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CPC COVID-19 Control Policy

COVID-19 Policy Update from 12 March 2022

At all phases/ stages of NSW Public Health Orders during COVID-19, it is required that:

• All staff, members and visitors who are experiencing the following symptoms refrain from attending any gatherings/ events/ meetings/ worship service onsite at the Chinese Presbyterian Church, Surry Hills, or outside places (e.g. at other member’s homes, etc) and get themselves tested.

           o Fever (i.e. temperature of 37.5 degrees or more)
            o Coughing
            o Sore throat
            o Shortness of breath.
            o Cold/flu-like symptoms (e.g. runny nose or congestion)

• The following symptoms have also been associated with Covid-19 virus and members are encouraged to get themselves tested should they display the following:

            o Headache or fatigue
            o Muscle or joint pains
            o Nausea or loss of appetite
            o Diarrhoea or vomiting
            o Temporary loss of smell or altered sense of taste.

• Any staff, members and visitors of congregations with the mildest of symptoms should get themselves tested (either via PCR test or Rapid Antigen Test) for Covid-19, and be cleared (i.e. receive a negative result / serving isolation period as per NSW health) before attending any events, meetings or gatherings on the premises of the Chinese Presbyterian Church (CPC).
• All staff, members and visitors of the congregations who have tested positive for Covid-19, or have been identified as a close/household contact and/ or advised by Public Health to isolate, MUST NOT attend any in-person meetings, gatherings or events on the premise. Involvement via video conferencing is encouraged if you are able to do so.
• All members are encouraged to sneeze and cough into their bent elbows to minimize spread of droplets.
• The wearing of masks for all people aged 2 and above is highly recommended in all indoor areas and/or where social distancing cannot be maintained. Children under 2 years of age must not wear a mask due to choking and suffocation risk.
• Good handwashing and social distancing (at least 1.5m) practices are highly recommended at all times. Posters will be placed in each bathroom and common public areas/ rooms. Areas will be marked off to ensure social distancing is adhered.
• Adequate cleaning measures should also be utilised ensuring that commonly touched surfaces are regularly cleaned.
• Staff, members and visitors of CPC will cooperate with NSW Health if contacted in relation to a positive case of COVID-19.

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COVID-19 Safety Plan

A COVID-19 Safety Plan has been prepared by the COM WH&S Committee. The plan is to be adhered to.