Good Coronavirus COVID-19 Information Resources for Business

Here is an update from the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade that contains some good information for businesses looking to become better prepared to respond to the current ongoing COVID-19 event. 

 

UP-TO-DATE INFO

Be informed with the most current information on COVID-19 please visit:

• Assessment of the local situation — Vancouver Coastal Health
• Assessment of the global situation — World Health Organization

RESOURCES

Whether it is a public health issue, natural disaster, or other emergencies, it is important to be prepared and ensure you have an up-to-date business continuity and disaster recovery plan. Here are some other resources to assist you in your planning.

Checklists

• Business Preparedness Checklist COVID-19 (GVBOT)
• Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Guides

• Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19(World Health Organization )
• PreparedBC: Guide for Small Business(Government of B.C.)
• Crisis Communications Plan (Canadian Chamber of Commerce)
• Business Continuity & Recovery Plan (Canadian Chamber of Commerce)

Templates and Tools

• PreparedBC: Emergency Plan for Small Businesses(Government of B.C.)
• Coronavirus (COVID-19): Managing the impact on global supply chains (EDC Webinar March 12, 1 p.m.)

Government of Canada COVID-19 Information Service

• Phone: 1-833-784-4397
• Email: phac.info.aspc@canada.ca