CDC guidelines could change daily office life amid the coronavirus
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated reopening recommendations on its website this week that could lead to changes to modern office life amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The guidelines include wearing face coverings at all times, temperature and symptom checks for employees upon arrival and separating workspaces by 6 feet inside the office. If desk separation isn't possible, the CDC recommends installing plastic shields around workspaces.
The recommendations also extend to common areas such as break rooms and cafeterias. The CDC urges employers to block off these shared spaces and replace communal office perks like coffee makers and snack bins.
"Replace high-touch communal items, such as coffee pots, water coolers, and bulk snacks, with alternatives such as prepackaged, single-serving items," the guidelines say.
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