Looking for quick trusted government information on COVID-19?
City of Winnipeg: https://www.winnipeg.ca/emergweb/covid-19/default.stm
City of Winnipeg Economic Response Plan: http://clkapps.winnipeg.ca/dmis/ViewDoc.asp?DocId=19729&SectionId=&InitUrl=
Province of Manitoba: https://manitoba.ca/covid19/
Contact Health Links-Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or 1-888-315-9257 (toll-free) if you’re experiencing symptoms of the coronavirus.
The shared health screening tool interactive voice response format: 1 877 308-9038
https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/
Government of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
Government of Canada Economic Response Plan: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html
As the number of cases in Winnipeg grows, we must remain vigilant to continue to protect ourselves against the pandemic to save lives.
The following measures have taken effect by the Federal and Provincial governments:
- All individuals with COVID-19 are ordered to stay home for 14 days (Provincial Government)
- All individuals who have had close contact with someone who has COVID-19 are also ordered to stay home for 14 days (Provincial Government)
- People returning from international travel must stay home for 14 days (Federal Government)
- If you feels sick or have cold and flu symptoms stay home for 14 days
All other individuals, especially older adults, are strongly directed to stay home, except for the following reasons
- Accessing healthcare or medications
- Shop for groceries once per week
- Walk their dogs or get daily exercise
Remember: Maintain a physical distancing of at least 2 metre at all times from other people.
Remember: regular handwashing helps with basic soap and warm water for at least 15-20 seconds and making sure to dry your hands thoroughly.
In a pinch, you can also use an alcohol-based hand cleanser if your hands are not visibly dirty.
It is especially important to clean your hands:
- after coughing or sneezing
- when caring for a sick person
- before, during and after you prepare food
- before eating
- after toilet use
- when hands are visibly dirty
You should also cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, or you can cough or sneeze into your sleeve. Throw used tissues in the garbage and immediately wash your hands, or use an alcohol-based hand cleanser.
Children and teens should avoid sharing food or drinks, musical instruments or other things that have been in a person’s mouth or hands.
Remember: stay home!