ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - The CDC has issued new guidance for essential workers exposed to coronavirus. SLU Care general internist at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Dr. Fred Buckhold says they are meant to reduce the spread, while at the same time keeping America's essential workers on the job but in a safe way for all.
The new guidelines will allow critical workers who have been exposed to go back to work as long as they are asymptomatic and follow conditions like taking their temperature before going to work, wearing a face mask at all times and practicing social distancing at work as much as possible.
Here's more from AP:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued new guidelines for essential workers, such as those in the health care and food supply industries. The guidance is focused on when those workers can return to work after having been exposed to the new coronavirus.
— Do take your temperature before work.
— Do wear a face mask at all times.
— Do practice social distancing as work duties permit.
— Don't stay at work if you become sick
— Don't share headsets or objects used near face.
— Don't congregate in the break room or other crowded places.
The CDC also issued guidance for employers in essential industries.
— Do take employees' temperature and assess for symptoms prior to their starting work.
— Do increase the frequency of cleaning commonly touched surfaces.
— Do increase air exchange in the building.
— Do send sick workers home immediately.
— Do test the use of face masks to ensure they don't interfere with workflow.