Preparing your business for swine flu outbreak
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Expect the fear of a pandemic and measures taken to combat it to have an impact well in advance of the disease itself, if or when it arrives.
Most of the advice so far seems to be aimed at large businesses, but many of the principles still apply. Have everyone’s mobile phone numbers to hand, backup computer and web data properly in case services go down. Observe enhanced hygiene practices. Think through the implications of things like restrictions on travel, the closure of venues and the unavailability of key services and staff.
Time for preparation not panic (PDF) - thorough discussion of possible impact from insurance broking giant and risk management specialist Willis.
Gartner business continuity blog Frequent updates but from a very American perspective
Basic facts about influenza pandemics - PDF briefing from European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC)
Personal protective measures - PDF briefing from ECDC goes into more detail than most
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