Our Actions

We are implementing a range of measures to help safeguard our workforce and prevent the spread of COVID-19 including:

• established a crisis management team, with a well-regarded epidemiologist acting as Special Advisor to Endeavour, and an 11-person  medical team from a leading US NGO to support the mines’ medical teams
• regular communications on best practice hygiene and health recommendations
• temperature screening
• strictly monitoring access to site
• implemented social distancing measures
• providing additional resources such as hand sanitiser and cleaning equipment
• intensified cleaning at offices and sites
• working from home for all our office staff
• restrictions on non-essential visits to site
• suspension of all non-essential business travel
• mandatory 14-day quarantine for all travelers arriving in West Africa
• working closely with local and national health authorities in our operating countries
• sensitizing our local communities about the measures taken by the both the Ivorian and, Burkinabe and Malian governments to combat COVID-19
• supporting the local community health centers around our mines by providing them with protective equipment, including hand sanitizer, hydro-alcoholic gel, gloves, masks, laser thermometers, etc.
• supporting the government's COVID-19 campaign by broadcasting awareness information in local languages on our local radio stations

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Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

We urge everyone to practice good hygiene measures and avoid potential exposure. If you are feeling unwell, stay at home and self-isolate. Endeavour employees should inform their team leader.

• Keep at least 1 metre distance from people
• Wash your hands frequently and for at least 20 seconds with soap and water
• Carry hand sanitiser for use when soap and water are not readily available. Some authorities are advising hand sanitisers containing 60-85% alcohol
• Avoid touching your face
• If you need to cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue, dispose of the used tissue immediately
• Avoid shaking hands, kissing people and other personal contact
• Avoid gatherings of people – in Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso, the Governments are recommending no more than 50 people
• Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance

Stay Informed

Like many other diseases, such as the common cold or flu, anyone can catch the COVID-19. It is important not to stigmatize them. During these challenging times, it is important to rely on authoritative advice and avoid fake news or rumours that circulate on social media. If you would like to find out more information, we recommend these reputable sites:

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

https://www.sante.gov.bf/corona-virus

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters