More Information

The situation is changing rapidly. News organizations and the government are providing frequent updates.

• Government of Canada Coronavirus information

• Government of Canada novel coronavirus information line: 1-833-784-4397

• Peel Region

• City of Mississauga COVID-19 page

• City of Toronto COVID-19 page

Public Health

• Peel Public Heath: 905-799-7700

• Toronto Public Health

• Ontario Public Health: 1-866-797-0000

Risk Mitigation and Symptoms

• "2019 novel coronavirus (2019nCoV)" from the Ontario Ministry of Health

• "Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public" from the World Health Organization

• "Nonpharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs)" from the U.S. Centre for Disease Control

Self-Assessment and Test Locations

• Self-Monitoring from Ontario Public Health

• Self-Assessment from the Province of Ontario

• Toronto Region COVID-19 Assessment Centres

• Nearby test site: Trillium Health Partners. Please do not visit an assessment centre unless you have been referred by a healthcare professional.

Updates

• Region of Peel Coronavirus Closures

• Status of cases in Ontario, from the Ontario Ministry of Health

• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from Health Canada

• "Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak update" from the Public Health Agency of Canada

• Travel Advice and Advisories from the Government of Canada

Guidelines for Daily Living

• Daily Schedule for Kids at Home, created by an individual citizen

• COVID-19 and Seniors, from CNN

• "20 Hand-Washing Mistakes That Help Coronavirus Spread"

• "What You Would Need for a 14-day Quarantine" from the Toronto Star

• Virtual library cards from the City of Mississauga let you borrow books online and read them on your device

• McMaster Optimal Aging Portal has tips which are relevant during COVID, especially for seniors

Government Support

• According to the federal government, the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit will be accessible through a secure web portal starting in early April. More information here.

• Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, including support for individuals and businesses.

• Employment and Social Development Canada - Coronavirus notice.

Other

• "Influenza Immunization" (Note: there is currently no immunization against COVID-19).

• "Letter from Toronto: An Infectious Diseases Specialist Reflects on COVID-19"

• Alton Brown's Handwashing Demo (on YouTube)

• McMaster Children’s Hospital sketch video

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