Covid19

MOSDAC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS

Mt. Olivet SDA Camden NJ

April 5, 2020

RESOURCES:

CDC https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html    AEC: https://www.visitaec.org/     WHO: https://www.who.int/

MOSDAC Coronavirus Action Plan

 

We are here to protect the health, safety, and well-being of our MOSDAC family and those in our community. Until further notice unless you have an approved necessary reason to enter the church, please conduct all meetings, rehearsals etc., outside of church property. For those who have approved access, please wear gloves. If you are unable to wear gloves, please wipe down all surfaces touched while entering and leaving the church property.

If your department is not noted contact Head deacon/deaconess. Safety officer, or 1st Elder before entering the church for any reason until further notice. Approved - Community Service (Foodbank), those in charge of church safety and maintenance, and church administration/communications. Even these departments must follow the social distancing rules established by the state of New Jersey.

 

General Preventative Measures

 

• Practice social distancing, keeping at least arms distance (6FT) between you and another person.

• If you are sick, have a comprised immune system or fall into any of the vulnerable categories, stay at home

• Refrain from handshaking, fist bumps, or hugs Wash hands frequently

• Use sanitizer regularly

 

In effort to strengthen the existing social distancing measures in place, Executive Order No. 107, also prohibits all gatherings of individuals, such as parties, celebrations, funerals, or other social events, unless otherwise authorized by the Order. When in public, individuals must practice social distancing and stay at least six feet apart whenever possible, excluding immediate family members, caretakers, household members, or romantic partners.

Governor Murphy's Executive Order further directs the closure of all non-essential retail businesses to the public, with the exceptions of:

• Grocery stores, farmer's markets and farms that sell directly to customers, and other food stores, including retailers that offer a varied assortment of foods comparable to what exists at a grocery store;
• Pharmacies and medical marijuana dispensaries;
• Medical supply stores;
• Gas stations;
• Convenience stores;
• Ancillary stores within healthcare facilities;
• Hardware and home improvement stores;
• Banks and other financial institutions;
• Laundromats and dry-cleaning services;
• Stores that principally sell supplies for children under five years;
• Pet stores;
• Liquor stores;
• Car dealerships, but only for auto maintenance and repair, and auto mechanics;
• Printing and office supply shops;
• Mail and delivery stores.

Nothing in the Order shall limit 1) the provision of health care or medical services; 2) access to essential services for low-income residents, such as food banks; 3) the operations of the media; 4) law enforcement agencies, or 5) the operations of the federal government.

While some of us are spending a lot of time at home, how about picking up those red books, google E.G.W estates and start reading along with the bible, everything on health and follow what God has specifically given us. God promised if we are faithfully doing our part, He will protect us in times like these.

May God bless you

Hopefully see you soon!

HEALTH & SAFETY

*Disclaimer: This information is not indented to cure of prevent disease.

The Chinese now understand the behavior of the COVID 19 virus. Through autopsies they’ve learned that the virus is characterized by thick mucus obstructing respiratory pathways that solidifies and blocks airways and lungs. In order to apply medicine and for treatment to work, you need to open the airways. That can take several days, hence why those with underlying respiratory medical conditions and elders are more at high risk of complications.

Recommendations to safeguard yourself are:
1. Drink lots of hot liquids; coffee, tea, soups & warm water.
2. Take a sip of warm water every 20 minutes. This keeps your mouth moist and washes any of the virus that has entered your mouth and pushes it into your stomach where the gastric juices will neutralize it before it can get to the lungs.
3. Gargle with an antiseptic in warm water such as salt, vinegar or lemon juice every day if possible.
4. The virus attaches itself to hair and clothes. Any detergent or soap kills it. Take a shower immediately when coming from outside and shampoo your hair.
5. Wash metallic surfaces. The virus can remain viable on this surface for up to 9 days. When not in your home, wear gloves if possible, to avoid touching hand rails, door knobs etc. if you can’t wear gloves or don’t have any, wash your hands immediately and then shower.