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Involve security guards as front line workers in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic

Julius Delahaije Group CEO and Chairman of SGA Security.

The effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continue to be felt across all sectors globally with the rise in number of positive cases increasing daily as the number of fatalities escalate. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Ministry of Health have issued directives to stop the spread of the virus by stay-at-home and social distancing measures.

Many organisations have embraced remote-work-from-home strategies as part of the Business Continuing Planning (BCP) systems to ensure client service and office support remain uninterrupted. This means that most physical offices remain deserted, relying on private security providers to continue enhancing safety and security of their valuables. Retail stores, malls and commercial buildings require security around the clock. Government security is also playing a major role in protecting our borders.

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