The Buckeye Valley Family YMCA is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone who enters our doors. There are growing concerns about the potential spread of coronavirus, and in an effort to keep you and your family healthy and prevent the spread of germs, we want to provide you with an important update about how our YMCAs are working to minimize the spread of all viruses, including Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Our alcohol-based hand sanitizer and cleaning products that we use on heavily trafficked areas and hard surfaces in our YMCAs are rated as effective in killing COVID-19.
Our existing routine cleaning processes exceed compliance expectations with the CDC’s recommendations for preventing the spread of viruses, including COVID-19.
As an added precaution, all three Buckeye Valley Family YMCA locations are increasing the cleaning regimen on highly trafficked surfaces throughout their facilities.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
For information about handwashing, see CDC’s Handwashing website.
We will continue to monitor COVID-19 via the Ohio Department of Health and the CDC websites.