YOUR AIRPORT & SEA ISLAND COMMUNITY CONNECTION
STAY SAFE & HEALTHY!
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To all workers at YVR: ‘Thank You!’
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During the most challenging time the world’s community has ever faced, Vancouver Airport Authority is expressing thanks and recognition to the dedicated workers who continue to ensure the safety and security of travellers and members of the airport community. Gratitude goes to airline staff, security and enforcement partners and all those working on the frontline at the airport, providing help to Canadians returning home and ensuring the move-
ment of essential goods, such as food and medical supplies. Thank you to YVR’s commercial partners and ground transportation providers for continuing to provide their services, including the cleaning team who work diligently to sanitize the terminals and maintain a clean environment for all who pass through. To all those working on the airfield, in the terminal and beyond, thank you for your contribution and ongoing response in the face of this pandemic.
Recognition is also extended to those working behind the scenes at YVR—in operations, communications, and more— who continue to work with government authorities to implement new measures to combat the spread of COVID-19. To public health authorities and frontline health professionals, thank you for your ongoing direction on how to respond to this global pandemic to ensure the safety of travellers. Vancouver Airport Authority acknowledges that these unchartered
skies could not have been navigated without the unwavering support of all those in the airport community, especially since many employees have adjusted their daily routines to take on new roles and responsibilities. Although there is a lot of uncertainty right now, blue skies are ahead and, together with the airport community, we will get through this difficult time. Thank you to the entire YVR and Sea Island community, and please stay safe.
Transport Canada’s new requirements on face coverings for travellers/airport employees Effective immediately, Transport Canada is requiring all air passengers to have a non-medical mask or face covering to cover their mouth and nose during travel. Travellers will be asked to cover their mouth and nose at airport screening points, when they cannot physically distance from others, or as directed by airline employees or public health officials. In addition to travellers, airport employees going through all security screening checkpoints also need to don face coverings. The Public Health Agency of Canada has recently recommended the use of a non-medical mask or facial covering as an additional measure the public can take to protect others. Wearing a non-medical mask or face covering is another way of covering the mouth and nose to prevent
respiratory droplets from contaminating others or landing on surfaces. Passengers on all flights departing or arriving at Canadian airports will also be required to demonstrate
they have the necessary non-medical mask or face covering during the boarding process otherwise they will not be allowed to continue their journey. The Public Health Agency of
Is your work environment sanitized against COVID-19? See Page 12
Canada has put together some helpful tips and instructions on making a sew and no-sew cloth face covering. This information is available at canada.ca/ coronavirus.
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