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COVID-19 Vaccinations Updates

Healthcare News
March 25, 2021

This morning the City announced its Vaccine Equity Transportation Plan (launching March 29), to help ensure vulnerable residents and seniors can access COVID-19 vaccinations, by removing barriers to transportation and making it easier to travel to clinics.
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Important Guidance for Families with Private Caregivers

Healthcare News
March 4, 2021

Private caregivers entering your home should have their own personal protection equipment (at the very least masks and gloves), their own clear policies governing hand washing and as a bare minimum should be screened daily for symptoms of COVID-19. Please ask for their procedures in writing. Many families will source some of their caregiving support […]
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COVID-19 Vaccinations

Healthcare News
March 4, 2021

City of Toronto COVID Vaccination Flyer What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine (English) What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine (Tagalog) What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine (Spanish) North York and Mid-town North York General: https://nygh.on.ca/covid19vaccination Sunnybrook: https://sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=novel-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccine-information Downtown Toronto University Health Network: COVID-19 Vaccine Information at UHN […]
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COVID-19 Symptoms To Watch For

Healthcare News
March 4, 2021

COVID-19 symptoms range from common to severe respiratory illnesses and include: Fever Cough Muscle aches and tiredness Difficulty breathing Less commonly: sore throat, headache and diarrhea have been reported. Older patients and those with chronic medical conditions may be at higher risk for severe illness. Coronaviruses are spread mainly from person to person through close […]
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COVID-19 Online Resources

Healthcare News
March 4, 2021

General Resources Ontario Ministry of Health Public Health Ontario Toronto Public Health Public Health Agency of Canada – COVID-19 Public Health Agency of Canada – Travel Advice Fact Sheets for Clients, Families and Caregivers How to self monitor How to Self Isolate Guidance for home Care Guidance Documents for Healthcare Workers Ministry of Health – Guidance […]