Coronavirus Business Toolkit ……………………………

CORONAVIRUS BUSINESS TOOLKIT

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) was first identified in Wuhan, China, and reported by the World Health Organization on December 31, 2019. Around the globe, the Coronavirus is receiving heightened attention for infecting tens of thousands of people. The respiratory illness caused by a Coronavirus is thought to spread between people who are in close contact with one another (about six feet) through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land on common surfaces or in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby, or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is closely tracking the impact of the Coronavirus for area businesses. 

Below are resources for advice on how your business and family can plan for and respond to the virus. 

Overview and Monitoring

CDC | Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Summary
Updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracking the situation in the U.S. and the latest recommendations

CDC | Coronavirus Disease 2019 Information for Travel
Updated information about Coronavirus  for travelers and travel related industries

Florida Department of Health | Coronavirus in Florida
An updated tracker of test results in Florida and additional resources

Business Resources

CDC | Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease
Recommended strategies for employers to use now

OSHA | COVID-19 Safety and Health Standards, Control & Prevention External Link
An overview of information for workers and employers, including links to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and control and prevention

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Guidance for Employers to Plan and Respond to the Coronavirus
Strategies and tips to protect your workforce

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Understanding the Coronavirus (Video)
Webinar about the impact of coronavirus on the private sector and how companies should consider their response, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America | Insurance-related Resources
Disaster planning toolkit, losses of business income implications, worker compensation, and more

Pinnacol | Coronavirus (COVID-19): Prevention tips to keep you and your employees safe
Tips to help prevent workplace exposures from the workers’ compensation provider, Pinnacol Assurance