According to the Ministry of Health, if you answered yes to questions 2 and/or 3 for you or anyone in your household, i t is highly likely that you/they have a COVID-19 infection.
•You must self-isolate immediately:
For at least 5 days from your symptom onset and until your symptoms have been improving for 24 hours (or 48hours if gastrointestinal symptoms) whichever is longer in duration if you are: 12 years of age or older AND fully vaccinated. 11 years old or younger, regardless of your vaccination status
For 10 days from your symptom onset if you are: 12 years of age or older AND either partially vaccinated or unvaccinated. Immune compromised, regardless of your age •All of your household members (regardless of their vaccination status) must self-isolate while you are self-isolating.
•If your symptoms worsen, seek advice from Telehealth (1-866-797-0000) or your health care provider.
•Notify your child care and/or workplace.
**Please note: If your child is exhibiting only one of the following new symptoms:
runny/stuffy nose, sore throat, Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Headache Extreme tiredness, lack of energy Muscle aches and pains GI symptoms (i.e. vomiting or diarrhea) It is less likely that your child has COVID-19 infection. Your child must self-isolate until symptoms are improving, without the use of fever reducing medication, for at least 24 hours (48 hours for gastrointestinal symptoms).
Your household members do not need to self-isolate.