COVID-19 & Variants Policy
Southern Rotary Drill's Current Response to Outbreak of Coronavirus COVID-19 & Variants
The health, safety and welfare of each member of our team as well as their family members is a high priority for us. We, therefore, are closely monitoring the outbreak of coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”). It is an evolving and dynamic situation, so our response to it may change. However, we wanted to provide you with background information about the virus causing COVID-19 to improve your understanding of the disease and provide some directions on how to respond to it. The risks of the virus causing COVID-19 should be taken very seriously. SRD will monitor developments vigilantly, but at the same time, we should guard against overreaction, as some stories may tend to sensationalize the issue. Because the situation is fluid, we will update you when information changes as we are able to do so. Southern Rotary Drill reserves the right to revise, supplement, rescind, or deviate from any policies or portion of the Response from time to time as it deems appropriate, in its sole and absolute discretion, and with or without advance written notice.
CDC, and State Department Overview
While SRD is following and reviewing a variety of resources in this situation, it is most closely reviewing information being provided by the The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), the United States Department of Health and Human Services (“Department of Health and Human Services”), the United States Department of State (“State Department”) along with other state and local departments.
What is Known About the Transmission of COVID-19 & Variants
Authorities have confirmed that the virus spreads through two routes:
Environment-to-human: Information suggests that the virus causing COVID-19 is “zoonotic” transmitted from an animal source to humans.
Person-to-person spread: From a sick person to others who are in close contact (within about six feet). The virus is actively in the human-to-human transmission phase.
In general, scientists believe the virus causing COVID-19 spreads from one person to another in the same way as other respiratory infections, including colds and the flu - through infected respiratory droplets. The sick person expels these when they cough, sneeze, or talk and possibly in his or her fecal matter and blood as well. Others can get the disease via contact (direct or indirect) with these contaminated droplets.
It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, and possibly their eyes.
The virus that causes COVID-19 seems to be spreading easily and sustainably in the community (“Community Spread”) in some affected geographic areas. Community Spread means people have been infected with the virus in an area, including some who are not sure how or where they became infected.
Someone who has completed quarantine or has been released from isolation does not pose a risk of infection to other people.
Know the Symptoms of COVID-19 & Variants
For confirmed COVID-19 infections, reported illnesses have ranged from infected people with little-to-no symptoms to people becoming severely ill and dying. Current information suggests that older adults and persons with underlying health conditions or compromised immune systems might be at greater risk for severe illness from this virus, and they should take more precautions to avoid exposure.
Besides knowing how it can be transmitted, recognizing the symptoms is an important step. Symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus. This can allow the virus to be spread without an individual showing symptoms. People with underlying health conditions appear to be at higher risk for severe disease.
COVID-19 symptoms include but are not limited to:
Fever;
Cough; and
Shortness of breath.
How to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 & Variants
The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses include:
Clean your hands often with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60-95 percent alcohol, or wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Soap and water should be used preferentially if hands are visibly dirty.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
Put your used tissue in a waste basket.
If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not your hand.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Routinely clean all frequently touched surfaces in the home and workplace, such as workstations, countertops, and doorknobs with the cleaning agents that are usually used in these areas, following the directions on the label of the cleaning agent.
Stay home when you are sick.
Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others.
Company Safety Policies
Please follow the SRD's safety policy including company rules related to the use of personal protective equipment, including the use of gloves, eye and face protection, and respiratory protection. If you have any questions about the company’s safety policies or the use of personal protective equipment, please contact us prior to entering our facility.
For more information regarding the spread of COVID-19 & Variants, please visit the sites listed below.