For Oil Workers Serving On Petrobras Platforms, Learn About the Coronavirus Prevention Measures At Airports

As A Safety Measure Against The Coronavirus, Petrobras Also Suspended Audits, Technical Visits, And Managerial Visits To Company Units

Rules for facing the coronavirus in Macaé were discussed on Monday morning (16) by Petrobras, the city’s mayor, Dr. Aluízio, along with representatives from hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, and companies. On the agenda to combat COVID-19, they talked about the spread of the disease and the main personal hygiene measures.  Petrobras Confirms Employee Infected With Coronavirus

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The Brazilian state-owned oil company Petrobras has been adopting preventive measures to address the coronavirus. In the meeting, nurse Elisabeth Rodrigues Pereira, a representative of Petrobras’ health department, suggested creating a committee with the main objective of monitoring the evolution of the disease in the country and around the world.

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“We suspended travel abroad, including all scheduled training, and exceptions must be approved by a director, after evaluation by the health department. Travel within the country has also been suspended, with only priority trips that cannot be resolved by video or phone being maintained. In-person meetings, events, and emergency simulations with more than 20 people are suspended”, said the nurse.

As a safety measure, Petrobras also suspended audits, technical visits, and managerial visits to company units.

Daniele added “At all airports used by our offshore units, temperature checks of employees are being conducted before boarding, and a questionnaire will be applied”.

Measures To Address The Coronavirus In Macaé

A new meeting took place yesterday (16) at 8:30 am in the auditorium of the University City, where joint rules for shopping malls and restaurants were defined.

A Coronavirus Patient Screening Center has been created at the Dr. Jorge Caldas Health Center in Macaé, designated as a unique measure to address the disease.

So far, 13 suspected cases of coronavirus infection have been recorded, with ten patients awaiting results and three ruled out.

With the decree made by the mayor of Macaé, such as the suspension of classes in public and private schools, about 100,000 people no longer need to transit through the streets.

To complete, the mayor requested that people postpone events, avoid crowds, gyms, and other places with more than 100 people, as often, a carrier of the coronavirus may not present symptoms but can still transmit the disease.

For The Control And Combat Of The Coronavirus, Hygiene Habits Must Be Reinforced, Check Below How To Prevent Contamination.

First and foremost, the best way to prevent is to wash hands frequently, use 70% alcohol gel, and not share utensils, says Daniela Bastos, manager of the Epidemiological Surveillance Division.

According to the executive, the use of masks is only for people who show symptoms of the disease. Avoid kissing, hugging, maintaining a distance of one meter, using tissue paper when coughing, covering the mouth and nose, and, when sneezing, using the forearm.

Daniela explains that the capacity for contagion is very high. For every person with the disease, three are infected with the virus, but the mortality rate is higher among people aged 60 to 80, with cardiovascular problems, cancer, hypertension, and others.

“For the hotel industry, we advise wrapping bed linens without contact with the staff. It should be washed at 60 degrees Celsius, and cleaning should be damp, with a wet cloth, avoiding vacuum cleaners; surfaces should be cleaned with sodium hypochlorite or 70% alcohol”, Daniela stated.

Those who want more information can contact the Epidemiological Surveillance Division at the numbers 2763-6332 and 2763-6330, extension 2010.