Know the facts about COVID-19

Symptoms of human coronaviruses may be very mild or more serious, such as:

• Fever
• Cough
• Difficulty breathing
• Symptoms may take up to 14 days to appear after exposure to the virus

Coronaviruses are most commonly spread from an infected person through:

• Respiratory droplets when you cough or sneeze
• Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands
• Touching something with the virus on it, then touching your eyes, nose or mouth before washing your hands
• These viruses are not known to spread through ventilation systems or through water.

The best way to prevent the spread of infections is to:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds;
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth, especially with unwashed hands;
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick;
• Cough and sneeze into your sleeve and not your hands;
• Practice physical distancing at all times;
• Stay home if you are sick to avoid spreading illness to others; and
• Wear a non-medical mask or face covering, made with at least two layers of tightly woven fabric, constructed to completely cover the nose and mouth without gaping, and secured to the head by ties or ear loops, to protect the people and surfaces around you.

Note: The Government of Canada has implemented an Emergency Order under the Quarantine Act. This order means that everyone who is entering Canada by air, sea or land has to stay home for 14 days in order to limit the spread of COVID-19. The 14-day period begins on the day you enter Canada.

If you have travelled and have no symptoms, you must quarantine (self-isolate).

If you have travelled and have symptoms, you must isolate.

For more information on coronavirus:

1-833-784-4397
ca/coronavirus
info.aspc@canada.ca

Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/know-facts-about-coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html