COVID - Safety Tips
Prevention and Management Tips
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 | pdf
- How to hand wash | video
- How to use alcohol based hand rub | video
Personal Etiquette and Care
- Cough and Sneeze Etiquette | pdf
- Physical Distancing or Social Distancing | pdf
- Take Care of Yourself and Each Other (Mental Health/Wellbeing) | pdf
Masks
- When and How to Wear a Mask | pdf
- Mask Use for Non-Healthcare Workers | pdf
- Non-medical Masks and Face Coverings | pdf
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Putting on and taking off PPE | pdf
- 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
- How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19: Older Adults and People with Chronic Medical Conditions or Weakened Immune Systems | pdf
- Resources for Families and Visitors Long Term Care, Retirement Homes and other Congregate Settings | pdf
- Preventing COVID-19: Tips for Children Attending School | pdf
Signs and Symptoms
Testing and Results
If You Have Tested Positive for COVID-19 or Been Exposed
- How to Self-isolate | pdf
- How to Self-monitor | pdf
- Self-isolation: Guide for Caregivers, Household Members, Close Contacts | pdf
- How to Care for Pets and Other Animals | pdf
