Monthly Archives: March 2020

COVID Information Resource Center

March 17, 2020

Allied Personnel Services’ offices are open!  We are available Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm by appointment only.  You can call or text us at 610.821.0220 (Allentown) or 610.253.9779 (Easton), send an email to info@alliedps.com, or apply online.

Information for Employees

Information About COVID

Unemployment Compensation Information:  Pennsylvania

Unemployment Compensation Information:  New Jersey

Covid Alert PA App

Information for Businesses

CDC Guidelines for Businesses and Workplaces

Process to Reopen Pennsylvania

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Information for New Jersey Businesses

 

COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR THE LEHIGH VALLEY

coronavirusIf you do not have a regular health care provider, or if your provider is unavailable:

COVID-19 Patient Facing Hotline @ 1-888-402-5846, option 3.

The Lehigh Valley Health Network can perform testing for COVID-19, but other causes for respiratory tract infections must be investigated in addition to COVID-19.  Several sites are currently available for testing, if further evaluation is needed.

Local Health Bureaus should be called if there is reported contact with COVID-19.

Allentown Health Bureau:  610-437-7760

Bethlehem Health Bureau:  610-865-7083

The Pennsylvania Department of Health:  1-877-724-3258

 

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

March 15, 2020
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The health and well-being of our employees, clients, and our community are important to us. While many questions regarding the novel coronavirus remain unanswered at this time, there are practical, common-sense ways for you to take care of yourself, protect others, and monitor the latest developments.
Based on guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Allied recommends that employees:
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick
  • Avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Stay home when they are sick
  • Cover their cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe
  • Not wear a face mask unless they show symptoms of respiratory illness, including COVID-19
  • Wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing (if soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol)
  • Follow guidelines in CDC’s Travel Information – Travelers Returning from High Risk Countries.
To learn more about the novel coronavirus and keep up with the latest developments, see the About Coronavirus Disease 2019 and CDC’s Frequently Asked Questions and Answers webpages. For information about handwashing, see CDC’s Handwashing website.