DCA implements COVID vaccine madate

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Covid -19 – Work Environment Requirement

In light of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, and the fact that the seasonal influenza (flu) virus is also widespread, we are taking proactive steps to address a number of business concerns.

First and foremost, we want to maintain a safe workplace and encourage and/or adopt practices protecting the health of our employees and customers.

We also want to ensure the continuity of business operations during this pandemic Effective September 6, 2021, all unvaccinated employees will be required to present a Negative COVID-19 Antigen Test, while All vaccinated employees, will be required to present a copy of their COVID-19 Vaccination Record, to be placed on file.

Further, it will be required for all unvaccinated employees to present a Negative Covid-19 Antigen test every fortnight (14 day) period.

We ask all employees to cooperate in taking steps to reduce the transmission of communicable diseases in the workplace. Employees are reminded of the following:

• It is critical that employees do not report to work while they are experiencing respiratory

symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills or fatigue.

If this occurs, when reporting back to work, you will be required to present a Negative Covid-19 Antigen Test. (Vaccinated & Unvaccinated Employees)
Wash your hands frequently with soapy water for at least 20 seconds and/or sanitize your
hands frequently

Cover your mouth with tissues whenever you sneeze, and discard used tissues in the trash.
Avoid people who are sick with respiratory symptoms.

Clean frequently touched surfaces

Always wear your mask correctly.

Unvaccinated persons who fail to present their negative Covid-19 antigen results and vaccinated persons who fail to present their record of vaccination, will not permitted to enter the workplace.

COVID-19 testing is available at the Multi-Purpose Centre and Villa Polyclinic

Please be guided accordingly,

Chief Town & Country Planner

 

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1 COMMENT

  1. But therein lies the rub! This is how they will be able to continue to blame the unvaccinated of spreading the virus. Because vaccinated persons that are infectious but have no symptoms will NOT be tested. Unvaxxed beware, you’re in their crosshairs.
    And in other news, a new variant is on the loose “MU”

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