COVID-19 Signage in Baltimore, MD

What is COVID-19?

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) defines COVID-19 as “disease caused by a respiratory virus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in December 2019. COVID-19 a new virus that hasn’t caused illness in humans before. Worldwide, COVID-19 has resulted in thousands of human infections, causing illness and in some cases death. Cases have spread to countries throughout the world, with more cases reported daily.” As of March 28th, 2020, there were nearly 1,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maryland, according to reports by the state health department and CBS Baltimore.

How does COVID-19 affect businesses in Baltimore, Maryland?

In an effort to “flatten the curve” and protect vulnerable populations, Governor Larry Hogan has implemented a number of anti-pandemic protocols to reduce “community spread,” including social distancing, self-isolation, and mandated closures of non-essential businesses. Additionally, Governor Hogan requested a Major Disaster Declaration from the federal administration, which was approved on March 26th.

Any businesses that remain must implement anti-pandemic protocols defined by the Maryland Department of Health, which include installing COVID-19 signage as needed.

What is COVID-19 signage?

The term “COVID-19 signage” refers to any signs used to communicate or enforce anti-pandemic protocols, such as:

• Increased hand washing, particularly when entering the premises
• Limiting the number of people allowed in store at once
• Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol if soap and water are not available
• Covering your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, your sleeve or your elbow
• Avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth
• Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces using standard cleaning practices
• Avoiding close contact with people (i.e. social distancing)

“COVID-19 signage” may also refer to any signage used to explain service disruptions, new hours of operation, and other pandemic-related changes.

At Baltimore Signs and Graphics, COVID-19 signage comes in any shape, color, or size. Everything is completely customizable, so it’s easy to create “on-brand” signage in any style.

Free COVID-19 signage quotes

Looking for COVID-19 signage to keep customers informed of business changes and anti-pandemic protocols?

Call 410-877-6011or visit the Baltimore Signs and Graphics website to book online and begin a completely “contactless” design process.