BAE Systems is actively monitoring both the UK and global situation. BAE Systems has established a UK Regional Pandemic Management Response Group which has representatives from all UK businesses and monitors and co-ordinates the response to the pandemic in the UK
Note:
These pages will be updated to advise employees when there are significant developments in the Company's response to the pandemic in the UK, such as site closures.
Travel advice
Employees are requested to seek up to date travel advice from their local travel provider, and to take into account relevant government advice before commencing travel.
Health advice
- General infection control practices and good respiratory hand hygiene can help to reduce transmission of all viruses, including the A(H1N1) influenza virus. This includes :
- Covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, using a tissue when possible
- Disposing of dirty tissues promptly and carefully
- Maintaining good basic hygiene, for example washing hands frequently with soap and water to reduce the spread of the virus from your hands to face or to other people
- Cleaning hard surfaces (e.g. door handles) frequently using a normal cleaning product
- Making sure your children follow this advice
In response to the A(H1N1) influenza pandemic, the National Pandemic Flu Service has been launched in England. The dedicated website (www.pandemicflu.direct.gov.uk) and phoneline (0800 1 513 100) enable people to check their symptoms and get a unique number which will give them access to antivirals if necessary.
People with flu like symptoms should contact their doctor direct rather than using the National Pandemic Flu Service if:
- they have a serious underlying illness
- they are pregnant
- they have a sick child under one year old
- their condition suddenly gets much worse or
- if their condition is still getting worse after 7 days (5 for a child)
Useful Links
National Pandemic Flu Service (England) www.pandemicflu.direct.gov.uk
Information for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland can be found at: www.direct.gov.uk/pandemic
