The Woodlands

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) – Office Visitor Policy
updated March 18, 2020

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) that is spreading across the country, public health officials in the United States have warned against travel to and from several countries which have been substantially impacted by the virus, and are otherwise recommending restrictions for those who have been exposed to the virus.

In keeping with these public health guidelines, and to ensure the safety of all our colleagues, clients, and visitors in Jones Walker’s offices, the firm has adopted the following visitor policy.

Clients and visitors should refrain from visiting our offices, if:

• They, or a member of their household, have traveled to, from, through, or had a flight layover in:

• • • China
    • Iran
    • South Korea
    • Europe (Schengen Area): Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, San Marino, and Vatican City
    • United Kingdom and Ireland: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland
  • at any time in the past 14 days (current as of March 18, 2020); or 
• They have any reason to believe that they might otherwise have been exposed in the past 14 days; or
• They are exhibiting any symptoms of infection (e.g., fever, cough, shortness of breath or other breathing difficulties).

If you are unable to adhere to our visitor policy, please refrain from visiting our offices at this time. Our partners and employees are working under the same guidelines.

Information about the coronavirus is available on the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention websites.

In addition, guidelines from the President regarding the coronavirus can be found at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/03.16.20_coronavirus-guidance_8.5x11_315PM.pdf