See table below for resources.

You may be feeling concerned about the coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19. If so, you’re not alone.

• What is COVID-19?
  Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a type of virus that causes respiratory illness — an infection of the airways and lungs.
  
  
• What are the symptoms?
  Patients with COVID-19 have had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of fever, cough, or shortness of breath — similar to the flu.
  
  
• How does it spread?
  The virus is thought to spread person to person — mainly between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) through tiny droplets made when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It also may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes.
  
  
• How can I protect myself and my loved ones?
  Some people are more vulnerable to the virus, including older adults and people with chronic conditions. But everyone should take steps to protect themselves:
  
  
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Wash your hands with soap and water regularly for at least 20 seconds. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are also effective.
  • Try not to touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.Stay home when you’re sick (except to get medical care). Keep sick children home from school.
  • Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow. Wash your hands afterwards.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Emergency Paid Sick Leave Request Form
(Please contact Human Resources lydia.blednyh@ncire.org or jennifer.yee@ncire.org to submit your completed request form or if you have any questions)

What are the best resources for information regarding COVID-19?

COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus

Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)

EDD Resources

Non Federal Employee Rights

Pay Continuation After Workplace Disruption

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: New Employer Paid Leave Options

Travel During COVID

Payroll Tax Executive Order

Please refer back to this page for the information and resources to help you feel prepared.