Conditions of entry during COVID-19

The safety of our visitors is of paramount importance. We have put measures in place to prioritise the health and wellbeing of everyone.

Conditions of entry

Visitors are not permitted to enter Esperanto House if they:

  • are experiencing any flu-like symptoms (sore throat, runny nose, persistent cough, shortness of breath, fever);
  • have been in close contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 (during the period of time in which the virus is contagious);
  • are awaiting the results of a test for COVID-19;
  • reside with anyone who is awaiting the results of a test for COVID-19;

Visitors who are not subject to any of the above conditions for exclusion must be willing and able to agree to the following requirements to:

  • leave Esperanto House immediately if they become unwell, after notifying a volunteer;
  • at all times, maintain social distancing measures (as per the NSW Health guidelines) with respect to other visitors and volunteers;
  • maintain good personal hand hygiene by washing their hands regularly and thoroughly and/or using hand sanitiser;
  • maintain good respiratory hygiene by coughing or sneezing into their elbow or a tissue, and then disposing of tissues immediately;
  • provide Esperanto NSW with their name and contact details and consent to Esperanto NSW providing their name and contact details to the NSW Department of Health or any other third-party government department, as required to enable contact tracing procedures;
  • acknowledge that they may be asked to wait, or be refused entry, to Esperanto House in the event that the building has reached its total capacity under NSW Health social distancing requirements;
  • respond accurately to the following questions if asked by an authorised representative of Esperanto NSW:
    • Are you or anyone you live with currently undergoing testing or awaiting results for the COVID-19 virus?
    • Have you or anyone you live with tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and have not been medically cleared as non-contagious?
    • Do you have any flu-like symptoms (sore throat, runny nose, persistent cough, shortness of breath, fever)?
  • acknowledge the right of Esperanto NSW to refuse entry or request their departure from Esperanto House at any time and for any reason;
  • at all times, treat volunteers and other visitors with respect.