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Although there is still much to learn, The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention state that “Current evidence suggests SARS-CoV-2 [the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19] may remain viable for hours to days on surfaces made from a variety of materials” (2020). Therefore, whilst good hand hygiene practice is crucial to stopping the spread, so to are effective surface cleaning methods. With many businesses returning to work, including non-essential retailers, and some schools …

With the government set to start outlining our county’s exit strategy from the COVID-19 lockdown, many businesses will need to plan how best to return to a more “normal” form of operation. One of the many things they will need to consider is the impact of the pandemic on its workers. Writing for The Guardian, Robin McKie states that the “grim message” from psychologists is that “many people in Britain are likely to suffer from physical and mental problems for several years after the COV …

In 2015, Bill Gates, presented a TED Talk on the implications of a global unpreparedness for the next pandemic. During the talk he stated that “The failure to prepare could allow the next epidemic to be dramatically more devastating then Ebola” (2015). However, Gates’ warning of a lack of preparedness is not new. For decades, science journalism and popular science literature has been littered with articles and publications that warn of the dangers posed by a global pandemic. Writing fo …

As Covid-19 continues to impact the operational functionalities of businesses across the UK, and Easter adds extra delays to the shipping of goods, we feel that it is our duty to ensure all customers have the most up to date information regarding our status. Therefore, we ask that you all continue to read the update below.CommunicationAll staff will continue to handle calls until the close of business today, with lines reopening again on Tuesday 13 April at 9am. Due to the Easter break, we …

As Covid-19 continues to impact the operational functionalities of businesses across the UK, we feel that it is our duty as a considerate supplier of essential goods to continue updating customers on our operational status. For all the latest information, please read below.CommunicationAll staff continue to handle calls while working from home. Due to the volume of calls we are receiving, delays are likely. If you are unable to get through on the telephone, we recommend sending an email t …

As part of our continued attempt to keep customers updated on the status of operational services throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, please read the latest information below.CommunicationAll staff are now able to handle calls while working from home. However, due to the high volumes of calls being received, delays are still likely. If you are unable to get through on the telephone, we recommend sending an email to your sales representative, or to sales@sohocommercial.com.CollectionsStrict, …

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect business operations across the world, SOHO Commercial would like to update you on our response to the situation, what this means for the service we provide, and how this will affect the customer.Communication Over the weekend, our I.T. support team successfully completed the work necessary for all staff to handle calls while working from home. Whilst this is good news, we still expect some delays to calls being answered. We apologise for the in …

In an ever changing situation that has affected businesses globally, we understand your concerns regarding Covid-19 and the impact it may have on our ability to ship products from our distribution centre. In a bid to allay any fears or concerns regarding our operation and expedition of orders, we would like to update you with the latest information on how our service is being impacted by Covid-19 and Government advice.Communication Our I.T. Support team have been working extremely hard …

The message to “wash your hands” has been constantly repeated since the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak. Undertaken on a daily basis, often without thinking about it, hand washing is the most effective weapon we have with which we can protect ourselves and others during the Covid-19 crisis. However, how many of us actually consider how thorough our hand washing practices are and how it can affect the spread of infections?What Impact Does Hand Washing Actually Have?In an article writte …

As the situation surrounding Covid-19 evolves, so to does the impact on businesses and the public. In a bid to ease minds, and provide as efficient service as possible, we aim to publish daily updates to ensure our customers are informed of the current status of SOHO Commercial, how we are enacting on Government advice and NHS guidelines, and what this means as for you we move forward. The following post contains the latest information regarding communication channels, despatch and the …