Coronavirus: News + Updates
The Coronavirus continues to make its way across the globe. As many of us are trying to keep an eye on the impact, it is a good time to think through potential risks for you and your organization. We owe it to our customers, employees, and communities to ensure health and safety in our business practices.
Here are five steps you can do this week:
- Determine supply chain disruption risks
- Reeducate employees on preventing virus spread
- Review and revise cleaning schedules for common areas
- Work with local health professionals
- Communicate promptly
Additional Resources
Additional Links + Resources
In an attempt to provide our economic leaders with the most current and accurate information possible, the IEDA wanted to share the following information. Today Governor Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation regarding COVID-19. This allows access to the additional federal resources and helps Illinois prepare, but is not intended to cause alarm. As many of you are individuals who others may seek out for information, we wanted to be sure you were equipped to handle those questions with the most reliable and accurate information available.
Pritzker Announces Stay at Home OrderGovernor Pritzker’s Press Release (3/9/2020)
Illinois Economic Development Association (IEDA): Illinois COVID-19 Information
Center for Disease Control (CDC): Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
Center for Disease Control (CDC): COVID-19 Information for Travelers
Center for Disease Control (CDC): Preventing Spread in Communities
World Health Organization (WHO): Basic Protective Measures Against COVID-19
World Health Organization (WHO): Getting Your Workplace Ready for COVID-19
World Health Organization (WHO): Phishing Emails & Scam Alert
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH): Press Releases (All)
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH): Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Frequently Asked Questions
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Key OSHA standards for COVID-19
Monitoring Map – Coronavirus COVID-19: Global Cases by Johns Hopkins CSSE
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA): Coronavirus Supply Chain Update
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Disinfectants to Use Against COVID-19
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR): Resources for Illinois Residents and Licensees Impacted by Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Illinois Department of Insurance: Insurance Information Updates for COVID-19 Adjustments
City of Chicago: COVID-19 Updates
Dupage County Health Department: Corona Information: Risks & Tips
Food & Drug Administration: Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
US Department of Homeland Security: Identifying Critical Infrastructure During COVID-19
Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF): Coronavirus Tracker
OSHA: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
As the COVID-19 health crisis impacts global supply chains, IMEC is stressing the importance of having a plan in place prior to disruptions to your supply chain. The following checklist can help your company react to and prepare for disruptions.
Download the Supply Chain Disruption Planning ChecklistDownload the COVID-19 Checklist
IMEC Corona Blog
IMEC Mitigation Checklist
Webinars Available for On-Demand Viewing + Additional Resources
Webinar Resources:
The Coronavirus/COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Efforts Webinars addresse the virus’s ability to impact your current business operational model and offers easy-to-implement strategies to guide you through this time of uncertainty. IMEC and Capjem provide the resources introduced in the live webinar.