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Coronavirus: UPDATE

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As coronavirus continues to affect the entire country, it is more important now than ever to continue to follow all social distancing guidelines and take measures to keep both you and your family safe during this time.

A great resource to see data and statistics concerning the coronavirus is The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. You can view your individual state, as well as our country as a whole.

As social distancing drags on, however, some people are asking why it is necessary. The difference between coronavirus and something such as the seasonal flu is that many people have full or partial immunity to the flu virus because they have had it before or were vaccinated against it. Far more people are vulnerable to coronavirus, so it has many more targets of opportunity to spread. That is why distancing is important, as it gives the virus less opportunities to travel.

According to estimates by the University of Washington Institute for Health Metrics and evaluation (IHME), social distancing is working, and the curve is flattening. While once estimating well over 100,000 deaths in the United States by August 1, the IHME model now predicts just over 61,000. This stark difference in magnitude of tragedy highlights the importance of taking social distancing measures seriously, as we have seen their effectiveness in lowering projections.

What can you do to continue to slow the spread of coronavirus? The White House, with the help of some of the nation’s top doctors, has published, “30 Days to Stop the Spread.” This article outlines the steps you can take to keep yourself and others safe during the COVID-19 pandemic such as, if you feel sick, stay home, and do not go to work. Contact your medical provider immediately.If your children are sick, keep them at home, and contact their Pediatrician as soon as you can. If someone in your household has tested positive for coronavirus, keep the entire family at home for a minimum of two weeks. The elderly population is especially at risk and should stay at home and away from other people. If you are a person with a serious underlying health conditions that can put you at increased risk, stay at home and away from other people.

As the curve flattens and signs of progress against COVID-19 become more evident, Americans must resist the impulse to ease social-separation measures at the first glimpse of that progress. State government and public health leaders warned on Thursday that premature loosening of guidelines could lead to a second wave of infections.

The ideal goal in fighting a pandemic is to completely halt the spread. However, in the case of the coronavirus, slowing the spread is important. This reduces the number of cases that are active at any given time, which in turn gives doctors, hospitals, police, schools and vaccine-manufacturers time to prepare and respond, without becoming overwhelmed.

What We Are Doing at Greene & Phillips
We understand that car accidents and other injury events do not practice social distancing. Even during a pandemic, people are injured daily and need help. Greene & Phillips remains open during this time to continue to serve both new and existing clients. In order to effectively and safely serve our clients, we are taking the following measures:

Our office is utilizing every digital method available to us to handle as many aspects of a case digitally as possible. This includes obtaining digital signatures, sending pictures of documents, and meeting with clients using platforms such as Zoom or FaceTime. When clients do visit our office, we are able to meet them where they are with curbside service for document drop-off, pickup, and signatures. Each of our attorneys and staff members have access to disinfectants, hand sanitizer, and gloves to keep our clients safe when personal interactions do occur. By utilizing the power of the internet and the ingenuity of our amazing staff at Greene & Phillips, we are able to ensure that your case never misses a beat.

If you have been injured, we are still available to help. Give our office a call at (251) 478-1115 to speak with someone about your case. If you own a business, your business insurance may include a Business Interruption policy. If your business has been affected by the coronavirus and you want to speak with an attorney regarding Business Interruption Insurance, give us a call at (251) 478-1115.

Handling Your Case During Coronavirus

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At Greene & Phillips, the safety of our clients, staff, and vendors have been, and always will be top priority. As our nation faces the coronavirus, it is important that we all understand the best ways to stay healthy. We have compiled a list from resources such as the Red Cross, the CDC, and other top medical and media outlets in order to educate and best prepare you as we continue to face coronavirus.

Here are some useful, practical tips for stopping the spread of COVID-19:

Practice social distancing by keeping at least 6 feet away from others if you must go out in public. Stay connected with loved ones through video and phone calls, texts and social media. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Good examples of social distancing include taking a walk around the neighborhood, doing some yard work, reading a book inside, calling your friends, or FaceTiming your family. Bad examples of social distancing include having visitors outside of your immediate family, attending any large gathering, using mass transit, or having sleepovers.

Handwashing is one of the most effective ways to guard against the coronavirus. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after being in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. Did you know that the average person touches their face nearly 15 times per hour? Limiting contact between your face and hands is a major part of keeping the virus out of your nose and mouth.

Clean and disinfect household surfaces daily and high-touch surfaces frequently throughout the day. High-touch surfaces include phones, remote controls, counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, keyboards, tablets and bedside tables. There is research that suggests that the virus can persist for even a few days on some surfaces, so cleaning surfaces regularly should be a priority.

Keep a set of disinfectant wipes or a bottle of hand sanitizer in your car. This will allow you to quickly sanitize your hands after visiting the grocery store or other location where your hands may have become dirty. Frequently wipe down surfaces in your car such as your steering wheel or door handles.

If you go to the grocery store, consider wearing a pair of gloves or disinfecting your shopping cart with wipes. Be sure to immediately wash your hands both when you arrive home and after you have put all of your groceries away.

If receiving deliveries such as packages or food, consider unboxing the food or item outside your house. Do not take packaging into your house, as it may have traces of the virus still present on its surface.

What We Are Doing at Greene & Phillips

We understand that car accidents and other injury events do not practice social distancing. Even during a pandemic, people are injured daily and need help. Greene & Phillips remains open during this time to continue to serve both new and existing clients. In order to effectively and safely serve our clients, we are taking the following measures:

Our office is utilizing every digital method available to us to handle as many aspects of a case digitally as possible. This includes obtaining digital signatures, sending pictures of documents, and meeting with clients using platforms such as Zoom or FaceTime.

When clients do visit our office, we are able to meet them where they are with curbside service for document drop-off, pickup, and signatures.

Each of our attorneys and staff members have access to disinfectants, hand sanitizer, and gloves to keep our clients safe when personal interactions do occur.

By utilizing the power of the internet and the ingenuity of our amazing staff at Greene & Phillips, we are able to ensure that your case never misses a beat.

If you have been injured, we are still available to help. Give our office a call at (251) 478-1115 to speak with someone about your case.

If you own a business, your business insurance may include a Business Interruption policy. If your business has been affected by the coronavirus and you want to speak with an attorney regarding Business Interruption Insurance, give us a call at (251) 478-1115.