and
the fight against covid-19

Sanitizing lowers the number of germs on surfaces or objects to a safe level, as judged by public health standards or requirements. This process works by either cleaning or disinfecting surfaces or objects to lower the risk of spreading infection. At First Impressions, our professionals have been doing this for over 20 years!

Cleaning and Disinfecting

sanitizing surfaces and objects that are touched often, such as desks, countertops, doorknobs, computer keyboards, hands-on learning items, faucet handles, phones and more.

Maintain Healthy Business Operations

Identify a workplace coordinator who will be responsible for COVID-19 issues and their impact at the workplace. Also, Implement flexible sick leave and supportive policies and practices.

Maintain Healthy Work Environment

Provide soap and water in the workplace. If soap and water are not readily available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol. If hands are visibly dirty, soap and water should be chosen over hand sanitizer. Ensure that adequate supplies are maintained.

SARS-CoV-2

SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Accute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus D) is a virus which can cause Coronavirus-D (Covid-19), the disease which is spreading across the globe. The name was chosen by WHO in February 2020, because the virus is genetically related to the coronavirus responsible for the SARS outbreak of 2003. While related, the two viruses are different. People infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness..

Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, which is available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following: