Coronavirus (COVID-19) IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO CLIENTS & VISITORS
Ian Campbell • 23 March 2020
In line with the association’s responsibilities under Workplace Health and Safety Laws to ensure a safe workplace for all employees, Borg & Salce Accountants has established guidelines as a precaution regarding entry to this office at 738A High Street, Epping.
Clients & Visitors should NOT
enter the office if you have:
• been diagnosed with Coronavirus.
• come into contact with anyone affected by Coronavirus;
• arrived in Australia within the 14 days prior to the proposed date of entry (if arrival was after midnight 15 March 2020);
• travelled to countries with a government risk rating of High
(Mainland China, Iran, Italy, Republic of Korea) or Moderate
(Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Thailand) in the 14 days prior to the proposed date of entry;
• come into contact with anyone who has travelled to countries with a government risk rating of High or Moderate in the 14 days prior to the proposed date of entry;
• symptoms of the common cold which may include cough, sore throat, low-grade fever, nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing.
Please note the Borg & Salce Accountants office will be closed for walk-in service until further notice.
Should you need to drop off documents, could you please leave them at the top of the stairs and give a courtesy call to reception on 9408 9633 to advise them of the drop off.
Our Accountants & Bookkeepers are available to answer any questions and concerns you may have, appointments can still be made and are done over the phone, give us a call on 9408 9633 or send us an email reception@borgsalce.com.au
we are here to help.
If you need to make a payment, please be aware we also have a online payment gateway via our website www.borgsalceaccountants.com.au
We apologies for any inconvenience during this time, be sensible, look after each other. We will be fine.
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