COVID-19 Update – March 13

We understand that news around COVID-19 is causing concern for members of our community. While there are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, we have implemented the following protocol to help prevent the spread of COVID-19:

– ISANS clients, staff, or volunteers who travel internationally must quarantine themselves for 14 days after such travel before returning to ISANS services. This information must be disclosed to your program coordinator or teacher by email or phone

– ISANS clients, staff, or volunteers who have had contact with an individual who has traveled to level three areas (as of March 12 this includes Hubei Province in China, Iran or Italy) must quarantine themselves for 14 days before returning to ISANS services. This information must be disclosed to your program coordinator or teacher by email or phone

– Clients cannot attend appointments, classes, programs, or workshops if they are sick and must inform staff of their illness by phone or email

– Individuals with flu-like symptoms, who have not travelled or were not in contract with an individual who traveled to an affected region are asked to stay at home, and contact a healthcare professional as you deem appropriate, returning to ISANS only when no longer ill

– Individuals with flu-like symptoms who may have directly or indirectly been exposed to COVID-19 should call Nova Scotia Public Health Authority (811) immediately and avoid contact with others until it is determined whether or not they have COVID-19

– Intake sessions for clients who have been in Nova Scotia for less than two weeks will be conducted as phone sessions. In-person appointments will be conducted at least two weeks after the landing date

– Food services at ISANS’ organized gatherings are suspended until further notice

– All business-related travel outside of Nova Scotia is prohibited for ISANS staff