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 (day 0) and until your symptoms have been improving for 24 hours (or 48hours if gastrointestinal symptoms) whichever is longer in duration if you are: 1. 12 years of age or older AND fully vaccinated.
2. 11 years old or younger, regardless of your vaccination status
For 10 days from your symptom onset if you are: 1. 12 years of age or older AND either partially vaccinated or unvaccinated.
2. Immune compromised, regardless of your age
•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 you/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 you/your child has COVID-19 infection. You/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.