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This post on Coronavirus (COVID-19) was originally published on 5 February 2020, and has been further updated on 11 March 2020.

The World Health Organisation has declared that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic in China constitutes a public health emergency of international concern - as of 11 March 2020 it is affecting 119 countries and territories so far. The global number of confirmed cases has surpassed 115,000, including five confirmed cases here in New Zealand.

The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 requires businesses to mitigate health and safety risks and protect their workers from them, so far as is reasonably practicable.

Employers should consider what extra measures you take to protect your employees in a pandemic, and put appropriate plans in place as it may affect your ability to plan your business.

Coronavirus - employers should consider the following:

 

We advise you to closely monitor a trusted source of information about the virus. The Ministry of Health is publishing regular updates in regards to symptoms and health advice here.

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With the impact of coronavirus changing day by day, it is essential to have a plan or framework in place to ensure your organisation can respond quickly if needed.

If you have a pandemic plan already, it is time to dust it off and review?

Or if you would like assistance with this, please contact us.

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