If you are sick, stay home to prevent transmission to others, except to seek testing or medical care if required.

You should stay home until all of the following apply to you:

• your symptoms have been improving for at least 24 hours (or 48 hours if you had nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea)
• you do not have a fever
• you do not develop any additional symptoms

When your symptoms are improving and you are no longer isolating at home, doing the following can provide extra protection against the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses circulating in the community. More information.

Just like other respiratory viruses, COVID-19 can spread in several ways including, from person-to-person when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or through contact with contaminated surfaces. That's why using several layers of protection is the most effective way to help reduce your risk of getting and spreading viruses.

It's important to:

• stay up to date on vaccinations
• stay home when sick
• clean your hands often with soap and water or use hand rub containing at least 60% alcohol, and avoid touching your face with unclean hands
• cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the bend of your arm
• clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces and objects frequently
• pay attention to public health alerts and advice in your community

By reducing the spread of these viruses, we help protect ourselves and others, including people who are at risk of more serious complications from infection, while also decreasing pressure on the healthcare system.

• sore throat
• runny nose
• sneezing
• new or worsening cough
• shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• temperature equal to or more than 38°C
• feeling feverish
• chills
• fatigue or weakness
• muscle or body aches
• new loss of smell or taste
• headache
• abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting
• feeling very unwell

If you don’t feel well or if you have any symptoms, even if mild, assume you may have COVID-19. Immediately isolate at home and away from others until your symptoms have been improving for at least 24 hours (or 48 hours if you had nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea).

We no longer have Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) at health unit locations. Please reach out to your local pharmacy or family doctor for testing availability.  

COVID-19 testing locations can be found here: Testing Locations

Click the link below to assess yourself for COVID-19

Self-assessment | Ontario.ca 

Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to protect our families, communities and ourselves against COVID-19. Evidence indicates that the vaccines are very effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19.

However, vaccines are not 100% effective and you may still become infected with or without symptoms.

Learn more about the available vaccines, eligibility and booking an appointment at COVID‑19 vaccines | ontario.ca.

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