In light of the growing spread of the virus, here’s what we know about how a pandemic response might unfold in Canada
With COVID-19 outbreaks in Iran, Italy and South Korea, and new cases outside China exceeding those identified at the epicentre of the outbreak for the first time, a global pandemic is becoming increasingly likely. World Health Organization officials have repeatedly said that, while they’re still hopeful that the novel coronavirus can be contained, now is the time to prepare for the worst.
North American Plan For Animal and Pandemic Influenza concludes. And such measures could have “significant negative social, economic and foreign policy consequences.” The document, which is not legally binding, recommends less restrictive measures, including appropriate screening at airports and land borders and public health communications and education.
“During Pandemic 2009, mitigation measures employed for residents of border and non-border communities included keeping people educated, asking sick people to exercise voluntary personal preventive measures when attending large events or travelling, and to stay home when possible. Although these measures did not contain the pandemic, they may have mitigated its impact,” the document states.
“For example, critical workers sustain the flow of electricity as well as natural gas and petroleum. These critical goods and services are part of a vast, interconnected system serving all of North America. Beyond energy and power, other critical infrastructure and key resource sectors, from manufacturing operations to transport, banking systems to food delivery service and the ability to provide trained medical personnel could also be affected.
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