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.