COVID-19: Helpful behaviours
Northern Health staff and physicians are working hard to keep you safe, but we need your help. Remember to stay at home when you are sick, even if mild symptoms. Wash your hands regularly, avoid crowd...
General
How to self-isolate?
Self-isolation means avoiding situations where you could infect other people. This can help prevent the spread of infections. Self-isolation lowers the chance of spreading the illness to oth...
Stay healthy during COVID-19
In addition to physical distancing, the most important thing you can do to prevent infection is to wash your hands regularly and avoid touching your face. To help reduce your risk of infection: ...
The difference between physical distancing and self-isolation
Self-isolation means avoiding situations where you could infect other people. This can help prevent the spread of infections. Self-isolation lowers the chance of spreading the illness to oth...
Should I clean documents and cash?
The risk of getting COVID-19 from cash and documents is low and is expected to be similar to other common surfaces, such as doorknobs and handrails. It is safe to handle cash and documents. H...
Should I wear a mask?
Masks should be used by sick people to prevent transmission to other people. A mask will help keep a person's droplets in. It may be less effective to wear a mask in the community when a person is ...
Cleaning and disinfecting during COVID-19
Clean and disinfect common areas once a day. Each day, clean places and surfaces in the room(s) that you are staying in. Regular cleaning products are fine for this. Then disinfect (kill germs) by mix...