TORONTO, March 20, 2020 /CNW/ - Argonaut Gold Inc. (TSX: AR ) (the "Company", "Argonaut Gold" or "Argonaut") has implemented protocols to minimize the risks of COVID-19 virus, both to employees and the business. To date, the Company has no known or suspected cases of COVID-19 infection at any of its sites, or at its corporate or regional offices. At each site, Argonaut is following government health protocols, has implemented additional protocols and is closely monitoring the situation with local health authorities. Argonaut sent a Company-wide memo with these protocols and health advisories to educate employees about COVID-19 symptoms, how the virus is transmitted, best practices to avoid infection and procedures if symptoms are experienced. Pete Dougherty, President & CEO stated: "It is important to recognize the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic and while we have not experienced a known or suspected case in the Company to date, we have been and will continue to take precautionary measures.