All individuals, including children, must be screened upon arrival or prior to their arrival to BCUC according to the following guidelines:
Exclusion criteria
Entry will be denied to any individual who:
has any of the symptoms of COVID-19,
has come in close contact with a person who has COVID-19 or symptoms of COVID-19 during the past 14 days (with the exception of healthcare workers who have worn appropriate Personal Protective Equipment), or
has travelled outside of Canada in the past 14 days, or has come into close contact with someone who has.
Screen yourself before entering
Screening must be completed either by Ontario’s self-assessment tool in advance or in-person before entering.
In-person screening: Posters listing the symptoms of COVID-19 and the exclusion criteria above will be posted at all entrances to the building.
If the result of the self-assessment tool or in-person screening recommends that the person be tested for COVID-19 or self-isolate for 14 days, they must not enter the building.
Any individual entering the building certifies that they have screened themselves with Ontario’s self-assessment tool or the described in-person screening method and that the results allow them to enter the building.
All staff and volunteers must be screened daily before starting their duties.
If, once in the building, a user begins to feel unwell, have symptoms of COVID-19, or fall under any other point in the exclusion criteria, they must promptly exit the building. If it is impossible to exit the building immediately, the user should self-isolate away from others until transportation plans can be arranged. The user should also confirm which areas of the church they visited with the office via distancing methods (phone, email).
Wear a mask
All users must wear masks that cover the nose and mouth while inside the building (as required by Ottawa’s Mandatory Mask Directive).
Users who do not bring a mask will be given a disposable mask at the door.
Users who are exempt from wearing masks are encouraged to use alternative methods of protection such as a face shield, if at all possible.
Information on masks, how to use one, and exemptions to Ottawa’s Mandatory Mask Directive can be found on Ottawa Public Health’s mask webpage.
Users who refuse to comply with the mask and screening policy will be asked to leave for the safety of other users.