Update – COVID-19 – Reminder of procedures

Standing Committee of the Québec Golf Industry

Dear golf course owners and operators,

The golf season is running smoothly. Golfers are still very numerous on Québec's golf courses, and clubs continue to implement the measures prescribed by the Québec government. Together, let's continue to promote the health of our customers and employees. By doing so, the pandemic will remain well controlled in all golf clubs in the province.

However, should a confirmed case of COVID-19 occur in your club between now and the end of the season, we would like to remind you of the procedure to be followed by the infected person:

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• If symptoms appear, the concerned individuals should call 1 877 644-4545 to obtain a COVID-19 screening test.

• When a person is tested for COVID-19, he or she must remain isolated in his or her home until a result is obtained. This result may be positive or negative.

• When the result is positive, the person's treating physician is notified. The person is asked to remain in isolation for at least 14 days.

• During the initial interview with the COVID-19 patient, everyone who came into contact with him/her during the period of contagion is identified.

• Then, the Public Health team calls all these contacts. It notifies them that they have been in contact with a person suffering from the disease.

• All high-risk contacts are called daily by the Public Health team.

Reminder of the general measures prescribed in the golf facilities:

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• Wearing a face covering is mandatory for people aged 10 and over (August 24) on public transportation, in closed or partially covered public places. Wearing a face covering is strongly suggested in outdoor areas where the prescribed physical distancing cannot be respected.

• Hand hygiene. Hand-washing as often as possible.

• Cleaning and disinfection of surfaces, objects and clothes.

• Social distancing.