COVID-19 Cases and Self-Isolation Considerations for Condominium Corporations and Owners/Residents
As a best practice, condominium corporations should ask the owners/residents and employees/contractors of the condominium corporation to proactively self-identify if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or are currently in the process of self-isolating (quarantining).
Condominium corporations may also wish to create a safety plan to ensure the safety of owners/residents, employees/contractors, and visitors to the condo property.
For more information regarding the creation of a safety plan, please click here.
COVID-19 Cases and Self-Isolation Considerations for Condominium Corporations and Owners/Residents
- Are awaiting COVID-19 test results;
- Have travelled outside of Canada;
- Are experiencing symptoms that could be indicative of COVID-19;
- Have been in close contact with someone who has or is suspected to have COVID-19; or
- Has been told by a public health official that they may have been exposed to COVID-19 and should also self-isolate (quarantine) inside their condo unit.
Key steps that owners/residents should take while self-isolating (quarantining) include:
- Staying within your condo unit and only leaving for medically necessary appointments;
- Do not have visitors in your condo unit; and
- Monitor yourself for symptoms.
For more information regarding how to successfully self-isolate (quarantine), please click here.
In condo buildings where residents are required to remove trash from their condo units via trash shoots, owners/residents should be encouraged to store the trash in their units for the duration of their self-isolation (quarantine) if possible. However, if that is not possible, they should try to coordinate with the condominium corporation to remove the trash safely. The condominium corporation can assist by ensuring that the area is clear of other owners/residents and staff as well as sanitize the common areas, door handles, etc. that the owner/resident encountered.
Additionally, condominium corporations may wish to consider allocating a designated area to dispose of personal protective equipment and sanitizing materials, such as gloves and wipes.
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