COVID-19 update from Dan – February 12 2021

You will no doubt be aware that, after a two-week run of zero community COVID cases, WA is lifting most restrictions. The risk of catching COVID in WA is now extremely low.

This means that unless there is a positive case tomorrow, from Sunday 14 February 2021, Chorus will revert to the near-normal practices and operations in place before the most recent lockdown.

This includes:

• All services back to “normal” as practised up to 31 January
• No requirement to wear masks (though you are welcome to do so)
• Work from home preferred where possible, but office-based work permitted in agreement with your leader (note: the 4 sq m capacity limit remains in force)
• Over 70s and people with pre-existing risk factors return to work

This is the best outcome we could have hoped for and is great news for Chorus customers and communities. I realise some of the recent cancellations and adaptations may take some effort to unwind; thank you for doing everything you can to get things back to full capacity as soon as possible.

You may also be aware of the impending national roll out of the COVID vaccine, likely to commence in March. The COVID Committee understands front line Chorus people will be in the highest-priority category. It is our view that a very high vaccination rate is essential to protecting Chorus people and ending the pandemic globally. The Committee has commenced reviewing advice as to the appropriate vaccine policy for Chorus and will provide an update in due course.

Categorised in: COVID-19

This post was written by Maddie Bull