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Coronavirus
Infection Prevention
Dalco is committed to providing all of our customers solutions for clean, healthy and safe environments.
We are all aware of the global Coronavirus outbreak, CoVID-19 and now referred to by SARS-CoV2. There has been a tremendous amount of public interest to learn more about this disease.
- How is this virus transmitted?
- What steps can people take to protect themselves from being infected and getting sick?
- How do I best prepare myself and my workplace?
Dalco is committed to bringing you the latest information as we get it from the CDC and WHO. We are also committed to getting you all the information on chemicals and supplies you may need to protect yourself and your environments.
Please refer to this page often for the most current notices on supply updates, health and safety tips, and ongoing updates on the spread of this disease.*
*Due to high demand, there may be a delay in orders and delivery.
Infection prevention products are non-returnable and non-cancellable.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Protect yourself with the right safety gear (PPE) against Coronavirus. Learn about the proper methods of putting on and taking off protective gear.
Looking for chemicals that will protect you against the Coronavirus or other infectious outbreaks? Click the link below to learn more.
E-sprayers and UV light technology are effective ways to reduce outbreaks. Learn more about infection control equipment.
The best way to reduce the spread of infection is by washing your hands. Learn more about proper hand hygiene.
General Information
A novel Coronavirus, (novel meaning a new strain of a virus that has not been previously identified in humans), currently designated SARS-CoV-2, was first identified in China. It causes a disease called Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) which has caused severe illness and death in China and has spread to other countries.
COVID-19 was identified in December 2019 in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. Most people infected with SARS-CoV-2 developed severe acute respiratory illness (pneumonia) with symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath, related to the disease called COVID-19. Investigators are trying to determine the source of SARS-CoV-2, and there is a link to a live animal market in Wuhan City. The virus has moved to other countries via travelers and has started to spread by 'Community Spread'. Community spread means some people have been infected and it is not known how or where they became exposed.
Prior to this, Coronaviruses have been linked to two major outbreaks: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV).
Prevention
There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19.
The best methods of prevention include:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Stay home when you are sick
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Transmission
- The SARS-CoV-2 appears to spread from close, person-to-person contact.
- This virus may also spread by touching contaminated objects or surfaces and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes.
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