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THE INSTITUTE IS CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 15 - COMPULSORY WORK FROM HOME

CORONAVIRUS - SLOVENIA
- National Institute for Public Health
- Estimates for Slovenia - NIJZ

CORONAVIRUS - WORLD
- Worldometer
- Coronavirus Watch

CORONAVIRUS - ITALY
- Estimates for Italy

FROM MARCH 16-31, THE INSTITUTE WILL BE CLOSED - COMPULSORY WORK FROM HOME

It is critical that, with a large number of infections, the healthcare system is unable to provide treatment for all severe patients. It is our responsibility to care about the safety of all and not to expose ourselves and others to an increased likelihood of infection.
I have set up a group to prepare a plan of action, which will monitor the situation at the Institute. If necessary, you should contact Bojan Huzjan, Occupational Safety and Health, or your Head of Department.

Jadran Lenarčič, Director

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
- Follow the instructions issued by the competent authorities in Slovenia: the National Institute of Public Health -https://www.nijz.si/en/NIJZ and the relevant ministries.
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or with a disinfectant.
- When sneezing or coughing, use a paper handkerchief, and dispose of it after use. If you do not have a handkerchief, cough or sneeze into your sleeve.
- Air rooms frequently, especially if there are many people in them.
- Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth with your hands.
- Keep at least 1 metre away from people, and do not say goodbye by shaking hands or touching.
- Avoid areas where many people are staying or those that are not properly ventilated.
- If you suspect you have the illness, call your doctor and stay home. Do not go to the health centre unless you have been instructed to by a doctor.

SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INSTITUTE
- Wipe surfaces, such as door handles, counter tops, telephones, that are touched by many people using a disinfectant or other similar product (which can also be purchased by the departments themselves).
- Postpone trips abroad that are not essential. Currently, travel to Italy, South Korea, China, and Iran is strongly discouraged. This information is provided by the competent ministries.
- Reschedule visits from abroad if possible. Pay attention to the health of the visitor. Follow the instructions of the National Institute of Public Health if any signs of infection appear.
- Do not organize major events (over 100 people) or attend such events outside the Institute.
- In the case of smaller events, record attendees, and keep at least 1 metre away from each other.
- Organize your meetings via electronic media whenever you can.
- During breaks (at coffee, lunch, etc.), do not stay in the company of co-workers or visitors who are not certain to be free of the virus, keeping at a distance of at least one metre and where the area is not adequately ventilated.
- Enter the institute's restaurant individually, try to keep a safe distance. Wash your hands before and after visiting the restaurant. If you have the opportunity, bring your own lunch from home and stay in your office.
- If possible, organize your commute to avoid overcrowded public transport. If that is not possible, wash your hands immediately when entering the Institute. Do the same when leaving the Institute for a short period, e.g., during lunch or when attending meetings.
- Consult with the Head of Department on any other issues.
- ALL WORKERS OF THE INSTITUTE ARE REQUIRED TO WORK FROM HOME.