Message #60739

[countrigal]

Well, I must say that the VA in the US has taken this idea to the extreme (and that is either good or bad).  We just had a meeting for everyone in the building, and everyone was handed an "emergency kit" "only to be used in case of a flu pandemic".  This "kit" includes Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, what I consider a painter's mask (the little paper mask that fits over your nose and mouth) and that's about it.  We're to keep it at our desk, and pull it out and use it when told to.  Interesting concept... but come on.  Also feel like we're back in elemetary school -- signs are posted everywhere to remember to wash your hands -- to run them under running water for a minimum of 15 seconds with soap to ensure all the germs are washed away.  Just seems a little over-the-top, but what do I know?  But on top of this emergency kit, we have the traditional emergency recall policies in case of terrorists and such, which includes natural disasters and now health pandemics.

CountriGal
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