External Communications: Holding Statement for Suspected Case (Media)

Business Continuity Management Specialist Series: A Manager’s Guide to Implement Your Infectious Disease Business Continuity Plan

External Communications: Holding Statement

Inform Media of Suspected Infectious Diseases Case

Potential Case Of Infectious Diseases

The ____________(Name of organization) has sent an officer to ____________(Name of hospital) for observation on _______ (Date) for possible Infectious Diseases flu. This is a precautionary measure, and tests are being carried out to confirm the diagnosis.

The safety and well-being of employees are of top priority, and ____________(Name of organization) is working in full cooperation with the Ministry of Health to ensure the appropriate care of those affected. We have also taken all necessary precautions to disinfect the place immediately.

We will release further information as soon as it is available.

Please contact _______ (Spokesperson’s name, email address and telephone number) for more details.


<Name of Head of Corporate Communications> <Designation of Corporate Communications Management Staff>

Reference Guide

Goh, M. H. (2016). A Manager’s Guide to Implement Your Infectious Disease Business Continuity Plan, 2nd Edition. GMH Pte Ltd.

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