Who says workplace need to get prepare for coronavirus

Many organizations, governments, and health experts are urging workplaces to prepare for the potential impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Here are some notable ones:

1. World Health Organization (WHO): The WHO has issued guidelines for employers to prepare for COVID-19 in the workplace, including measures such as social distancing, travel restrictions, and employee education.
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The CDC has provided guidance for employers on how to prepare for and respond to COVID-19 in the workplace, including strategies for reducing transmission and protecting vulnerable populations.
3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): OSHA has issued guidance for employers on how to protect workers from COVID-19, including measures such as providing personal protective equipment (PPE), implementing social distancing measures, and encouraging sick employees to stay home.
4. International Labor Organization (ILO): The ILO has issued guidance for employers on how to protect workers from COVID-19, including measures such as providing paid sick leave, promoting social distancing, and ensuring access to healthcare.
5. Government agencies: Many government agencies, such as the US Department of Labor, the US Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), have issued guidance for employers on how to prepare for and respond to COVID-19 in the workplace.
6. Professional associations: Many professional associations, such as the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA), and the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), have issued guidance for employers on how to prepare for and respond to COVID-19 in the workplace.
7. Health experts: Many health experts, including epidemiologists, infectious disease specialists, and public health officials, have emphasized the importance of employers taking steps to prepare for and respond to COVID-19 in the workplace.

Some specific quotes from these organizations and experts include:

• "Employers have a critical role to play in preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace." - Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the CDC
• "Preparedness is key to minimizing the impact of COVID-19 on businesses and communities." - Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the WHO
• "Employers should take steps to reduce the risk of transmission in the workplace, including providing personal protective equipment, implementing social distancing measures, and encouraging sick employees to stay home." - OSHA
• "Paid sick leave is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace." - ILO
• "Employers should have a plan in place for responding to COVID-19 in the workplace, including identifying essential employees, developing remote work arrangements, and ensuring access to healthcare." - SHRM

These are just a few examples of the many organizations and experts urging workplaces to prepare for the potential impact of COVID-19.