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CDC expands definition of who is a ‘close contact’ of an individual with covid-19

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The updated guidance which health departments rely on to conduct contact tracing, now defines a close contact as someone who was within six feet of an infected individual for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period, according to a CDC statement Wednesday.

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/10/21/coronavirus-close-contact-cdc/

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Mike Cockerham

TWU Local 591 Safety Coordinator

TWU AD System Safety Chairman

951-318-7062

m.cockerham@local591.com

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How to Select, Wear, and Clean Your Mask

• Have two or more layers of washable, breathable fabric
• Completely cover your nose and mouth
• Fit snugly against the sides of your face and don't have gaps

COVID-19 Update: FDA Warns Consumers About Hand Sanitizer Packaged in Food and Drink Containers

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https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/covid-19-update-fda-warns-consumers-about-hand-sanitizer-packaged-food-and-drink-containers

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'Is There a Right Way to Use Antibacterial Wipes?

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Not using them correctly may not kill any germs. Follow instructions on all labels.

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https://blogs.webmd.com/public-health/20200731/is-there-a-right-way-to-use-antibacterial-wipes

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Mike Cockerham

TWU Local 591 Safety Coordinator

TWU AD System Safety Chairman

951-318-7062

m.cockerham@local591.com

Work safely…You may not get a second chance!

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Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome 

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a condition where different body parts can become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal organs. Children with MIS-C may have a fever and various symptoms, including abdominal (gut) pain, vomiting, diarrhea, neck pain, rash, bloodshot eyes, or feeling extra tired. We do not yet know what causes MIS-C. However, many children with MIS-C had the virus that causes COVID-19 or had been around someone with COVID-19.

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Dear Local Presidents:

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) weakened its COVID-19 guidelines this week. The sudden and controversial change says that people recently exposed to COVID-19 do not have to be tested if they are asymptomatic. This is a dangerous revision, since about 50 percent of COVID-19 transmissions happen before symptoms begin, when people may be most contagious.

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Health officials in several states – including Florida, Texas, Arizona, Illinois, California, New York, and New Jersey – are refusing to follow these new, lower testing standards. The Infectious Disease Society of America and the American Medical Association (AMA) have demanded that the CDC issue an immediate reversal.

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If your employers try to change COVID-19 testing protocols because of the new CDC guidelines, we urge you to push back to ensure the safety of our membership. Contact your division if you need assistance and advice.

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The new weak guidelines are at:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/testing-overview.html

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The old stronger guidelines are at:

https://web.archive.org/web/20200820045121/https:/www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/testing-overview.html

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Stories from Fox News and CNN are linked below for additional information.

Fox: “Several states not adhering to new coronavirus testing guidelines from CDC,” https://www.foxnews.com/health/states-not-following-new-coronavirus-testing-guidelines-cdc

CNN: “CDC was pressured 'from the top down' to change coronavirus testing guidance, official says,”. http://www.cnn.com/2020/08/26/politics/cdc-coronavirus-testingguidance/index.html.

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In Solidarity,

John Samuelsen      Alex Garcia     Jerome Lafragola 

                  Curtis Tate          Mike Mayes

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Download:
CDC COVID19 Guidelines 08282020.pdf

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CDC : How to Select, Wear, and Clean Your Mask

:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html?deliveryName=USCDC_2067-DM36401

Everyone,

We’ve been talking about this the last couple of weeks on the long-term effects of COVID-19 and how important it is to protect yourse lf and others. Article below.

They Beat Covid, But Debilitating Effects and Economic Costs May Linger for Years

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-24/covid-s-lingering-malaise-adds-to-35-trillion-economic-cost?utm_campaign=news&utm_medium=bd&utm_source=applenews

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Mike Cockerham

TWU Local 591 Safety Coordinator

TWU AD System Safety Chairman

951-318-7062

m.cockerham@local591.com

EPA to OK American Airlines Use of Surface Coating to Fight COVID-19

https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2020-08-23/epa-to-ok-american-airlines-use-of-surface-coating-to-fight-covid-19

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Cotton mask or neck fleece? Check out how effective different kinds of masks are

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2020/08/17/face-masks-what-makes-some-better-than-others-against-covid-19/3387740001/?for-guid=6e1ebc06-6730-11ea-9fd1-12fc8e80256f&utm_source=usatoday-Daily%20Briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=narrative&utm_term=article_body

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CDC: Frequently Asked Influenza (Flu) Questions: 2020-2021 Season

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/season/faq-flu-season-2020-2021.htm

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Duration of Isolation and Precautions for Adults with COVID-19

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/duration-isolation.html?deliveryName=USCDC_2067-DM35559

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New guidance document from AIHA – Reducing the Risk of COVID-19 Using Engineering Controls.

AIHA Guidance Document_Reducing the Risk of COVID-19 Using Engineering Controls 2020.pdf

For more information:   https://www.aiha.org/

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Mike Cockerham

TWU Local 591 Safety Coordinator

TWU AD System Safety Chairman

951-318-7062

m.cockerham@local591.com

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Everyone,

Over several months, the Association along with other Unions have stated that management has been giving our members inaccurate information. The Quick Reference Guide (QRG) was originally designed as a source for quick reference information for our members and management. I was just advised that the Quick Reference Guide to Top Team Member Questions went live (link below) this morning.

The Safety team is currently working on a communication campaign for frontline leadership. The Corporate Safety managers in the field will review with their Ops leaders and encourage leaders to:

1. 1. Where the Top Team Member Questions / Quick Reference Guide is going to be located (link below)
   2. Helping leadership in familiarizing themselves with the questions
   3. How to assist team members with obtaining the answers  

https://newjetnet.aa.com/docs/DOC-38970

Mike Cockerham

TWU Local 591 Safety Coordinator

TWU AD System Safety Chairman

951-318-7062

m.cockerham@local591.com

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When You Can be Around Others After

You Had or Likely Had COVID-19

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/end-home-isolation.html?deliveryName=USCDC_2067-DM33441

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TOS 2001-02 Coronavirus.pdf

OSHAFS-3747.pdf

health-guidelines-maintenance-crew-1.pdf

Coronavirus Disease 2019 Factsheet.pdf

List N Products with Emerging Viral Pathogens AND Human Coronavirus claims for use against SARS-CoV-2Date Accessed 03262020.pdf

TOS 1807-03 Injury Prevention Bulletin - Mastinox 6856K.pdf

mql_sars-cov-2_-cleared-for-public-release_2020_03_25.pdf

CDC Essential-Critical-Workers_Dos-and-Donts.pdf

2020-04-14 National Sign On Letter.pdf

591 Safety Concern Report.pdf

CDC - Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Facility.pdf

NGA-Report-2 Roadmap to Recovery .pdf

2020-04-21 The COVID19 Every Worker Protection Act Fact Sheet-1.pdf

Dr. HOWARD.COVID.19.NSC.30.April.2020.pdf

NIOSH_Disinfectants used against viruses 062420.pdf

AIHA Guidance Document_Reducing the Risk of COVID-19 Using Engineering Controls 2020.pdf