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Coronavirus (Covid-19)

The new respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus was first detected in China and now has spread internationally. This has now caused a pandemic, which is a global outbreak of the disease. You can always find the most current and up to date information on the CDC website.

 

Symptoms 

The symptoms caused by the coronavirus are anywhere from mild to severe. According to the CDC the virus can survive on surfaces for up to 17 days and symptoms may appear to days to two weeks after exposure which may include:

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath 

If you have any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider right away.

 

How Can One Minimize the Risk?

This is a great question! Your risk is very easily minimized by practicing social distancing and keeping good hygiene practices. 

  • Follow proper hand washing techniques and/or sanitize your hands frequently
  • Avoid touching your face and cover your mouth when coughing and/or sneezing
  • Disinfect frequently used areas; doorknobs, handrails, light switches, etc.
  • In public avoid close contact such as handshaking and hugs.
  • If you’re feeling sick or someone in the home is feeling sick, stay home.

 

How Can Everest Pro Help?

Everest Pro are professionals who are trained and prepared for this unique situation. We can help clean and disinfect your home according to the protocols set forth by the CDC. The CDC encourages cleaning of high-touch surfaces such as counters, tabletops, doorknobs, light switches, toilets, electronics and so forth. 

The Corona virus can survive on surfaces for up to 17 days, and people don’t always show symptoms right away; this can at times take up to two weeks after being exposed to the virus, making it difficult to track and contain. Therefore, having a trained professional disease and biohazard remediation company come out and help is very important!

 

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