How We Are Navigating Coronavirus / (COVID-19)
The Notary Loan Signing Agent Event of the Year is less than a few months away and we are so excited to help you learn new skills to take your business to the next level. Of course, the main topic from all of the major news outlets isn't Loan Signing System's conference, it's Coronavirus.
And because we want to ensure the health and safety of all of our students and attendees, we gathered information from the Center for Disease Control, World Health Organization, and renowned health experts so you can be safe, healthy, and feel confident attending the event.
And because we want to ensure the health and safety of all of our students and attendees, we gathered information from the Center for Disease Control, World Health Organization, and renowned health experts so you can be safe, healthy, and feel confident attending the event.
Loan Signing System Conference is Going Ahead as Planned
Loan Signing System continues to monitor the coronavirus/COVID-19 situation closely.
Ensuring the safety of all of our students at the event is our #1 priority. Meaning, it is my goal to uphold the success, health, safety, and wellbeing of you and your loved ones as best I possibly can.
My team and I are monitoring the progression of this situation and following the advice of the CDC, World Health Organization, and State and Local Government officials.
As of right now, there are no travel restrictions or bans on gatherings scheduled for late May. And seeing as the LSS Conference is still a few months away, we have not made any definitive decisions as to whether or not plans to continue our event will change. Of course, though, we will always act in accordance with the recommendations of health professionals.
If holding the 2020 Conference appears to be too high of a risk for attendees in a few months time, we will adjust our schedule accordingly. For now, we are simply taking it week by week, in solidarity with the rest of the world during this period of uncertainty.
I can assure you that you will be notified of any news from Loan Signing System in a timely and efficient manner.
Additionally, we wanted to provide some helpful information for you as a notary loan signing agent as you visit clients and go on loan signing appointments.
Ensuring the safety of all of our students at the event is our #1 priority. Meaning, it is my goal to uphold the success, health, safety, and wellbeing of you and your loved ones as best I possibly can.
My team and I are monitoring the progression of this situation and following the advice of the CDC, World Health Organization, and State and Local Government officials.
As of right now, there are no travel restrictions or bans on gatherings scheduled for late May. And seeing as the LSS Conference is still a few months away, we have not made any definitive decisions as to whether or not plans to continue our event will change. Of course, though, we will always act in accordance with the recommendations of health professionals.
If holding the 2020 Conference appears to be too high of a risk for attendees in a few months time, we will adjust our schedule accordingly. For now, we are simply taking it week by week, in solidarity with the rest of the world during this period of uncertainty.
I can assure you that you will be notified of any news from Loan Signing System in a timely and efficient manner.
Additionally, we wanted to provide some helpful information for you as a notary loan signing agent as you visit clients and go on loan signing appointments.
It is important to remember that there are no travel restrictions within the U.S. and the CDC has posted the following:
The CDC does not recommend canceling or postponing travel to destinations with level 1 travel notices because the risk of COVID-19 is thought to be low.” ~Center for Disease Control
At the World Health Organization press conference, Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated:
Our greatest enemy right now is not the virus itself. It’s fear, rumors and stigma. And our greatest assets are facts, reason and solidarity.” ~World Health Organization
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And Dr. Lisa Lockerd Maragakis, senior director of infection prevention at Johns Hopkins, stated:
As of Mar. 11, 2020, the flu is showing much more of an impact on Americans than COVID-19." ~Senior Director of Infection Prevention at Johns Hopkins
What We Are Doing About It
Demand for Loan Signing System Conference remains strong with over 500 signing agents ready to take their businesses to the next level and a growing waiting list of signing agents wanting to do the same!
We’re following the recommendations of scientific and health agencies when making determinations regarding operations and precautions around the 2020 event. Based on all of the data, the risks of catching this virus remain very low.
You’ve probably heard about some event cancellations, but most of the cancellations have been where there is a good chance for an international audience. The vast majority of trade shows are taking place as planned. And Loan Signing System's conference is limited to United States residents only.
Despite what the experts above have said, as an added precaution, we are implementing a number of additional safety measures:
We’re following the recommendations of scientific and health agencies when making determinations regarding operations and precautions around the 2020 event. Based on all of the data, the risks of catching this virus remain very low.
You’ve probably heard about some event cancellations, but most of the cancellations have been where there is a good chance for an international audience. The vast majority of trade shows are taking place as planned. And Loan Signing System's conference is limited to United States residents only.
Despite what the experts above have said, as an added precaution, we are implementing a number of additional safety measures:
- You’ll see signs everywhere to wash your hands! This is the CDC's #1 prevention recommendation.
- There will be sanitizing and disinfection materials for us all around the venue.
- We plan to work with the venue to ensure a thorough cleaning program across all high-volume areas.
- All microphones will be cleaned and disinfected after every use.
- We advise that if you are feeling sick, that you stay at home.
- We’re recommending that you practice the fine art of fist bumps vs shaking hands (see below)!
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Advice From Renowned Best Selling Author, Dr. Gundry
To help you learn more on how you can protect yourself from this and other illnesses, here is a resource from the renowned best-selling author, Dr Gundry.
Here Are Dr. Gundry's Comments and Recommendations from the Podcast:
What is Coronavirus?
- 1:30 - “Well, number one, this is not a bacteria like the plague bacteria. This is a virus and it’s exactly like other viruses that you’re well aware of. For instance, influenza, the flu, is also caused by a virus. This particular virus is a cousin of other previous coronaviruses.”
- 4:31 - Most People Seriously Impacted Already Have Underlying Diseases: “This virus does appear to be mild in its usual presentation… they may feel like they have a cold, they may feel a little achy, they may have a cough or runny nose. Now, in extreme cases, most of the people who are being affected already have other underlying diseases, like chronic lung disease.”
What Can You Do to Avoid Getting Coronavirus?
- 11:57 - Your Immune System Was Built to Defend Against Viruses: “Here’s the deal. Your immune system is really good at handling any virus as long as you have a functioning intact microbiome.”
- 13:15 - Reduce/Eliminate Sugar: “The best thing you can do to make sure your immune system doesn’t work properly is to eat sugar or things that turn into sugar, because sugar suppresses the immune system better than almost any other thing that you can do… so the more you stay away from sweets, cookies, crackers, cereals, candy, during this season, the better off your immune system is going to be.”
- 17:09 - Take Vitamin D: “Number one, you’ve got to make sure you have adequate levels of vitamin D3. The average person should take a bare minimum of 5,000 international units of vitamin D a day. A paper written from the University of California, San Diego a few years ago, after extensive research into humans, thinks that the average American should take 9,600 international units of vitamin D3 a day to have adequate levels of vitamin D.”
- 19:31 - Take Vitamin C: “Now, the second thing you can do, and this actually hearkens back to Linus Pauling’s research. Linus Pauling is the famous vitamin C doctor. He won two Nobel prizes in physics. But he believed, and there’s very excellent evidence that IV vitamin C is one of the most effective combatants against viral illnesses…. Now, you’re not going to get IV vitamin C before you go on a trip, or take it on the airplane. So what I recommend is one of two things. Either take time to release vitamin C capsules. They’re readily available. I like a thousand milligrams twice a day. But if you don’t have that, go to any drugstore, any health food store, get the chewable vitamin C tablet. They come in 500 milligrams. Chew 500 milligrams of vitamin C at least four times a day… just carry a bunch of vitamin C tablets with you and chew them every four hours and you’ll be just fine.”
- 20:59 - Eat Mushrooms or Mushroom Capsules: “Third, mushrooms are some of the best ways to activate your immune system to activate killer cells, which are white blood cells that will go after viruses. Consider getting yourself some mushroom capsules. That’s another great way of adding another layer of defense.”
- 21:24 - Get Direct Sunlight: “Lastly, sunlight is one of the best ways to generate vitamin D in your bloodstream, the active form. So whatever you do, get yourself a half an hour exposure to sunlight wherever you are. That’s one of the best tricks. Yeah. So if you think that you’re getting effected with a virus, whether it’s the flu, whether it’s the coronavirus, this is exactly what I would recommend to you.”
- 31:41 - Utilize a Sauna: " Heat activates what are called heat shock proteins, which I’ve written about and talked about. So yeah, a sauna is actually a great way to go."
How Can You Protect Yourself From Coronavirus While Traveling?
- 15:31 - Try to Get a Window Seat on an Airplane: “Are there things you can do on the airplane? Interesting study shows that people on the windows seats are actually the least susceptible to contacting some airborne illness while on an airplane, which makes a lot of sense because the farther you are from traffic going back and forth down the aisle, and the air circulation is actually the poorest on the window seats, so you will get less of the ventilation effect. Now, don’t make a mad dash for the window seats, please. But I frequently try to travel whenever I can, control my seating assignment with a window seat for that reason and that reason only.”
- 16:19 - Wash Your Hands: “Hand washing is still the number one recommendation from the CDC. That and that alone will fix most of the problems.”
Should You Cancel Travel or Cancel Plans to Attend a Conference?
- 14:00 - No Need to Cancel Travel Plans: “I recently interviewed Dr. Mark Hyman, my friend on my podcast, and he and I agree, certainly, it’s time to cancel plans to go to China, or South Korea, or Milan, or Northern Italy where these outbreaks are intense. Should you cancel plans to go visit your friends or relatives in the United States? Absolutely not. Well, for instance, I’m planning to be in Paris and the South of France next month. I have no plans to cancel my trip even though the South of France is quite near to Italy.”
- 27:24 - No Need to Cancel Conference Plans if in a Low Impact Area: “If you’re going to an area that has not seen this virus, you don’t have to not cancel your plans.”
Now, we're not doctors, but Dr. Gundry provides some great advice.
We will continue to monitor the Coronavirus situation given that the information provided in this article is constantly changing. Always consult your medical professional regarding your specific medical situation and regarding supplements to take.
We will continue to monitor the Coronavirus situation given that the information provided in this article is constantly changing. Always consult your medical professional regarding your specific medical situation and regarding supplements to take.
Sources:
Dr Gundry Podcast - https://drgundry.com/dr-gundry-talks-coronavirus/
Johns Hopkins Coronavirus vs the Flu - https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/coronavirus-disease-2019-vs-the-flu
CDC Travel Recommendations for Watch Level 1 Locations - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/faqs.html
Science Alert Opinion on Reaction to Coronavirus - https://www.sciencealert.com/infectious-disease-researcher-explains-why-the-coronavirus-is-bringing-out-the-worst-in-us
Effects of Saunas on Your Immune System - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3916915/
Johns Hopkins Coronavirus vs the Flu - https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/coronavirus-disease-2019-vs-the-flu
CDC Travel Recommendations for Watch Level 1 Locations - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/faqs.html
Science Alert Opinion on Reaction to Coronavirus - https://www.sciencealert.com/infectious-disease-researcher-explains-why-the-coronavirus-is-bringing-out-the-worst-in-us
Effects of Saunas on Your Immune System - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3916915/
