{"id":688,"date":"2021-01-23T12:54:32","date_gmt":"2021-01-23T12:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/website4test.com\/blog\/covid19-solo-commuting-and-daily-office-work-how-to-decrease-the-infection-risk\/"},"modified":"2022-03-16T10:07:33","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T10:07:33","slug":"covid19-solo-commuting-and-daily-office-work-how-to-decrease-the-infection-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/covid19-solo-commuting-and-daily-office-work-how-to-decrease-the-infection-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19, Solo Commuting, And Daily Office Work \u2013 How To Decrease The Infection Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As Companies start to reopen during the Coronavirus pandemic, it is high time that they should look for new tactics to function which will keep the employees secure. Regarding the same, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control &amp; Prevention) has issued the guidelines for the best practices while utilizing transportation.<\/p>\n<p>According to experts,\u00a0solo commuting\u00a0is the most protected way of traveling right now. The latest guidance by CDC recommends that steering clear of public transportation is the best bet in terms of preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Their guidance utilizes walking, driving a personal vehicle, and biking as instances of suggested methods for commuting.<\/p>\n<p>The buses, carpools, and subways are those places where people stay in close contact for a long period. For getting more people to avoid public transportation, CDC recommends that employers must offer incentives to their workers.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/covid19-solo-commuting-and-daily-office-work-how-to-decrease-the-infection-risk\/#Check_out_how_can_you_decrease_the_risk_of_getting_infected_from_Coronavirus_while_commuting_or_traveling_to_work\" title=\"Check out how can you decrease the risk of getting infected from Coronavirus while commuting or traveling to work \u2013\u00a0\">Check out how can you decrease the risk of getting infected from Coronavirus while commuting or traveling to work \u2013\u00a0<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/covid19-solo-commuting-and-daily-office-work-how-to-decrease-the-infection-risk\/#Sanitize_the_hands\" title=\"Sanitize the hands \u2013\u00a0\">Sanitize the hands \u2013\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/covid19-solo-commuting-and-daily-office-work-how-to-decrease-the-infection-risk\/#Motivate_daily_hand-washing\" title=\"Motivate daily hand-washing \u2013\u00a0\">Motivate daily hand-washing \u2013\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/covid19-solo-commuting-and-daily-office-work-how-to-decrease-the-infection-risk\/#Have_PPE_Personal_Protective_Equipment_with_yourself\" title=\"Have PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) with yourself \u2013\u00a0\">Have PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) with yourself \u2013\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/covid19-solo-commuting-and-daily-office-work-how-to-decrease-the-infection-risk\/#Maintain_appropriate_distance\" title=\"Maintain appropriate distance \u2013\u00a0\">Maintain appropriate distance \u2013\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/covid19-solo-commuting-and-daily-office-work-how-to-decrease-the-infection-risk\/#Eat_safely_packed_and_the_right_food\" title=\"Eat safely packed and the right food \u2013\u00a0\">Eat safely packed and the right food \u2013\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/covid19-solo-commuting-and-daily-office-work-how-to-decrease-the-infection-risk\/#Drink_filtered_water\" title=\"Drink filtered water \u2013\u00a0\">Drink filtered water \u2013\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_out_how_can_you_decrease_the_risk_of_getting_infected_from_Coronavirus_while_commuting_or_traveling_to_work\"><\/span><strong>Check out how can you decrease the risk of getting infected from Coronavirus while commuting or traveling to work \u2013\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sanitize_the_hands\"><\/span><strong>Sanitize the hands \u2013\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once a person has finished traveling as well as reached his home or office, he should ensure to sanitize the hands thoroughly. Hence, in case your hands come in contact with the virus, it won\u2019t be able to enter the body. Sanitizing will kill this virus before you start experiencing the\u00a0early COVID symptoms\u00a0or begin to harm the body. Make sure to not touch anything while being in the public place such as railings and door knobs etc.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Motivate_daily_hand-washing\"><\/span><strong>Motivate daily hand-washing \u2013\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As an employer, remind the employees that the most appropriate way of preventing the illness\u2019s spread is to daily wash the hands along with avoiding touching their eyes, nose, or mouth. The CDC suggests washing the hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, lathering and rubbing the hands\u2019 backs, under the nails, and between the fingers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_PPE_Personal_Protective_Equipment_with_yourself\"><\/span><strong>Have PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) with yourself \u2013\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Wearing these will keep your body\u2019s most prone parts, i.e., mouth and hands, secure to get in contact with COVID-19. Have a few masks at least and the bunch of disposable gloves ready when commuting to the workplace. Once you return home, make it a point that you wash your mask properly, if it is reusable.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read Also:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/why-is-wearing-the-face-mask-during-exercise-at-risk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why is Wearing the Face Mask During Exercise at Risk?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintain_appropriate_distance\"><\/span><strong>Maintain appropriate distance \u2013\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The important\u00a0minimum health standard for transportation\u00a0is that while commuting or traveling to work, an attempt to maintain a decent distance should be practiced. Don\u2019t stand close to people in case you are utilizing public transportation. Avoid taking too crowded public transportation. Don\u2019t forget that the virus\u2019 spread is quite instant in the crowd. Keep yourself away from those people who are continuously sneezing or coughing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_safely_packed_and_the_right_food\"><\/span><strong>Eat safely packed and the right food \u2013\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t eat street and unpacked food when commuting to work. It is suggested to take your water bottle, lunch box, as well as other needed snacks right away from your house. The most reliable and safest food one can consume is the one which is prepared at your house. It is vital because those people who are serving and preparing the food in the streets and restaurants are not credible as well as the food is not secure to eat.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drink_filtered_water\"><\/span><strong>Drink filtered water \u2013\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While leaving your house for the office, ensure the fact that you carry the water bottle. Don\u2019t drink the water that you feel isn\u2019t purified. In case you feel thirsty when you travel and don\u2019t have filtered water with yourself, always drink it from the packed bottle.<\/p>\n<p>Statistics and information on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/the-right-way-to-put-on-and-put-off-a-face-mask\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>COVID-19<\/strong><\/a>, or Coronavirus, are altering instantly creating chaos, misinformation, and worry to be spread along with the illness. So, not only should you prefer\u00a0solo commuting, but particularly in case you have a fever, shortness of breath, and cough, you must stay indoors in case you keep track of the symptoms and feel sick, as per the CDC.<\/p>\n<p>Irrespective of which transportation model you pick for the regular work commute, these steps can be taken for lowering the Coronavirus infection risk. If your colleagues or building does not follow appropriate processes for any of the above-mentioned conditions or don\u2019t have the required protection or cleaning supplies accessible, you must interact with the HR Department.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Companies start to reopen during the Coronavirus pandemic, it is high time that they should look for new tactics to function which will keep the employees secure. 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