COVID-19
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What is a pandemic?
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Past Pandemics
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What does the COVID-19 pandemic mean for me?
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COVID-19 symptoms
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When do I need to talk to a health professional?
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How does COVID-19 spread?
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Why should I get vaccinated?
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Should I wear a mask?
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Should I wear gloves?
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What if I can’t physically distance?
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What if I don’t have a place to wash my hands?
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COVID-19 Variants
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Self-care during the pandemic
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Using drugs and alcohol during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Having a weak immune system during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Opioid overdose and COVID-19
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Quiz
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How does COVID-19 spread?
COVID-19 spreads from person-to-person though respiratory droplets.
Respiratory Droplets
Respiratory droplets are produced when a person talks, coughs, or sneezes.
Transmission
It is recommended that everyone avoid close contact with one another since this minimizes the risk of coming in contact with the respiratory droplets from someone infected with COVID-19.2 metres or 6 feet is the recommended minimum distance that you should keep between yourself and other people Remember: COVID-19 can also be spread by people who are not showing symptoms so it is highly recommended that you do physical distancing whenever possible, even if you or the people you are with are not feeling sick
Physical Distancing
It is recommended that everyone avoid close contact with one another since this minimizes the risk of coming in contact with the respiratory droplets from someone infected with COVID-19.2 metres or 6 feet is the recommended minimum distance that you should keep between yourself and other people Remember: COVID-19 can also be spread by people who are not showing symptoms so it is highly recommended that you do physical distancing whenever possible, even if you or the people you are with are not feeling sick