Coronavirus disease questions answered

• About COVID-19

  • What is COVID-19?
  • What are the risks of getting COVID-19?
  • How does COVID-19 spread?
  • What is the incubation period for COVID-19?
  • How many COVID-19 cases are there currently in Canada?
  • Where can I find more details about the cases reported in Canada?
  • Where can I get COVID-19 information specific to my province or territory?
• Symptoms and treatment

  • What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
  • I think I might have COVID-19. Is there a self-assessment that I can do at home to help me determine if I need further care?
  • Can COVID-19 be transmitted when a person is not showing symptoms?
  • Is there a vaccine or therapy that can treat or prevent COVID-19?
  • I am feeling stressed and overwhelmed. What can I do to care for my mental health?
• Prevention and risks

  • What is the difference between quarantine (self-isolate) and isolate?
  • What is physical (social) distancing and how does it help to minimize COVID-19?
  • I am told to stay at home as much as possible, but I do not have any symptoms nor have I travelled outside of Canada. Am I able to go outside?
  • How can I protect myself from getting COVID-19?
  • Should the general population in Canada wear masks to protect themselves from COVID-19?
  • Is there a risk of contracting COVID-19 if I touch a surface that was potentially contaminated?
  • Are Canadians at risk for contracting COVID-19 if they receive a package or products shipped from other countries?
  • I am pregnant, am I at a greater risk for more serious outcomes related to COVID-19?
  • Can COVID-19 be transmitted through food?
  • Can my pet or other animals get sick from this virus?
• Travel restrictions and exemptions

  • I have recently returned from a trip outside of Canada and I have symptoms. What do I need to do?
  • I have recently returned from a trip outside of Canada and I do not have any symptoms. What do I need to do?
  • I may have been exposed to COVID-19, but I am not sure. How do I know?
  • I am planning to travel. What is the current advice?
  • I have to travel. How can I reduce my risk of infection?
  • I am a Canadian travelling abroad and I am experiencing symptoms. What should I do?
• Canada's response

  • What actions are being taken at Canadian borders to stop COVID-19 from entering Canada?
  • Are Canadians currently able to travel to the U.S.?
  • How is Canada supporting its citizens and businesses as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak?
  • I am a traveller trying to return home to Canada. How do I get financial support while abroad?
  • How is Canada monitoring the supply of drug and medical devices to ensure that there are no shortages?
• Being prepared

  • What actions can my family and I take to protect against COVID-19?
  • How do I care for a person with COVID-19 at home?
  • I have a child with COVID-19. What steps do I need to take to protect myself and others in the home?
  • As an employee, what role do I play in reducing the spread of infection?
  • As an employer, how do I implement appropriate public health measures to prevent and reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace?
  • I am planning a social gathering, are there specific actions that I need to take to protect others and myself?