Instructions for visitors accessing ILO premises during the Fourth Meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) – Part II (05 to 13 May 2022)

In order to safeguard the health of all visitors and staff members within the ILO premises, before accessing the building, you must carry out a daily health self-check by responding to the following questions:

Have I developed any signs or symptoms of fever, such as chills, sweats, feeling “feverish", or a temperature of ≥ 38°C measured using a thermometer?

Have I developed any of the following symptoms: cough; shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; chest tightness; sore throat; nasal congestion or a runny nose; body aches; general weakness or fatigue; loss of taste or smell; headache; diarrhoea; nausea or vomiting?

Have I been in close contact with anyone who has suspected, probable or confirmed COVID-19?

If the answer to any of the above questions is “yes”, you must not enter the ILO premises. This applies to both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.

If you have symptoms:

You should stay at home or in your hotel and consult by telephone a healthcare practitioner (please consult V below).

If you test positive to COVID-19:

The ILO is following the WHO advice, which is that you have to self-isolate for 10 days with at least 3 days with no symptoms before returning to the office. Please report to infirmary@ilo.org. All information will be treated confidentially.

If you have symptoms and test negative or if your symptoms are not COVID-19 related:

The ILO requests that you are three days without symptoms before returning to the office.

If you are a close contact1 with anyone who has suspected, probable or confirmed COVID-19 infection: You are advised to quarantine for 14 days after the last day of contact and you should not enter the ILO office during this time. However, if you cannot follow the meeting virtually you may return to the ILO on Day 11 (11 days after the contact with the positive person), as long as you have not developed any symptoms and wear a well-fitted mask at all times where interaction with other people may occur, until Day 14.

Use of rapid antigen detection self-tests for screening of SARS-CoV-2

As an additional preventive measure, delegates can be provided with self-tests for voluntary screening of SARS-CoV-2 infection in individuals without COVID-19 symptoms. If you have symptoms, please follow the instructions above.

Self-tests can be collected at the accreditation desk. Opening hours 08h00-11h30 and 13h30 -16h00

Please carefully follow the instructions provided with the tests. For screening purposes, we recommend testing every three days.

Please note that in the current epidemiological situation, if you test positive it is likely you are SARS-CoV-2 infected. Please follow the instructions above.

A negative self-test result does not exclude infection. False negative results are likely in individuals who test very early after infection. Therefore, even if you test negative, continue to adhere to the precautionary measures below.

If returning from a country subject to quarantine listed under the Swiss Ordinance on Measures to Combat the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in International Passenger Transport² you must quarantine for ten consecutive days after arrival. On the 11th day in Switzerland, visitors may request access to the premises on the basis they have not developed any symptoms.