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COVID-19 Workplace Prevention Update Summary (July 28, 2021)

Global Situation

• Total reported COVID-19 cases: 194 million
• Total reported deaths: 4.1 million
  Source: WHO COVID-19 Dashboard (updated July 27, 2021)

Transmission in Workplaces

• SARS-CoV-2 transmission has occurred in diverse work environments, including offices, meat-processing facilities, fitness centers, and transportation hubs.
  Key factors include:
  • Person-to-person contact
  • Inadequate ventilation
  • Shared eating areas and accommodation
  • Occupations at higher risk: health workers, service and sales workers, education workers, hospitality workers, construction workers, and drivers.
  • Lower risk for remote workers.

Risk Assessment for Prevention

• Employers should conduct risk assessments based on exposure levels:
  • Low risk: Jobs with minimal contact (e.g., isolated roles).
  • Medium risk: Roles with frequent close contact with public or customers (e.g., retail sales).
  • High risk: Jobs involving contact with COVID-19 suspects or contaminated objects (e.g., healthcare or home care).

Protection Measures

• Personal hygiene: Wash hands frequently, cough into elbow, wear masks, ventilate spaces, clean/disinfect surfaces.
• Policy recommendations:
  • Governments should enforce measures like surveillance, paid sick leave, and encouragement of remote work.
  • Tailor actions based on community transmission levels.

Additional Resources

• WHO publications, ILO guidelines, and online courses on COVID-19 workplace health and safety.
• Specifically, WHO's "Considerations for public health and social measures in the workplace in the context of COVID-19."