A new respiratory virus has emerged – Coronavirus which is sickening hundreds of people in China and has also caused some deaths. The virus originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan and quickly spread throughout China and other countries in Asia like Thailand, Japan, South Korea & Taiwan.

What is coronavirus?

Coronaviruses are types of viruses that typically affect the respiratory tract of mammals, including humans.

Symptoms

A coronavirus causes symptoms like-Stuffy nose

• Stuffy nose
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Breathing difficulties

Transmission

Coronaviruses can spread in the following ways:

• Coughing and sneezing without covering the mouth can spread the virus in air.
• Touching or shaking hands with a person who is infected with the virus can pass the virus from one person to another.
• Making contact with a virus contaminated surface or object and then touching your face can spread the virus.
• Sometimes, coronavirus may also spread through contact with faeces.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR WORKPLACE READY - YOUR ROLE AS EMPLOYER

The WHO is still considering whether to label this a “public health emergency of international concern”. But, as a responsible Employer, HR or Admin of a Company, it is your duty to make your workplace ready for the pandemic.

Steps you can take -

• Communicate  -
  
  • Be sure to convey accurate information to the workforce.
  • Circulate guidelines on preventive measures that employees can implement on their own.
  • Special leave policies can be incorporated for sick employees to prevent the spread of virus.
• Prepare a safe workplace  -
  
  • Incorporate Good washroom and workplace hygiene policies.
  • Disinfect the workplace on regular basis.
  • Maintain good indoor ventilation.
  • Ensure sufficient supply of personal protective equipments like N95 Masks, Infrared Thermometer, Dual Active Ingredient Hand Sanitizers, Gloves, Disinfectants etc.

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