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Hey! We hope you've been staying safe during this outbreak. We know it must be a tense time for you, depending on your situation. That's why we're here to help you out - so we can all get through this together.

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We've collected all the updated information you'll need; use the menu above to get help. Also, feel free to check out some of the basic information to keep in mind below.

BASIC SAFETY

WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP FOR 20 SECS

TRY TO WEAR A MASK OUTSIDE AT ALL TIMES

CLEAN COMMON SURFACES AT HOME

KEEP AT LEAST 2 METRES FROM SOMEONE ELSE

DON'T TOUCH YOUR FACE WITH UNWASHED HANDS

STAY HOME AND ONLY TRAVEL FOR ESSENTIALS

UPDATES FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA

UPDATES FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF BC

Visit the official COVID-19 website launched by the Government of Canada providing detailed information relating to the outbreak.​ This includes current travel advisories.

Visit the official COVID-19 website launched by the Government of BC providing support and information in response to the pandemic.

CHECK YOUR SYMPTOMS

With flu season and allergies coinciding with the global pandemic, determining what you have is often difficult. Use the BC Self Assessment Tool to determine if you need further testing.

HEALTH

Whether or not you have COVID-19, you probably need to access healthcare resources during the outbreak. There are many aspects of physical and mental health that need upkeep, and we all need to make sure we're looking after each other through this.

We've put together some resources to keep you informed about your health options during the outbreak.

WHAT DO THEY MEAN?

SELF MONITORING

You have no symptoms, and a possible exposure to the novel coronavirus.

You monitor yourself for symptoms and practice physical distancing. You should do this if you believe you've been exposed to an infected person, are in close contact with vulnerable people, or have been asked to do so.

SELF

ISOLATION

You have no symptoms, and have travelled outside Canada or exposed to an infected person.

You stay home and avoid contact with other people. You must do this if you've travelled outside Canada in the last 14 days, or have been asked to do so by a Public Health Authority.

ISOLATION

You have symptoms, and have been diagnosed or awaiting lab test results.

You stay home and avoid contact with other people until a Public Health Authority advises you that you are no longer a risk. You must do this if you have been diagnosed, are being tested, or asked to do so. 

flatten the curve

Without Physical Distancing

With Physical Distancing

hospital critical care + ventilator capacity

THE CURVE + PHYSICAL DISTANCING

According to the BC CDC, physical distancing is a way that we can slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close contact with others. We should keep 2 metres (6 ft) apart from one another, even if we are not sick.

You can practice physical distancing by:

• Limiting outside activities

• Connecting virtually

• Keeping distance from someone else

• Minding your hands

• Wearing a mask often

• Avoiding social gatherings.

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