Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Health Professionals
In addition to the information below, please also refer to the general Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update and COVID-19 Information: Workplaces, Employers, Employees.
COVID-19 vaccine distribution |
Please visit COVID-19 vaccine info: healthcare professionals. |
Current Case Definition |
This information may change frequently, please check back often for updates.
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Directives from the Chief Medical Officer of Health |
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Guidance Documents from the Ministry of Health |
For the most updated guidance documents, refer to Ministry of Health: Guidance for the Healthcare Sector Guidance documents and signage have been produced for numerous health sectors related to COVID-19, including:
Public Health Ontario - Management of Cases and Contacts of COVID-19 in Ontario | January 12, 2021 (Version 11.0) Public Health Ontario - Infection Prevention and Control Fundamentals, Training Resources | April 22, 2020 Guidance for Acute Care - Ministry of Health | June 15, 2020 (Version 6.0) Guidance: Resuming Visits in LTCH - Ministry of Health | July 15, 2020 Guidance: Resuming Visits in Congregate Living Settings - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services | June 15, 2020 Update to Visits at Long-Term Care Homes - Ministry of Long-Term Care | July 15, 2020 |
Emergency Medical Services |
Directive #4 for Ambulance Services and Paramedics | March 30, 2020 |
Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Residences |
COVID-19: Visiting long-term care homes | December 26, 2020 Retirement Home COVID-19 Visiting Policy | December 11, 2020 FAQs COVID-19 Visiting Policy | Effective Sept. 9, 2020 Q&A for Long-Term Care Home Staff | December 2, 2020 Directive #3 for Long-Term Care Homes | December 7, 2020 Directive #5 - For Hospitals within the meaning of the Public Hospitals Act and Long-Term Care Homes within the meaning of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 | April 10, 2020 COVID-19 Outbreak Guidance | April 15, 2020 IPAC Recommendations for Use of PPE | April 6, 2020 Ministry of Health - Guidance for LTCH | April 15, 2020 Ministry of Health - Guidance for Mask Use in LTC & RH | April 15, 2020 Screening Tool for LTCH and RH | April 24, 2020 COVID-19 Outbreak Package for LTCH:
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) |
If you are in need of PPE:
Resources on PPE use:
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Testing |
Testing guidance and resources:
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COVID-19 and Pregnancy, Labour, Delivery, and Newborn Care |
Ministry of Heath: COVID-19 Guidance: Labour, Delivery, and Newborn Care | May 19, 2020 The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada issued a committee opinion regarding COVID-19 during pregnancy. |
Huron Perth Public Health Communications |
Huron Perth Public Health is hosting weekly teleconferences with stakeholders, including primary care, hospitals, EMS partners, municipalities, and long-term care, as well as sending out regular updates. To be added to our stakeholder contact list, please email Communications with your name and email address and identify your organization. |