In an effort to increase social distancing as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Food Handler Safety Training Card (Health Card) program is suspended until May 1, 2020. Food Handlers will not be required to have their cards with them and new employees or employees that need to renew their cards will be able to temporarily work without cards.

Second, the following link provides guidance regarding COVID-19:

https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=[UNIQID]&u=c57252bd0877c3ce1e7797a20&id=08107708dd)  https://mcusercontent.com/c57252bd0877c3ce1e7797a20/files/df4da898-4d6f-4c27-967d-cd010b228b12/snhd_foodestablishmentguidance.pdf.

We are following guidance from the CDC and FDA in addition to state government officials in all aspects of COVID-19. We are encouraging food establishments to practice food safety as usual with an emphasis on handwashing, cleaning and sanitizing.

Lastly, the SNHD has established an information line for COVID-19 and any questions specific to COVID-19 may be directed to SNHD at 702-759-INFO (x4636) Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.