Covid has had such a huge impact on almost every single aspect of our lives. It’s becoming harder and harder to remember a world before covid, masks and lockdowns. The hospitality sector has been hit hard, with closures and restrictions limiting business for prolonged periods of time and many missing out on crucial income to keep them afloat. The global dream is to have everything return back to normal, but it is going to take time, effort and commitment to the cause. Now that hospitality venues are opening again and people are meeting friends and family inside amongst other tables of strangers, the potential for cases to rise again is looming. To help prevent this occurring and stop the spread of covid, here are some measures hospitality businesses should take.
Hand Sanitizer
Everyone has got used to giving their hands a quick spritz every now and then, and many people carry their own hand sanitizer with them wherever they go. But having obligatory hand sanitizer at the front door of the business for customers and staff will help stop them bringing in any covid particles, and other bacteria or germs, into the venue. Before anyone touches anything, have them use sanitizer.
Mandatory Masks
Masks have now become a new form of accessory. You can get all the patterns and colors you could possibly ever imagine to match with any outfit you decide to throw on, from flowers and tie dye to embroidery and gemstones. Many people with covid don’t show any symptoms and if they don’t test, they would never know they have it. That’s why masks are so important for stopping the spread of covid. Obviously, when people are seated, eating and drinking, they cannot wear a mask, but as they enter, leave, or walk around to go to the toilet or pay, masks need to be mandatory.
Regular Testing
As hospitality staff, you are coming into contact with a large number of people every single shift you work. This puts you at higher risk of being in contact with someone that has covid, which is why it is really important to get tested regularly. There are many places to go for covid testing in Los Angeles and being aware that you have it means you aren’t spreading it to your customers and colleagues. You never know who is vulnerable and may be severely affected; going for professional covid testing in Los Angeles will mean you aren’t putting other people’s lives at risk.
Ventilation Systems
One of the ways covid is spread is through particles in the air, which is why people are encouraged to meet outside and in well ventilated areas. To prevent covid spreading, hospitality businesses need to ensure their property is properly ventilated. Make sure all the ventilation systems, including the ones in the bathroom, are in full working order and not being blocked. If you can open windows, do. But if not, keep the ventilation running hours before and after any customers are there to remove any covid particles.
Everyone is eager to get back to normal everyday life, and it is your duty as a hospitality business to help prevent the spread of covid.
