COVID-19 Update: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recommends that all Canadians practice social distancing and stay home as much as they can. Access the the personal assessment tool for the virus here. In addition, The province has created a phone service to provide non-medical information about COVID-19, including the latest information on travel recommendations and social distancing. Information is available in more than 110 languages, 7:30 am – 8 pm at 1-888-COVID19 (1-888-268-4319) or via text message at 604-630-0300. More Questions about protecting your family from the novel coronavirus (219-nCoV)? Fraser Health recommends the same measures effective for reducing the risk of cold or flu:
- wash your hands frequently
- use alcohol-based hand rubs if a sink is not available
- avoid touching your face/eyes/mouth with unwashed hands
- cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough with a disposable tissue or the crease of your elbow
- clean frequently touched surfaces
- stay home if you’re sick and away from others so you don’t pass it on
In addition, Fraser Health has provided resources about this new virus causing respiratory illness:
Common questions about Corona Virus
BC Centre for Disease Control on Coronal Virus
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