Rising Coronavirus Exposure to Plumbers in Tallahassee, FL

Tallahassee, Fla. – Starting around the time of January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) started planning and monitoring for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, where at the time it was primarily known to be in China. Coronaviruses mutate from animal form to human form rarely, which is what is believed to have occurred this year. COVID-19 is highly transmissible and can cause respiratory illnesses as well as death in some extreme cases. One occupation that is not thought to be affected, but certainly is, are the plumbers in Tallahassee, FL.

There are some implications that plumbers may take that can assist them in staying safe through this virus. As discovered in China, COVID-19 can be spread through the use of sanitary drainage systems. The virus is present through many different sections of water, so as plumbers, they need to be aware that the virus may be present in any of the sections they are working with. Plumbers must be efficient in the use of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that they are provided such as a full-face mask, safety glasses, and gloves.

Plumbers work on a daily basis in environments with fecal matter and many pathogens remain present in the environments as well. Taking precautions to ensure that they do not come in direct contact with any contaminated water or matter is of good practice, especially with the COVID-19 outbreak.

For any workers that present symptoms of this virus, such as dry cough, fever or shortness of breath, they are asked to not come into the realm of others and to ensure they are tested for COVID-19. Plumbing companies in Tallahassee, FL are one of the most at-risk occupations that may not be seen as a high risk but are.

For more information on plumbing and the COVID-19 virus, contact Mr. Rooter Plumbing in Tallahassee at (850) 273-5665 or visit them online at www.mrrooter.com/tallahassee.