coronavirus disease (covid-19)
What is the coronavirus?
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been identified in humans before.
Coronaviruses are transmitted between animals and people. As per World Health Organization, detailed investigations found that SARS was transmitted from civet cats to humans and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome from dromedary camels to humans.
There are several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been identified in humans before.
Coronaviruses are transmitted between animals and people. As per World Health Organization, detailed investigations found that SARS was transmitted from civet cats to humans and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome from dromedary camels to humans.
There are several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans.
what is social distancing?
As per Public Health Canada, together, we can slow the spread of COVID-19 by making a conscious effort to keep a physical distance between each other. Social distancing is proven to be one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of illness during an outbreak. With patience and cooperation, we can all do our part
This means making changes in your everyday routines in order to minimize close contact with others, including:
This means making changes in your everyday routines in order to minimize close contact with others, including:
- avoiding crowded places and non-essential gatherings
- avoiding common greetings, such as handshakes
- limiting contact with people at higher risk (e.g. older adults and those in poor health)
- keeping a distance of at least 2 arms lengths (approximately 2 metres) from others, as much as possible
- greet with a wave instead of a handshake, a kiss or a hug
- stay home as much as possible, including for meals and entertainment
- shop or take public transportation during off-peak hours
- conduct virtual meetings
- host virtual playdates for your kids
- use technology to keep in touch with friends and family
- use food delivery services or online shopping
- exercise at home or outside
- work from home
- wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds and avoid touching your face
- cough or sneeze into the bend of your arm
- avoid touching surfaces people touch often