Dear Everyone,

I know we are all feeling the difficulty of the continued COVID-19 restrictions, but there is reason to be hopeful. The vaccination rollout is underway, and last night the Province announced that anyone 40 and above may now get the AstraZeneca vaccine. I have my appointment booked, and encourage you to do the same if you’re eligible.

Over the weekend an employee at the AGO tested positive for COVID-19. We are all keeping this person in our thoughts and hoping they recover quickly, and we must respect their privacy during this difficult time.

The People team has notified everyone who may have been in contact with this person, and advised that they should self-isolate. If you have not been notified and you are part of the staff currently working, you can continue your work based on the results of daily screening for symptoms of COVID-19 before entering the building.

This news is concerning and I understand you may be worried. We have done everything we can to ensure we have a safe work environment, and we take this very seriously. Most areas are already shut down, and we continue to do frequent deep cleaning. We are monitoring the situation closely and will send out further communication if needed. Your safety is our number one priority.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your Manager or Leadership Team member.

Sincerely,

Stephan