Help reduce the spread of COVID-19

As COVID-19 will continue to spread at different levels in communities, it’s important that you:

  • stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations
  • pay attention to public health alerts and signals in your area
  • think about the risks and make informed decisions on the use of individual public health measures
  • consult travel advice, advisories and health notices before travelling

Layering individual public health measures helps to protect you and others from COVID-19.

  • Stay home when you’re sick or experiencing any COVID-like symptoms, even if mild.
    • Rapid tests may be used to identify quickly if you have COVID-19, so you can isolate if the result is positive.
  • Wear a well-fitting respirator or mask in public indoor settings, even when not required.
  • Improve indoor ventilation in your home or co-living setting.
    • Open windows and doors regularly, if possible, even for a few minutes at a time.
    • Take actions to ensure your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system is properly installed, maintained and operational.
  • Cough and sneeze into a tissue or the bend of your arm (not your hand) if you’re not wearing a mask.
    • Throw used tissues in a plastic-lined waste container and clean your hands right away.
  • Clean your hands regularly by:
    • washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or
    • using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol
  • Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces and objects with approved products.

For more information on COVID-19, visit Canada.ca/coronavirus or contact 1-833-784-4397.

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