But that does not mean that I should blindly follow what my employer tells me to do just because they say it’s ok.
You have the right to not perform work that you consider to be unsafe. Take it up with your OHS. Legislation and processes exist to work through these issues.It may not come out the way you like though. They've got some heavies on their side. You have just got your opinion.
p.s- it hasn’t spread over continents? Really?
It hasn't even spread over one entire country yet.