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Twenty confirmed cases of swine flu have been reported in people in the U.S. CDC is working closely with state and local officials to investigate the human cases of swine influenza.
It is important to communicate that there is no human influenza pandemic at this time. Continuing to prepare and plan for a pandemic influenza is critical. Your organization plays a key role in this effort and will help to limit the potential negative impact to your business.
Your business should develop specific plans to protect your employees and maintain operations during a potential pandemic. Companies that provide critical infrastructure services, such as power and telecommunications, also have a responsibility to plan for continued operation in a crisis.
For the latest information, go to:
http://www.pandemicflu.gov
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu
http://alerts.nsc.org
Thank you for playing an important role in this effort.
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CDC recommends the following precautionary measures for people residing in these states.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
There is no vaccine available at this time, so it is important for people living in these areas to take steps to prevent spreading the virus to others. If people are ill, they should attempt to stay at home and limit contact with others. Healthy residents living in these areas should take everyday preventive actions.
For the latest information, go to:
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
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Please share this information with your employees, subcontractors and suppliers.
CDC recommends the following precautionary measures for people residing in these states.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
There is no vaccine available at this time, so it is important for people living in these areas to take steps to prevent spreading the virus to others. If people are ill, they should attempt to stay at home and limit contact with others.
For more resources, go to:
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
http://alerts.nsc.org |
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Employers are encouraged to take the following actions.
Monitor www.cdc.gov/swineflu closely for updates as the situation continues to change.
Review your sick leave policies. If possible, provide paid leave to encourage workers who are ill to remain home to prevent the spread of the flu to others at work.
Sick employees should not report to work. CDC recommends persons who develop influenza-like-illness (fever with either cough or sore throat) stay home for 7 days after the onset of illness or at least 24 hours after symptoms have resolved, whichever is longer.
Provide workers with hand washing facilities. Encourage workers to wash their hands often with soap and water, especially after a cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
Clean and disinfect work surfaces and office hot spots during the work day to prevent the spread of germs.
At http://alerts.nsc.org, this message and links to official information are updated throughout the day. |
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Please share this information with your employees and subcontractors.
CDC recommends the following actions for people residing in South Carolina.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
Avoid close contact with sick people.
If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
There is no vaccine available at this time, so it is important for people living in these areas to take steps to prevent spreading the virus to others. If people are ill, they should attempt to stay at home and limit contact with others.
For more resources, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu
http://www.pandemicflu.gov
http://alerts.nsc.org
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Please share the following CDC precautionary measures with your employees and subcontractors.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
CDC recommends persons who develop influenza-like-illness (fever with either cough or sore throat) stay home for 7 days after the onset of illness or at least 24 hours after symptoms have resolved, whichever is longer.
Keep a one to two week supply of food, water, medicine and other household items at home. Download a checklist at http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/individual/checklist.html.
There is no vaccine available at this time, so it is important for people living in these areas to take steps to prevent spreading the virus to others.
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Please share the following CDC precautionary measures with your employees and subcontractors.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
CDC recommends persons who develop influenza-like-illness (fever with either cough or sore throat) stay home for 7 days after the onset of illness or at least 24 hours after symptoms have resolved, whichever is longer.
Keep a one to two week supply of food, water, medicine and other household items at home. Download a checklist at http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/individual/checklist.html.
There is no vaccine available at this time, so it is important for people living in these areas to take steps to prevent spreading the virus to others. | | ____________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Please share the following CDC precautionary measures with your employees and subcontractors.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
CDC recommends persons who develop influenza-like-illness (fever with either cough or sore throat) stay home for 7 days after the onset of illness or at least 24 hours after symptoms have resolved, whichever is longer.
Keep a one to two week supply of food, water, medicine and other household items at home. Download a checklist at http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/individual/checklist.html.
There is no vaccine available at this time, so it is important for people living in these areas to take steps to prevent spreading the virus to others. | | ___________________________________________________________________________________________
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Please share the following CDC precautionary measures with your employees and subcontractors.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
CDC recommends persons who develop influenza-like-illness (fever with either cough or sore throat) stay home for 7 days after the onset of illness or at least 24 hours after symptoms have resolved, whichever is longer.
Keep a one to two week supply of food, water, medicine and other household items at home. Download a checklist at http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/individual/checklist.html.
There is no vaccine available at this time, so it is important for people living in these areas to take steps to prevent spreading the virus to others. |
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CDC is reporting 403 confirmed human infections with novel H1N1 flu in 38 states at this time.
This virus is spreading from person-to-person without regard for borders, race or ethnicity. Children have been more likely to be identified as infected with this virus compared to older adults. Because this is a new virus, most people will not have immunity to it, and illness may be more severe and widespread as a result.
CDC expects that more cases, more hospitalizations and more deaths from this outbreak will occur over the coming days and weeks. This outbreak poses the potential to be at least as serious as seasonal flu, if not more so.
Businesses should monitor www.cdc.gov/h1n1fluas CDC continues to issue and update interim guidance daily. Please continue to educate your employees on everyday precautions to prevent the flu.
Please forward this and future alert messages to your suppliers and subcontractors as needed. The alert can also be viewed at http://alerts.nsc.org.
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Please share the following CDC precautionary measures with your employees and subcontractors.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
CDC recommends persons who develop influenza-like-illness (fever with either cough or sore throat) stay home for 7 days after the onset of illness or at least 24 hours after symptoms have resolved, whichever is longer.
Keep a one to two week supply of food, water, medicine and other household items at home. Download a checklist at http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/individual/checklist.html.
There is no vaccine available at this time, so it is important for people living in these areas to take steps to prevent spreading the virus to others.
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Please be advised that the CDC has released new interim guidance for colleges and universities.
You can access this information at: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/guidelines_colleges.htm
You may also view this guidance at the following websites.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/
http:/alerts.nsc.org |
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CDC reports confirmed cases of the H1N1 flu. Please share these precautionary measures with your employees and subcontractors.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
CDC recommends persons who develop influenza-like-illness (fever with either cough or sore throat) stay home for 7 days after the onset of illness or at least 24 hours after symptoms have resolved, whichever is longer.
Keep a one to two week supply of food, water, medicine and other household items at home. Download a checklist at http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/individual/checklist.html.
There is no vaccine available at this time, so it is important for people living in these areas to take steps to prevent spreading the virus to others. |
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CDC is reporting 2,618 confirmed human infections with novel H1N1 flu in 43 states and the District of Columbia. Three deaths in the U.S. have been confirmed from this outbreak to date.
Certain groups of people are at greater risk of serious influenza-related complications from seasonal influenza. This includes children younger than 5 year old, pregnant women, people with chronic medical conditions, and people 65 years and older.
Because this is a new virus, most people will not have immunity to it, and illness may be more severe and widespread as a result. For information about flu symptoms and emergency warning signs, go to http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/sick.htm.
Flu resources for businesses can be downloaded at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/business/.
Please forward this and future alert messages to your suppliers and subcontractors as needed. This alert can also be viewed at http://alerts.nsc.org.
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As of June 3, 2009, CDC is reporting 10,053 confirmed human infections with novel H1N1 flu in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. This number represents only a small fraction of actual cases since many people sick with influenza-like illnesses are not tested for influenza. The amount of influenza activity is varying markedly from community to community. Seventeen deaths in the U.S. have been confirmed from this outbreak to date. Globally, 62 countries are officially reporting 17,410 cases, including 115 deaths.
Businesses should continue to take measures to prevent the spread of the flu among their workers and to prepare for the potential for community outbreaks in their areas. To view CDC Business and Workplace Guidance, go to http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/workplace.htm.
It is important to educate workers about flu symptoms and emergency warning signs. Certain groups of people are at greater risk of serious influenza-related complications. This includes pregnant women and people with certain chronic medical conditions, such as asthma and diabetes. For information about flu symptoms and emergency warning signs, go to http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/sick.htm.
It is also important that businesses take preventative measures while traveling. To view CDC Travel Guidance, go to http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/content/novel-h1n1-flu.aspx.
Please forward this and future alert messages to your suppliers and subcontractors as needed. This alert can also be viewed at http://alerts.nsc.org. | | |
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