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COVID-19 protocols on campus: Exposure, symptoms or positive test results

Students, employees and visitors who have been exposed, have symptoms or have tested positive for COVID-19 should follow provincial guidelines. Please refer to the Government of Ontario for the latest information and guidance.

In addition to provincial guidelines, Conestoga students, employees and visitors on campus should follow the college's protocols if they have been exposed, have symptoms or have tested positive for COVID-19. The guide below can be used to help identify the proper steps to follow.

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When an individual learns they have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19 or who has COVID-19 symptoms

In the event an individual learns while on campus that they have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or who has COVID-19 symptoms, it is the individual's responsibility to take measures to prevent transmission.       

  1. Use the online provincial self-assessment tool to help determine appropriate next steps and follow recommendations. 
  2. It is the individual's responsibility to report absences.  
When an individual develops symptoms

In the event an individual develops COVID-19 symptoms while on campus, it is the individual's responsibility to take measures to prevent transmission.  

  1. Use the online provincial self-assessment tool to help determine appropriate next steps and follow recommendations. 
  2. You are encouraged to go home if you are feeling unwell or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
  3. It is the individual's responsibility to report absences.
When an individual learns they have tested positive

In the event an individual learns they have tested positive for COVID-19 while on campus, it is the individual's responsibility to take measures to prevent transmission.                 

  1. Use the online provincial self-assessment tool to help determine appropriate next steps and follow recommendations.  
  2. It is the individual's responsibility to report absences.
When an outbreak has been declared on campus

In the event Public Health declares an outbreak of COVID-19 on campus, Conestoga will follow the directives of Public Health on the appropriate approach to implement additional control measures and communication on a case-by-case basis. 

COVID-19 information

Conestoga strongly advises all students and employees remain apprised of the changing situation. If you have questions about COVID-19, refer to the websites below, or contact your health-care provider or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.