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COVID-19

Here you can find the latest COVID-19 news and resources, as well as tips to protect you and your family.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) / Current Situation in Canada:

• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak updates, symptoms, prevention, travel, preparation - Canada.ca

•    COVID-19 Situational Awareness Dashboard - Canada.ca

 

What is COVID-19?

    • COVID-19 is an illness caused by a coronavirus.

    • Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some can infect animals, and some can infect humans. COVID-19 is a new disease caused by the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019. COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic in March 2020. For More Info

       

       How are people tested for COVID-19?

    • Two kinds of tests are currently available for COVID-19: tests for viral infection and antibody (serology) tests:

      • A test for viral infection detects the virus or a component of the virus and tells you if you have a current COVID-19 infection. This is done using a swab from your nose or throat, or a saliva sample.

      • An antibody (serology) test tells if you have antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. These antibodies may have developed in response to a previous infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus or in response to vaccination. This test is done using a sample of your blood. For More Info.  Understanding COVID-19 testing

 

Symptoms- Self-Assessment Tool:

 

COVID-19 vaccines:

    • COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Free vaccines will be available over the course of 2021 to everyone who lives in Canada. Looking for more information about COVID19 vaccines?  Get the facts.

 

Patient education: COVID-19 overview (The Basics):

COVID-19 

COVID-19 is a new disease caused by the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019. COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic in March 2020. For More Info

Self assessment tool 

Unless you are experiencing an emergency, please use this tool before seeking medical help for possible COVID-19.  If you are having difficulty breathing or experiencing other severe symptoms, call 911 immediately. Advise them of your symptoms and travel history.

Vaccine 

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Free vaccines will be available over the course of 2021 to everyone who lives in Canada.

COVID-19 & The heart

If you have an underlying heart issue, the coronavirus can be especially serious. Having heart conditions such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, and possibly hypertension can make you more likely to get severely ill from COVID-19. Get more information.