Lakehead Power and Sail Squadron
715 Hewitson St P7B 6B5 Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

We are taking measures to ensure the health and safety of all our volunteers, students and staff of the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons. We are suspending all face to face activities, classes, squadron and district meetings and have closed the national office. We recommend that you practice physical distancing with rigour to help flatten the curve so we can all resume our daily activities. We are taking measures to ensure the health and safety of all our volunteers, students and staff of the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons. We are suspending all face to face activities, classes, squadron and district meetings and have closed the national office. Wash your hands often. Sneeze into a tissue or the inside of your elbow. If you have any flu-like symptoms, stay home. If they get worse, seek medical help.

COVID-19 SITUATION the 201920 coronavirus pandemic is a pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease was first identified in China on 01 December 2019. Mode of transmission: respiratory disease spreading from person-to-person primarily through droplets generated when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose. Droplet/Contact transm...ission is the route of transmission. PPE Includes N95 Masks; Eye Wear; Gloves (Droplet and Contact precautions) Pocket Mask or Bag Valve Mask (Universal Precautions) Hand sanitizer: and Disinfectant wipes (Decontamination) Tissue; Paper Towel; Hand Soap and H2O Plastic bag lined garbage receptacle Preventive and mitigation measures are key in both healthcare and community settings. The most effective preventive measures in the community include: Performing hand hygiene frequently with an alcohol-based hand rub if your hands are not visibly dirty or with soap and water for 20secs if hands are dirty; Avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth; Practicing respiratory hygiene by coughing or sneezing not into your hand but into a bent elbow or tissue and then immediately disposing of the tissue; Wearing a medical mask and performing hand hygiene after disposing of the mask; Maintaining social distance (a minimum of 2 m) from individuals. This situation poses a serious public health risk. COVID-19 can cause mild to severe illness; most severe illness occurs in aged 60 and over, people with compromised immune systems ot with underlying medical conditions . The following symptoms have been identified: Fever; Cough; or Difficulty breathing. Seek medical attention immediately if you experience emergency warning signs, including difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion or ability to arouse, or bluish lips or face Incubation period: 1-14 days Different parts of the country are seeing different levels of COVID-19 activity. Cases include: Imported cases in travelers Cases among close contacts of a known case Community-acquired cases where the source of the infection is unknown

CPS-ECP & COVID 19: Postponed until at least mid April: 1. All face to face activities;... 2. Classes; and 3. Squadron Meetings. Our paramount concern is the health and well being of all our volunteers, their relatives and friends. Postponed is the Spring Education and Membership meetings, as well as , April 4th Board of Directors meeting. Many activities, sporting events and conferences have been cancelled or delayed and we recommend that this is the safest course of action in the current circumstances. Peter Bolton, SN Chief Commander - Commandant en chef Chairman of the Board Président du Conseil Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons Escadrilles canadiennes de plaisance

THINK AHEAD WHEN LAUNCHING

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