NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The AT&T building in downtown Nashville briefly closed Monday for a deep cleaning due to COVID-19, a.k.a. the new coronavirus.
According to a memo taped to the front door of the building by CBRE Property Management, they were "notified by Nashville-Metro Public Health Department of a confirmed case of COVID-19 by an occupant of 333 Commerce Nashville, TN." The note continued that they may need to "temporarily close the building for unknown period of time for thorough cleaning."
CBRE Property Management released the following statement:
“After consultations with Nashville-Metro Public Health Department, 333 Commerce remains open to tenants and their visitors. As the property manager, we are working closely with building ownership to take appropriate steps to address the COVID-19 situation, including additional communication with our tenants and additional cleaning measures consistent with health department best practices.
The health and well-being of the people who work at or visit 333 Commerce is our most important priority. We continue to monitor the situation closely, and we will do everything we can to support and maintain a safe work environment.”
On Sunday, Nashville leaders announced the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Davidson County. Two others have been confirmed in Tennessee: one in Williamson County and another in Shelby County.
The CDC says patients confirmed to have the 2019-nCoV reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough, and shortness of breath. At this time, the CDC believes symptoms could appear as soon as two days after exposure, or as long as 14 days.
They're also suggesting "common sense" prevention methods, including washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, and staying home when you are sick.
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What is COVID-19 (a.k.a. the new coronavirus?)
According to the World Health Organization, coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. Examples include the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV)and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans. COVID-19 stands for "Coronavirus disease 2019," which is when this strain of the coronavirus was discovered.
What are the symptoms?
The CDC says patients confirmed to have the 2019-nCoV reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with:
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Or at least two of the following symptoms:
- Fever
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
At this time, the CDC believes symptoms could appear as soon as two days after exposure, or as long as 14 days.
Prevention
The CDC is recommending "common sense" measures such as:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
