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COVID-19 Information for employers and employees
Due to the current surge in COVID-19 cases across the province, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit will only be following up with COVID-19 cases in highest-risk settings. Highest risk settings include:
For more information on highest risk settings click here. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit will also be following up with COVID-19 cases among temporary foreign workers in congregate living settings. For more information regarding cases on farms click here. All other businesses, workplaces, and settings are considered non-highest risk. |
COVID-19 Safety Plan and Screening Requirements Under the Reopening Ontario Act, all businesses and workplaces are required to have a COVID-19 safety plan. The Ministry has developed resources to help with this task including:
The Government of Ontario has created screening tools for workers and customers. Screening questions are available below:
Note: Only the businesses and organizations outlined in the Reopening Ontario Act are required to actively screen patrons. |
COVID-19 Vaccine Policy Information for Businesses, Workplaces, and Employees Businesses and workplaces have a responsibility to provide a safe work environment for employees and volunteers. The COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to protect your workplace from the risks of COVID-19. Click here for more information on COVID-19 Workplace Immunization Policies. |
Proof of Vaccination Guidance For guidance on how to implement the proof of vaccination requirement, and a list of businesses and organizations that must verify proof of vaccination review the following: |
Managing COVID-19 in the Workplace
If you are a business or workplace not included in the highest-risk settings mentioned above, review the information below for how to manage COVID-19 symptoms, cases, and exposures within your business/workplace.
Please note, workers may be required to self-isolate because of potential exposure, infection and/or COVID-19 symptoms.
I have an employee, who has symptoms without any known exposure to COVID-19, what should they do? Employees who have COVID-19 symptoms, feel sick or are unwell, should:
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I have an employee, who has been identified as a close contact/exposed to COVID-19. What should they do?
Anyone who has been identified as a close contact/exposed to COIVD-19 should refer to this chart, and follow guidance on next steps including; testing (if eligible), self-monitoring, and/or self-isolation. |
How do I know who is a high-risk contact? A high-risk contact (close contact) is:
Some examples of high-risk situations in the workplace include:
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I have two or more employees who have tested positive for COVID-19 on a PCR and/or rapid antigen test (RAT), what should I do?
Keep employees who are infected or exposed out of the workplace
Decrease the risk of contact:
Post signage to remind employers of:
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Should I ask employees who have tested positive for COVID-19 to provide a negative test result in order to return to the workplace? Workers do not need a negative COVID-19 test to return to the workplace after completing the full self-isolation period.
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COVID-19 Guidance for Specific Settings
Infection Control Recommendations In light of the province’s position to begin re-opening business, the Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) requires all businesses to incorporate the minimum infection control practices into their service delivery and work processes. |
Inquiry Form for Business Owners If you have questions about your business operations during the emergency period, please use this form to assist you and the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit with those inquiries. |
Want more information? Case and Contact Management COVID-19 Integrated Testing & Case, Contact and Outbreak Management Interim Guidance: Omicron Surge (Dec 30, 2021) Workplace Resources COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan COVID-19 Safety Checklist for Workplaces |