As global concerns are on the rise, and in light of
yesterday's news of the first presumptive case of Coronavirus
in Atlantic Canada, employers in this region should consider how to
respond if the Coronavirus presents within the workplace.
What is Coronavirus?
COVID-19, commonly referred to as Coronavirus, is a virus which
may cause symptoms ranging from those normally associated with the
common cold to severe respiratory illness. Health Canada advises
that symptoms may not present for 14 days following an
individual's exposure to the virus. Some individuals with the
Coronavirus may remain asymptomatic. Others may experience fever,
coughing, difficulty breathing, or pneumonia. In a vulnerable
population, resulting infections may be fatal. Coronavirus may be
spread from an infected person through respiratory droplets when
coughing or sneezing, or close and prolonged personal contact. The
virus may also be contracted where an individual touches something
with the
