Responding to COVID-19, while certainly unique, provides a great opportunity to mature pandemic/health threat preparedness and business continuity capabilities. In order to make the most of this opportunity, the after-action process should begin as soon as possible (like, two weeks ago). Development of an after-action report could be bolstered by staff who may not presently be fully engaged due to remote work activities; take advantage of available resources.

Celebrities and politicians with large social media followings are proving to be key distributors of disinformation relating to coronavirus, according to a study that suggests the fact checkers and mainstream news outlets are struggling to compete with the reach of influencers.

“Taking care of your mind as well as your body is really important while staying at home because of coronavirus (COVID-19). You may feel bored, frustrated or lonely. You may also be low, worried or anxious, or concerned about your finances, your health or those close to you.”

This document is a guide on business continuity planning for enterprises, especially for the small and medium sized enterprises in Singapore, to help them deal with the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) outbreak in China.

A summary of the announcements made by APRA, ASIC, COFR and the Australian Government in relation to Financial Regulation in Australia.

Our diligence in social distancing, social isolating, hand washing, and just being considerate of others is going to help us to reduce the spread and keep more of our loved ones alive.

Interesting simulations showing how social distancing measures will affect the spread of the virus and "flatten the curve".

In the last decade, a number of organizations have been rocked by unforeseen supply-chain vulnerabilities and disruptions, leading to recalls costing hundreds of millions of dollars in industries ranging from pharmaceuticals and consumer goods to electronics and automotive. And multiple government organizations and private businesses have struggled with cybersecurity breaches, losing critical intellectual property due to failures in the supplier ecosystem.

The inescapable fact is we’ve become too accustomed to the idea of risk without considering the downsides, because we believe everything will work out just fine. The irony of a Hollywood industry that falls back on low-risk sequels while promoting storylines where protagonists shoot for the moon and never miss should perhaps be questioned a little more closely.

Australian Department of Health web site that deals with the COVID-19 outbreak. Provides daily statistics, recommendations and advice.

Coronacast is a podcast that helps to answer your questions about coronavirus or COVID19. We break down the latest news and research to help you understand how the world is living through an epidemic.

Dr. Jim Kennedy provides a detailed checklist of items that organizations need to consider to sense-check existing pandemic plans, or to inform planning processes which may be underway.