With 20 more positive cases in the past 24 hours, over 900 active high-risk contacts, three people hospitalized locally with Covid-19 and one more death reported, the Grey Bruce Health Unit is calling for more precautions.

Echoing Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health’s recommendations, the Medical Officer of Health for Grey Bruce, Dr. Ian Arra is encouraging all employers within the region to allow staff to work from home whenever possible.

Where this is not an option, precautions are required to keep staff and customers safe, including, but not limited to:

· Staying home if sick!

· Requiring all staff screen prior to their shift

o If screening positive, staff must not attend work and get tested for COVID-19

· Screening Customers

o Businesses and organizations must implement passive screening for patrons by posting signs at all entrances informing people to screen themselves for COVID-19 before entry.

o Active screening is required in accordance with instructions by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health.

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o Businesses, organizations and customers may use the COVID-19 customer screening tool to meet this requirement.

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· Enforcing vaccine policies as required

o Proof of Vaccination Guidance for Businesses and Organizations under the Reopening Ontario Act

· Physical distancing and line management

· Availability of masks and hand hygiene at entry and exit of your business

o Follow all mask requirements

· Ensure your workplace has a COVID-19 safety plan in place

Links to further information on required and recommended workplace precautions related to COVID-19, is available on Grey- Bruce Public Health website

 source: Grey Bruce Health Unit