- 27 March 2020
Service Announcement Global | Coronavirus COVID-19 Update
Here on this site, we would like to keep you informed about the influence of the COVID-19 coronavirus on the supply chain market. The coronavirus is spreading around the globe, and countries have taken measures on how to prevent the spreading further. Mainfreight is monitoring the developments of the coronavirus in each region. The health and safety of our customers and employees remains our top priority. As we continue our operations and keep our customer’s supply chains running as smoothly as possible, we follow the advice of local authorities and adhere to the recommendations from the World Health Organization.
Regional Updates on COVID-19
Our first priority is keeping our team safe and doing all we can to keep products moving. Although the challenges throughout our markets are present, all of our branches globally remain operational and here to assist. Market updates will be released per each Mainfreight region and as new information becomes available. For the most recent news on COVID-19, click on the regions’ COVID19 news pages listed below.
Mainfreight Asia Updates
Mainfreight Australia Updates
Mainfreight Americas Updates
Mainfreight Europe Updates
Mainfreight New Zealand Updates
Mainfreight Protocols
Coronavirus Protocols within Mainfreight | 27 March 2020
Within Mainfreight we have started below protocol, which helps to minimise the potential spreading of the Coronavirus. We will continue to implement any new protocols as they are advised by the relevant authorities.
General
- Cover your nose and mouth with a handkerchief or bent elbow if you cough or sneeze.
- Wash your hands regularly for at least 30 seconds with soap and water or with a disinfecting alcohol gel. Dry your hands with paper towels.
- Avoid contact and keep a distance of at least 1,5 meter
- Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
- Do not share personal items such as pens, food, drinks, cups.
- Stay at home (or work from home if possible) if you feel sick.
- Contact your doctor if you have a fever, cough and are short of breath.
- Inform your supervisor if you have been in risk areas. This includes China South Korea, Northern Italy, Japan, Iran, Singapore, Hong Kong, United States and Thailand etc.
Additional Resources & Helpful Links
Basic Prevention Measures
We are seeing a sharp increase in the number of Coronavirus cases throughout the world. We are taking a practical and common sense approach to ensure that our team, customers and everyone around us remain safe and that the risk of infection and further spread is reduced, whilst keeping our operations running.Please take additional precautions in an effort to reduce the risk of spread. Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak through your national and local public health authority and please take care of your health and protect others by following the basic coronavirus prevention measures below:
Additional Resources & Helpful Links
Basic Prevention Measures
Basic Prevention Measures
We are seeing a sharp increase in the number of Coronavirus cases throughout the world. We are taking a practical and common sense approach to ensure that our team, customers and everyone around us remain safe and that the risk of infection and further spread is reduced, whilst keeping our operations running.
Please take additional precautions in an effort to reduce the risk of spread. Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak through your national and local public health authority and please take care of your health and protect others by following the basic coronavirus prevention measures below:
✔ Wash your hands frequently
Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
✔ Maintain social distancing
Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.
✔ Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.
✔ Practice respiratory hygiene
Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately. Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.
✔ If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early
Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.
✔ Stay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare provider
Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19. Follow advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.
Together we are strong.