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Article to Read: ATMIA: Cash Is Strong In A Crisis
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the ATM Industry Association was confident that consumers would continue to use and to trust withdrawals from ATMs. Read the article here.
Article to Read: America’s Banks Are Here to Help
Wondering what banks are doing to protect customers? Read the article here.
Article to Read: World Health Organization: We Did Not Say That Cash Was Transmitting Coronavirus
As a member of the Federal Reserve’s Cash Advisory Council, Rochester wanted to share this news story of WHO clarifying media reports about COVID-19 and banknotes: Read the article here.
Latest Update
At this time, Rochester Armored Car is not impacted by the virus. However, there are reported cases throughout the company’s footprint. Rochester continues to be vigilant in taking any preventive steps that help protect employees and customers and prevent the transmission of the virus.
3/20/20 Update
Rochester’s President provides an update to employees and customers. Read it here: Minimize Risk of Coronavirus
3/12/20 Update
At this time, Rochester Armored Car is not impacted by the virus. However, there are reported cases in parts of the company’s footprint, now including Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. Rochester continues to be vigilant in taking any preventive steps that help protect employees and customers and prevent the transmission of the virus.
3/11/20 Update
At this time, Rochester Armored Car is not impacted by the virus. However, there are some reported cases in parts of the company’s footprint, including Iowa and Nebraska. Rochester continues to be vigilant in taking any preventive steps that help protect employees and customers and prevent the transmission of the virus.
3/10/20 Update
At this time, Rochester Armored Car is not impacted by the virus. However, there are some reported cases in part of the company’s footprint, including Iowa and Nebraska. Rochester continues to be vigilant in taking any preventive steps that help protect employees and customers and prevent the transmission of the virus.
Rochester Implements Mandatory Self-Screening Statement for all Visitors and Vendors
Effective today, Rochester implemented a self-screening statement for all visitors and vendors who need access to an office or terminal. The screening asks if the individual has traveled to certain areas impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) or been in close contact with someone who has traveled to those areas. Additionally, it asks the individual if they have had a temperature or any acute respiratory illness symptoms. At this point, any individual answering yes to any one of those questions will not be given access to the office or terminal and alternate meeting arrangements will be made.
Article to Read: World Health Organization: We Did Not Say That Cash Was Transmitting Coronavirus
As a member of the Federal Reserve’s Cash Advisory Council, Rochester wanted to share this news story of WHO clarifying media reports about COVID-19 and banknotes: World Health Organization: We Did Not Say That Cash Was Transmitting Coronavirus
3/3/20 Update
Rochester Takes Steps To Prepare For Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
As we all know the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) remains a concern all over the globe.
Rochester is committed that in the event of pandemic we will fulfill the critical vendor role our company plays in protecting our employees’ health and safety as well as limiting the negative impact to our customers. With this in mind,our business continuity plan is in place and we have adopted the ‘Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist’ developed by Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Our plan includes strategies at the branch and corporate level.
We continue to follow the CDC closely and suggest our employees and customers also follow the rapidly evolving situation at www.cdc.gov.
Should we be notified of a confirmed case of Coronavirus (employee or customer) we will track the necessary monitoring and support contingency emergency action as set in our emergency plan.
Rochester is included in all notices and conference calls with the Cash Product Office of the Federal Reserve in reference to this important topic as well. So far, we have experienced no impact from this virus.
