For public and private employers, OSHA has developed Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 that is advisory in nature and should be used to help identify possible work-related exposure and health risks and to determine which control measures are most appropriate to implement in the workplace.
United Kingdom – COVID-19
On March 23, the UK Prime Minister announced the Government’s decision to ban gatherings of more than two people and implement strict limits on exercise.
United Arab Emirates and Their COVID-19 News
Private employers and enterprises are advised to take precautionary measures to protect employees’ health from the new coronavirus by cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, and by providing disinfectants at the workplace, employees’ accommodations and vehicles used to transport workers.
Turkey’s Response to COVID-19
Turkey suspended collective mosque prayers until further notice to limit the spread of the new coronavirus while ordering the closure of public spaces including cinemas.
Taiwan’s Exposure to COVID-19
On January 15, 2020, the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that COVID-19 was added as an infectious disease under the fifth category and is subject to the requirements under the Communicable Disease Control Act and related regulations.
Switzerland-COVID-19
On March 16, 2020 the Federal Council classified the situation in Switzerland as an ‘extraordinary situation’ according to the Epidemic Act and many restrictions were applied.
Spain’s COVID-19 Procedures
The Spanish Government, by means of Royal Decree 463/2020, is trying to contain and limit the spread of COVID-19.
South Korea’s Exposure to COVID-19
The Ministry of Health and Welfare published a list of documents to help the public and enterprises get through the COVID-19 pandemic, including reducing the rent of public property, exemption on the delay for the submission of business reports, etc.
COVID-19 Affecting Singapore
On March 20, 2020, the Ministry of Manpower further issued a series of advisories, including Advisory on safe distancing measures at the workplace, General advisory for workplaces and frontline workers in response to confirmed cases of local transmission of COVID-19 in Singapore, Advisory to foreign domestic workers (FDWs), employers and employment agencies on COVID-19 precautionary measures