How to protect yourself from COVID-19

The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed.

Prevention measures include:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 15 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands

• Avoid close contact with people who are ill

• Stay home when you are ill

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then immediately throw the tissue in the garbage and wash your hands

• If you don’t have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your sleeve or arm

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

• Practice social distancing - keep 2 meters apart from others

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If you have a cough, fever and/or difficulty breathing, contact Telehealth (1-877-797-0000) or your health care provider.

Do not call 911 unless it is an emergency.

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For more information, see the Ontario Ministry of Heath website.