The Covid-19 pandemic is generating upheaval in our societies. Faced with this crisis of exceptional magnitude, GRET is scrupulously monitoring instructions and guidelines given by governments, both at headquarters, in France, and in its various representation countries.
Since Tuesday, staff in mainland France are working from home, and all professional travel has been postponed. Measures have also been taken in all the countries in which we work. These measures were taken according to the progression of the epidemic, to minimize risks as much as possible and ensure, as far as possible, continuity of our activities. Because, as underlined by our Chairperson Henry de Cazotte, “our most vulnerable partners – whom we are not hearing much about – will also be affected over the long term in their healthcare systems, their economies, their projects and their societies. Our interconnected world must react collectively and must show solidarity now more than ever”.
In these circumstances, GRET will be listening attentively to its partners and reassuring them of its support and commitment.
| Useful links – Latest information on the French ministry of Foreign and European Affairs website (in French): https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/dernieres-minutes/ – Advice on the World Health Organisation website: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public – Information on coronavirus on the French government website (in French): https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus – An interactive map to monitor worldwide evolution of the epidemic in real time: https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6 – Facts on the French newspaper Le Monde website (in French), to verify information that is circulating: https://www.lemonde.fr/les-decodeurs/ |
| The correct actions to adopt – Wash your hands – Avoid touching your face – Cough and sneeze into your elbow – Use single-use disposable handkerchiefs and bin them after use – Respect safety distances between you and others and stay at home when requested |
