Staying safe and well has never been more important!

With the reports of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) seemingly affecting many areas across the globe, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is giving clear advice that prevention is better than cure for COVID-19, and other illnesses that can be kept at bay by taking some simple, yet effective, steps.

For businesses, universities, schools, hospitals, care homes and other organisations that share a common space, there are some extra steps that you can put in place to help individuals understand what they can do to keep the spread of germs to a minimum. With hand sanitisers, face masks and gowns being in short supply, we have a few suggestions when it comes to hygiene products so act quickly and keep safe.

Promoting Awareness

Knowledge is power, consider showcasing the WHO lead advice when it comes to Coronavirus on travel, hand washing and avoiding close contact that is in-line with your company’s brand and tone of voice. Displaying this in communal areas on one of our Mosquito Banners will get the message out there and ensure you’re meeting your duty of care as an employer.

Guides for children in schools, nurseries and other public settings can be personalised to help them understand the importance of washing their hands. Designing your own colouring book will help them learn what they should be doing, keeping kids entertained while doing so will help them to retain this important information. 

Advice from the NHS

NHS guidance has advised regularly washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, always wash your hands after going outside and cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.

We have several solutions available that will enable you to meet these guidelines but also dispel some of the panic by being able to add your own design to the advice being given.

Keep it to yourself

With wider health and well-being concerns also needing consideration, promote the resources that you have available by making small changes to the habits of your teams and culture of communal areas.

	Push Clean Wipes are a great give away for staff, clients and visitors alike. Cloths made from natural bamboo fibres are compressed into the handy travel sized 35mm diameter container. The wipes are kept dry in the centre of the container with an anti-bacterial cleaning solution on the outside portion of the container. By simply pressing the centre of the container, the solution is released and the unfolded 22x24cm sized wipe is ready to use!
Our AntiBug® range includes products such as mouse mats, pantone matched mugs and bottles or standard pad-printed stock colours and are perfect to give to staff as re-useable and useful products. With great branding areas, you will be leaving a clean impression on your staff and guests. This is because the specialist surface starts to fight germs as soon as they come into contact with the product and have been clinically proven to kill 99.99% of harmful bacteria within a 24 hour period. What’s more, AntiBug® products can withstand repeated cleaning cycles whilst maintaining antibacterial effectiveness. The controlled release of the active ingredient provides maximum long term activity.
	Metal straws are not only on the forefront of minimising single-use plastic, but it also ensures that you keep out of contact when using communal drinkware. This travel handy set includes a reusable stainless steel drinking straw, cleaning brush and microfiber pouch.
Bring your own lunch in our lunch box with air-tight lid. Made from PP on the outside, and stainless steel on the inside, not only will you be able to save money on those meal-deals, but you can also ensure your delicious creations are kept fresh and free from cross contamination.
	Personal travel kits need not just be used for when you’re flying off on holiday or business. With three spray bottles, a pipette, spatula and two round containers in one compact case, you can use your favourite products on the go.

Screen Cleaners for each member of your team give them the chance to take control of their work space and ensure the equipment they’re using is clean.
	Our Vogue Biofree Ballpen has an additive built into it to provide continuous antibacterial and anti-fungal protection, cleaning the pen of microbes as you use it. Great for give aways, but also for those that work in public settings like banks, hospitals, or gyms.
Wellbeing handy cans can be branded with your advice on how to keep coronavirus at bay, and support your message by containing hand sanitiser, hand cream, lip balm, energy sweets and tissues.

Thinking forward for those working from home

Develop flexible resourcing plans to ensure that your organisation can continue to function in case of any shortages from Coronavirus. Thanks to modern technology, most people are able to work from home. Make sure they are well equipped with a company branded mouse and keyboard. You can also ensure they are kept secure with branded webcam covers and your data is protected on a USB memory stick.

Extra ideas

Forehead Thermometer	Timer – count to 20 when washing!	Waste bag dispenser	Smart phone cleaner