[grc] [ADV] Canadian CR protocols for coronavirus precautions

[Frieda Werden]

Likely of interest for US, too.

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From: Barry Rooke <barry at ncra.ca>
Date: Mon, Mar 9, 2020 at 7:31 AM
Subject: Re: [NCRA-Members] Important: Campus & Community Broadcasters &
COVID-19
To: Luke Smith <luke at ncra.ca>
Cc: NCRA Members <ncra-members at ncra.ca>


Hi Everyone

The NCRA/ANREC has made some optional PSA's if you wish to air them.
Please find the English and French versions attached, they are 1 minute in
length.  We encourage stations to also make their own local version if
these do not work for them.

Barry Rooke

On Wed, Mar 4, 2020 at 2:38 PM Luke Smith <luke at ncra.ca> wrote:

> Hello NCRA/ANREC Members
>
> We wanted to reach out to you with important information about COVID-19
> (novel Coronavirus).
>
> As community broadcasters, we have an obligation to keep ourselves, our
> volunteers, staff and the public safe, and accurately informed. There are
> currently 30 cases of COVID-19 in Canada with Ontario, BC and Quebec
> affected. Health Canada currently lists the risks to Canadians is low, but
> there is a noted concern about an outbreak in Canada as the virus moves to
> more countries.
>
> The Health Minister has noted that Canadians need to be prepared for
> COVID-19 potentially impacting their lives. There are many ways that
> stations can help support their community. For example, if one of your
> staff or volunteers is sick, or unwell, help ensure they stay home.
> Encourage everyone to get the flu shot to help prevent further strain on
> the healthcare system. Make sure that you have alcohol-based disinfectant
> wipes. We suggest developing protocols for cleaning microphones (or get a
> large supply of washable or disposable mic covers), telephones, computer
> keyboards, control room equipment, door handles, and common area furniture.
> Make sure you have a plentiful supply of soap and antibacterial wipes
> available at the station.
>
> Barry has created a very helpful poster that can be put up in your station
> with a lot more tips. The poster is in colour, and black and white, both
> JPEG and PDF. In addition is a poster from Health Canada.
>
> As Broadcasters
>
> It is incredibly important that as a broadcaster you are providing
> accurate and factual information to your community. All of your staff and
> volunteers can refer to the factual information being provided by Health
> Canada here:
> https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html#a2
> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/946ec65761e9fc9d7f8381297fa9d053e1b6e609?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fpublic-health%2Fservices%2Fdiseases%2F2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html%23a2&userId=1269584&signature=356fb93a2b8b2e2c>
>
> Or the FAQ here:
> https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/frequently-asked-questions.html
> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/5b311e19f7c83ca8e2b81cd697b06d092f053851?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fpublic-health%2Fservices%2Fdiseases%2F2019-novel-coronavirus-infection%2Ffrequently-asked-questions.html&userId=1269584&signature=b72d4f16768805de>
>
> Or the World Health Organization’s information here:
> https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/9f246012c52442a38566035d89c97775b7280319?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.who.int%2Fnews-room%2Fq-a-detail%2Fq-a-coronaviruses&userId=1269584&signature=5efe052420537745>
>
> We have a number of stations who are in communities where cases have been
> identified. We would suggest reaching out to your local health authority to
> find the latest most accurate information.
>
> As a piece of light entertainment, here is a great clip from Last Week
> Tonight, and their coverage of how Vietnam is tackling COVID-19:
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAbDnNlig1A
> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/2724d8251f9b4d25d56a2985a02109d2aa4e3c9f?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DvAbDnNlig1A&userId=1269584&signature=e6f981f625780077>
>
>
> How has your station been tackling COVID-19?
>
> Please share some of your best practices here!
>
> Yours
>
> Luke & Barry
>
>
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> National Campus and Community Radio Association/
> l'Association nationale des radios étudiantes et communautaires
> www.ncra.ca
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> 1.866.859.8086 / (613) 321.1440
> Suite 601, 331 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P 0G5
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