{"id":134,"date":"2020-03-13T17:19:46","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T17:19:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/?p=134"},"modified":"2020-03-13T17:31:05","modified_gmt":"2020-03-13T17:31:05","slug":"english-ivys-has-upgraded-safety-codes-and-procedures-in-response-to-the-coronavirus-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/english-ivys-has-upgraded-safety-codes-and-procedures-in-response-to-the-coronavirus-threat\/","title":{"rendered":"English Ivy&#8217;s Has Upgraded Safety Codes and Procedures in Response to the Coronavirus Threat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"background-color:#f3fdf2\" class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size\">Below is an important message regarding enhancements made to our internal safety codes and cleaning procedures in response to the current Coronavirus threat. We hope this gives you confidence in our commitment to protecting you, and encourages you to continue being a valued guest of English Ivy&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"902\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coronavirus-Indianapolis-Indiana-1.jpg\" alt=\"Downtown Indianapolis Eatery\" class=\"wp-image-140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coronavirus-Indianapolis-Indiana-1.jpg 902w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coronavirus-Indianapolis-Indiana-1-300x88.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coronavirus-Indianapolis-Indiana-1-768x226.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><figcaption>English Ivy&#8217;s is Fully- Equipped and Prepared to Protect Our Guests.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Our Valued Guests,<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The safety and well-being of our staff and guests are of paramount importance to us. So, we are closely monitoring the developments and information surrounding the spread of the Coronavirus, and are actively taking extra precautions to ensure our restaurant is fully-prepared for any potential threat. As a rule, we follow a meticulous cleaning and sanitizing regiment every day, as we take deep pride in maintaining a clean and safe workplace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\">Here are the precautionary steps we\u2019re taking in addition to our standard cleaning program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u2705 In hourly rotations, we are using disinfectant on high-traffic\nsurfaces and areas in both the dining room and the kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u2705 We are making sure that all service tools, such as pens, menus, and check presenters, are disinfected between each use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u2705 We are sourcing and providing hand sanitizers for guest use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our staff continues to be thorough and thoughtful about frequent hand washing and sanitizing. Those good habits have been in place since the beginning, and will be upheld with extra vigilance during this current time of concern. Furthermore, we have spoken in depth with our team about the virus, including how it\u2019s transmitted and common symptoms. Our existing policy prohibits employees from coming to work sick, and you can rest assure that this policy will continue to be enforced moving forward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While we understand and share the concern about this virus,\nplease know that we are taking every precaution to protect both staff and guests,\nwhich mean you can have confidence in the safety of English Ivy&#8217;s. We hope that\nthis explanation about our new, strict internal safety code puts your mind at\nease, and doesn\u2019t stop you from supporting your local, favorite Downtown Indianapolis\npub and eatery! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>We Wish to See You All Soon!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions regarding our recent news, menus, events, specials, or business hours, please feel free to <strong>contact us directly at 317-822-5070<\/strong>, anytime. Please continue to visit our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"website (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">website<\/a> blog page every other week for new posts regarding our business and operations. We graciously thank you all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Indianapolis-Bar-Restaurant-e1559833427419-1024x497.jpg\" alt=\"Bar Restaurant Downtown Indianapolis 317-822-5070\" class=\"wp-image-20\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Indianapolis-Bar-Restaurant-e1559833427419-1024x497.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Indianapolis-Bar-Restaurant-e1559833427419-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Indianapolis-Bar-Restaurant-e1559833427419-768x372.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Call 317-822-5070 to Hear Our Specials!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Below is an important message regarding enhancements made to our internal safety codes and cleaning procedures in response to the current Coronavirus threat. 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