Health Advice

Niagara Region Public Health

Niagara Region Public Health is leading the community response to the Coronavirus pandemic in Niagara. Public Health updates their website on a regular basis and should be used as the source of credible information for:

Current activity of COVID-19 in Niagara
Risks & symptoms
Prevention
Cleaning
Frequently Asked Questions

COVID-19 is spread through close contact with an infected person. A close contact is typically someone who had a prolonged exposure in close proximity to a person diagnosed with COVID-19. There are a variety of situations in which you may be exposed to someone who has recently tested positive for COVID-19.
If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, use this self-assessment to help determine how to seek further care.
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Learn how to protect yourself, your family and your community from COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. Public health measures and advice.
Recommendations from Niagara Public Health:
- Self-Isolation
Learn about Niagara's hospital services & potential changes in response to Coronavirus
- Niagara Health System
- Hamilton Health Sciences (WLMH)
- COVID-19 has impacted people in varying ways and it is understandable that during times like this, people may be feeling worried, anxious and overwhelmed
- While you are staying at home practicing social distancing and self-isolation, stay in touch with each other, and reach out if you need support
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