We are working closely with the Ministry of Health and other healthcare providers to contain the virus, protect and care for patients and keep all our front-line workers healthy. One of the best ways to protect yourself and your family is to have accurate information.
Find answers to questions about the virus on this site. If you have a question that isn’t answered here, use the contact form to send it in and stay tuned to this page for updates. For medical advice please contact your doctor.
It is important that Ontarian take preventative measures to reduce risks to their health and well being. The risk of transmission is similar to that of the flu.
Simple measures such as hand washing, staying home when you are sick and practicing proper sneezing etiquette goes a long way to prevent the transmission of infectious disease.

How dangerous is it?

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Like all viruses, some people who get them experience mild symptoms, and some more severe symptoms. Some coronaviruses spread easily between people, while others do not.

What you need to do

COVID-19 is spread mainly from person to person through close physical contact. Close physical contact means:
– being less than 2 metres away in the same room, workspace, or area
– living in the same home

Everyday actions

Take these everyday steps to reduce exposure to the virus and protect your health:
– wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer
– sneeze and cough into your sleeve
– avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
– avoid contact with people who are sick
– stay home and self-isolate if you are sick