How do I protect my
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from infectious disease?

What is a Business Continuity Plan?

Business continuity planning(BCP) is the process of creating systems of prevention and recovery to deal with potential threats to a company. In addition to prevention, the goal is to enable ongoing operations before and during execution of disaster recovery.

Carrier Free Health provides simulation tools to help assess your businesses threat level, and estimate a timeline your company has to respond. These user-generated reports provide insight and metrics which prove useful within your companies Business Continuity Plan(BCP).

  • Canadian Government Response

    The Canadian Government has advised that employers should prepare for increases in absenteeism due to illness among employees regarding COVID-19

    Employers should access their business continuity plans, which should include a plan for how to maintain key business functions if faced with high absenteeism. Consideration should also be given to the need for cross-training personnel to function in key positions. This is an important element of Business Continuity Planning.

    Source: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Canada’s response

    To help your company understand your prospective absenteeism rates, please see our simulation tools.

  • Ensuring economic resilience

    PM announces $82 billion in economic aid

    • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an additional $82 billion in relief measures to offset the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, including $27 billion in direct support for workers and businesses. The relief package represents more than 3% of Canada’s GDP.
    • For Canadians without paid sick leave who must self-isolate or care for family members or children, the government is introducing an Emergency Care Benefit that will provide up to $900 bi-weekly for up to 15 weeks. Ottawa will also provide up to $5 billion for unemployed workers without access to employment insurance and may subsidize businesses up to 10% of employee wages to help prevent layoffs.

    Source: Global News

  • Business Travel

    For business travel, check the latest information on affected areas and any travel health notices. Consider the risks and benefits related to upcoming business travel. It may be better for the health and safety of your employee if they attend meetings virtually.

    International business travellers returning from affected areas should self-isolate and continue to monitor themselves for symptoms. Employees should contact the public health authority in the province or territory where they live.

    Source: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Being prepared

    View Travel Health Notices

  • Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19

    The World Health Organization has an in-depth PDF guide which includes recommendations regarding your workplace’s safety and how-to prepare for future outbreaks.

    View Report

Real-time Data

World Health Organization(WHO) Outbreak Map

Disclaimer:
Carrier Free Health is not responsible for the accuracy of any data provided by the World Health Organization(WHO). The information provided within this dashboard is subject to change without notice.

Simulation Tools

Forecast potential outcomes

Instantly render custom charts and graphs by entering your companies business profile. Our tools help your business visualize potential absenteeism rates in pandemic related scenarios such as COVID-19.

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Attributes

Parameter Definitions

Total workforce (Example: 100)

The total number of people employed within your company.

Starting date

The date in which the simulation begins. This is usually the date in which the first infected person is discovered.

Active workforce percentage (Example: 60)

The percentage of people whom are actively present and working within your place of work.

Isolated workforce (Example: 5)

The number of people immune to infection or isolated from your workforce.

Initial infections

The amount of workforce personnel who are known to be infected with a viral disease.

Infection rate

The estimated number of people each infected person will transmit disease to.

Incubation Period (Days)

The period of time between exposure to an infection and when symptoms begin.

Burnout Rate Percentage

The rate at which the disease will be stopped(contained or cured).

Are you a carrier?

Learn the symptoms and basic ways to fight back

COVID-19 Symptoms

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FEVER

One of the first symptoms is a fever within the first 2-14 days of becoming infected.

DRY COUGH

A dry cough is common among cases of COVID-19.

Shortness of breath

Shortness of breath may occur for other reasons, but if you have persistent difficulty in breathing, you should consult a physician immediately.

Are you carrier free?

Below are the basic steps you should take to guard yourself, business, and loved ones, from bacteria and viruses.

Lower the odds of your infection by limiting your contact with infected people.Lower the odds of your infection by limiting your contact with infected people.

Social Distancing

Together, we can slow the spread of COVID-19 by making a conscious effort to keep a physical distance between each other. Social distancing is proven to be one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of illness during an outbreak. With patience and cooperation, we can all do our part.

Face touching: Eyes, nose, and mouth.Face touching: Eyes, nose, and mouth.

Touching: Eyes, nose, and mouth

Like most behaviors, constant face touching starts at a young age and becomes a habit over time. People touch their face for various reasons like; reducing stress, relieving an itch, or self-care. This step is imperative to becoming carrier free as it reduces the likelihood of  becoming infectious from the beginning.

When you sneeze, or cough, do so in a safe place like your sleeve, or in a tissue.When you sneeze, or cough, do so in a safe place like your sleeve, or in a tissue.

Cover your cough or sneeze

Seems pretty simple right? When you cough, or sneeze, the best way to prevent transmission of infection is to plant your face into your elbow if tissue paper isn’t readily available. Once you’ve done this, be sure to wash the items you’ve come in contact with.

Wash your hands, and your children's hands, frequently.Wash your hands, and your children's hands, frequently.

Hand washing

Regular handwashing, particularly before and after certain activities, is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. It’s quick, it’s simple, and it can keep us all from getting sick. Handwashing is a win for everyone, except the germs.

Clean and disinfect commonly touched objects and surfaces.Clean and disinfect commonly touched objects and surfaces.

Cleaning and disinfection

  • Cleaning refers to the removal of germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces. Cleaning does not kill germs, but by removing them, it lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection.
  • Disinfecting refers to using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs, but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection.

Source: CDC

Wear a medical mask in public places.Wear a medical mask in public places.

Wear a face-mask

As a last step, you should consider wearing a medical grade face-mask to protect yourself, and others, from infection.

  • CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.