Trusted Sources for Health Information (from theonn.ca)

From The Ontario Nonprofit Network ( https://theonn.ca/nonprofits-on-the-front-lines-of-covid-19/ )

Only rely on information provided by public health authorities to make decisions that affect your employees, programs and services. Here are trusted sources of information:

• Local public health units:
  • http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/common/system/services/phu/locations.aspx
• Public Health Ontario
  • https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/diseases-and-conditions/infectious-diseases/respiratory-diseases/novel-coronavirus
• Public Health Agency of Canada
  • https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health.html

The Government of Canada has published an Outbreak Update web site that tracks the current situation in Canada. Nonprofit organizations may find the sections on preparing communities, workplaces, and schools and daycares helpful in reducing the spread of infection. For instance, employers are encouraged to promote good hygiene, and consider flexible work arrangements and paid sick leave options..

The federal government also provides advice for international travellers, as well as health notice updates for specific countries. The update site also provides information on Coronavirus and First Nations communities.

The Ontario government has a dedicated web page for COVID-19 updates. It offers information on the number and location of infections in Ontario, as well as specific advice for people working in the provincial healthcare sector. The Ontario government also provides information for travellers returning from affected areas.