NWHU urges following virus control measures over the holiday period

Stay at home if you’re unwell.

That’s the message from Northwestern Health Unit Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kit Young Hoon as we move into a busy holiday season.

Young Hoon encourages everyone to continue following virus control measures over the holiday period.  In a public statement Young Hoon said “we continue to see moderate to high rates of viral respiratory illness throughout our region caused by several viruses including influenza, COVID-19 and RSV.”

Here’s a checklist to follow if you or those in your household are unwell:

• Stay home when first sick with a fever or body aches
• Get your flu shot and COVID-19 booster shot if you have not yet done so. Vaccination helps prevent serious illness
• Take the provincial on-line self-assessment if you have any symptoms of illness or tested positive for COVID-19
• If you test positive for COVID-19 you might be eligible for anti-viral medication. Check online at: https://www.ontario.ca/covid-treatment-screener

Some links to guide self-care and family care:

• 811 Health Care Connect Ontario (formerly Telehealth)
• Health conditions and treatments | Caring for kids (cps.ca)

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Media contact:
Donna Stanley
Program Manager, Infectious Disease
Northwestern Health Unit
dstanley@nwhu.on.ca