So You Are Stuck Inside.....
COVID-19 has brought around some new challenges and changes to your normal routine. This website will provide resources to help keep yourself busy, entertained, and occupied while you are spending more time inside and by yourself.
COVID-19 has brought around some new challenges and changes to your normal routine. This website will provide resources to help keep yourself busy, entertained, and occupied while you are spending more time inside and by yourself.
What is COVID-19
What is COVID-19
It is a new illness spreading around the world. It's nickname is Coronavirus. It can vary on the amount of severity from no symptoms to extreme symptoms, so it is important that we help everyone stay safe.
It is a new illness spreading around the world. It's nickname is Coronavirus. It can vary on the amount of severity from no symptoms to extreme symptoms, so it is important that we help everyone stay safe.
Symptoms of COVID-19
Symptoms of COVID-19
Dry Cough
Dry Cough
Fever
Fever
Fatigue/Extreme Tiredness
Fatigue/Extreme Tiredness
GI issues
GI issues
Loss of sense of taste and smell
Loss of sense of taste and smell
Difficulty Breathing
Difficulty Breathing
Pneumonia
Pneumonia
How is it Spread?
How is it Spread?
Coughing
Coughing
Sneezing
Sneezing
Direct Contact
Direct Contact
How to Stay Healthy and Stop the Spread of COVID-19
How to Stay Healthy and Stop the Spread of COVID-19
Stay Home as much as possible
Stay Home as much as possible
Wear a mask
Wear a mask
Do not go out unless you MUST
Do not go out unless you MUST
Work from home if you can
Work from home if you can
Avoid large gatherings of people
Avoid large gatherings of people
Avoid contact with others (Shaking Hands or Hugging)
Avoid contact with others (Shaking Hands or Hugging)
Keep a 6 foot (2m) distance from others
Keep a 6 foot (2m) distance from others
Wash your hands often with soap and warm water (for 20 - 30 seconds)
Wash your hands often with soap and warm water (for 20 - 30 seconds)
Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your sleeve. Wash your hands RIGHT after
Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your sleeve. Wash your hands RIGHT after
Avoid touching your face
Avoid touching your face
What Should You Do If You Have Symptoms
What Should You Do If You Have Symptoms
STAY HOME - do not go to an ER or Clinic
STAY HOME - do not go to an ER or Clinic
If you have symptoms, you must 'self-isolate'. Stay home and away from others for 14 days
If you have symptoms, you must 'self-isolate'. Stay home and away from others for 14 days
Refer to the self assessment
Refer to the self assessment
Call Health Link (8-1-1)
Call Health Link (8-1-1)
Phone your team or case manager if you need assistance
Phone your team or case manager if you need assistance
If you feel like you need immediate medical attention call 9-1-1.
If you feel like you need immediate medical attention call 9-1-1.
For more information please go to the Alberta Health Services Site
For more information please go to the Alberta Health Services Site
Text4Hope is an FREE subscription to daily Cognitive Behavioural Therapy messages that are written by mental health therapist. If you have had increased symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression, this is a great resource to take advantage of. This service is expected to run for the next 3 months. CLICK HERE to read more about this service.
Text4Hope is an FREE subscription to daily Cognitive Behavioural Therapy messages that are written by mental health therapist. If you have had increased symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression, this is a great resource to take advantage of. This service is expected to run for the next 3 months. CLICK HERE to read more about this service.
Text COVID19HOPE to 393939 to subscribe.
Text COVID19HOPE to 393939 to subscribe.
If in crisis, please call 1-877-303-2642
If in crisis, please call 1-877-303-2642