[JetMechZ16]

Got a similar email this morning.

Dear Colleagues,

The Health & Safety of our team is of utmost importance and a priority.

With the current environment regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) impacting people around the globe, ------ has issued travel restrictions as follows:

• Banned all business trips to and from South Korea, Italy and China for the ------ Group. The bans are purely precautionary measures taken to protect ------ employees against infection by the coronavirus.

Within the U.S the CDC has reported:
• Imported cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in travelers have been detected in the U.S.
• Person-to-person spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) was first reported among close contacts of returned travelers from Wuhan.
• During the week of February 23rd, CDC reported community spread of the virus that causes Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California, Oregon and Washington.
A few points on Prevention, CDC recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases such as Coronavirus (COVID-19), including:
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
o CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including Coronavirus (COVID-19).
o Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, and before eating.
o If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
In addition, CDC has issued the following travel guidance related to Coronavirus (COVID-19):
• China — Level 3, Avoid Nonessential Travel — updated February 22;
• Hong Kong — Level 1, Practice Usual Precautions — issued February 19;
• Iran — Level 3, Avoid Nonessential Travel — updated February 28;
• Italy — Level 3, Avoid Nonessential Travel — updated February 28;
• Japan — Level 2, Practice Enhanced Precautions — updated February 22;
• South Korea — Level 3, Avoid Nonessential Travel — updated February 24.
• Recommends that all travelers reconsider cruise ship voyages into or within Asia at this time.
At this time moving forward within the NCA Region, anyone traveling for “personal” matters within an area CDC designates above, will need, prior to travel, communication with their Immediate Supervisor and ------- ----- (Senior Director, Corporate Regulatory Compliance & IMS) for the purpose to ensure precautionary measures as the team member returns to the US and effectively rejoining the work environment.
Supervisors/Managers/Directors; please ensure you inform your team(s) directly.

Best regards,

-------- ------
SENIOR DIRECTOR
CORPORATE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & IMS
NCA REGION