Reducing the spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19, in the workplace
.If a member of staff is unwell with symptoms of a respiratory infection, such as COVID-19, they should follow the .Employers, in accordance with their legal obligations, may wish to consider how best to support and enable their workforce to follow this guidance as far as possible.Vaccinations are very effective at preventing serious illness from COVID-19, flu and other diseases.
Employers, in accordance with their existing legal obligations, may wish to consider how best to support and enable staff who wish to be vaccinated to get their vaccines when offered them.
There is a for employers which contains information on actions employers can take to enable staff vaccination. There is also guidance available on the .Bringing in fresh air to occupied spaces can help to reduce the concentration of respiratory particles, lowering the risk of airborne transmission of respiratory viruses.The risk of catching or passing on COVID-19 and other respiratory infections can be higher in certain places and when doing certain activities.
When someone with an infection breathes, speaks, coughs or sneezes, they release respiratory particles which can contain the virus.
United States
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Cases: 46 252 513
Deaths: 750 423
Recovered: 0
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India
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Cases: 34 321 025
Deaths: 459 652
Recovered: 0
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Brazil
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Cases: 21 835 785
Deaths: 608 235
Recovered: 0
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United Kingdom
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Cases: 9 215 683
Deaths: 141 607
Recovered: 0
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Russia
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Cases: 8 494 589
Deaths: 237 619
Recovered: 0
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