Monday, Mar 16, 2020
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Facts & Resources Updated as of 3/16/20
The American Dental Association (www.ada.org) has created and will continue to update a webpage dedicated and handout to the Coronavirus. This information addresses what you can be doing in your offices now to prevent the spread of this and other infectious respiratory diseases.
The California Dental Association (www.cda.org) has provided an article on patient screening, recommended actions, the importance of reviewing office policies, and practicing good hand hygiene. CDA resource page.
The Long Beach Department of Public Health has also released a resource page which explains the City's decision to declare a local health emergency and what that currently means for residents. You can also find more LB-specific information and official updates visit www.longbeach.gov/COVID19.
Harbor Dental Society encourages members to continue to maintain high standards of infection control at all times. Let's work together and continue practicing preventative measures that will help auxiliary staff and patients stay healthy and prevent the spread in the community. For latest Long Beach Coronavirus updates and information follow #COVID19LongBeach.
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In addition, specific information on COVID-19 and its impact for business owners, please check out the CDC's website.
What You Need to Know About the Emergency Declaration: An emergency declaration gives cities and counties the ability to ask the state or other counties for aid if their local resources are exhausted. Officials stress that the declarations should not cause panic because they are designed to help focus resources and get a government response moving more quickly.
Quick Links to Resources
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health - downloadable resources
California Department of Public Health Office of Public Affairs
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
California Dental Association (CDA)
American Dental Association (ADA)
EPA list of disinfectants for use against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
Health care personnel mask shortage
TDSC – The Dentist Supply Company
TDIC – The Dentist Insurance Company
TDIC – What Policyholders Need to Know
COVID-19 News
Gov. Newsom on CA response to COVID-19
Workers who face greatest COVID-19 risk (NYT)
Resources for Healthcare Facilities (CDC)
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Large events and mass gatherings guidance (CDC)
State officials announce release of N95 masks to address shortages
22 million Californians eligible for medically necessary COVID-19 testing
Prevention
Guidelines for Patient Screening (CDC)