Latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

LATEST CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) INFORMATION

We wanted to share an update on behalf of all of us at Yukon Bags, in light of the evolving coronavirus situation. Firstly, our thoughts go out to everyone affected by this unprecedented event. 

Your safety is what matters most to us. Our primary focus is to ensure the health and safety of our employees and to mitigate the risk of spreading the virus. Following the recommendations of Health Authorities at all times, we have made it our priority to ensure the health of our customers and our teams.

We have taken a number of precautionary measures to prevent the virus from spreading. All the products from Yukon Bags are produced adhere to the strictest standards and they are getting ready without any direct contact. Our delivery partners have also taken further measures to deliver your package to you safely.

Supporting our Yukon Bags employees during this period is critical to providing you with the services you need and expect. We have taken action as COVID-19 has spread, to protect the physical well-being and financial security of our employees so that they are in a position to care for their health while also supporting our customers.

In addition, we are closely following the latest guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), local governments and public health agencies. We will update our practices accordingly and keep you at the heart of everything we do. For more information, please visit the World Health Organization website where they have FAQs specific to this topic here.

We look forward to a healthy, confident future together. We are all in this together and sending our thoughts to you and our whole community.

BASIC PROTECTIVE MEASURES AGAINST THE NEW CORONAVIRUS

Stay at home. The single most important action you can take is to stay at home in order to protect yourself and others.

Wash your hands frequently. Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.

Maintain social distancing. Maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.

Practice respiratory hygiene. Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately. Droplets spread the virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.

If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early. Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.

( Source: WHO / Novel Coronavirus 2019 / Advice For Public )

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public

General Recommendations for Cleaning and Disinfection

Hard (Non-porous) Surfaces

• Wear disposable gloves when cleaning and disinfecting surfaces. Gloves should be discarded after each cleaning. Clean hands immediately after gloves are removed.
• If surfaces are dirty, they should be cleaned using a detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
• For disinfection, most common EPA-registered household disinfectants should be effective
• A list of products that are EPA-approved for use against the virus that causes COVID-19 is available here.
• Follow manufacturer’s instructions for all cleaning and disinfection products for (concentration, application method and contact time, etc.).

• For soft (porous) surfaces such as carpeted floor, rugs, and drapes, remove visible contamination if present and clean with appropriate cleaners indicated for use on these surfaces.
• After cleaning:
• Launder items as appropriate in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. If possible, launder items using the warmest appropriate water setting for the items and dry items completely.

Electronics

• For electronics such as cell phones, tablets, touch screens, remote controls, and keyboards, remove visible contamination if present.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all cleaning and disinfection products.
• Consider the use of wipeable covers for electronics.
• If no manufacturer guidance is available, consider the use of alcohol-based wipes or sprays containing at least 70% alcohol to disinfect touch screens. Dry surfaces thoroughly to avoid the pooling of liquids.

Linens, clothing, and other items that go in the laundry

• Wear disposable gloves when handling dirty laundry from an ill person and then discard after each use. Clean hands immediately after gloves are removed.
• If no gloves are used when handling dirty laundry, be sure to wash hands afterwards.
• If possible, do not shake dirty laundry. This will minimize the possibility of dispersing the virus through the air.
• Launder items as appropriate in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. If possible, launder items using the warmest appropriate water setting for the items and dry items completely.
• Clean and disinfect clothes hampers according to the guidance above for surfaces. If possible, consider placing a bag liner that is either disposable (can be thrown away) or can be laundered.

Hand hygiene and other preventive measures

• Household members should clean hands often, including immediately after removing gloves and after contact with an ill person, by washing hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available and hands are not visibly dirty, an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol may be used. However, if hands are visibly dirty, always wash hands with soap and water.
• Household members should follow normal preventive actions while at work and home including recommended hand hygiene and avoiding touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Additional key times to clean hands include:
• After blowing one’s nose, coughing, or sneezing
• After using the restroom
• Before eating or preparing food
• After contact with animals or pets
• Before and after providing routine care for another person who needs assistance. (e.g. a child)

( Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / Detailed Disinfection Guidance )

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cleaning-disinfection.html