H1N1 VIRUS OUTBREAK INFORMATION

The concern surrounding the potential H1N1 virus outbreak, how to appropriately respond to it as an organization, and ensuring employee safety are of the utmost importance.  The information provided on this web page is intended to serve as a communication tool for EMCBC employees to gain up-to-date Federal, DOE and EMCBC information concerning pandemic issues.


Current EMCBC Pandemic Action Level

Level 1: Small clusters of human to human transmission. Low virulence (symptons similar to seasonal influenza). Community incidence or site absenteeism about 10 percent.


Current EMCBC Actions

EMCBC actions include review and update of the EMCBC:

  • Employee Emergency Contact List
  • Essential Functions
  • Continuity of Operations and Pandemic Plans
  • DOE-Flex Implementing Procedure, including having all staff assigned to a Situational or CERG Telework Agreement
  • IT capabilities
  • Human Resource flexibilities, policies and procedures, including those on pay, leave and benefits
  • Travel provisions, including potential restrictions on travel to and from affected regions
What EMCBC Staff Can Do

There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs . Take these everyday steps to protect your health:

  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are spread this way.
  • Avoid close contact with sick people.
  • If you get sick with influenza-like symptoms, stay home from work and contact your personal physician and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them