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Should I wear a mask and/or gloves to protect myself from COVID-19?
Non-medical masks are now mandatory in public spaces. This includes taking the bus, buying groceries or spending time in a community centre. You do not need to wear a mask when in your own home. Who is exempt from wearing a mask in public spaces? People under the age of 12...
How does COVID-19 spread?
COVID-19 spreads from person-to-person through respiratory droplets. Respiratory Droplets: Respiratory droplets are produced when a person talks, coughs, or sneezes. Transmission: the droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people nearby. If a person is infected with COVID...
Symptoms of COVID-19 and when to talk to a health professional
Symptoms of COVID-19 can vary, but here are the most common ones: Fever Cough Sore throat Shortness of breath If you are experiencing these symptoms, please use the BC Self Assessment Tool and follow their advice (https://bc.thrive.health/covid19/en) Check out this video on...
What is a pandemic?
A pandemic is: - A global outbreak of a disease - Typically a new disease that has never infected people before - An outbreak where people do not have immunity to the new virus We have learned that many lessons from past pandemics, including: - Social distancing works - Viruses...
Finding Release
Dr. Krausz sat down with a group of youth to have an open discussion on depression. Here is a clip on finding release.