Where can I get more information on COVID-19? Here are some helpful links to gather more recent information.
Health Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.html
World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/
For those persons who may be concerned they may have symptoms of COVID-19, the federal government has created an online self-assessment tool. You will be asked a series of questions and dependent upon the responses and symptoms identified, the tool will provide advice, giving one of the four following actions:
• Visit an emergency room
• Call telehealth
• Self-isolate at home
• Do nothing
The tool can be accessed here: https://ca.thrive.health/covid19/en
Federal and provincial governments have implemented regulations for non-essential businesses and extended school closures. For up to date information please check your provincial government websites, or the following federal website:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/ coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
The Government of Canada has also introduced several economic and financial plans to support those directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. For detailed information on Canada’s economic recovery plan, please check the following website:
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economicresponse-plan.html
My Kindest Regards,
Luene La Fountaine, RHU
