You are to self-isolate if you fall under one of the following:
- Start to develop symptoms
- Are required to do so under the Quarantine Act due to travel outside of Canada
- Are a close contact of a positive case with COVID-19
- Are a laboratory confirmed case with COVID-19
How to Self-Isolate
- Stay at home and indoors. Don't go to school, work or any public areas.
- Stay in a separate room away from other people in your home at all times, including when sleeping
- Have a caregiver bring meals and supplies to the room and drop off outside the door
- Have a bathroom in your home dedicated to only you. If a bathroom needs to be shared, clean after every use.
- No sharing of utensils, toothbrushes, iPads, gaming devices, headsets, towels, etc.
- If you must leave your room, wear a mask if you have one
- Keep a physical distance of two metres from other household members
- Keep rooms in the home well ventilated, such as keeping a window open if possible and tolerated
- No visitors
- You may go outside in your own backyard or balcony. Ensure to clean doorknobs after each use.
- Don't use public transportation, rideshare companies or taxis
- Cancel non-urgent appointments
- If you must go out for a medical appointment or urgent care, you must contact the COVID-19 Info-Line at 905-688-8248 press 7, then press 2 and a public health professional will give you detailed instructions to follow to protect you, your family and members of the public
- Make alternate arrangements to support children and other dependents
- Ask a friend or family member to help you get a supply of groceries and other necessities. Don't go out and get them yourself.
