Help reduce the spread of COVID-19: Information for Indigenous communities

Together, we can take the following steps to slow the spread of COVID-19:

• follow the advice of your local public health authority
• wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available
• try not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth
• cough and sneeze into your sleeve and not your hands
• avoid close contact with people who are sick and practice physical distancing
• avoid non-essential community and cultural gatherings and keep a physical distance between each other (approximately 2 metres)

Symptoms

Symptoms of COVID-19 may be very mild or more serious and may take up to 14 days to appear after exposure to the virus. The most common symptoms include:

• Fever
• Cough
• Difficulty breathing

If you have symptoms

• Isolate at home to avoid spreading illness to others.
• Avoid visits with older adults, elders, or those with medical conditions. They are at higher risk of developing serious illness.
• Call ahead before you visit a health care professional or call your local public health authority.
• If your symptoms get worse, contact your health care provider or public health authority right away, and follow their instructions.

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