What to Know about COVID-19 In Your Community
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NOW, ALL LIVING HUMANS ARE FACING AN UNPRECEDENTED CHALLENGE WITH THE CORONAVIRUS. JUST MONTHS AGO, PEOPLE WERE LIVING NORMAL LIVES, AND NOW, ALMOST ALL NATIONS ARE IN AN EMERGENCY. LOCAL AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS ARE TAKING MEASURES TO MITIGATE THE SPREADING OF THE VIRUS. IN THIS CONTEXT, YOUR RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY IS ALSO INVOLVED IN THIS RESPONSIBILITY.
Likewise, many industries and businesses around the world are reducing their operations because of the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). On the other hand, many HOAs are urging their residents to follow the protocols of the World Health Organization (WHO). Among these recommendations, social distancing is one of the most critical guidelines.
CORONAVIRUS: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SELF-ISOLATION According to the World Health Organization, the COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a new type of coronavirus. Now, there is no proven cure for this disease, and it requires hospitalization when symptoms get worse. It is important to note that most people infected with the new coronavirus experience mild to moderate respiratory illness, and they do not need special treatment. However, elderlies and patients that suffer from previous health issues such as cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory conditions, diabetes, and cancer are at risk of suffering serious complications.
DISTANCE FROM ANYONE WHO IS SUFFERING FROM ILLNESS SYMPTOMS Now, according to the WHO guidelines, it is crucial to maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance from anyone who is suffering from illness symptoms such as coughing or sneezing. This measure is imperative since people that cough or sneeze spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth.
HOAS AND CONDOS BOARD MEMBERS RESPONSIBILITIES HOAs, Condos, and other community associations are involved in daily responsibilities, and Covid-19 is a new challenge regarding those responsibilities. Many residential communities have closed environments and they are prone to the spread of this virus. In this sense, boards must encourage residents to take preventive measures.
THIS SOCIAL DISTANCING ALSO INVOLVES THE POSTPONING OF HOA MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS, AS WELL AS SEARCHING FOR OTHER WAYS FO COMMUNICATION. ON THE OTHER HAND, IT IS NECESSARY TO BE MORE RIGOROUS WHEN CLEANING COMMON AREAS SUCH AS ELEVATORS. IN THIS REGARD, BOARDS MUST KNOW IF THE CONTRACTORS ARE PREPARED TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH RISKS OF THIS DISEASE. IN THE SAME WAY, IT IS NECESSARY TO CLOSE COMMON FACILITIES SUCH AS GYMS OR POOLS
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