HAEC Covid Policy
The Hull Adult Education Centre and the Western Quebec School Board align all protocols with sante publique.
Therefore, centre policy related to COVID below comes directly from sante publique.
It is vital that you do not come in the centre with any of the following symptoms: Fever, cough, difficulty breathing (shortness of breath), sore throat, congestion, loss of sense of smell and taste, stomach aches, major fatigue, significant loss of appetite, general muscle pain, headaches, vomiting, diarrhea
I have symptoms of COVID-19 OR I tested positive
Source: Sante publique
ADULT/VOC ED STUDENTS
IF DOUBLE VACCINATED
(2 doses, 2 doses + booster):
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isolation for 5 days
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if still sick after 5 days remain home until symptom free 24 hours
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proof of vaccination status required to determine 5 day isolation length
IF NOT DOUBLE VACCINATED
(1 dose, no dose):
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isolation for 10 days
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If still sick after 10 days remain home
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must be symptom free 24 hours after 10 days to return
I was exposed to someone with COVID in my own household
I was exposed to my partner outside the home, a sexual partner outside the home, a coworker and/or a friend while maskless and who has COVID or symptoms of COVID
Source: Sante publique
ADULT/VOC ED STUDENTS
IF DOUBLE VACCINATED
(2 doses, 2 doses + booster):
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must self-monitor for 24 hours for COVID-19 symptoms
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provide proof of double vaccination status to smacgillivray@wqsb.qc.ca
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provide a negative rapid test result to smacgillivray@wqsb.qc.ca
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if after 24 hours there are no symptoms and proof has been provided as per the above, you may return to school
IF NOT DOUBLE VACCINATED
(1 dose, no dose):
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isolation for 10 days at the same time as the student/family member with symptoms
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If symptoms develop during isolation then 10 days begins when symptoms begin.
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remain home until symptom free 24 hours after 10 days isolation
I have to self-isolate, what does that mean?
Source: Sante publique
Self-isolating means staying at home
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Do not go to school or work or to an early childhood or daycare centre or any other public place, such as a store, and do not take public transport.
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Do not go out for a walk.
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If you have no one who can help you by picking up your groceries and medications, have your supermarket and pharmacy orders delivered and stay at least two metres away from the delivery person.
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Allow no visitors in your home.
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You can go outside on your balcony or in your private yard, making sure that you are 2 metres away from any other person.
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If you live with others who do not have COVID‑19, avoid contact with them:
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Keep a distance of at least 2 metres between yourself and others. Cover your nose and mouth if you need to be closer than 2 metres from someone.
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Remain alone in one room of the house as often as possible.
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If possible, eat and sleep alone in a single room of the home.
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If possible, use a bathroom reserved for you alone. Otherwise, disinfect after each use.
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Air out the house and your room often by opening a window, weather permitting.
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General Rules for Everyone
First and foremost, if you are sick, stay home. It is vital that you do not come in with any of the following symptoms: Fever, cough, difficulty breathing (shortness of breath), sore throat, congestion, loss of sense of smell and taste, stomach aches, major fatigue, significant loss of appetite, general muscle pain, headaches, vomiting, diarrhea.
It is critical that we all follow this for the health and safety of others.
We must all abide by the following general considerations.
COMING IN WITH SYMPTOMS:
1. We cannot assume our symptoms are not COVID.
2. We have an obligation to each other and ourselves to be honest.
3. Coming in with symptoms or not isolating will have consequences such as; school closures, and/or disciplinary action. Ignoring these protocols, you are putting others at risk. If you have any symptoms, you will be sent home immediately.
4. Be aware that infecting an unvaccinated or immune compromised staff or student can be fatal.
5. Be advised that should you come to the centre with symptoms you will be sent home immediately
For symptoms please follow steps under the table above this one.
MASK WEARING:
1. Masks are worn BEFORE YOU ENTER THE CENTRE. You will be denied entry if you are not properly wearing a mask.
2. Masks are ALWAYS ON. Omicron can remain in the air for up to 4 hours.
3. Everyone must maintain 2 meters distances from each other, even when eating.
4. Your mask is to be worn properly (over your nose, pinched over the bridge of your nose, under your chin).
5. Failure to abide by the mask protocols, you will be sent home and will have to contact Centre Director Scott Cavers scottcavers@wqsb.qc.ca about your return.
SOCIAL DISTANCING:
1. Where possible maintain a minimum of 2 metres social distancing from each other when in the centre.
a. Avoid situations situations where it is difficult to maintain 2 metres distancing