As you know, the number of cases of the new coronavirus in Ontario is increasing, although the risk of contracting COVID-19 remains low. To ensure the health of our congregation, here are some guidelines to follow.
Stay home if:
- You or someone in your family has or is showing symptoms of a cold or flu (not just COVID-19)
- It is less than 24 hours since someone in your family had or showed signs of a cold or flu
If you are showing COVID-19 symptoms, get to a hospital:
- Fever
- Cough (dry cough)
- Shortness of breath
Personal health:
- Get a flu shot
- Monitor family health for symptoms
- Minimize facial touching
- Dispose of tissues after single use
Healthy practices at church:
- Avoid physical contact – no shaking hands, hugging
- Wash hands upon entering and leaving the church using provided hand sanitizer
If you need to sneeze/cough:
- Sneeze into a tissue and dispose of it after a single use
- If no tissue available, sneeze into your sleeve or inside your shirt/sweater/top
- Clean your hands.
For up-to-date and accurate information about the coronavirus in Hamilton, consult the Hamilton Public Health webpage at https://www.hamilton.ca/public-health/health-topics/novel-coronavirus-covid-19.