Update to COVID-19 Health and Safety Policies

To our valued members and guests:

Your health and safety are our top priority. Therefore as we follow the quickly developing environment around Coronavirus (COVID-19) we are implementing new policies to help us prevent the spread of the virus and limit its impact on our community. Thank you for reading this and supporting our efforts!

Following recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) we are implementing the following enhanced health and safety policies.

Cleaning

We are implementing enhanced cleaning procedures in our locations to protect our employees, members, and guests. These include;

• The office is being treated by microForce every 90 days – find more information here https://www.microforcegerm.com/
• Cleaning shared surfaces regularly with disinfectant.
• Hand Sanitizer and Disinfecting cleaner with paper towels are provided.
• Asking our members and guests to help sanitize common surfaces that you have used.
• Gloves are provided in Kitchen.

Hygiene

Please follow these important guidelines about hygiene:

• Wash your hands frequently and properly. A guide can be found here: Clean Hands Protection Link
• Use the Hand Sanitizer provided when hand washing isn’t available. Please notify the Business Center Manager when a container is running low.
• Use your arm or sleeve when coughing or sneezing, not your hands, and use hand sanitizer regularly. Wash your hands. (It’s a theme.)
• Please dispose of tissues immediately and wash your hands or use sanitizer any time you have used tissues. (There’s that hand-washing again!)
• Refrain from touching your nose or mouth. If you do, please wash your hands afterward. (In case you forgot.)
• Wear a mask in the community areas of the office

Kitchen

Single-use cups, dishes, and silverware are provided. Please throw your own trash away. Reusable dishes are available, but please be sure to place them in the dishwasher yourself, so our staff does not have to touch them.

If You Are Sick

For the safety of our coworkers and community, we are asking members who are displaying even mild flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, and cold to stay home. Please! Not only is this a common courtesy, but it will also help you recover more quickly and keep your immune system strong.

• Please notify our staff if you are diagnosed with COVID-19 and have used our space in the past 30 days.

If You Have Traveled

For our employees, members, and guests. If you have recently traveled to high-risk areas (China, Italy, and other areas as updated by the CDC), they are being asked to self-quarantine for 14 days, even if they show no symptoms, to monitor for any symptoms of illness. This may be extended to those who have traveled to other areas where COVID-19 is spreading.

• If you have recently traveled internationally or may have been exposed to people traveling from affected areas, please monitor yourself.
• If you are showing any symptoms of illness we ask you to check with your healthcare provider. Please do not plan to return to work until you’ve been cleared and are no longer sick.

Social distancing

We are strongly encouraging members and guests to avoid congregating in our common spaces and will try to accommodate any members or guests who ask to work or meet in isolation.

Closures

Finally, we have policies in place and will communicate further to implement closures and further cleaning protocols if we are notified that any person that has used our space has recently been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Thank you!

Thank you for putting the health and safety of our employees, members, guests, and local community first! We are closely following the recommendations of the WHO and CDC and will provide updates as needed. In the meantime, thank you for helping continue to keep our welcoming community healthy and safe!