Daily health screening requirement no longer required
Based on recent guidance from Niagara Public Health, the daily screening form will no longer be required of any employees effective Friday, March 4th, 2022.
Please continue to self-assess before the start of every work day and ensure you are not reporting to work if you have any COVID-19 symptoms.
As always, we will continue to monitor and adjust procedures as recommended by public health.
Symptoms of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Even if you think you only have a common cold or flu, it's important to follow the guidance related to COVID-19. Since they are different viruses, it's possible to be infected with more than one at the same time.
Self-isolate at home if you have any of the following symptoms that are new or getting worse, even if you're fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or previously tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 symptoms include:
- Fever / chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Decrease or loss of taste or smell
- Two or more of:
- Fatigue, lethargy, or malaise (general feeling of being unwell, lack of energy, extreme tiredness)
- Myalgias (muscle aches or pain)
- Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
- Sore throat (painful swallowing or difficulty swallowing)
- Runny or stuff nose
- Headache
Less common COVID-19 symptoms include the following. You should stay home until symptoms are improving.
- Abdominal pain that is persistent or ongoing (not related to other known causes or conditions, for example menstrual cramps or gastroesophageal reflux disease)
- Conjunctivitis (pink eye, not related to other known causes or conditions, for example recurrent styes)
- For young children: decreased or lack of appetite
Source: https://www.niagararegion.ca/health/covid-19/symptoms.aspx
