Updated on May 27, 2024
As we enter the summer months, we are experiencing a notable decline in respiratory viral activity, including COVID-19 transmission in the community. During this period of low prevalence, Health & Wellness is updating its masking requirements with the health and well-being of staff and students in mind.
Health & Wellness continues to be a mask-friendly environment. As always, we encourage staff and students to perform their own risk assessment and wear a mask anywhere and at any time they choose.
Masking is supported but not required in the Health & Wellness Centre at 700 Bay St., except when experiencing any of these symptoms: fever or chills, cough, rash, shortness of breath, runny or congested nose, pink eye, Covid-19 symptoms (tested positive or suspected positive). Anyone experiencing any of these symptoms will be required to wear a mask regardless of setting.
Students presenting to H&W in either mental health or primary care will still be asked to screen for symptoms of COVID-19. Students are reminded to call in if they become symptomatic to discuss options for care (virtual, defer or come into the clinic masked), as is appropriate for the situation and the clinician’s level of comfort. If you have a clinical condition that prevents you from wearing a mask, please inform a reception staff. We will facilitate a discussion between you and the clinician.
We will continue to evaluate masking policies as risk-levels change in the coming months and will review masking practices and policy in the autumn and in accordance with any changes in provincial guidance.
