NSA is watching for developments in the news, and not only for things that affect tax and accounting professionals. As a professional society, and as individuals, we are concerned for our communities, families, clients, and one another. in this blog post, we would like to share some resources that may help keep you informed and prepared as the situation continues to evolve.
Here are some basic steps for protecting yourself that we adapted from the World Health Organization's list:
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and/or hand sanitizer.
- Maintain social distancing: stay about 3 feet away from someone who is coughing or sneezing).
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth-they are areas where a virus can easily enter your body.
- Practice respiratory hygiene: cover your mouth with your elbow, or a tissue, when you cough or sneeze. Be sure to immediately discard the tissue and wash your hands.
- If you experience trouble breathing, have a cough, or a fever, seek medical help immediately.
- If you don’t feel well, stay at home.
- Stay informed. Seek out information from reliable sources for updated information on preparedness, exposures in your area, and topics that may affect you directly (like travel restrictions).
More tips and information can be found at the links we've assembled here.
World Health OrganizationCoronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the publicTravel AdviceCenters for Disease ControlCoronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) this page also links to an excellent how-to for keeping your homes, schools, and establishments safe, as well as updates on the current situation
Live Science links to state and local health departments.
We encourage our members, those who are not yet members, and the public to stay informed, keep a clear head, and act accordingly. NSA will continue to update our blog with information as it becomes available.