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As an HR practitioner, this question is always asked of me in light of the spread and prevention of A(H1N1) influenza.

what is your policy on self quarantine? is self quarantine necessary even employee is not sick?

First, let’s define the objective, why do we need to have a quarantine policy?

For sure, we don’t want to shut down our operations because all our employees are sick. We can not put to risk the safety of the majority.

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TO:  All Employees

Last Thursday, WHO declared a pandemic on A(H1N1) Influenza, and yesterday, DOH confirmed a community outbreak  in a village in Nueva Ecija.

What does it mean?

It does not mean that the virus is lethal and will kill it’s host. According to DOH, the A(H1N1) strain in the Philippines is mild and those infected get well within 3 days of medication.  It does mean, however, that the virus has spread globally and there is a risk that it will continue to spread.

What we can do to protect ourselves?

1. Practice social distancing (keep at least 2-3 meters distance between you and another person).
2. As much as possible, refrain from shaking hands and “beso beso”
3. Eat and rest well.
4. Drink plenty of fluids.
5. Personal hygiene.
   • Wash your hands often
   • Avoid touching your mouth, nose and eyes with your hands
   • Keep your work area, and home clean.
6. Whenever possible, cover your mouth/nose when in public places like LRT/Buses.

How do we protect others?

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