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COVID-19 — BE PREPARED
Canada’s health system is ready to respond to cases that arise in Canada, but it is important that individuals and communities are ready if there is widespread illness here at home.
Plan Ahead
Take time to consider what you will do if you or a family member becomes sick and needs care. Think about: What food and household supplies you need for you and your family
*What medicines you need, including renewing and refilling prescriptions ahead of time
*Discuss your plans with your family, friends and neighbours, and set up a system to check in on each other by *phone, email or text during times of need.
Get Prepared
Have supplies on hand so you do not need to leave your home if you become ill. Add a few extra items to your grocery cart every time you shop. This places less of a burden on suppliers, and can help ease financial burden on you as well.
Stock up on:
Dried pasta and rice
Pasta sauces
Canned soups, vegetables and beans ffPet food and supplies
Feminine hygiene products Thermometer
Diapers
Soap
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer Fever-reducing medications
(acetaminophen or ibuprofen
for adults and children) Facial tissue
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Plastic garbage bags
Dish soap
Laundry detergent Household bleach
Household cleaning products
Stay Healthy and Limit Spread
Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
Sneeze or cough into your arm or sleeve.
Consider a wave or elbow bump in place of a handshake, hug or kiss.
Reduce your exposure to crowded places by shopping or using transit during non-peak hours. ffEncourage those you know are sick to stay home until they no longer have symptoms.
If you become ill, stay home until you are no longer showing symptoms. Contact your health care professional or local public health authority and tell them your symptoms. They will give you advice about what to do next.
Stay Informed
For more information on coronavirus:
canada.ca/coronavirus | phac.info.aspc@canada.ca
