A worldwide influenza pandemic could have a major effect on the global economy, including travel, trade, tourism, food, consumption and eventually, investment and financial markets. Domestic and international studies of potential economic impacts are presented below.
Planning for pandemic influenza by business and industry is essential to minimize a pandemic's impact. Companies that provide critical infrastructure services, such as power and telecommunications, also have a special responsibility to plan for continued operation in a crisis and should plan accordingly. As with any catastrophe, having a contingency plan is essential. Information about planning and preparation is available in the Lập Kế Hoạch Ứng Phó Tại Nơi Làm Việc section of this Web site.
