We are facing a new landscape and Dismas House of Saint Louis remains diligent in our fight against the coronavirus pandemic. We urge you to continue to stay the course and follow the safety measures set by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention.
In an effort to minimize the spread of Coronavirus follow the CDC guidelines and stay abreast of the rate of spread of the virus.COVID-19: Protect Yourself and Others.COVID-19 is shown to spread mainly from prolonged person-to-person exposure between those in close contact (within about 6 feet). The virus spreads through respiratory droplets from an infected person.
To help protect yourself, the CDC recommends:
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, shortness of breath, fever, sore throat and a recent loss of taste and/or smell. Most people who are infected will experience mild upper respiratory symptoms including fever and cough. Those at greatest risk for serious complications include the elderly population and individuals with underlying chronic health conditions such as diabetes, COPD, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
For information about CDC recommendations, click here.The Dismas House PlanDismas House takes the health and safety of our staff and clients very seriously. As Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to rise, it is important to understand the measures we have in place should still be practiced. Dismas House has been actively coordinating with the bureau of prisons, medical authorites and other agencies to help ensure there is a concerted effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
Dismas House's plan provides guidance and may serve as the plan for maintaining essential functions and services during a pandemic. This guidance neither replaces nor supersedes any current, approved Dismas House continuity plan; rather it supplements it, bridging the gap between the traditional challenges and the specific elements of this pandemic.
Learn more about the CDC's recommendation and guidance on managing COVID-19
In an effort to minimize the spread of Coronavirus follow the CDC guidelines and stay abreast of the rate of spread of the virus.COVID-19: Protect Yourself and Others.COVID-19 is shown to spread mainly from prolonged person-to-person exposure between those in close contact (within about 6 feet). The virus spreads through respiratory droplets from an infected person.
To help protect yourself, the CDC recommends:
- Avoid contact with individuals who are sick or have recently been sick.
- Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose or mouth.
- Stay home when sick.
- Always cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue.
- Routinely sanitize frequently touched objects, such as a cell phone or wallet.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Apply hand sanitizer containing alcohol regularly.
- Wear a face covering in public, and when around people who don’t live in your household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
- Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The mask is not a substitute for social distancing.
- Educate others about good hygiene and make sure they are washing their hands frequently and wear masks while out in the public.
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, shortness of breath, fever, sore throat and a recent loss of taste and/or smell. Most people who are infected will experience mild upper respiratory symptoms including fever and cough. Those at greatest risk for serious complications include the elderly population and individuals with underlying chronic health conditions such as diabetes, COPD, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
For information about CDC recommendations, click here.The Dismas House PlanDismas House takes the health and safety of our staff and clients very seriously. As Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to rise, it is important to understand the measures we have in place should still be practiced. Dismas House has been actively coordinating with the bureau of prisons, medical authorites and other agencies to help ensure there is a concerted effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
Dismas House's plan provides guidance and may serve as the plan for maintaining essential functions and services during a pandemic. This guidance neither replaces nor supersedes any current, approved Dismas House continuity plan; rather it supplements it, bridging the gap between the traditional challenges and the specific elements of this pandemic.
Learn more about the CDC's recommendation and guidance on managing COVID-19