Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,
The first positive test associated with Mohawk College was announced by Hamilton Public Health officials today.
For more details, please continue reading below…
First confirmed COVID-19 case associated with Mohawk College
The full City of Hamilton press release can be found here.
SEPTEMBER 25 2020
HAMILTON, ON -The City’s first positive case of COVID-19 associated with Mohawk College was confirmed by local public health officials today.
Hamilton Public Health Services (HPHS) has confirmed a positive COVID-19 case associated with Mohawk’s Stoney Creek Campus. They are working with the public health authority in their place of residence and following the prescribed protocols. Mohawk College is working with Public Health officials to facilitate case and contact tracing. It is vital that personal health information and identifiers are not released, and the privacy of everyone involved is respected.
Mohawk College also issued a press release, found below:
September 25, 2020 – Confirmed COVID-19 Case at Mohawk College
The full press release from Mohawk College can be found here.
In an effort to keep you informed of relevant changes related to Health & Safety, there has been a confirmed positive COVID-19 case associated with Mohawk’s Stoney Creek Campus.
The affected person is working with the public health authority in their place of residence and following the prescribed protocols. Mohawk College is working with Public Health officials to facilitate case and contact tracing.
Anyone who is considered to be at risk of infection through contact with this person will be contacted by Public Health authorities. It is vital that personal health information and identifiers are not released, and the privacy of everyone involved is respected.
Please continue to assess your health daily and, if you are visiting a Mohawk College campus, respond to the assessment questions honestly on your Mohawk Safety app as part of the entry process. If you are feeling ill, stay home and consult a physician.
The process of acquiring a COVID-19 test has recently changed in the Hamilton area. COVID-19 testing is now available by appointment only to decrease wait times, ensure an orderly flow and to protect patients and staff by ensuring a safe physical space can be provided at the sites. For details on how to book an appointment visit: hamilton.ca/coronavirus/assessment-centres.
We understand that you may have questions and we want to assure you that we take your safety very seriously. You can find college information, updates and support contacts related to COVID-19 atmohawkcollege.ca/covid-19-coronavirus.
In an effort to help support community-wide health, it is also recommended that you download the Government of Canada’s COVID Alert app. Available on iTunes and Google Play, the app lets users know of possible exposure to the virus before symptoms appear. COVID Alert uses Bluetooth to exchange random codes with nearby phones. Every day, the app checks a list of random codes from people who tell the app if they have tested positive. If you’ve been near one of those codes in the past 14 days, you’ll get a notification. Learn more about the COVID Alert app by visiting: canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/covid-alert.html.
“Mohawk students and employees have been doing an excellent job in following safety protocols on campus and in off-campus learning and teaching situations but we will not be immune from COVID-19 infections as numbers begin to climb across the province. We must continue to keep our guard up, following the protocols of the college and of placement partners, and be mindful to protect ourselves and those around us from infection as best we can.”
– Mohawk College President Ron McKerlie
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