COVID-19 Health & Safety

• Patrons are required to self access for COVID-19 symptoms and, if they are present, to stay home.
• Follow all safety and directional signage
• Physical distancing of 2 metres/6 feet is recommended (lifeguards are not responsible for ensuring physical distancing)
  
• High-touch surfaces will be disinfected frequently and equipment will be sanitized after each activity

In the event a water rescue or first aid is required to be performed, personal protective equipment and specialized devices will be used at the first available opportunity. In some instances, close contact treatment will be required and staff will use their best judgement to perform the treatment and maintain physical distancing.

COVID-19 Self-Assessment Questionnaire:

1. In the last 10 days, have you tested positive on a COVID-19 rapid antigen test, a self-testing kit or have been tested and are awaiting results?

2. Have you been directed by Public Health, a physician or other healthcare professional to self-isolate for a period of time including today?

3. Do you have any of the following new or worsening, signs or symptoms:

• • Fever or chills

  • Cough, croup ( squeaky or whistling nose when breathing), severe difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

  • Sore throat, hoarse voice or difficulty swallowing

  • Stuffy, congested or runny nose

  • Severe chest pains

  • Loss of consciousness

  • Feeling confused or unsure of where you are

  • Not feeling well

  • Falling down often

  • Fatigue* that is unusual, lack of energy or sluggishness

  • Muscle aches or joint pain* that is unusual or long lasting

  • Headache* that is unusual or long lasting

  • Pink eye

  • Decrease in or loss of smell or taste

  • Lack of appetite

  • Digestive issues (nausea/vomiting, diarrhea or stomach pain)

*If you received a COVID-19 vaccination in the last 48 hours and are experiencing mild headache, mild muscle ache, mild joint pain, and/or mild fatigue that began after vaccination, and have no other symptoms, select “NO” for question 3. 

4. In the last 14 days, have you had close contact* with someone who has or is suspected of having COVID-19 (including exhibiting any of the listed symptoms** and/or awaiting test results)? If you are fully vaccinated (received the full series of a Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago) and have not been advised to self-isolate by Public Health, you may select ‘NO’ to Question 4. 

*Close contact means being less than 2 metres or 6 feet away in the same area for at least 10 minutes, living in the same home or physical contact such as shaking hands, hugging, being coughed on, sneezed on, spit on or receiving a exposure notification from the COVID-19 Alert exposure app.

**If the individual experiencing symptoms was vaccinated in the last 48 hours and is experiencing mild headache, mild muscle or joint ache, and/or mild fatigue and the symptoms started after vaccination, then you can answer “NO” to Question

5. Have you travelled outside of Canada in the past 14 days and been advised to quarantine in accordance with the Government of Canada quarantine requirements?

If you answer YES to any of the above questions do not enter, return home immediately, and contact your doctor or local public health.