Update to 13.05.2020

What is Covid-19 and how does it spread?

Covid-19 is a respiratory virus which is primarily transmitted from infected people to others who are in close contact. The primary route of transmission is through respiratory droplets from the infected people, for example through:

• droplets of saliva, coughing and sneezing;
• close personal contact (for example, handshakes;spending time with other people in closed spaces without a distance of 6 feet or 2 meters for more than 15 minutes);
• through the hands, for example, touching your mouth, nose or eyes before washing your hands.

How long does Covid-19 stay on surfaces?

Preliminary information suggests the virus may survive from several hours up to 8 days. However, this aspect is still under study. Simple disinfectants can kill the virus, making it no longer able to infect people, for example, disinfectants containing alcohol (ethanol) or chlorine (bleach). Always remember to disinfect frequently used items (your mobile phone, earphones or microphone) with a cloth dampened with alcohol or bleach-based products (following the manufacturer’s instructions).

Who are the people most at risk?

Older people, pregnant women and people with pre-existing medical conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease or diabetes and individuals with a weakened immune system (due to congenital or acquired disease or to immunosuppressive treatment, transplant recipients) appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus.

How will Masseria della Volpe prevent the spread of the Covid-19?

Masseria della Volpe is the perfect place for a safe and quiet holiday. It stands on the top of a hill property surrounded by 15 hectares of land, partly cultivated with organic vegetable garden, citrus grove and vineyard, where you can freely walk or cycle. Washing and disinfecting your hands is the primary way to prevent infection, for this reason hydroalcoholic solutions will be available in the entrance of each area, such as reception, private rooms and restaurant. In addition, we will also recommend you to wash your hands often and properly with soap and water for about 60 seconds, then dry well. Rooms and indoor areas will be sanitized everyday using ozone-based cleaning products and high- level disinfectant products. Our staff will be ready to strictly follow the reporting WHO guidelines. In order to contrast virus spread, our restaurant Codarossa will not serve buffet breakfast, but our guests will have a menu in their room, so that they will be able to choose whatever they like for breakfast and inform the reception. For lunch and dinner, when guests arrive at the hotel, they should inform the reception about the time they would like to enjoy their meals. Our restaurant Codarossa, as well as Masseria della Volpe, is plenty of space, so we will arrange everything keeping the safe distancing measures among people and making your stay truly relaxing. All accesses to the rooms are meters away from each other, and you can access them directly from our gardens or yards. Masseria della Volpe has no hallways, so people do not risk to meet, if not intentionally. Our pool bar, next to the outdoor swimming pool 25 sq. m., is surrounded by greenery, far away from the restaurant, and it benefits of comfortable chairs under the olive trees. Our guests will be able to appreciate the quiet of the hotel and enjoy a safe location, respecting the rules.