COVID-19

In an effort to reduce the spread of the virus and maintain the health of my clientele and myself, I will be temporarily closing.

Massage is a service that involves close human contact and even with all the proper precautions, I feel I would be putting myself and clientele at potential risk. The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America — 15 Days to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and their statement that all states need to interpret the new COVID-19 guidelines as rules further supports my decision.

HOW COVID-19 SPREADS:
· There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

· The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.

· The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.

. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).

. Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

· These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

FROM THE NIH:

According to a new study from National Institutes of Health, CDC, UCLA and Princeton University scientists in The New England Journal of Medicine. The scientists found that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was detectable in aerosols for up to three hours, up to four hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard and up to two to three days on plastic and stainless steel. The results provide key information about the stability of SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19 disease, and suggests that people may acquire the virus through the air and after touching contaminated objects.

CLEAN YOUR HANDS OFTEN:

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

· If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.

· Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

· Wipe down or spray your phone, keys, credit cards, doorknobs, car steering wheel, and anything else you touch regularly.
AVOID CLOSE CONTACT:

· Avoid close contact with people who are sick

· Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.

I encourage everyone to stay abreast of White House and CDC updates and recommendations. Our elderly and high-risk population do not deserve to get sick and potentially die due to ignorant or careless actions of others. I appreciate and value all you as clients and understand many of you will be disappointed. I do sincerely apologize for any inconvenience; however, believe our health comes first always. Stay vigilant and pull together as a community during these unprecedented times.

I will be keeping a close eye on the progression of the President’s and the CDC guidelines and will update this page accordingly.

For now, as of March 18, 2020, I plan to be closed for the next 15 days, reopening April 2nd, 2020.

Warm regards,
Rachel