Quarantine Packing Essentials. What to Bring for 2 Weeks in Isolation: Absolute Must-Have Items: Thermometer, Masks, gloves, cleaning supplies and hand-sanitizer, Toothbrush and toothpaste, a large plastic bag for dirty clothes & laundry.
Transportation from Airport to ILAC Accommodation: It will be mandatory that the students take ILAC transfer services to follow the protocols to pick-up the student from the airport to the ILAC Accommodation and be ready to have their temperatures checked or asked.
Luggage & Shoes: The students need to take their shoes off and to sanitize them as soon as they arrive to the HS with disinfectant Sprays like Lysol along with all pieces of luggage.
Regular Temperature Check: Students must bring from home country a thermometer and check temperature on a daily basis (twice a day AM and PM). ILAC can ask for this information anytime.
Monitor your health: Monitor your physical and mental well-being. If you not feeling well, use the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 self-assessment tool to help determine if you need further assessment or testing: For Toronto click here https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/, for Vancouver click here https://bc.thrive.health/covid19/en. Contact ILAC Homestay Department if you feel sick.
Fever (temperature above 37.8C) & other symptoms: Students must notify ILAC and HS Family immediately in case of fever & other symptoms and follow guidelines of Public Health.
Clothes from the airport: Clothes worn from the airport will be put away in a plastic bag aside and not be worn until washed after self-isolation.
Laundry: Students' clothes must be washed after quarantine only. E.g. If you like to wash your clothes before, talk to your host family as it is advised to wear gloves and mask when handling the clothes and disposable bag and wash hands with soap and water immediately after or if you are in a hotel, coordinate with reception.
Face Masks: Wear a face masks at all times when leaving the room in the HS. E.g. wear a mask from your room to go to the bathroom.
Washroom: Maintain physical distancing and sanitize all surfaces touched before and after using the washroom. E.g. countertops, faucets, light switch, toilet handle, etc.
Hand Contact Surfaces with a concentration of germs: Doorknobs, light switches, house keys, TV remotes, electronic devices (like your phone), and faucet handles must be sanitized whenever touched.
Hand Washing etiquette: 20 second-hand washing must be a common practice when coming in and out specially.
Limit the use of Common areas in the household: Keeping at a minimum, when you go to other areas in the house (backyard, kitchen, living room, etc.) avoid touching any high contact surface (doorknob, light switch, etc.).
Smokers: Notify ILAC in advance if you are a smoker. You CANNOT smoke inside the room under any circumstance.
Avoid leaving your room & contact with other people: We know your room will be where you will be spending most of the time, bring something you like to pass the time. E.g. a book, download before you come movies and music in your laptop, cellphone, hard drive, headphones or earplugs & don't forget chargers, etc.
Keep your room tidy and well- ventilated: Remember your host family will not be entering your room at least for the self-isolation period. Keep your room as clean as possible - no dirty dishes inside, no leftover food, etc. Keep your room well-ventilated and clean – open your window to let the air circulate.
Fever and Symptoms at any point of your stay in the Host Family: Notify ILAC and your host family and immediately call a health care professional or public health authority to discuss your symptoms and travel history, and follow their instructions carefully. You can also use the online self-assessment tool to determine if you need further assessment or testing for COVID-19.
Chronic medical conditions disclosure: I shall disclose with ILAC any chronic medical conditions (e.g. diabetes, lung problems, asthma and immune deficiency). If requested by ILAC I shall provide a medical note stating permission to travel to Canada.
After self-isolation 14 days: For the duration of your stay in Canada, please be mindful of and respect public health directives. E.g. physical distancing, hand washing, etc.
Failing to comply any of the above guidelines: Failure to comply any of the above guidelines may generate penalties to be paid to the host family and disqualify continuing the ILAC Accommodation Program. Also, it may result in finding your own accommodation.