Note to Our Visitors Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Protecting the health of our clients, personnel and families during this challenging time remains our number one priority. We have developed the following protocols for visitors in our offices and for planned events based on the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization, the International SOS and local health authorities in cities where we have offices.
Effective immediately, we are requiring that visitors and clients scheduled to attend any events or meetings in our offices refrain from entering our offices or attending firm-sponsored events if any of the criteria below pertains to them:
- If they or someone in their household have traveled to, from, or through any Level 3 countries, or were on a cruise ship in the past 14 days;
- If they have been notified by anyone that they may have been in contact with someone who may have been exposed to COVID-19; and/or
- If they are sick or exhibiting any symptoms associated with COVID-19 (e.g., fever, cough, shortness of breath, etc.).
Effective immediately, we are also asking that all other visitors abide by the following:
- If you get sick with fever (100.4°F/38°C or higher), cough, or have trouble breathing, please refrain from visiting our office or otherwise meeting with any of our employees.
- Limit visits to our office to only those where it is absolutely necessary to meet in person, limit the time of any necessary visits and limit the number of people in any in-person meetings.
- When possible, lease keep a distance of approximately six feet from any other person – e.g., consider sitting across the conference room table, rather than next to each other.
As a reminder to all of our visitors, please also continue to practice the following habits to avoid the contraction and passing of the virus:
- Avoid contact with anyone sick.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. It is especially important to clean hands after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Soap and water should be used if hands are visibly dirty.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth and face.
- Avoid handshaking.
While prioritizing the health and safety of our clients, personnel and their families, we are also committed to maintaining uninterrupted business operations across the firm, and to delivering the level of service you have come to expect and value.