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Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Vaccination Clinic now open at Pearson Airport

As you are aware, we are in a new phase of the pandemic with cases increasing rapidly over the past couple of weeks and booster shot campaigns accelerating. In response to the current situation, the vaccination clinic at Pearson airport is being re-activated beginning on January 11, 2022. The clinic will run similarly to last season out of Terminal 1.

In response to the current situation with Omicron, the vaccination clinic at Pearson airport is being re-activated beginning on January 11, 2022. The clinic will run similarly to last season out of Terminal 1 (tentatively until end of February). Boosters and first/second doses will be available to TFW’s. Workers entering Canada with vaccine doses received outside of the COVAX-ON system will need to bring documentation/proof of their vaccines that were received in their home country.

Employer registry:
Register to receive direct updates from OMAFRA regarding TFW and COVID issues:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/registry-employers-international-agri-food-workers

Guidance for COVID testing and isolation/quarantine in Ontario:
Note that congregate living is considered a high risk environment, so additional testing is required and isolation period is 10 days.
https://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/coronavirus/docs/contact_mngmt/management_cases_contacts_omicron.pdf

OFVGA Workplace Daily Screening App – updated for 2022
Please ensure the requirements of both the province AND your local public health unit are met if you use this app for your workers.
https://www.ofvga.org/screening-app

 

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