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“Note that a risk reduction strategy is different from a goal of achieving zero cases. There is no such thing as ‘zero risk’, in anything we do, and certainly not during a pandemic.” ​ -Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

● This Handbook outlines the College’s plan for a safe return to campus. ● Our aim is risk minimization of COVID-19 infection and spread, for students and employees. ● No student should attend campus if they have one or more of the following symptoms: fever (temperature of 37.8°C or greater), cough, shortness of breath, decrease or loss of taste or smell, sore throat, stuffy and/or runny nose, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, lethargy, muscle aches and/or malaise. ● Havergal screening and COVID testing recommendations mirror the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and Toronto Public Health guidelines. These can be found in the screening section of this Handbook. ● Physical distancing, hand hygiene, face masks and good respiratory etiquette should be observed by all. ○ JK to Grade 12:​ Students are required to wear a face mask at school. ● The College’s plan takes into account the requirements of both the ​ Ontario Ministry of Health​ , ​ Ontario Ministry of Education​ and ​ Toronto Public Health and it is responsive to ongoing advice from other health agencies. ● Any COVID-19 related information or action plans will be addressed by the following: It is important for students and their families to understand that no interpersonal activity is without risk of transmission of infection at any time. The risk of spread in schools is related to the prevalence of infection in the community context in which Havergal is situated. One of the key challenges for schools during this pandemic is balancing the need for a practical and sensible level of caution with the need to provide an environment for students that supports their academic and overall wellbeing. The most critical part of managing the risks of COVID-19 as it relates to schools is avoiding the introduction of COVID-19 into the school. If the infection is not introduced, then it cannot spread. Standard infection prevention and control ○ Principal Catherine Misson and/or designate. ○ Associate Head of School Lindsay Norberg. ○ Manager of the Health Centre Gillian McCrae.

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