[Awclist] FW: Norovirus Preventive Steps

[Mary Scofield]

Mary, Tim
Please post on the awc list
For any of you in the AWC or friends  who are going on a Grand Canyon 
trip anytime in the near future...
There was a recent outbreak of the Norovirus on a Grand Canyon trip and 
wanted to give people a heads up on current posting for preventative steps.
Celia southwick

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*From:* Lynn Hamilton [mailto:gcrg at infomagic.net]
*Sent:* Tuesday, June 12, 2012 3:19 PM
*To:* undisclosed-recipients:
*Subject:* Norovirus Preventive Steps

I have attached a sheet detailing Norovirus preventive steps compiled by 
Marlene Gaither at Coconino County Health.  Please remember that people 
can still be shedding the virus for days after they stop having symptoms.

Another preventive measure which you may already know (it is in the 
COR's but doesn't appear to be in the Non-Commercial Regulations):
/Hand Washing System: If non-potable water is used, the hand wash bucket 
must contain at least 100 ppm of chlorine bleach. Use chlorine test 
strips to determine the chlorine residual in the hand wash water./

And another few suggestions that makes sense:
/Bare hand contact with all ready to eat food such as nuts, cookies and 
other salty snack food should be avoided./

/Set up a separate toilet for those who are ill /

If anyone needs to refresh their memory of the rules to follow for 
sanitation, handwashing, illness reporting, etc..., you can review:
*2012 Commercial Operating Requirements: *
http://www.nps.gov/grca/parkmgmt/upload/2012-final-COR.pdf
*Non-Commercial River Trip Operations: *
http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/Noncommercial_River_Trip_Regulations.pdf/
/

Take all precautions and here's hoping you have a safe, fun (and 
healthy) river season!

Lynn
GCRG
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