COVID-19 Protocol for Serving Clients
- Jill Powell
Watch for symptoms
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19.
When to seek emergency medical attention
Look for emergency warning signs* for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
- Bluish lips or face
*This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
Before starting work
- Ensure that you do not have any symptoms of illness
- Take your temperature
- Report your temperature and any symptoms of illness to your supervisor
- Record your temperature on the temperature log
- Do not come to work if you are symptomatic or have fever
While working
- Stay physically distant whenever possible
- Wear provided face coverings
- Use gloves when in physical contact
- Wash or sanitize your hands frequently
- Clean surfaces, door knobs and high traffic areas of the home frequently