What are some guidelines for restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Ensure adequate supplies to support healthy hygiene behaviors. Supplies include soap, hand sanitizer containing at least 60\% alcohol (placed on every table, if supplies allow), paper towels, tissues, disinfectant wipes, masks (as feasible), and no-touch/foot pedal trash cans.
Can masks reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading in restaurants?
The more an individual interacts with others, and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread. Masks may reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread when they are consistently used by customers and employees, especially when social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. The risk of COVID-19 spread increases in a restaurant or bar setting as interactions within 6 feet of others increase
What are the CDC guidelines for healthy business operations during the COVID-19 pandemic?
ul>Implement flexible worksites (e.g., telework).Implement flexible work hours (e.g., rotate or stagger shifts to limit the number of employees in the workplace at the same time).Increase physical space between employees at the worksite by modifying the workspace.
How can I make sure that physical distance is kept in my restaurant?
Provide physical guides, such as tape on floors or sidewalks and signage, to ensure that individuals remain at least 6 feet apart. Consider providing these guides where lines form, in the kitchen, and at the bar.
What precautions should I take while preparing food at home during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Wash your hands, kitchen utensils, and food preparation surfaces, including chopping boards and countertops, before and after preparing fruits and vegetables. Clean fruits and vegetables before eating, cutting, or cooking, unless the package says the contents have been washed.
How do I handle self-service food buffets such as salad bars in a retail setting related to COVID-19?
In communities with sustained transmission of COVID-19, state and local health authorities have implemented social-distancing measures which discourage or prohibit dining in congregate settings. We also recommend discontinuing self-service buffets and salad bars until these measures are lifted.
Are masks recommended in restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Masks are currently recommended for employees and for customers as much as possible when not eating or drinking and when social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. These masks (sometimes called cloth masks) are meant to protect other people in case the wearer is infected.
How does a surgical mask help to prevent contracting COVID-19?
If worn properly, a surgical mask is meant to help block large-particle droplets, splashes, sprays, or splatter that may contain germs (viruses and bacteria), keeping it from reaching your mouth and nose. Surgical masks may also help reduce exposure of your saliva and respiratory secretions to others.
What if an employee refuses to come to work for fear of infection?
Your policies, that have been clearly communicated, should address this.
What is CDC stance on face coverings in workplace?
CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings as a protective measure in addition to social distancing (i.e., staying at least 6 feet away from others). Cloth face coverings may be especially important when social distancing is not possible or feasible based on working conditions. A cloth face covering may reduce the amount of large respiratory droplets that a person spreads when talking, sneezing, or coughing.
What are some guidelines for practicing social distancing at workplace during COVID-19?
• Remind employees that people may be able to spread COVID-19 even if they do not show symptoms. Consider all close interactions (within 6 feet) with employees, clients, and others as a potential source of exposure.• Discourage handshaking, hugs, and fist bumps.• Encourage the use of outdoor seating areas and social distancing for any small-group activities such as lunches, breaks, and meetings.
What is the minimum distance to be kept from each other to avoid COVID-19?
Be a hero and break the chain of COVID-19 transmission by practicing physical distancing. This means we keep a distance of at least 1m from each other and avoid spending time in crowded places or in groups.