COVID-19
Be Prepared
PLAN AHEAD
Essential supplies : (a few weeks’ worth) on hand so you will not need to leave your home if you become ill.
Acceptable use :
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Avoid panic buying. Add a few extra items to your cart every time you shop. This places less of a burden on suppliers, and can help ease financial burden on you as well.
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Renew and refill your prescription medications
Alternative arrangements : in case you become ill or if you need to care for a sick family member. For example:
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Have backup childcare in case you or your usual care provider become ill.
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If you care for dependents, have a backup caregiver in place.
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Talk to your employer about working from home if possible
Reducing your exposure : to crowded places through social distancing if COVID-19 becomes common in your community. For example:
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Shop and use public transit during off-peak hours
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Exercise outdoors instead of in an indoor fitness club
COMMUNICATE
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Share your plan with your family, friends and neighbours
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Set up a buddy system to check in on each other by phone, email or text during times of need.
STAY INFORMED
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Learn about the symptoms of COVID-19, how it spreads and how to prevent illness
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Get your information from reliable sources such as the Public Health Agency of Canada, and provincial, territorial and municipal public health authorities
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If the news media is making you feel anxious, take a break from it.
FOOD
- dried pasta and rice
- pasta sauces
- canned soups, vegetables and beans
- pet food
HYGIENE
- toilet paper
- feminine hygiene products
- diapers
- facial tissue
- soap
- alcohol-based hand sanitizer
HEALTH CARE
- thermometer
- fever-reducing medications (acetaminophen or ibuprofen for adults and children)
CLEANING
- paper towels
- plastic garbage bags
- dish soap
- laundry detergent
- household bleach
- household cleaning products
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CORONAVIRUS

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