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 Coronavirus

AKSM Media’s Center for COVID-19 Response

Coronavirus Overview

What is COVID-19?

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus. The disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. You can protect yourself by washing your hands frequently, avoiding touching your face, and avoiding close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are unwell.

How does COvid-19 spread?

Coronavirus disease spreads primarily through contact with an infected person when they cough or sneeze. It also spreads when a person touches a surface or object that has the virus on it, then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth.

 Coronavirus and AKSM Media

total Cases at AKSM Media: 0
Reported cases: 0 | active cases: 0 | recovered cases: n/a

AKSM Photography: outdoor aPPOINTMENTS ONLY | AKSM Film Studios: closed | AKSM Touring: Closed | AKSM News: Essential staff Only

Due to the Coronavirus' (COVID-19) recent impact on our community, AKSM Media has decided to take certain measures in order to maintain a healthy environment for our team, talent members and our clients. AKSM Media will be closed effective Monday, December 7, 2020; with some operations hoping to resume beginning Monday, January 7, 2021 if it is deemed safe to resume. We are working and taking our lead directly from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and CDC. During this period AKSM Media’s Executive Team will be able to assess the situation and its impact on our team.

AKSM Media continues to stay aware of the latest information from public health professionals from World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), State Department, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health to ensure we are aware of the most recent updates on the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The health and safety of our talent, clients, staff and team is our main priority.

While the total number of coronavirus cases in the United States remains relatively small, experts expect this number to grow as testing increases and more individuals seek care. Currently, the key recommendations from public health agencies to prevent the spread of coronavirus are regular, thorough, hand-washing and that symptomatic individuals remain home rather than going to a public place.

AKSM Media has implemented or planned the following to increase awareness and protect our community:

  1. Making touch-points a high priority for cleaning

  2. Outfitting key areas with disposable disinfectant wipes to sanitize desks, tables, and technology tools between uses

  3. Placing hand sanitizers throughout buildings, buses and vehicles and encouraging their regular use

  4. For those team members that are currently serving our International Offices and/or have future travel scheduled; all travel, teams and shows outside of North America are currently suspended until further notice

  5. Appearances by talent at domestic events in the United States have been canceled due to crowd concerns

  6. Ceasing of all non-essential operations

  7. Closure of all photography sessions

We are monitoring the State Department’s Travel Advisories and lean on the in-country host recommendations. Currently, the CDC has recommended against nonessential travel. We will closely monitor travel recommendations and share updates if the situation changes.

 Coronavirus Updates