Preparing and responding to the Novel Coronavirus outbreak
New York, NY (Mar. 1, 2020) – For much of the past few weeks, headlines around the world have been dominated by the novel coronavirus, also known as the COVID-19 virus.
As many firms plan for emergency situations that impact business continuity, most are not prepared for potential prolonged impacts on staff welfare, operations, supply chains, and the broader economy arising from a globally-spreading infectious disease.
Businesses are encouraged to invest the time now to review their resilience and crisis response strategies and plans in order to be well prepared for the potential impacts of the coronavirus.
This fact sheet provides guidance to businesses about the key actions to take when preventing, responding or recovering from an outbreak – including a 4-step action plan. Importantly, it also shares some practical steps you can take to reduce the risks to staff, customers and business disruption.
View the fact sheet: Coronavirus Resilience: Preparing and responding to the Novel Coronavirus outbreak.
Learn more:
- COVID-19 Outbreak: Immediate Steps for Multinationals
- Coronavirus: Preparing for Business Interruption and Other Claims
About Marsh
Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With more than 35,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data-driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue of more than US$15 billion and 75,000 colleagues worldwide, MMC helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading firms: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. To learn more, subscribe to BRINK.
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