COVID-19
WHAT IS
COVID-19
COVID-19
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus.
Alberta Updates
Alberta's chief medical officer of health and officials will provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public safety.
Online Screening
Use this self-assessment tool to help determine whether you should be tested for COVID-19.
Social Distancing
Social distancing involves taking steps to limit the number of people you come into close contact with. It can help you reduce the risk of getting sick.
CBC
NEWS
NEWS
As Canada's national public news and information service, the CBC is committed to a set of values that include accuracy, fairness, balance, impartiality and integrity.
What are the symptoms
Coronavirus or covid-19 symptoms range from mild to severe. They’re most likely to be similar to a regular cold, the flu or seasonal allergies; like a fever, headache, fatigue, sore throat and runny nose. Coughing and shortness of breath are common, according to the CDC. If you have severe symptoms, it's definitely time to get in touch with a health care provider
How to Self Isolate
You’ve been advised to self-isolate. So what now? Watch this video for tips on what you need to know. And if you're self-isolating and need some tips on how to cope, read our article: https://www.babylonhealth.com/coronav...
COVID-19 TIMELINE
A timeline of some of the most significant moments during the novel coronavirus outbreak, which originated in Wuhan, China, in late December and spread across the world, creating a COVID-19 pandemic in less than three months.
Mental Health Commision of Canada
Given the ever-changing events around the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all experiencing varying degrees of a normal reaction to an abnormal event.
While we are not a mental health services provider, and we regrettably cannot respond to requests from individuals or clinicians, we can offer curated, evidence-based information that you can trust.
In times of high anxiety and stress, it’s more important than ever to safeguard your mental wellness. That includes stemming the tide of non-essential information and paring down your news consumption.
At the Mental Health Commission of Canada, our commitment is to share credible information and resources about maintaining mental health during this time of crisis, and supporting people managing a mental illness in this new context.
https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/covid19
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