COVID-19 Response Resources

Huron Perth Public Health has selected or created the resources below to support stakeholders during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fact Sheets

Advice for caregivers

• Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): How to care for a child with COVID-19 at home [PDF]. Public Health Agency of Canada, March 2020.

Community Gardens

• COVID-19 Fact Sheet: Guidance for Community and Allotment Gardens, version 2 [PDF]. Huron Perth Public Health, April 2020.

Farmers' Markets

• Guidelines for Operating Farmers' Markets under COVID-19 Restrictions [PDF]. Huron Perth Public Health, April 2020.
• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Cleaning and Disinfection for Public Settings [PDF]. Public Health Ontario, March 2020.
• Help prevent COVID-19: poster package [PDF]. Farmers' Markets Ontario, April 2020.

How to protect yourself and your family

• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and food safety. Public Health Agency of Canada, April 2020.
• COVID-19: Reduce the spread of COVID-19 - Wash your hands [PDF]. Public Health Agency of Canada, March 2020.
• COVID-19: Vulnerable populations and COVID-19. Public Health Agency of Canada.
• Non-medical masks and face coverings. Public Health Ontario, May 2020.
• Social distancing [PDF]. Public Health Agency of Canada.
• What you need to know to help you and your family stay healthy [PDF]. Ministry of Health, March 2020.

Self-monitor and self-isolation instructions for COVID-19

• COVID-19: How to self-monitor. Public Health Ontario, February 2020.
• COVID-19: How to self-isolate. Public Health Ontario,  February 2020.
• COVID-19: Self-isolation - Guide for caregivers, household members and close contacts. Public Health Ontario, February 2020.

Stress during the COVID-19 outbreak

• Coping with stress during the 2019-nCoV outbreak. World Health Organization, February 2020.
• Helping children cope with stress during the 2019-nCoV outbreak. World Health Organization, February 2020.

Workplaces 

• COVID-19 Guidance for Food Premises: Best practices summary sheet [PDF]. Ministry of Health, March 2020.
• COVID-19 Guidelines: Take-out and Delivery, updated information [PDF]. Huron Perth Public Health, March 2020.
• COVID-19 Screening Checklist (for individuals entering buildings) [PDF]. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services,  2020.
• Fact Sheet: Cleaning and Sanitizing in Your Workplace [PDF]. Huron Perth Public Health, March 2020.
• Fact Sheet: Cleaning and Disinfecting for Public Settings. Public Health Ontario, March 2020. 
• Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19. World Health Organization, February 2020.
• How to wear a surgical mask [PDF]. Huron Perth Public Health, May 2020.
• Preventing COVID-19 in the Workplace: Advice for Employers, Employees and Essential Service Workers [PDF].  Public Health Agency of Canada, March 2020.

Gatherings

• Risk-informed decision-making for mass gatherings during COVID-19 global outbreak. Public Health Agency of Canada.

Resources for Kids

• Wash your hands: colouring sheets [PDF]. Huron Perth Public Health, March 2020.

Posters/Signs

• Attention Visitors: if you have at least one of the following symptoms [PDF]. Ministry of Health, April 2020.
• COVID-19: Reduce the spread of COVID-19 - Wash your hands [PDF]. Public Health Agency of Canada, March 2020.
• Healthcare Professionals' Offices Screening Signage [PDF]. Ministry of Health, March 2020.
• How Does COVID-19 Spread? [PDF]. Huron Perth Public Health, April 2020.
• Long-term Care Homes Screening Signage [PDF]. Ministry of Health, March 2020.
• Stop: all non-essential visits to this facility are suspended until further notice [PDF]. Ministry of Health, March 2020.
• Physical Distancing: Elevators [PDF]. Huron Perth Public Health, April 2020.
• Physical Distancing: Laundry Room [PDF]. Huron Perth Public Health, April 2020.
• Physical Distancing: Mail Room [PDF]. Huron Perth Public Health, April 2020.
• Stop if you are sick: please reschedule your appointment [PDF]. Huron Perth Public Health, May 2020.
• Stop if you are sick: please reschedule your visit (Long-term Care Homes) [PDF]. Huron Perth Public Health, March 2020.
• Stop if you are sick with any of these symptoms (events and gatherings) [PDF]. Huron Perth Public Health, March 2020.
• Stop the Spread: simple steps to germ free living [PDF]. Huron Perth Public Health, March 2020.
• Wash your hands [PDF]. Huron Perth Public Health, March 2020.

Workplaces

• Protect against COVID-19: Clean regularly touched items [PDF]. Ministry of Health, May 2020.
• Protect against COVID-19: Clean tools before and after use [PDF]. Ministry of Health, May 2020. 
• Protect against COVID-19: Clean work surfaces often [PDF]. Ministry of Health, May 2020.
• Protect against COVID-19: Conduct meetings outdoors [PDF]. Ministry of Health, May 2020.
• Protect against COVID-19: Increase space by staggering lunch breaks [PDF]. Ministry of Health, May 2020. 
• Protect against COVID-19: Limit the number of people using equipment [PDF]. Ministry of Health, May 2020.
• Protect against COVID-19: Maintain space between crew members during transport [PDF]. Ministry of Health, May 2020.
• Protect against COVID-19: Post health and safety signage in most spoken languages [PDF]. Ministry of Health, May 2020.
• Protect against COVID-19: Stay 2 metres apart while working [PDF]. Ministry of Health, May 2020.
• Protect against COVID-19: Use boot sanitizing trays [PDF]. Ministry of Health, May 2020.
• Protect against COVID-19: Wash your clothes as soon as you get home [PDF]. Ministry of Health, May 2020.
• Protect against COVID-19: Wipe equipment before and after use [PDF]. Ministry of Health, May 2020.