Self-isolation means staying at home (or other similar place where you will not come into contact with others) for up to 14 days in order to avoid spreading the virus…

Non-medical masks help contain the tiny respiratory droplets that exit the mouth and nose when we talk, yell, sing, cough, sneeze etc. In this way, masks prevent virus-containing droplets from…

If you have had direct contact with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19: Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (or if unavailable, use…

COVID-19 is more likely to be picked up from surfaces that are touched often.  Hard surfaces  Identify high-touch surfaces (i.e. door and window handles, light switches, taps, kitchen and food…

The following measures can help you protect yourself from contracting and/or spreading COVID-19:  Keep a safe distance of 2 metres (6 feet) from other people who are not in your…

Self-isolation means staying at home (or another similar place where you will not come into contact with others) for up to 14 days in order to avoid spreading the virus…

A high-risk close contact may be someone who:  Lived with a probable or confirmed case  Had prolonged (at least 15 minutes, cumulative), face-to-face contact (within 2 meters/6 feet) with a…

‎Physical distancing (also sometimes referred to as “social distancing”) is the practice of limiting close contact with other people in order to help slow the spread of an infectious disease,…

The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to those of the common cold and flu. According to the BC Centre for Disease Control, the most common symptoms of COVID-19 include:  Fever Chills…

A fever is a body temperature reading of 38oC (100.4oF) or higher, when checked using an oral thermometer placed under the tongue.  It is normal for our body temperature to…