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ARTICLE · 13 FEBRUARY 2020

Coronavirus In Canada – What You Need To Know, Now!

Many Canadians will recall the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak of 2003.

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Many Canadians will recall the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak of 2003. Now, some 17 years later, we are faced with yet another highly-contagious and potentially deadly respiratory virus – novel Coronavirus. Having spread to more than 27 countries, the World Health Organization declared it a global health emergency on January 30, 2020.

The media has been littered with stories about how to recognize the symptoms and warnings of potential risks. The question remains – what can we do to protect our workplaces?

Be Prepared

While the world struggles to grapple with this novel and deadly emerging virus, employers can take the following steps to prepare and protect their employees and workplaces and limit their own liability:

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