Building Business News April 2020

April 2020

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Coronavirus Creating Challenges for Industry As concern about the current COVID-19 outbreak grows, we’re doing our best to keep everyone healthy and safe in the workplace while also minimizing the disruptions to our day-to-day operations.

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NAHB has identified at least two areas of concern for home builders in the short term, both related to compliance with OSHA standards: The availability of N95 respirators for those working with respirable silica dust and OSHA reporting standards on injuries and illnesses in the workplace.

Evaluating Contracts in the Wake of Coronavirus

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Home builders should expect delays caused by supply chain disruption, workforce unavailability, and even permitting due to shelter-in-place recommendations to stem the spread of COVID-19 caused by a novel coronavirus.

NAHB Surveys Coronavirus’ Impact on Housing Biggest challenge cited by builders is traffic of prospective buyers.

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To our members:

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he health and well-being of our members and staff are of the utmost priority for the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas (KCHBA). In these uncertain times, the KCHBA is exercising all due diligence in our efforts to prevent the potential spreading of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

As you know, our industry is very peopleoriented. We rely on the face-to-face interaction to get the job done. It is with this unique quality in mind that the KCHBA feels a responsibility to equip its members along with the broader network of individuals and companies involved in this industry with the right information to incorporate in their decision-making processes.

Given the rapidly evolving nature of these circumstances, the KCHBA will be monitoring and periodically distributing information from the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers For Disease Control (CDC), and other entities like the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) so that we might do our part to safeguard the health of our fellow Kansas City area residents.

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Of note, the phrase “construction of housing” appears, in some form or fashion, in each of these orders as part of the definition of “Essential Infrastructure.” With that said, we understand that there have been a number of jurisdictions that have interpreted identical text within the order to mean different things.

We are working with all of our region’s governing bodies to ensure that our members are in compliance. However, the text of the orders is clear in that the “construction of housing” means that building can continue subject to enhanced safety protocol. If you have experienced any difficulty or pushback since the order took effect, please contact the KCHBA for assistance.

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sistance in any way, please let us know. Keep an eye out for additional information in communications like this one as we move forward and please remember that the KCHBA is here to help you navigate this unprecedented situation. Covid-19’s impact has been significant. As the situation continues to rapidly evolve and the circumstances change, we will communicate important information in a timely manner.

Members are encouraged to use their best judgement in making decisions to keep themselves, their families, employees and communities safe in accordance with the safety guidelines issued by our regional health officials.

This “essential infrastructure” designation carries with it a set of safety criteria that must be followed in order to slow the spread of Covid-19. During this COVID-19 outbreak, we cannot overstate the importance of good jobsite safety and cleanliness while exercising social distancing to keep everybody safe.

While we cannot control or predict how consumers, financial markets, and governments will react to situations like the one we’re in, we can work to reassure you that the KCHBA is here to help and always looking out for your best interests.

In addition, the KCHBA office will be closed to the public and the doors will remain locked until the order is lifted. If for some reason you are unable to reach a staff member, please leave a voicemail and they will return your call as soon as possible. Or, you can contact staff via email. You can find staff email addresses on kchba. org under “About Us.” KCHBA will be sending additional updates as new information becomes available. Due to this, we are temporarily suspending distribution of our weekly e-newsletter, This Week at the HBA. If you have any questions or if the staff at KCHBA can be of as-

All the best,

Will Ruder Executive Vice President will@kchba.org Cell: 816-517-3187

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Coronavirus Could Affect OSHA Compliance on Home Building Sites

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he effects of the COVID-19 illness associated with a new coronavirus have already proven to be extraordinarily broad, ranging from the obvious strain on countries’ healthcare systems to a global economic slowdown spurred by social distancing and reduced commerce. Those impacts will be felt for months to come.

But NAHB has identified at least two areas of concern for home builders in the short term, both related to compliance with OSHA standards: The availability of N95 respirators for those working

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with respirable silica dust and OSHA reporting standards on injuries and illnesses in the workplace.

Shortage of N95 Masks N95 filtering facepiece respirators—a staple in construction industry—may be used to protect workers from respiratory hazards such as silica dust from cutting, drilling, or jackhammering concrete, respirable particles when sanding various building materials, fiberglass particles while installing or removing insulation, or lead dust when impacting surfaces coated with lead-based paint.

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Missouri Postpones Elections Until June

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n response to COVID-19, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order this morning postponing the April 7th election until June 2nd. “Given the growing concern surrounding COVID-19 and the large number of people elections attract, postponing Missouri’s municipal elections is a necessary step to help combat the spread of the virus and protect the health and safety of Missouri voters,” quoted by Gov. Parson. Click Here for Governor’s full statement and additional election information.

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and work practice controls, specifically through the use of water delivery and dust collection systems and limiting exposure time.

NIOSH, OSHA and others have guidance that includes vacuum dust collection system, using wet-cutting techniques and minimizing the number of workers exposed to the hazard. Here are some resources to help construction companies reduce exposure to dust on job sites that reference these techniques for specific tasks: • Using handheld saws • Drywall sanding • Cutting fiber cement siding • Using handheld grinders • Controlling lead dust exposures

Kansas Suspends Evictions, Foreclosures

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ansas Governor Laura Kelly filed Executive Order No. 2006 last month that ordered all financial institutions in the state of Kansas to temporarily suspend the initiation of any mortgage foreclosures or evictions. This order comes as a response to the COVID-19 situation and an effort to mitigate its economic affects.

If a respirator is required, employers can also provide workers with a substitute respirator of equal or higher protection, such as N99, N100, or P100 filtering facepieces, reusable elastomeric respirators with appropriate filters or cartridges, or powered air purifying respirators (PAPR).

This order went into effect on March 17 and will remain in effect until May 1, or until the expiration of the statewide State of Disaster Emergency proclaimed on March 12, relating to COVID-19, whichever comes first.

For more information on OSHA’s respiratory protection requirements for construction, watch their videos in English and Spanish.

If you have questions, please contact Courtney or Jordynn at the KCHBA.

OSHA Injury and Illness Reporting Requirements Last year, OSHA issued new rules on reporting injuries and illnesses on the job site. Many are wondering if these new rules apply to coronavirus.

In short, coronavirus is explicitly not exempt from reporting the way a common cold and seasonal flus are. An instance of on-thejob coronavirus transmission may be required to be reported on the OSHA 300 log or on Form 301.

However, according to attorney Brad Hammock of Littler Mendelson P.C., the specific circumstances spelled out in the rule that require reporting of illness will greatly limit the reporting obligations of home builders.

First, it must be shown that the virus was contracted on the job.

Also, any hospitalizations that occur 24 or more hours after exposure do not need reporting. In the unfortunate event of a death of a worker less than 30 days after contracting the virus on the job, that event would need to be reported. These narrow requirements will probably result in few cases reported by construction businesses.

NAHB is actively monitoring government and public health information on coronavirus and will be constantly updating the Coronavirus Preparedness page on nahb.org.

NAHB Now, March 17, 2020

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Evaluating Your Contracts in the Wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic

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ome builders should expect delays caused by supply chain disruption, workforce unavailability, and even permitting due to shelter-in-place recommendations to stem the spread of COVID-19 caused by a novel coronavirus. Companies should carefully review their contracts now for certain provisions that allow for such delays.

With the spread of coronavirus, businesses may be unable to fulfill pre-existing contractual obligations due to delays in production, shortages of materials, or lack of employee availability due to quarantine or inability to travel due to travel restrictions.

Business restrictions imposed by governments are becoming more commonplace.

One of the principal roles of a commercial contract is to allocate risk between the parties. A force majeure provision allocates risk and provides notice to the parties of events that may suspend or excuse performance under the contract if specified events occur that are beyond the party’s control.

For example, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh suspended all regular construction activity in the City of Boston starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020, and the San Francisco Mayor issued an Order, requiring all individuals anywhere in San Francisco to shelter in place—that is, stay at home—except for certain essential activities and work to provide essential business and government services. Quarantines are resulting in disruptions in supply chains, delaying imported building materials. And slowdown of permit processing due to government office closure or telecommuting might also further impede a builder’s performance under the contract.

A force majeure provision allows a contracting party to mitigate its risk of breach due to events or circumstances it did not cause and could not have anticipated. In addition to allowing a builder additional time to complete the project, it might also allow for termination of the contract if performance is prevented beyond a specified period.

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Contracts Continued from page 5 termine whether they include a force majeure clause or a similar clause dealing with the concept of delays and extensions of time for performance. To avail itself of a force majeure provision, the builder may need to comply with other relevant contractual provisions, such as one requiring the giving of notice to the other party. Failure to provide such notice may constitute a breach of the agreement.

Force majeure events and circumstances may be either: • Natural occurrences • Man-made events or circumstances • What types of events constitute force majeure depend on the specific language included in the clause itself.

Common examples of force majeure events include: • Unavailability of materials • Inclement weather • Strikes • Changes in government regulations • Acts of government agencies or their employees • Acts of God • Any event reasonably beyond the Builder’s control but not caused by the Purchaser A party seeking to rely on a force majeure clause must first establish that the intervening event falls within the contract’s definition of force majeure. Most force majeure clauses provide a list of triggering events. Where coronavirus, or COVID-19, is not captured by a specific or analogous term, it may nevertheless be covered by broader language in the contract. It remains to be seen how courts, arbitration panels, and other tribunals will resolve the issue of whether COVID-19 and the associated impacts, such as quarantine, constitute a force majeure event.

It is critical to understand how your contractual rights can protect your company – now is the time to review key contract and insurance policies, and if you have questions or need advice, contact your local attorney.

NAHB Now, March 19, 2020

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Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City Cancels 2020 Home Show

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he Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City takes great pride in conducting safe community events like the Greater Kansas City Home & Lifestyle Show, originally scheduled to take place at the Kansas City Convention Center March 13 through March 15. In light of the State of Emergency declaration made by Kansas City, Mo., Mayor Quinton Lucas on March 12, the Home & Lifestyle Show was cancelled.

“This is a challenging time for our community,” said Will Ruder, Executive Vice President of the HBA. “As an organization devoted to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve, we feel that it is important to take responsibility during this time of uncertainty by respecting the direction provided by our national, state, and local leadership designed to keep our fellow Kansas City metro residents safe.”

The KCHBA would like to thank everyone who dedicated an enormous amount of time and effort to make the show a success this year.

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Greg Prieb Named to Professional Builders’ Forty Under 40 List

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CHBA is proud to share that Greg Prieb Jr., president of Prieb Homes, was recently named to Professional Builder magazine’s 2020 Forty Under 40 list.

Yet to turn 40 years old, Greg Prieb Jr. has already sustained a track record of success within the home-building industry. After graduating from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a minor in economics, he joined the family business of Prieb Homes.

Having built 270 homes in 2018 and again in 2019, Prieb Homes is not only one of the larger Kansas City building companies in terms of annual revenue and permits, but also one of the fastest-growing companies. As if that weren’t enough, Greg started Prieb Property Management, which has a dozen multifamily projects under construction and will result in 3,500 units available for lease.

ethics and integrity. He also received the Next Generation Award in 2019 from the Home Builders Association.

“This year’s Forty Under 40 class shows that those who adapt to change won’t just survive but will thrive,” Professional Builder said in naming its honorees.

Additionally, the Prieb Family Foundation has raised more than $2 million for local charities.

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Construction Jobsite Safety Recommendations

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he Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) has published guidance for construction employers, employees and contractors on coronavirus exposure prevention, preparedness and response. NAHB is a key member of CISC.

• OSHA Recordkeeping • “Essential” Industry Designations by States with Business Closure Orders Home builders, general contractors, contractors and other companies conducting work on construction job sites are encouraged to download the guidance, customize it for their companies, and distribute or display to workers. Examples of guidance specific to the construction industry include:

The guidance describes how to prevent worker exposure to coronavirus, protective measures to be taken on the job site, personal protective equipment and work practice controls to be used, cleaning and disinfecting procedures, and what to do if a worker becomes sick. The documents are specifically tailored to construction job sites.

• Clean shared spaces such as trailers and break/lunchrooms at least once per day.

The materials include a customizable response plan, notifications for employees, a checklist and quick reference guide, and a toolbox talk for employers. The guidance is organized into sections that include:

• Disinfect shared surfaces (door handles, machinery controls, etc.) on a regular basis.

• Avoid sharing tools with co-workers. If not, disinfect before and after each use.

• Responsibilities of Managers and Supervisors

• Arrange for any portable job site toilets be cleaned by the leasing company at least twice per week and disinfected on the inside.

• Responsibilities of Employees • Job Site Protective Measures • Job Site Cleaning and Disinfecting

Visit kchba.org>News for a link to the guidance.

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Single-Family Housing Starts Up in February, but Challenges Lie Ahead Due to Coronavirus

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otal housing starts decreased 1.5% in February from an upwardly revised January reading to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.60 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development and Commerce Department.

Meanwhile, overall permits declined 5.5% to 1.46 million.

The February reading of 1.60 million starts is the number of housing units builders would begin if they kept this pace for the next 12 months. Within this overall number, single-family starts increased 6.7% to a 1.07 million seasonally adjusted annual rate, the highest level since June 2007. The multifamily sector, which includes apartment buildings and condos, decreased 14.9% to a 527,000 pace.

“Housing starts were strong at the outset of 2020, as builders started production of homes to meet consumer demand at the beginning of the year,” said NAHB Chairman Dean Mon. “While these are solid numbers, the report is backward looking. Challenges lie ahead due to broad economic weakening stemming from the coronavirus crisis.”

“As indicated by some of the softening in builder confidence in March, housing construction faces significant headwinds as we enter the spring season,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “With a rising number of economic sectors on a partial or full pause due to coronavirus mitigation, housing demand and the ability to continue full construction of homes is at significant risk.”

Regionally in February, combined single- and multifamily housing production increased 16.7% in the Midwest and 15.2% in the

South. Starts fell 41.4% in the Northeast and 18.2% in the West.

Overall permits declined 5.5% to a 1.46 million unit annualized rate in February. Single-family permits increased 1.7% to a 1 million unit rate, while multifamily permits decreased 18.3% to a 460,000 pace.

Looking at regional permit data, permits dropped 25.1% in the Northeast, 8.2% in the Midwest, 1.6% in the South and 2.5% in the West.

NAHB Now, March 18, 2020

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Survey: Builders Say Coronavirus Hurting Traffic

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n a survey conducted by NAHB online in late March, 81 percent of respondents said the coronavirus has had an adverse effect on traffic of prospective buyers. The survey, which was publicized in various internal NAHB communications and social media, collected 308 responses between March 18 and March 23. The largest share of responses (51 percent) came from single-family home builders. Two-thirds of the respondents were the owner, president or CEO of their companies.

The survey listed seven possible impacts of the coronavirus and asked if each has so far had a major, minor, or no adverse effect on respondents’ businesses.

The most widespread problem the virus has been causing in the industry, by a substantial margin, is reducing traffic of prospective buyers. A total of 46 percent reported virus-induced traffic reduction to a major extent, and another 35 percent to a minor extent.

Five of the items were clustered in a group having adverse effect (either to a major or minor extent) on 50 to 57 percent of respondents’ businesses: the supply of N95 respirator face masks, how long it takes to obtain a plan review for a typical single-family home, supply of building products & materials, amount buyers are willing to pay for a new home, and how long it takes to obtain an inspection from the local building department.

Willingness of workers to report to construction sites was the least common problem on the list so far, although even that one has had at least a minor negative impact on 42 percent of respondents’ businesses.

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f you are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19 because of your age or because you have a serious long-term health problem, it is extra important for you to take actions to reduce your risk of getting sick with the disease. Here is some guidance from the Center for Disease Control:

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February Building Permits Show Solid Growth

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etro-wide housing single family permits totaled 474 during February—the highest amount since October of last year and 240 more than February 2019, according to statistics compiled by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA). The year-to-date total of 830 is a 77 percent increase over the first two months of 2019. The increase in permit issuance continues to be spread across the eight-county metro region.

Multi-family permit issuance have been active during early 2020, with 819 units permitted. Cities with large multi-family projects are Kansas City in both Clay and Jackson counties and Lenexa.

In single family activity, Kansas City, Mo. tops the most active city list with 133 permits issued, followed by Olathe with 96, Kansas City, Ks/Wyandotte County at 73, Belton at 68, Lee’s Summit with 63 and Overland Park with 51 single family permits.

The events of recent days, however, will affect home building as the Corona virus situation unfolds: “As indicated by some of the softening in builder confidence in March, housing construction faces significant headwinds as we enter the spring season,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “With a rising number of economic sectors on a partial or full pause due to coronavirus mitigation, housing demand and the ability to continue full construction of homes is at significant risk.”

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Residential Building Permit Statistics February 2020 CASS COUNTY Archie Belton Cass County Cleveland Garden City Harrisonville Lake Winnebago Lee's Summit Peculiar Pleasant Hill Raymore Village of Loch Lloyd

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3 1 1 47 5 0 0 0 0 5 62

0 0 0 315 0 0 0 0 0 0 315

3 1 1 362 5 0 0 0 0 5 377

5 6 1 81 6 0 2 0 0 5 106

0 0 0 315 0 0 0 0 0 0 315

5 6 1 396 6 0 2 0 0 5 421

24 0 13 3 0 10 5 10 0 34 0 0 0 99

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 110 0 0 0 0 0 110

24 0 13 3 0 10 5 120 0 34 0 0 0 209

44 0 15 3 0 16 7 21 0 59 0 0 0 165

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 110 0 0 0 0 0 110

44 0 15 3 0 16 7 131 0 59 0 0 0 275

17 0 0 3 2 0 0 22

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

17 0 0 3 2 0 0 22

31 0 0 13 5 0 0 49

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

31 0 0 13 5 0 0 49

4 0 0 6 5 4 15 0 0 52 24 0 0 10 4 0 124

0 0 0 0 0 0 298 0 0 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 327

4 0 0 6 5 4 313 0 0 81 24 0 0 10 4 0 451

5 0 0 17 7 10 33 0 0 96 51 7 0 15 11 0 252

0 0 0 0 0 0 298 0 0 29 0 0 0 67 0 0 394

5 0 0 17 7 10 331 0 0 125 51 7 0 82 11 0 646

Residential Building Permit Statistics

February 2020

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY Basehor Lansing Leav. County Leavenworth Tonganoxie WYANDOTTE COUNTY Bonner Springs Edwardsville KCK/Wyandotte Co MIAMI COUNTY Louisburg Miami County Osawatomie Paola Spring Hill Totals

Single MultiFamily Family Total Units^ Units% Units

S-F Units YTD

M-F Units YTD

Total Units YTD

3 2 8 0 16 29

0 0 0 0 0 0

3 2 8 0 16 29

8 10 12 0 16 46

0 0 0 0 0 0

8 10 12 0 16 46

0 0 34 34

0 0 0 0

0 0 34 34

1 0 73 74

0 0 0 0

1 0 73 74

0 4 0 1 1 6

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 4 0 1 1 6

0 6 0 1 10 17

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 6 0 1 10 17

475

752

1227

830

819

1649

Comparison of Single Family Building Units for Greater Kansas City (Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Wyandotte Counties) Month/Year January February March April May June July August September October November December

2013 273 224 335 444 337 333 409 354 384 369 340 288

2014 287 216 362 439 385 364 375 352 383 468 312 328

2015 240 260 393 437 395 438 399 425 462 459 360 432

2016 274 408 542 523 503 578 494 536 424 466 417 352

Annual Total

4,090

4,271

4,700

5,517

2017 2018 457 463 477 463 571 549 562 564 504 598 567 569 512 485 480 514 514 353 583 485 502 354 468 276 6,197

5,673

2019 2020 234 355 234 475 357 411 391 387 471 429 396 500 410 434 4,654

830

Comparison of Permits By Units Issued Year to Date

2013 - 2020 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

S-F Units 497 503 500 682 934 926 468 830

M-F Units 81 544 316 162 336 0 714 819

Total Units 578 1047 816 844 1270 926 1182 1649

^The Single Family number is units and includes both attached and detached units. %Multi-Family units are in buildings with 5 or more units. # Not available at time of report Permit information reflects the most recent data at time of publication. In order to ensure accurate recording of residential building permit statistics, the HBA may revise monthly and year-to-date figures when updated data is made available. Copyright 2020 Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City. All rights reserved.

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Take Actions to Reduce Your Risk of Getting Sick Continued from page 21

• Clean your hands often.

Watch for symptoms and emergency warning signs:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, or having been in a public place.

• Pay attention for potential COVID-19 symptoms including, fever, cough, and shortness of breath. If you feel like you are developing symptoms, call your doctor.

• If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

• If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately. In adults, emergency warning signs:

• To the extent possible, avoid touching high-touch surfaces in public places – elevator buttons, door handles, handrails, handshaking with people, etc. Use a tissue or your sleeve to cover your hand or finger if you must touch something.

• Wash your hands after touching surfaces in public places.

• Avoid touching your face, nose, eyes, etc.

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest

• New confusion or inability to arouse

• Bluish lips or face

What to do if you get sick:

• Clean and disinfect your home to remove germs: practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces (for example: tables, doorknobs, light switches, handles, desks, toilets, faucets, sinks & cell phones).

• Stay home and call your doctor.

• Call your healthcare provider and let them know about your symptoms. Tell them that you have or may have COVID-19.

This will help them take care of you and keep other people from getting infected or exposed.

• Avoid crowds, especially in poorly ventilated spaces. Your risk of exposure to respiratory viruses like COVID-19 may increase in crowded, closed-in settings with little air circulation if there are people in the crowd who are sick.

• If you are not sick enough to be hospitalized, you can recover at home. Follow CDC instructions for how to take care of yourself at home.

• Avoid all non-essential travel including plane trips, and especially avoid embarking on cruise ships.

• Know when to get emergency help.

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