Prevention and Management of COVID-19
Public Health Ontario has developed the resources below for the prevention and management of COVID-19. The content is being updated as new information becomes available so please check back here for current resources.
For guidance, or up-to-date information about COVID-19 measures in your area please visit your local Public Health Unit. For information about COVID-19 testing or test results please visit the Government of Ontario's COVID-19 website.
Handwashing
How to clean your hands and use hand sanitizer | posters
How to hand wash | video
How to use alcohol based hand rub | video
Personal Etiquette and Care
Cough and Sneeze Etiquette | poster
Physical Distancing or Social Distancing | pdf
Take Care of Yourself and Each Other (Mental health/Wellbeing) | pdf
Masks
Mask Use for Non-Healthcare Workers | pdf
Non-medical Masks and Face Coverings | pdf
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
You may need to wear PPE for work, for example teachers or daycare workers, or if you are visiting a long-term care home or other reason.
Putting on and taking off PPE | poster
Putting on mask and eye protection | video
Taking off mask and eye protection | video
Putting on full PPE | video
Taking off full PPE | video
Cleaning and Disinfection
Cleaning and disinfection for public settings | pdf
Hard-surface disinfectants and hand sanitizers for use against COVID-19 | Government of Canada
How to Prevent Skin Damage from Cleaning Products | pdf
Prevention for Specific Populations
Resources for Families and Visitors Long Term Care, Retirement Homes and other Congregate Settings | pdf or webinar
Preventing COVID-19: Tips for Children Attending School | pdf
Signs and Symptoms
COVID-19 self-assessment: Determine if you should be tested | Government of Ontario
COVID-19 Symptoms | Government of Ontario
Testing and Results
Testing locations | Government of Ontario
You were Tested for COVID-19: What You Should Know | pdf
Test Results | Government of Ontario
If You Have Tested Positive for COVID-19 or If You Have Been Exposed
How to Self-isolate | pdf
How to Self-monitor | pdf
Self-isolation: Guide for Caregivers, Household Members and Close Contacts | pdf
How to Care for a Child Who Needs To Self-Isolate | pdf
When to Self-isolate for Household Members | pdf
How to Care for Pets and Other Animals | pdf
Vaccines
What You Need to Know About mRNA Vaccines | pdf
What You Need to Know About Viral Vector Vaccines | pdf
PHO Rounds: COVID-19 in Pregnancy in Ontario: Findings from the First Year
The Better Outcomes Registry and Network (BORN) Ontario began surveillance of COVID-19-infected pregnant individuals in Ontario beginning March 1, 2020 to respond to the urgent public health crisis.
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