The spread of COVID-19 has profoundly disrupted the everyday operations of businesses around the globe.
With Prime Minister Scott Morrison announcing gradual changes to our way of life, businesses must respond to the pandemic in unprecedented measures.
In the hope of helping our households deal with the rapid spread of coronavirus, many Aussie businesses are doing incredible things.
Here’s what businesses are providing brief relief for populations to help tackle the crisis.
Woolworths
Woolworths has announced they will pay their casual staff up to two weeks’ wages if they cannot work their rostered shifts due to self-isolation requirements.
Earlier this month, they further issued a statement saying their supermarkets will have a dedicated hour from 7am-8am for elderly shoppers and those with disabilities to do their shopping.
Education Perfect
Education Perfect, the leading global education software provider, is supporting schools from over 30 countries amid this pandemic.
They announced this week they have made their services free with unlimited access to all schools until May 1.
InstantScripts
InstantScripts is trying to reduce the burden on GP clinics at the moment by providing a convenient solution for patients needing everyday prescriptions.
So, they have made their services free for any patient over the age of 70 who needs a prescription. For others, it is only $15 for a digital consultation and instant prescription.
Do you know any other businesses doing incredible things to help the community amid this pandemic? Let us know in the comments section below!
Read more:
- What you need to know about COVID-19 today, Tuesday March 17.
- The most creative things people are doing in isolation to remind us we’re all in this together.
- “Now’s the time for solidarity.” Idris Elba tests positive for COVID-19.
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