Team members are instructed to immediately self-isolate and contact the Health Centre at the first sign of any symptom – mild or severe. After being assessed, employees may be isolated within camp as a precaution, or may be sent home to self-isolate. Swab testing is available on-site, and tests are currently processed by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit.
Positive Test Protocol
In the event someone tests positive for COVID-19 while on-site, the individual will continue with his/her self-isolation and safe transportation off-site will be arranged, as possible. The individual’s room will be sealed upon their departure for deep cleaning.
Contact tracing will commence immediately, and individuals identified as having had close contact will be isolated for further assessment and action. They may be required to self-isolate for 14 days.
Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 will not report back to work until their case status is resolved. Individuals are considered resolved after 14 days have passed with no lingering symptoms after the initial onset of symptoms.
Negative Test Protocol
Individuals who test negative for COVID-19 but have had known or presumed exposure to COVID-19 must remain in self-isolation for 14 days.
Individuals who are symptomatic, even if they test negative for COVID-19 and have had no known exposure to COVID-19, are asked not to report to work until they have been symptom-free for at least 24-48 hours.
Outbreak Protocol
In the event that multiple individuals test positive for COVID-19, we will enact Impala Canada’s Outbreak Response Plan to care for affected individuals and limit further spread of the virus. The plan reflects key learnings from our April 2020 outbreak and is reviewed frequently and updated where necessary.
At all times through outbreak management, we will closely collaborate with public health authorities and frequently communicate with all stakeholders.
The status of LDI operations may be altered to facilitate contact tracing and virus containment efforts.