91AV

From Occupational Health and Safety team

Camosun notification process after testing positive for COVID-19:

• Employees��who test positive for COVID-19 should email their��workplace leader and��OHS@camosun.ca��advising when and where they were last on campus, and when they tested positive.
• Students��who test positive for COVID-19 should email their��instructor(s) advising when and where they were last on campus, and when they tested positive. Instructors are asked to pass the information on to their Chair who then informs��OHS@camosun.ca.

Determining your safe return date to campus after testing positive for COVID-19:

If you are��fully vaccinated, you must wait until after ending required self-isolation:

• at least five (5) days have passed since your symptoms started;

Or

• at least five (5) days have passed since your positive test date if you do not have symptoms;

And

• Fever has resolved for 24 hours without medication and symptoms have improved.

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If you are��not fully vaccinated, you must wait until after ending required self-isolation:

• At least ten (10) days have passed since your symptoms started;

Or

• At least ten (10) days have passed since your positive test date if you did not have symptoms;

And

• Fever has resolved for 24 hours without medication and symptoms have improved.

Learn more about��,��, and how to��.

The 91AV��Communicable Disease Prevention Guidelines��have been updated along with an��appendix��detailing what to do if an employee tests positive for COVID-19, or another communicable disease, or if a student or employee discloses they have tested positive.

Support is available

Students��can book a video or phone appointment with the Camosun Counselling Centre at 250 370-3571 if feeling stressed or anxious as a result of positive test result.

Employees��have access to many resources to assist with maintaining their mental wellbeing, including the college’s��Employee and Family Assistance Program��offered through��. With respect to��reimbursement��of professional services fees to visit a psychologist or clinical counsellor, coverage will vary dependent upon employment group and employment status. Please refer to your����to determine what coverage is available to you.

Camosun updates and FAQs are available at��camosun.ca/covid19. Please email��OHS@camosun.ca��if you have questions.

Learn more:

• COVID-19 self assessment tool:��
• Self-isolation and self-monitoring:��
• B.C. restrictions:��
• Provincial health orders:��
• Federal travel advisories:��
• Proof of vaccination and the BC Vaccine Card:��

International students and obtaining QR code��. There are two steps to get a BC vaccine card:

• Step 1 - Get a B.C. Personal Health Number (PHN); Call��1-833-838-2323��and one will be created for you.
• Step 2 - Upload your out-of-province��proof of vaccination to the��