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IBERIA PARISH PRESIDENT M. LARRY RICHARD -PRESS RELEASE - 4/1/2020 For more information contact: Prescott Marshall
St. Martin Parish President, Chester Cedars, and I recently issued a Joint Press Release in an effort to highlight the severity of the medical crisis arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic in our area and across the state. I regret to inform you that since preparing that Press Release, the first COVID-19 related death has occurred in Iberia Parish. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends who have lost this loved one. The coronavirus has now claimed 273 lives in Louisiana alone. This is a serious matter that requires your most serious attention. We can only stop the spread of this dangerous virus by diligently following the directives of the Governor's Executive Orders and the advice of our health care officials. It is up to each of us to do our part to stop the spread of this dangerous virus.
By practicing the following suggestions, we can protect our neighbors, friends and loved ones by more quickly and effectively stopping the spread ofCOVID-19.
SUGGESTIONS FOR BUSINESSES
• Separate sick employees and send them home • Limit the number of persons in and around your business or establishment at any one time • Enforce social distancing requirements throughout the premises • Provide easily accessible sanitizer and disposable disinfectant wipes for customers • Routinely clean and sanitize frequently touched surfaces such as door handles, shopping baskets and checkout stations or workstations • Require employees to frequently wash hands or use alcohol-based hand rubs • Encourage the use of curbside pickup or drive through service • Be innovative and protective of your staff and customers
SUGGESTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS
• If you are sick, respect your friends and neighbors, stay home • Stay home unless you are performing and essential activity such as those listed in Executive Order No. 2020-33 • Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds • If soap and water are not available use an alcohol-based sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow • Throw used tissues in the trash and immediately wash your hands • Avoid touching your face, nose and mouth with unwashed hands • Clean and disinfect frequently touched solid surfaces daily, such as doorknobs, light switches, and phones
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