Message of 03-03-2020
You may be worried about the spread of the new Corona virus (SARS-CoV-2) in Europe. There is no reason to panic and you can safely drop by for a treatment or participate in massage workshops. But take some precautions into account. I do that as well.
What precautions do you take with a normal massage?
I attach great importance to personal hygiene, especially when I massage someone, so that I stay healthy and my clients are not at risk of infection. For that reason I always shower before a treatment and wash my hands with soap before and afterwards. I also use a finger condom if necessary (eg with anal massage). I always have disinfectant gel at hand to remove any bodily fluids from myself or the client. And I advise clients to reschedule their appointment if they have a fever or other flu symptoms. In addition to this usual hygiene, no extra precautions are required for the prevention of the Coronavirus.
What precautions are taken at massage workshops?
At the workshops and meetups that I organize, we have taken the necessary precautions. Agreements had already been made to ensure good hygiene:
- We ask the participants to shower beforehand and to cut their nails.
- Always sit / lie on the same screen during the workshop.
- All linen that is present is always washed at a minimum of 60 degrees Celsius.
To prevent the spread of the new Coronavirus, largely the same measures and agreements apply that we made earlier in the workshops to prevent STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) and all viruses that can cause flu and colds. This is in accordance with the advice of the RIVM (See: https://www.rivm.nl/coronavirus/covid-19).
These are the measures that apply at meetings:
- Wash your hands with soap and water before and during the break.
- Cough and sneeze in the inside of your elbow.
- Use a tissue paper and / or disinfectant (especially if you come into contact with your own or others' body juices).
- In case of fever, cough and flu-like symptoms, we ask you to cancel in time and stay home, especially if you have recently been traveling.
Sufficient clean linen, bottles of liquid soap and disinfectant are available at every workshop. And we help remind everyone of these agreements. I hope to meet you again soon at one of the many great workshops. You can find the data in the Meetup groups below.
