Our values, vision, and mission together with your well-being and the well-being of people who use our services continue to be our top priority during the current pandemic.
This week, look for the following updates:
COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist
- The COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist has been updated for the week of September 15th – September 22nd, 2022.
- The Hand Sanitizer Recall List (on the U:\\ drive) was updated March 2022. Please confirm the removal of recalled sanitizers from all locations
- Additional information on arranging pick up and drop off of biohazard bins in Ontario has been added.
Person supported COVID-19 Exposure Guide
- Our flowcharts have been updated to reflect that people supported who have a close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 isolate for 5 days (previously 10).
- Continued monitoring for symptoms and the use of a mask when possible is recommended for an additional 5 days after isolation ends.
Employees COVID-19 Exposure Guide
- Employees in Ontario who have a close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 without the use of PPE are able to continue working with additional precautions:
- Wearing a mask for the 10 days following an exposure regardless of mask requirements in your district.
- Completion of a Rapid Antigen Test prior to each shift in the 10 days following the exposure.
- Continued self monitoring for symptoms and immediate isolation from work if symptoms develop.
- Clarification for situations when employees who have met the 10 day isolation guidance and continue to have symptoms.
- They are able to return to work if their symptoms have been improving for a minimum of 24 hours.
COVID-19 Exposure Attendance and Testing Guide
- Employees in Ontario who have a close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 without the use of PPE are able to continue working with additional precautions:
- Wearing a mask for the 10 days following an exposure regardless of mask requirements in your district.
- Completion of a Rapid Antigen Test prior to each shift in the 10 days following the exposure.
- Continued self monitoring for symptoms and immediate isolation from work if symptoms develop.
COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters (Bivalent)
This week, on September 12th, in Ontario and Saskatchewan, access to the Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine became available for high risk populations including people who use our services. The vaccine is accessible at family doctors offices and in pharmacies. It is strongly encouraged that everyone residing and working in high risk settings receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster when they are eligible in order to reduce negative outcomes from infection and help reduce the spread of the virus in our communities.
COVID-19 VACCINE WEBINAR
There is no webinar scheduled for this week. We have scheduled a webinar for September 30th, to discuss current guidelines and share information about the Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine. To register for the webinar follow this link.
To view previously recorded webinars, please click here.
If you are looking for additional webinars with a variety of experts from across Canada, consider the resources available at This is Our Shot and ScienceUpFirst. Additionally, the University of Toronto has provided this resource which they will continue to keep up to date.
Thank you for your continued work and dedication, your commitment and tenacity to provide the best service and supports is exceptional!
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Questions or suggestions about any of the resources listed on the site?
Send us an email to let us know: covid-19@christian-horizons.org