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Public Health (Covid-19 variants of concern) – Information on COVID-19 and other laboratories, research and health care partners to test for and monitor COVID-19 variants of concern (VOCs) in Ontario.

Public Health (Covid-19 long-term care) – resources on current public, public health, and health care guidances

Public Health (Covid-19 PCR Test information) – This page provides testing guidelines for COVID-19. The causative agent for COVID-19 disease is SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Public Health (Vaccines) – Questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, please visit the Government of Ontario’s website for more information.

Public Health (Health Care) – This page includes the following resources to help health care professionals protect themselves, their colleagues and their patients

Public Health (Public health measures) – Information on what Public health measures you should be taking

Hand washing

Health tips – Learn about hand hygiene, immunizations, harm reduction, health screening, and mental health

Hand hygiene – Learn information and resources related to hand hygiene

Hand washing flyer – Just easy 11 steps on how to properly wash your hands

Social distancing

Covid 19 public health measures – Key public health and health system indicators and information about changes to public health and workplace safety measures
Physical Distancing measures – Learn about the physical distancing safety measures that need to be taken

Guidelines

Find your public health unit – Each public health unit has a vaccine plan tailored to their own community’s needs. Find your public health unit and check their website for details about vaccination in your area.

Toronto Public Health Online List – Find local mobile clinic details on the Toronto Public Health online list which features a clinic calendar and companying map of locations.

Mask Mandate

Twitter – Information on the Mask Mandate from the Ontario Ministry of Health
Instagram – Ontario’s expansion the Mask Mandate
Indeed – Guidelines on the requirements for maintaining a mask on the workplace
Facebook – How to wear a medical mask

Other updates

Fourth dose eligibility – An additional booster dose that will provide an extra layer of protection. See if you are eligible today!